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| The USA’s 2009 Hummer Orders - Defense Industry Daily Posted: 17 Jan 2010 07:37 AM PST The US military's Hummers have demonstrated severe payload and survivability limitations. Nevertheless, they remain a fixture in the fleet, and new orders continue. At one point, the US Marines' objective was to restrict Hummers to use "inside the wire" of American bases in Iraq. Instead, a sharp reduction in violence within Iraq, and a lower vehicle threat level so far in Afghanistan, have given the HMMWVs a new lease on life. They are still seeing extensive use on the front lines, and the early wear created by the weight of their add-on armor has led to RESET maintenance programs for some Hummers and allied giveaways for others. By mid-2007, the US Army had about 19,000 HMMWVs serving on the Iraqi front alone. As Hummers wear out and are given away, or are sent to a depot, they must be replaced. Some replacement involves cycling vehicles from other units into theater, but those units must eventually have their lost vehicles replaced with Hummers or with something else, in order to maintain their own readiness rates for deployment. Hence the necessity for ongoing buys of more Hummers, in the absence of a program to provide replacements on a fleet-wide basis. This Spotlight article covers the family's newest variants, and chronicles the US military's 2009 purchases. Recent updates cover the final set of FY 2009 orders, an enhanced timeline via a detailed search that reconciled budgets with announced orders, and a maximum $93.4 million contract to AM General for support of HMMWV industry base requirements.
Hummer Replacements? Orders and shipments of blast-resistant MRAP vehicles have largely ceased, after a run of over 15,000 vehicles. Many now serve in theater, where they replace Hummers in some roles. The 40,000 to 60,000 vehicle JLTV program will not field Hummer replacements until 2014 – if it survives at all. The US military is also working on an interim M-ATV program that will buy about 5,000 lighter blast-resistant vehicles for use on the front lines, but that program has yet to issue a production contract, let alone fielding vehicles in theater. All of these options distinguish themselves from the HMMWV or "hummer" by having smooth, shaped bottoms that deflect land mine blasts away, instead of flat bottoms with lots of pockets that catch, reflect, and re-catch under-body explosion blasts, in an iterative cycle. The HMMWV Family M1151 Hummers are Enhanced Armament Carriers, while M1152s are Enhanced Troop/ Cargo/ Shelter Carriers and M1152P1s are ambulances. They're based on the same "A2" chassis as the M1114 up-armored Humvee and the M1151 in particular may be hard to tell apart, but there are important differences… and this DID article explains them. The M1151 & M1152 HMMWV models were formally announced on October 20, 2004; and AM General reported first fielding of these vehicles in Iraq on March 20, 2006. M1151 Hummers are 4-door Enhanced Armament Carriers, while M1152s are 2-door Enhanced Troop/ Cargo/ Shelter or weapon carriers. M1152P1s are ambulances. All are based on the same "A2" chassis as the M1114 up-armored Humvee and the M1151 in particular may be hard to tell apart because it looks very similar. The big difference is that the M1151/ M1152 design has armor that can quickly be installed and uninstalled from the vehicle by the crew members themselves, without requiring special lift tools. As an Armor Holdings LLC release noted back in March 2005: "The M1151 and M1152 will be armored to specified levels in the production process and will be fitted to allow rapid addition of add-on-armor in the field using limited tooling and manpower." The M1151 & M1152 HMMWV models were formally announced on October 20, 2004; and AMC reported first fielding of these vehicles in Iraq on March 20, 2006. The M1165 HMMWV is a 4-door HMMWV Enhanced Troop/ Cargo/ Shelter Carrier on an ECV (Expanded Capacity Vehicle) chassis, contracted in 2006 to combine the roles of the M1097A2 'HMMWV Truck' (vid. its shortcomings) and M1113 models. All of these vehicles have had some changes made as a result of experience with the harsh environment of South West Asia, rising payload demands to accommodate the weight of armor, and some feedback from the field. As a result, the US military has begun fielding "Reliability Enhanced" M1151, M1152 and M1165 model HMMWVs. Once pressed into service, the HMMWVs are up-armored, typically with "Frag Kit 5" or the