The United Kingdom is looking to spend upward of $125 million for 157 Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles as well as associated equipment and services, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) reported yesterday.
The sale would be for Category I 4×4 Cougar vehicles, tools and test equipment, maintenance support, contractor technical and logistics personnel services, support equipment, spare and repair parts, and other related elements of logistics support, DSCA said.
Force Protection Industries, Inc. [FRPT] is the prime contractor for the sale.
The United Kingdom requests these capabilities to provide for the safety of its deployed troops in support of Global War on Terror (GWOT) operations, DSCA said.
“This program will ensure the United Kingdom can effectively operate in hazardous areas in a safe, survivable vehicle, and enhance the United Kingdom’s interoperability with U.S. forces. The United Kingdom is a staunch supporter of the U.S. in Iraq and Afghanistan, and the GWOT,” according to DSCA.
The proposed sale requires the continued support of seven Field Service Representatives (FSR), currently providing in theater maintenance support for the existing Mastiff vehicles. An additional eight FSRs will be added under UK-P-LTR, and the United Kingdom has requested one additional FSR under this proposed sale to support the additional vehicles until July 31, 2009, DSCA added.