CTT Industry Communication Forum Question Master - Final Responses.pdf

Questions Addressed During the Industry Communication Forum Q&A session Response

What estimated vehicle quantities can you share with industry to help with future planning? Program quantities will be discussed during Phase 2 of the CSO.

Can you provide any details on quantity’s by variant, by year through the initial contract period? Program quantities will be discussed during Phase 2 of the CSO.

When will potential quantities by variant be released? Program quantities will be discussed during Phase 2 of the CSO.

Can you shed any light on the desired total opportunity (quantity and type) recognizing that cost may be a driving factor? Program quantities and types will be discussed during Phase 2 of the CSO.

For Phase I of the CSO Solution Brief, are there specific volume assumptions that should be incorporated? Program quantities will be discussed during Phase 2 of the CSO.

How soon will today’s slides be released? Slides will be released on SAM.gov the week of 23 March 2026.

AoI calls for 60kW, what kind of power, AC 120V? High voltage DC, on vehicle, export?

60 kW of exportable power is desired to be High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC).

Additional details on desired attributes for exportable power will be provided in Phase 2.

Is there ballistic armor requirements for this program?

The CTT should have a modular swappable cab (armored/unarmored). Additional details on the armor desired attributes will be provided in Phase 2.

CSO has a line that states phase 1 is optional? Is this true and how would that work?

So phase 1 and 2 are optional?

No, as stated during the CSO briefing and in accordance with the CTT Area of Interest (AoI), all offerors must submit a Phase 1 Solution brief, which will be a white paper.

Offerors who submit a Phase 1 Solution Brief, may be invited to Phase 2. The CSO document is overarching for current and future AoIs.

Are crew sizes the same as previous? Is ORT taking on. HET mission? Need to carry tank crew?

Additional details regarding crew size will be provided in Phase 2. The ORT will not be taking on the HET mission. Refer to the AOI for legacy missions that the CTT will be replacing.

NOTE: Detail to many of the below questions will be provided during Phase 2. Phase I of the CSO process is designed to avoid constraining vendors so they can present their current commercially available or NDI solutions.

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Looking forward past the initial AOI, are you considering adding AOIs for other services such as Digital Twin, MBSE, or other non-production support services?

The CTT program office may be releasing additional Areas of Interest (AoI) in the future.

Please monitor SAM.gov.

Is the AoI submission email address in the presentation different from the address in the AoI?

Both email addresses work. The current address is: usarmy.detroit.cpe-cl.mbx.jtwv-ctt-rfp@army.mil

For the LHS the capacity of 18.5 tons is required. Are these short or long time tons? This is referencing Short Tons Will the Army establish a VATEP for the desired hybrid and export power capability so Industry can better understand the cost/benefit trade of that capability? No Will PSPEC level requirements be released with Phase 2 No. Additional details on desired attributes will be provided in Phase 2.

It was stated that CTT offerings must provide the existing capabilities of the current HTV fleet. Where are the specific mobility characteristics, such as soft soil traffic ability, described?

The Government is seeking commercial solutions (with minimal modification) that enable off-road operations. Additional details will be provided in Phase 2.

For the LHS the same capacity is required for a flatrack and an ISO container, whilst for the ISO container also a lifting frame (CHU), with it own weight, is required. Is this correct?

The LHS payload capacity is 18.5 short tons and is inclusive of the CHU, flatrack or container.

How ‘common’ will this platform be with the different requirements for on highway and off highway terrain profiles? Will the modularity of the cab and powertrain take precedence over a common frame and suspension configuration?

The offeror should propose their commercial or NDI solution that best aligns with the AoI.

As the Army continues to modify BCT formations with new materiel solutions, do you anticipate changes in the capabilities required of the HTV fleet, and are these changes captured in your desired performance characteristics? The desired attributes capture the capabilities desired for this AOI.

Does the draft P-Spec and revision published last year still apply to the CSO? No. Additional details on desired attributes will be provided in Phase 2.

May we assume that the material handling crane will need to be able the full flatrack or cargo deck area?

Yes, the material handling crane on the LHS variant should load equipment to and from a flatrack. The material handling crane on the Cargo variant should load and unload the listed equipment. Additional details on the material handling crane will be provided in Phase 2.

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Since commercial anti-lock braking systems do not work in off road environments without modification, will commercial ABS be acceptable?

The offeror should propose their commercial or NDI solution that best aligns with the AoI.

What is the USG definition of “commercial” Refer to the definition of commercial in FAR 2.101 What specifically does the Army want to see in the Phase 1 ROM in order to evaluate proposals consistently? The ROM should capture the unit cost by variant for your proposed solution.

What are the logistics benefits of storing and transporting full up armored cabs as compared to utilizing appliqué armor kits? The desired attributes capture the capabilities desired for this AOI.

Can you refer to a standard for rail mobility as globally there are many railway gauges? Refer to MIL-STD-1366, additional details on rail envelopes will be provided in Phase 2.

Can you define what you mean with the term “mild” hybrid?

Mild Hybrid: A vehicle system that can obtain propulsion assistance from an electrical source, but cannot be propelled solely by electricity.

