Request for Information - JLTV COTS.docx

FOR GOVERNMENT MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES

Request for Information COTS/NDI Joint Light Tactical Vehicle Family of Vehicles Capability Market Research / Sources Sought Notice

NOTE: THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR PROPOSALS. THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. This RFI is for planning and informational purposes only and shall NOT be considered as a Request for Proposal (RFP) or as an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services. The Government will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred in responding to this RFI or furnishing the requested information. No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges by the Government will arise as a result of a contractor's submission of responses to this RFI or the Government's use of such information. The Government reserves the right to reject, in whole or in part, any Vendor's input resulting from this RFI. No contract will be awarded from this announcement. Pursuant to 10 USC 4022, responses to this RFI are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract.

1. Purpose The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources capable of providing a mature, production-ready, rapidly fieldable Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) and/or Non-Developmental Item (NDI) Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) Family of Vehicles (FoV) capability and associated trailer to support Marine Corps operational requirements. Seeking COTS and NDI is consistent with the April 2025 Executive Order, titled "Ensuring Commercial, Cost-Effective Solutions in Federal Contracts.”

The Government is not seeking a new-start vehicle development effort. The Government is primarily interested in existing JLTV, JLTV-like, JLTV-equivalent, or substantially comparable light tactical vehicle solutions (referred to collectively as “JLTV” for ease of readability), including vehicles, variants, companion trailers, kits, mission packages, and support systems that are currently in production, previously fielded, previously qualified, or can be rapidly adapted with limited integration, test, and configuration changes.

A JLTV or equivalent is desired to have the following characteristics:

· A payload capacity of 3,500Lbs (4 Door)/5,100lbs (2 Door)

· Towing capacity up to 7,500lbs

· Scalable crew protection (A-kit/B-kit armor)

· 60-inch fording capability

· Environmental protection

· Able to meet Marine Corps Mission Profile of 70% off road

· 10KW of On-Board Vehicle Power

· Commonality of parts between truck and trailer

· Trailer compatibility with JLTV

· Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Electronic Stability Control (ESC) capable

· Front and rear facing camera

· Use of existing logistics and training resources

· Vehicle CANBUS & C5ISR networks shall comply with DoDI 8500.01 (Cybersecurity) & DoDI 8510.01 (Risk Management Framework).

This Request for Information is intended to assess industry capability, production capacity, schedule feasibility, manufacturing maturity, technical maturity, integration readiness, sustainment support, technical data availability, and potential acquisition approaches for delivery of JLTV FoV capabilities, variants, trailers, kits, mission packages, and associated support.

The Government requires a commercially available, “off-the-shelf,” NDI JLTV variant and associated JLTV trailer, and is anticipating possibly delivery requirements of up to 7,500 vehicles and up to 4,000 JLTV trailers over the course of an anticipated five-year base period of performance with five one-year options. Initial delivery of 3 production representative JLTVs & JLTV-Ts within 90 days of contract award, 50 JLTVs & 50 JLTV-Ts within 10 months of contract award will be required. Associated logistics products and spares packages are made available within 12 months of contract award. Ability to provide armor traceability systems and processes should be in place from vehicle one.

This RFI is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal, Invitation for Bid, or promise to issue a future solicitation.

2. Background The Marine Corps has an enduring requirement for the JLTV FoV to support expeditionary operations, tactical mobility, survivability, payload, transportability, command and control integration, and mission package adaptability.

The Government is evaluating potential approaches to procure additional JLTV FoV capabilities, associated companion trailers, kits, and mission packages to meet operational requirements and support fleet modernization objectives. Potential acquisition approaches may include, but are not limited to, a commercial solutions opening, full and open competition, limited competition, use of existing contract vehicles, rapid fielding authorities, Middle Tier of Acquisition pathways, or other appropriate acquisition strategies.

The Government’s primary interest is in COTS/NDI solutions that minimize development, reduce schedule risk, leverage existing production capacity, and support accelerated fielding. The Government seeks information from industry on available capabilities that can fully or partially satisfy, or accelerate, Marine Corps JLTV FoV requirements without a traditional vehicle development phase.

3. Scope of Interest The Government is seeking information on available or near-available COTS/NDI JLTV FoV solutions that may include:

JLTV vehicles or JLTV-equivalent light tactical combat vehicles Utility, general purpose, heavy-guns carrier, shelter carrier, or substantially comparable variants JLTV companion trailers or compatible trailer solutions JLTV mission package integration Communications, command and control, network, and electrical architecture integration Armor, survivability, and force protection solutions Transportability configurations Government or contractor logistics support Spares, repair parts, tooling, and test equipment Training, technical manuals, and fielding support Technical data, interface control documents, software documentation, and configuration management support Production ramp capacity and delivery schedule options Retrofit of existing JLTV FoV Responses should clearly identify whether the proposed solution is:

Commercial-Off-The-Shelf Non-Developmental Item Modified COTS Existing military vehicle adapted for U.S. Marine Corps use JLTV-equivalent or substantially comparable light tactical vehicle capability Responses that require significant new design, engineering development, qualification, manufacturing process development, or new production facilities should clearly identify those dependencies and associated schedule impacts.

