Polaris Awarded 7-Year Contract to Build U.S. Special Operations Newest Vehicle
June 04 2020 - 9:52AM
Business Wire
Polaris MRZR Alpha to be assembled in its
Minnesota manufacturing facility
Following a competitive bid process, Government Services
Administration (GSA), in support of U.S. Special Operations Command
(USSOCOM), awarded Polaris Government and Defense a follow-on
contract for the Polaris MRZR Alpha, a new light tactical vehicle.
Polaris Government and Defense is a division of global powersports
leader Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII). The seven-year contract has a
value of up to $109 million and was awarded on May 29, 2020.
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“Winning this LTATV award is well-deserved recognition for the
dedication of our Polaris Defense team and the performance of our
vehicles, but our real victory is the opportunity to continue
serving our military customers. They demand – and deserve – the
best engineering and technology, and we consider it an honor to
leverage our experience as the world’s largest Powersports company
to design and build the vehicles our warfighters need,” said Scott
Wine, chairman and CEO, Polaris.
Polaris is the largest ultralight tactical vehicle provider for
the U.S. military, with the MRZR Alpha being Polaris’ 11th military
vehicle produced in 12 years. Their light weight and off-road
capabilities make them ideal for transport via helicopter and
operation in terrain that would otherwise be traversed on foot.
“Polaris has had the privilege of providing vehicles to USSOCOM
since 2005 and we take a great deal of pride in delivering and
supporting the current LTATV,” said Jed Leonard, vice president,
Polaris Government and Defense. “The Polaris MRZR Alpha supports
USSOCOM’s requirements for durability, performance, payload profile
and internal air transportability.”
Designed, engineered and produced in Minnesota, the MRZR
platform incorporates technology and innovations from across
Polaris’ broad product portfolio. The MRZR Alpha represents
millions in internal technology research and development
investments that keep Polaris in front of the highly competitive
off-road vehicle market. Defense engineers leveraged learnings from
snowmobile chassis design, redesigned sport RZR changes and
off-road race team modifications. Vehicle systems were also
designed with near-future innovation in mind, with an architecture
ready to accept new technologies and capabilities available within
Polaris. Combining new and recently proven technologies, delivers a
vehicle that has more power, increased payload, ground clearance
and durability.
The MRZR Alpha will be assembled in Roseau, Minn., one of
Polaris’ manufacturing plants and R&D centers. A key part of
its strong North American manufacturing footprint, Roseau is the
birthplace of Polaris, where the company has maintained operations
for more than 65 years and currently employs nearly 1500
employees.
The MRZR Alpha’s versatility is further enhanced by improved
exportable power and increased payload. Polaris first introduced
the MRZR platform in 2012 and has continued to enhance the vehicle
to meet the mission demands of the U.S. military, and over 40
allied forces worldwide. Since their introduction, MRZRs have been
outfitted with counter unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS), weapons and
high-energy laser systems, intelligence, surveillance and
reconnaissance (ISR) systems, expeditionary command and control
systems, autonomy packages, litters for medical and casualty
evacuation and communication equipment.
Throughout the 1980s and 90s, the United States military’s
rising demand for Polaris off-road vehicles led to Polaris being
the first ATV OEM to produce militarized vehicles for U.S. Special
Operations Forces and the United States Army. To better serve its
military customers, Polaris established Polaris Defense in 2005.
Today, Polaris designs, engineers and produces its MV850 ATV, MRZR
and DAGOR military vehicles in the U.S.
Editor Note Regarding Images and Caption: Images of the
MRZR Alpha are not currently being released. Images of the MRZR D4
are available in the Polaris online media kit
https://bit.ly/MRZR-D4 and through the DoD’s public imagery site:
https://bit.ly/DVIDS-MRZR1 and https://bit.ly/DVIDS-MRZR2. The
Polaris MRZR D4 is one configuration of USSOCOM’s current LTATV.
The new LTATV specification – which calls for a 2-passenger and
4-passenger base vehicle, and seven variants or “packages” –
results in a revolutionary new capability for Special Forces.
Designed on an all new chassis, the MRZR Alpha is an entirely new
breed of light tactical vehicle.
About Polaris Government and Defense
Polaris Government and Defense vehicles are forged from 65 years
of off-road innovation and leadership. The commercial prowess and
innovative culture of Polaris are leveraged to deliver unique value
to government entities and military forces worldwide. This
dedicated division provides highly capable, simple to use, and
affordable mobility platforms and vehicles that are readily
available through easy procurement channels and supported through
lifecycle training, service and maintenance from Polaris – the
original equipment manufacturer.
Polaris Government and Defense | Mobility Made Easy |
Polaris.com/Gov
About Polaris
As the global leader in powersports, Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII)
pioneers product breakthroughs and enriching experiences and
services that have invited people to discover the joy of being
outdoors since our founding in 1954. With annual 2019 sales of $6.8
billion, Polaris’ high-quality product line-up includes the Polaris
RANGER, RZR and GENERAL side-by-side off-road vehicles; Sportsman
all-terrain off-road vehicles; Indian Motorcycle mid-size and
heavyweight motorcycles; Slingshot moto-roadsters; snowmobiles; and
deck, cruiser and pontoon boats, including industry-leading
Bennington pontoons. Polaris enhances the riding experience with
parts, garments and accessories, along with a growing aftermarket
portfolio, including Transamerican Auto Parts. Polaris’ presence in
adjacent markets includes military and commercial off-road
vehicles, quadricycles, and electric vehicles. Proudly
headquartered in Minnesota, Polaris serves more than 100 countries
across the globe. www.polaris.com.
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