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Navistar Defense awards $31 million for 4×4 and 6×6 trucks for Iraq


The U.S. Army recently awarded Navistar Defense, LLC a foreign military sales contract for the purchase of 4×4 and 6×6 military trucks for the government of Iraq.

The contract, announced Friday by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), is worth more than $31.4 million is covers foreign military sales for Iraq.

According to the DoD’s statement, Navistar Defense, Lisle, Illinois, was awarded a $31,437,478 firm-fixed-price foreign military sales (Iraq) contract for procurement of 4×4 and 6×6 trucks. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received.

Work will be performed in Lisle, Illinois, with an estimated completion date of Sept. 27, 2020. Fiscal 2018 operations and maintenance Army funds in the amount of $31,437,478 were obligated at the time of the award. U.S. Army Contracting Command, Warren Michigan, is the contracting activity (W56HZV-18-F-0106).

Early, the president of Navistar DefenseKevin Thomas said thatsince 2004, Navistar Defense has delivered nearly 7,000 trucks and buses toIraqthrough foreign military sales contracts

“As a proven partner, we’re proud to supply the Iraq Army with a highly versatile and easy-to-maintain 7000-series tactical military support truck that offers greater efficiencies in support, spare parts, training, and operations,” also noted Kevin Thomas.

This equipment is being used by Iraqi security forces in the Ministry of Interior and Ministry of Defense. Navistar Defense’s dealer inIraq, Hama, provides parts and service support to Navistar vehicles inIraqand the region.

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Navistar Defense awarded US contract to make trucks for Iraq

MaxxPro MRV heavy wrecker followed by a MaxxPro MRAP vehicle

Navistar Defense, Melrose Park, Illinois, was awarded an $11,442,992 firm-fixed-price Foreign Military Sales (Iraq) contract for 6x6 and 4x4 general transport trucks, recovery vehicles, and spare parts. Bids were solicited via the internet with five received.
Work will be performed in Springfield, Ohio; and Ooltewah, Tennessee, with an estimated completion date of Feb. 28, 2021. U.S. Army Contracting Command, Detroit Arsenal, Michigan, is the contracting activity.

The International 7000-MV GTT is ideal for off-road missions as a hauler of heavy-duty material or converted to heavily armored personnel carrier. Based on Navistar’s versatile commercial platform, these trucks offer high commonality among variants and are easily adapted to suit the mission. The 7000-MV GTT offers a 5-ton off-road capacity and a weapon station that can handle up to .5 caliber weapons. The GTT has removable seating to transport up to 20 soldiers or cargo – including ISO containers.

The International 7000-MV is powered by the same heavy-duty turbocharged diesel engine that’s made a name tackling gravel pits, landfills and rugged construction sites. Plus, it offers up to a 50-degree wheel cut for a tighter turning radius. A proven performer in the commercial and military world, the 7000-MV is a hard-working model of efficiency that’s being used in Iraq and Afghanistan today as a general troop transporter; wrecker; water tanker; petroleum, oil and lubricant vehicle; and hazardous material truck.

International 7000-MV GTT cargo truck

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