4. Requested Industry Information A. Company Information and COTS/NDI Status and Developmental Content Company name, address, CAGE code, UEI, and primary point of contact.

Business size and socio-economic status, if applicable.

Relevant contracts, contract vehicles, or Government customers currently supported. Include specifically any contract where the company has provided JLTVs (or equivalent).

Whether the company is a vehicle original equipment manufacturer, prime integrator, subcontractor, distributor, or teaming partner.

Whether the company has existing production facilities, tooling, processes, and workforce capable of supporting JLTV or JLTV-equivalent vehicle production.

B. Vehicle Capability and Technical Maturity

1. Provide a technical description of the vehicle, including variants, weights, mobility, transportability, and protection features.

2. Detail the solution's technical maturity, including its Technology Readiness Level (TRL), Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL), and any prior testing or certifications (Government or Contractor).

3. Are production-representative vehicles available for government evaluation?

C: Production and Schedule

1. Describe your production capabilities, including current and maximum annual capacity.

2. State the time required to begin production after contract award and provide estimated delivery numbers and production ramp up by month for full-rate production and minimum sustaining rate.

3. Identify any production constraints, long-lead materials, or supplier dependencies for key components, e.g. cabs, engine, suspension, armor.

4. Describe your ability to package and ship material, vehicles, and trailers to locations within the continental United States.

D. Integration and Mission Package Support

1. Describe your company’s capability to integrate Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE), including Command, Control, Computers, Communications, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) systems, weapons, and armor kits.

2. Detail your capabilities for managing configuration, interfaces, vehicle electronics, and Government furnished equipment, and software integration.

E. Sustainment and Logistics

1. Outline your sustainment approach, including spares availability, field support, depot-level support, and warranty options.

2. Provide available data on reliability, availability, and maintainability information to inform total ownership costs.

3. Describe your ability to provide training, technical manuals, and support for fielding.

F. Technical Data and Rights

1. Describe the technical data package (TDP) that would be available to the Government.

2. Specify any limitations or restrictions on data rights that would impact on the Government's ability to support sustainment, competition, integration or future modernization.

G. Acquisition Approach and Pricing

1. What acquisition approach and contract type would you recommend?

2. Are there existing government contract vehicles that could be used?

3. Provide a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) price (additional information in paragraph 7 below).

6. Requested Response Format Responses should be submitted in Microsoft Word or searchable PDF format and should not exceed 25 pages, excluding cover page, and product brochures.

Responses should include:

Executive summary COTS/NDI status and developmental content summary JLTV or JLTV-equivalent capability description Technical capability description Production and delivery schedule Sustainment approach Data rights summary Rough order of magnitude pricing information, if available Risks, assumptions, and dependencies Recommended acquisition approach

Vendors may include product brochures, specification sheets, past performance summaries, test reports, certification documentation, fielding history, or other relevant supporting materials as attachments.

7. Rough Order of Magnitude Pricing The Government requests rough order of magnitude pricing, if available, for planning purposes only. Pricing may include:

Unit price by vehicle variant Trailer pricing Mission package pricing Testing and qualification Tooling Field service representative support Production acceleration options Vendors should clearly identify assumptions, exclusions, and price drivers, including any cost impacts associated with modifying a COTS/NDI JLTV or JLTV-equivalent solution for Marine Corps-specific requirements.

8. Proprietary Information Respondents should clearly mark any proprietary, competition-sensitive, or business confidential information. The Government will protect properly marked information in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Respondents are encouraged to provide a non-proprietary version of their response where practical.

9. Disclaimer This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes. It does not constitute a solicitation or a commitment by the Government to issue solicitation, award a contract, or pay for any information submitted.

Responses to this RFI are voluntary. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any costs associated with preparing or submitting a response.

The Government may use information received to shape its acquisition strategy, requirements, schedule, market research, COTS/NDI determination, and future solicitation documents.

10. Submission Instructions Questions or comments regarding this notice may be addressed to Kelvy Donovan at kelvy.donovan2@usmc.mil and Nathaniel Parady at nathaniel.j.parady@usmc.mil by email only. No questions will be accepted after 4 June 2026, at 1400 Eastern Standard Time. The Government intends to respond to as many questions as practicable and will respond to questions via an amendment to this RFI posted to SAM.gov so that all interested parties will benefit from the same information. It is industry’s responsibility to monitor the site for the release of any amendment to this announcement; however, if some of the answers to industry’s questions include Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), only Vendors who have provided the Government with their US Postal mailing address and valid CAGE code will be provided such information.

Please do not submit proposals. The Government is only seeking sources/information for market research to determine the availability of commercial capabilities in the described areas. Acknowledgement of receipt will not be made. Availability of any formal solicitation will be announced separately. Submittals will not be returned to the sender. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation. It is the contractor’s responsibility to check Federal Business Opportunities to get additional data. Responses shall be submitted via e-mail to Kelvy Donovan at kelvy.donovan2@usmc.mil and Nathaniel Parady at nathaniel.j.parady@usmc.mil, no later than 1400 Eastern Standard Time on 10 June 2026. Telephone replies will not be accepted.

DISTRIBUTION: DoW COMMUNITY ONLY

DISTRIBUTION: DoW COMMUNITY ONLY

RFI - COTS/NDI JLTV Family of Vehicles Capability