newer and even heavier "Frag Kit 6" armoring, which can make it difficult for troops to close their doors without assistance. The weapon station also receives additional gear, usually either the OGPK (Objective Gunner's Protection Kit) turret, or remote-control weapons like the CROWS system. Contracts and Key Events, FY 2009-2010 According to Pentagon documents, the US Army ordered 17,012 Hummers of various types in 2008, while the US Marine Corps ordered 1,206, for a total of 18,218 vehicles and $3.15 billion. The FY 2009 budget contemplates 11,296 Hummers for about $1.86 billion, split 10,995 Army and 301 USMC. To date, announced FY 2009 HMMWV-related orders covered here total about $1.723 billion, and involve 11,677 vehicles. The FY 2010 request is for $1.75 billion for 10,214 Army and 54 USMC Hummers, with about 80% (8,444) bought using "Overseas Contingency Operations" supplemental funding. All orders are issued and managed by the U.S. Army Tank & Automotive Command in Warren, MI. Unless the entry says otherwise, the contractor is AM General, LLC in South Bend, IN. Jan 15/10: A maximum $93.4 million firm-fixed-price sole-source requirements-type contract in support of HMMWV industrial base requirements. Work will be performed in Indiana, Pennsylvania and Texas. There was originally 1 proposal solicited with 1 response received by the Defense Supply Center Columbus in Ohio. This contract is for 1 base year and 4 possible 1-year option periods. The date of performance completion is January 2012 (SPM7LX-09-D-9001). Oct 15/09: A maximum $26.2 million firm-fixed-price, sole-source contract for the integrated logistics partnership contract in support of HMMWV requirements. Work will be performed in Mishawaka, IN, Chambersburg, PA, and Texarkana, TX. There was 1 proposal solicited with 1 response. This requirements type contract is for 1 base year and 4 one-year options periods. The date of performance completion is January 2011. The Defense Supply Center Columbus in Ohio manages the contract (SPM7LX-09-D-9001). Sept 30/09: A $60.1 million firm-fixed-price contract for 335 Hummers. Work will be performed in Mishawaka, IN, with an estimated completion date of Dec 31/09. One bid was solicited with one bid received (DAAE07-01-C-S-001). Sept 30/09 marks the end of FY 2009. Sept 30/09: A $55.2 million firm-fixed-price contract for 373 Hummers. Work will be performed in Mishawaka, IN, with an estimated completion date of Dec 31/09. One bid was solicited with one bid received (DAAE07-01-C-S-001). Sept 30/09: A $25.8 million firm-fixed-price contract for 165 Hummers. Work will be performed in Mishawaka, IN, with an estimated completion date of Dec 31/09. One bid was solicited with one bid received (DAAE07-01-C-S-001). Sept 30/09: A $17.7 million firm-fixed-price contract for 113 Hummers. Work will be performed in Mishawaka, IN, with an estimated completion date of Dec 31/09. One bid was solicited with one bid received (DAAE07-01-C-S-001). Sept 17/09: A $283 million firm-fixed-price contract to add 1,746 Hummers. Work will be performed in Mishawaka, IN, with an estimated completion date of Dec 31/09. One bid was solicited with one bid received (DAAE07-01-C-S001). Aug 7/09: A $124.2 million firm-fixed-price contract to add 843 Enhanced Armor HMMWVs to the contract. Work will be performed in Mishawka, IN, with an estimated completion date of Dec 31/09. One bid solicited with one bid received (DAAE07-01-C-S001). June 17/09: A $27.7 million firm-fixed-price contract to add 218 Hummers. Work is to be performed in Mishawaka, IN with an estimated completion date of Dec 31/09. One bid solicited and one bid received (DAAE07-01-C-S001). April 29/09: A $14 million firm-fixed contract to add 88 Hummers to their existing to contract. Work is to be performed in Mishawaka, IN with an estimated completion date of Dec 31/09. One bid was solicited and one bid received (DAAE07-01-C-S001). Feb 3/08: A $510.8 million firm-fixed-price contract to add 3,401 Hummers. Work is being performed at Mishawaka, IN, with an estimated completion date of Dec 31/09. One bid was solicited and one bid received (DAAE07-01-C-S001). Feb 2/08: Bogert International Inc. in Pasco, WA received a $16.6 million firm-fixed-price, 5-year indefinite-delivery/ indefinite-quantity contract for HMMWV lifting jacks. The minimum order is 10,000, and the maximum order is 108,243. Work will be performed in Pasco, WA, with an estimated completion date of Jan 23/14 (W56HZV-09-D-0060). Jan 2/09: A $54.9 million firm-fixed-price contract for 