IACSP
11-06-2008, 10:45 AM
NEWS RELEASE -------------
Red River Army Depot and BAE Systems partner to reset 200 FMTVs
HOUSTON, Texas – Employees at TACOM Life Cycle Management Command’s Red River Army Depot in partnership with BAE Systems began work October 27, to reset the first of 200 Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles. BAE Systems was awarded the $20.5 million contract September 26, 2008, which includes second and third year options to reset an additional 400 FMTVs, should both options be exercised. The dollar amount of option year contracts has not been determined. Resetting the 200 FMTVs is to be completed by September 2009.
"We are thrilled to be continuing our partnership with BAE on the reset of FMTV trucks. This arrangement supports the depot strategy of partnering with original equipment manufacturers to provide the best value and best quality to the warfighter. Red River has developed an efficient overhaul process that is supported by BAE's efficient supply chain management. Working together we are better equipped to produce quality trucks, on time and at a reasonable cost,” said RRAD Deputy Commander Paul Addington.
FMTVs identified for reset by the U.S. Government are "economical to repair, overhaul or recondition." When the resets are completed, the older-model FMTVs are returned to the government in "like new" condition at about half the cost of purchasing newer-
model FMTVs.
"The FMTVs are not operational or repairable at the unit level when they come in," said Gary Schindler, the BAE Systems' Program Manager for the FMTV reset program. "The amount of work that goes into reconditioning a vehicle varies. Certain parts are considered mandatory replacement parts and must be replaced on every vehicle. Other parts are inspected and replaced if they can not be reused or repaired."
Five employees from BAE Systems' Product Support division will provide program and logistics management from a facility in New Boston, Texas, located near RRAD. RRAD will provide employees to disassemble and reassemble the vehicles, and refurbish the chassis. The FMTV cabs are shipped to Sealy, Texas to be rebuilt and reconditioned by BAE Systems employees before being returned to RRAD for reassembly on the chassis.
"We have been working with the government to reuse older cabs provided as Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) to support the FMTV reset program," Schindler said. "New replacement cabs for the older model vehicles are no longer readily available. The alternative is to reactivate the production of older model cabs, which is expensive and time consuming, or to utilize used cabs that are being provided by the Government. Reusing the GFE cabs is a big cost savings for the customer."
Along with refurbished cabs, the FMTVs receive reconditioned engines, transmissions and axles. Any other damage to the frame, suspension and body is also repaired and equipment replaced so the vehicle can be returned to the U.S. Government "like new."
BAE Systems’ Mobility and Protection Systems (M&PS) produces the legendary FMTV at its facility in Sealy Texas. The FMTV is the Army’s main medium tactical in the Army’s 2.5- and 5-ton cargo vehicle class. More than 40,000 FMTVs have been produced in 21 variants during the vehicles 17-year production run.
About Product Support
M&PS’ Product Support division supports the product lines of each of M&PS’ six Lines of Business and has established itself as a world class provider of "cradle-to-grave" logistical support to the Joint Warfighter – wherever and whenever the warfighter needs it.
Product Support employs about 260 support personnel worldwide. Its Field Service Representatives and After Market Support’s global reach ensures BAE Systems’ products boast record readiness rates.
About BAE Systems
BAE Systems is the premier global defense and aerospace company delivering a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, information technology solutions and customer support services. With approximately 100,000 employees worldwide, BAE Systems' sales exceeded £15.7 billion (US $31.4 billion) in 2007.
For further information, please contact:
Reese Riggle, Dalton Agency
Tel: 904-398-5222 Mobile: 904-616-1373
ruben.maestas@baesystems.com
Belinda Lee, Red River Army Depot
Tel: +1 903 334-3143
belinda.lee@us.army.mil
Red River Army Depot and BAE Systems partner to reset 200 FMTVs
HOUSTON, Texas – Employees at TACOM Life Cycle Management Command’s Red River Army Depot in partnership with BAE Systems began work October 27, to reset the first of 200 Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles. BAE Systems was awarded the $20.5 million contract September 26, 2008, which includes second and third year options to reset an additional 400 FMTVs, should both options be exercised. The dollar amount of option year contracts has not been determined. Resetting the 200 FMTVs is to be completed by September 2009.
"We are thrilled to be continuing our partnership with BAE on the reset of FMTV trucks. This arrangement supports the depot strategy of partnering with original equipment manufacturers to provide the best value and best quality to the warfighter. Red River has developed an efficient overhaul process that is supported by BAE's efficient supply chain management. Working together we are better equipped to produce quality trucks, on time and at a reasonable cost,” said RRAD Deputy Commander Paul Addington.
FMTVs identified for reset by the U.S. Government are "economical to repair, overhaul or recondition." When the resets are completed, the older-model FMTVs are returned to the government in "like new" condition at about half the cost of purchasing newer-
model FMTVs.
"The FMTVs are not operational or repairable at the unit level when they come in," said Gary Schindler, the BAE Systems' Program Manager for the FMTV reset program. "The amount of work that goes into reconditioning a vehicle varies. Certain parts are considered mandatory replacement parts and must be replaced on every vehicle. Other parts are inspected and replaced if they can not be reused or repaired."
Five employees from BAE Systems' Product Support division will provide program and logistics management from a facility in New Boston, Texas, located near RRAD. RRAD will provide employees to disassemble and reassemble the vehicles, and refurbish the chassis. The FMTV cabs are shipped to Sealy, Texas to be rebuilt and reconditioned by BAE Systems employees before being returned to RRAD for reassembly on the chassis.
"We have been working with the government to reuse older cabs provided as Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) to support the FMTV reset program," Schindler said. "New replacement cabs for the older model vehicles are no longer readily available. The alternative is to reactivate the production of older model cabs, which is expensive and time consuming, or to utilize used cabs that are being provided by the Government. Reusing the GFE cabs is a big cost savings for the customer."
Along with refurbished cabs, the FMTVs receive reconditioned engines, transmissions and axles. Any other damage to the frame, suspension and body is also repaired and equipment replaced so the vehicle can be returned to the U.S. Government "like new."
BAE Systems’ Mobility and Protection Systems (M&PS) produces the legendary FMTV at its facility in Sealy Texas. The FMTV is the Army’s main medium tactical in the Army’s 2.5- and 5-ton cargo vehicle class. More than 40,000 FMTVs have been produced in 21 variants during the vehicles 17-year production run.
About Product Support
M&PS’ Product Support division supports the product lines of each of M&PS’ six Lines of Business and has established itself as a world class provider of "cradle-to-grave" logistical support to the Joint Warfighter – wherever and whenever the warfighter needs it.
Product Support employs about 260 support personnel worldwide. Its Field Service Representatives and After Market Support’s global reach ensures BAE Systems’ products boast record readiness rates.
About BAE Systems
BAE Systems is the premier global defense and aerospace company delivering a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, information technology solutions and customer support services. With approximately 100,000 employees worldwide, BAE Systems' sales exceeded £15.7 billion (US $31.4 billion) in 2007.
For further information, please contact:
Reese Riggle, Dalton Agency
Tel: 904-398-5222 Mobile: 904-616-1373
ruben.maestas@baesystems.com
Belinda Lee, Red River Army Depot
Tel: +1 903 334-3143
belinda.lee@us.army.mil