Spartan wins $14 million contract for MRAP Vehicle from BAE System

Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc., a subsidiary of Spartan Motors, Inc., has been awarded subcontract orders from defense contractor BAE Systems to support the production of advanced tactical vehicles under the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP), Iraqi Light Armored Vehicle (ILAV) and Medium Mine Protected (MMPV) or Panther programs. Total value of the combined awards is in excess of $14 million. "Improvised explosive devices - IEDs - continue to be the number one threat to American troops serving overseas," said John Sztykiel, president and CEO of Spartan Motors. "Spartan is proud to continue its work in support of protecting our service men and women against this powerful enemy." Under the terms of the MRAP subcontract, the Mich.-based custom chassis manufacturer will supply and integrate key chassis components, including independent suspension systems, for eight United States Special Operations Command, or SOCOM, MRAP vehicles. The Category 1 RG33s are scheduled for completion in the first quarter of 2010. Under the ILAV program, Spartan Chassis will produce 109 ILAVs in three different configurations. These mine protected vehicles, provided to the United States Government as part of a Foreign Military Sales contract with BAE Systems, are scheduled to be completed in the third quarter of 2010. Spartan has a proven history of building ILAVs for BAE Systems since 2006. The terms of the Panther subcontract require Spartan to deliver two additional MMPVs in the Prophet vehicle variant. In the MMPV program, Spartan provides automotive integration kits to BAE Systems' assembly operations at Letterkenny Army Depot. These kits are configured so they can be easily integrated into the vehicle production stations. In addition to this new award, Spartan also continues its ongoing support of MRAP prime contractors and the U.S. Government by providing spare/replacement parts for many of the vehicles built at Spartan during the MRAP program.