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GD wins $227 million contract for upgraded RG-31A2 Vehicles

  • 12:00 AM, February 17, 2010
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General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada, London, Ontario, was awarded a $227,380,750 contract on Feb. 12. The procurement is for 250 MRAP RG-31A2 vehicles and associated engineering change proposal upgrades to include an independent suspension system. The work is expected to be completed no later than Oct. 30, 2010. The major production and assembly work will be performed in South Africa. Major subassemblies will be purchased from companies in Fairfield, Ohio; Buffalo, N.Y.; and Ogdensburg, N.Y. This contract delivery order was sole source procurement. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.
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