1,698 Enhanced Armor HMMWVs. Work will be performed at Mishawaka, IN, with an estimated completion date of Dec 31/09. One bid was solicited and one bid received (DAAE07-01-C-S001). Dec 31/08: A $252.2 million firm-fixed-price contract to add 1,698 Enhanced Armor HMMWVs. Work will be performed in Mishawaka, IN, with an estimated completion date of Dec 31/09. One bid was solicited and one bid was received (DAAE07-01-C-S001). Dec 31/08: Friction Product Co. in Medina, OH won a maximum $10 million fixed price with economic price adjustment contract for HMMWV brake parts. There were originally 3 quotes requested by the Defense Supply Center Columbus (DSCC), Columbus, OH, with 3 responses. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year, and this contract ends on Nov 11/09 (SPM7L3-08-M-2351). Dec 16/09: A $17.2 million firm fixed price contract for 146 Enhanced Armor HMMWVs. Work will be performed in Mishawaka, IN, with an estimated completion date of Dec 31/09. One bid was solicited and one bid was received (DAAE07-01-C-S001). Nov 4/08: A $100.4 million firm-fixed-price contract to add 853 Enhanced Armor HMMWVs. Work will be performed in Mishawaka, IN, with an estimated completion date of Dec 31/09. One bid was solicited and one bid was received (DAAE07-01-C-S001). Oct 22/08: A $179.6 million firm-fixed price contract for "High Mobility Multi-Purpose Wheeled vehicles to contract." Work will be performed in Mishawaka, IN, with an estimated completion date of Dec 31/09. Bids solicited were via Broad Agency Announcement, and 9 bids were received (DAAE07-01-C-S-001). Oct 16/08: It isn't just about the orders, or work by the contractor. The USMC runs a feature covering their Maintenance Center Albany, which stood up its current HMMWV production line in March 2007. Since then, more than 756 additional HMMWVs have been sent there for "Inspect and Repair only as Necessary" service, with an initial repair cycle time of 70 days per unit. Process improvements have now cut that time to to 23 days. approximately 80 HMMWVs per month are now coming off the MCA line, and projections call for production to gradually increase to 100 units per month by spring 2009. The number of workers supporting the HMMWV line directly and indirectly at Maintenance Center Albany totals approximately 190. Additional Readings
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| MasterCraft Safety Co-Sponsors Baja 250 - Motorcycle USA Posted: 16 Jan 2010 06:58 PM PST On the eve of this weekend's 2010 SCORE Desert Series season opener in Laughlin, Nev., SCORE International has announced that prominent Southern California manufacturing company MasterCraft Safety has signed a three-year contract to be the co-title sponsor of the popular MasterCraft Safety Tecate SCORE San Felipe 250 desert race. The event will be held this year on March 12-14 in San Felipe, the picturesque fishing village located along the Sea of Cortez on the Northeastern side of Mexico's majestic Baja California peninsula. With the World's Foremost Desert Racing Series launching its 37th season at this weekend's 16th Annual SCORE Laughlin Desert Challenge in Laughlin, Nev., SCORE CEO/President Sal Fish in association with MasterCraft Safety owner and SCORE racer Robbie Pierce used the Southern Nevada race as the backdrop to make Thursday's announcement regarding the new SCORE sponsorship. "It is a wonderful match to be able to have MasterCraft Safety join with SCORE to help enhance the dynamic experience that already surrounds this legendary SCORE Baja race," said Sal Fish, who has been at the helm of SCORE International since soon after it was founded in 1973. "Having Robbie Pierce as the owner of MasterCraft Safety and also a top racer in the marquee SCORE Trophy-Truck racing division, will bring a much greater insight and understanding to our relationship as together we strive to forge new marketing strategies for this SCORE desert racing spectacular. Another exciting dimension to this agreement is that it will bring us right to the threshold of the 40th anniversary season of the SCORE Desert Series in 2013." The MasterCraft Safety Tecate SCORE San Felipe 250 is SCORE's annual 'spring break' desert race, the first of three SCORE Baja races held annually, and is once again expected to feature nearly 250 entries competing in 28 Pro and 6 Sportsman classes for cars, trucks, motorcycles and ATVs. Based near San Diego in Santee, Calif., MasterCraft Safety is the leading manufacturer of performance off-road suspension seating, five-point