Create a free starter account, or log in.

Get access to four free articles per month, as well as our Decisive Edge Newsletters and Daily News Bulletin.

Email Address

Password

Forgot your password? Reset by clicking here

Create a Password

[[ req.met ? '✓' : '•' ]] [[ req.text ]]

Re-enter Password

Passwords do not match

First Name

Last Name

Country

Confirm your account

Please enter the four-digit pin below that has been emailed to you.

Didn't receive the pin yet?

This pin expires in 20 minutes.

[[ error ]]

By creating an account, you agree to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

Stay informed with Shephard's award-winning journalism. Unlock unlimited access and in-depth analysis with a corporate or individual subscription.

Explore your options here

USSOCOM to buy Non-Standard Commercial Vehicles

11th December 2015 - 16:18 GMT | by Scott Gourley in California

RSS

United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) has released its formal request for proposals (RFP) for its next generation of Non-Standard Commercial Vehicles (NSCV).

NSCVs are commercial-based vehicles that are enhanced with mission- specific modifications that include ballistic protection, C4ISR, navigation, and night vision.

The modified platforms provide SOF with a low visibility tactical ground vehicle capability to conduct operations in politically or operationally constrained permissive, semi-permissive, or denied operating environments.

The current fleet of NSCVs has been procured under General Services Administration (GSA) purchase agreements in both armoured and unarmoured configurations.

The incumbent provider of armoured NSCVs to USSOCOM is

Already have an account? Log in