What is meant by “mild hybrid”?

Mild Hybrid: A vehicle system that can obtain propulsion assistance from an electrical source, but cannot be propelled solely by electricity.

For then Q1 2027 contract award, will this be for the entire fleet of CTT variants or will a specific variant be award at that time. COTs vs COTs modified? A decision will be made prior to contract(s) award

Can a sub-system OEM respond to the Phase 1 submission of written solution brief Yes, however, the Government is looking for vendors to deliver complete systems to fulfill one or more mission roles.

What is the anticipated timeline between each phase of the CSO leading to an award in

1QFY27?

Phase 1 solution brief is due 6 April 2026. Timeframe for Phase 2 & 3 will be discussed with those vendors invited to Phase 2.

Is there a requirement for the exportable power to connect to the tactical micro grid? Additional details on exportable power will be provided in Phase 2.

For mobility in an airplane, which airplanes should be taken in consideration? The CTT should be air transportable by C5 and C17.

Is C130 still an air transportability requirement? No, the CTT should be air transportable by C5 and C17.

Could you please specify the requirements for air transport? What types of aircraft must the trucks fit into? The CTT should be air transportable by C5 and C17.

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In the AOI it talks about desired attributes, it would appear that these may be handled thru kits. Is there a strategy for what platforms would need what capabilities?

The offeror should propose their commercial or NDI solution that best aligns with the AoI.

As specified in Section 3.1, companies are permitted to submit multiple solution briefs "if each submission represents a separate and distinct concept." Given the potential variation in offerings based on the levels of attributes included in the AoI, should the offeror choose to propose different levels of attributes, should each level be submitted as a separate solution brief with its own ROM? Yes Per section 3.2.1, states briefing slides not to exceed 20 slides is allowed. Please confirm this is acceptable in place of the 10 page written submission.

No, refer to the CTT Increment 1 AoI; submissions shall be a white paper. The CSO document is overarching for current and future AoIs.

What phase will classified requirements be addressed? Additional details on the classified desired attributes will be provided during Phase 2.

Could you please provide a list of prime contractors / partners who are actively involved and interested, so that small businesses know who to engage with? No contractor information will be provided.

Is there a notional time frame/duration for each phase?

Phase 1 solution brief is due 6 April 2026. Timeframe for Phase 2 & 3 will be discussed with those vendors invited to Phase 2.

How will the leasing model work with the desire for organic sustainment and will there be a request for warranties?

If providing a leasing option, please provide your proposed solution for sustainment and warranty.

What is the requirement for domestic production? Will suitable solutions from active production lines outside of the US be acceptable for near term evaluation and experimentation? If so, what is the expected timeline for complete on-shoring? No production decision has been made.

Will the Army require production in the US? No production decision has been made.

What level of US production will be required for CTT? No production decision has been made.

Is the current FHTV fleet not organically supported today? Why the emphasis as we are under the impression it is? The FHTV fleet is partially organically supported.

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With the swap-ability of the cabs, will the government procure supply and spare armored cabs or commercial cabs in volume to be stored and installed at later dates?

Similar to how EFP kits or other protection kits were bought in the past Additional details on the plan for spare parts and cabs will provided in Phase 2.

Can we expect any more fidelity on what “autonomy ready” means? What types of autonomous functionality are expected to be desired, by Variant? How can a vehicle OEM mostly compellingly demonstrate that their system is “autonomy ready”?

Additional details on autonomy readiness will be provided in Phase 2. In Phase 1, the Government would like to understand the proposed solution's digital architecture and if it enables drive-by-wire control of throttle, brake, steering, and other vehicle subsystems.

Most commercial solutions have front engine designs, vice cab over. Cab over is specific for approach angles and mobility. Considering CTT must have the same mobility and legacy performance can the government talk to desires there?

The offeror should propose their commercial or NDI solution that best aligns with the AoI.

During phase 2 and 3, what level of classification and export control should we expect? Additional details will be provided if invited to Phase 2 Is there an approved CDD for CTT? Yes What are the thresholds for qualifying countries under DFARS if manufactured in the US? Refer to the applicable DFARS What requirements / regulations are subject to change due to a “more commercialized” solution? (e.g. manufacturing facility clearance, IP rights, specs, etc.)

The offeror should propose their commercial or NDI solution that best aligns with the AoI. Offerors should be prepared to handle CUI and classified information. Additional details will be provided in Phase 2.

What factors will guide your decision, as outlined in the AOI, to award different variants potentially to different vendors? Refer to the CSO for evaluation criteria To what level of protection is the Army looking for optional armor kits...small arms, RPG Additional details will be provided in Phase 2 What major requirements have changed for this CTT CSO from the previous RFP and prototyping phase? What led the Army to reconsider their approach? Please reference the CSO and AOI.

Will the previous CTT phase’s PSpec serve as the technical requirements for this CSO No, the AOI describes the attributes that are desired for the CTT program.

What are the evaluation criteria for the Phase 1 submissions? Refer to the CSO and CTT Increment 1 AoI for Phase 1 evaluation criteria

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