restraints, window nets, and limit straps. In addition to its three-year agreement as co-title sponsor for this race with SCORE International, MasterCraft Safety will also be providing an added $10,000 cash contingency purse to the event. "As with SCORE International, MasterCraft Safety has nearly four decades of history and heritage in the desert racing community," said Robbie Pierce, CEO of MasterCraft Safety and driver of the No. 30 Chevy Silverado SCORE Trophy-Truck. "SCORE Baja racing is the heart and soul of my company and it is a great honor to be able to support one of my favorite races in one of my favorite places. I have the unique perspective of participating in SCORE events as a manufacturer of off-road products and also test our products through my own racing efforts. Nothing can compare to SCORE Baja racing and it is important to me as a racer, and also for MasterCraft Safety, to continue to support SCORE and its efforts to ensure the continuation of our sport." At this weekend's SCORE Laughlin Desert Challenge, MasterCraft Racing has entered not only Pierce's No. 30 SCORE Trophy-Truck, but also the No. 21 Ford F-150 SCORE Trophy-Truck to be driven by eight-time SCORE season class point champion Rob MacCachren of Las Vegas. MacCachren, who is also racing in Class 1-2/1600 in Laughlin, has six career class wins in this season-opening race. In San Felipe, the green flag will drop at 6 a.m. on Saturday, March 13, for the motorcycle and ATV classes, followed three hours later by the car and truck classes at approximately 10 a.m. The start line for the race will once again be the landmark San Felipe Arches on Highway 5 on the outskirts of San Felipe. The race will finish just south of the Arches, directly behind the Tecate building. The computerized drawing for starting positions, by class, for Round 2 of the five-race 2010 SCORE Desert Series will be held at the SCORE headquarters in Los Angeles on Saturday, Feb. 13. The pre-race Manufacturer's Midway and tech inspection of the vehicles in the race will be held on Friday, March 12 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the picturesque Malecon, flanked by the Sea of Cortez on one side and the popular restaurants and night clubs of San Felipe on the other. MasterCraft Safety's full-line of performance seating offers both comfort and protection in high "G" load situations and provides an 84% reduction of energy in a 50 G load impact. Featuring nine different seat designs and a variety of material options, MasterCraft Safety offers a suspension seat to fit any off-roader's lifestyle. Whether it is the deep-sided, race-proven design of the 3G or the Jeep enthusiasts favorite, the fully-reclining Baja RS model, MasterCraft Safety has the ideal seat perfectly suited for any off-road conditions or terrain. MasterCraft Safety has also recently expanded the product offering to include a full-line of performance driving suits, fuel and pit crew fire suits, neck braces, helmet skirts, and elbow and knee pads for pit crew safety. Available in SFI 3.2A/1 and SFI 3.2A/5, the performance driving suits meet and exceed all stated fire protection requirements while providing a comfortable fit and design. Optional hidden-pockets and sewn-in elbow and knee pads make this the first racesuit specifically tailored to the unique environmental conditions of desert racing. More information on MasterCraft Safety's full-line of products can be found by visiting www.mastercraftsafety.com. In addition to season point class point championships, drivers in the Pro car and truck classes are also racing to earn prestigious SCORE Toyota Milestone Awards given to all drivers who complete every required mile of the five-race season, being presented by Toyota Motorsports for the 25th consecutive year. Current SCORE official annual sponsors are: BFGoodrich Tires-official tire, Volkswagen of America-official vehicle, Sunoco Race Fuels -official fuel supplier, Bilstein-official shock, Instant Mexico Auto Insurance-official Mexican auto insurance, Slime-official tire sealant and Red Bull--official energy drink. Associate sponsors are: Tecate Beer, Coca-Cola of Mexico, Las Vegas Events, Blue C Advertising, Off-Road, SignPros, P.C.I. Race Radios, McKenzie's Performance Products and Advanced Color Graphics. For more information regarding the series, contact SCORE at its Los Angeles headquarters 818.225.8402 or visit the official website of the 2010 SCORE Desert Series at www.score-international.com.
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