WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Army recently canceled the solicitation for the Rapid Prototyping phase of the Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle.
Based on feedback and proposals received from industry, the Army has determined it is necessary to revisit the requirements, acquisition strategy and schedule before moving forward.
“We remain committed to the program as it is our second-highest modernization priority, and the need for this ground combat vehicle capability is real. It is imperative we get it right for our Soldiers,” said Dr. Bruce Jette, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology.
“The most prudent means of ensuring long-term programmatic success is to get this multi-billion-dollar effort correct,” said Gen. John M. Murray, commander of Army Futures Command. “We are going to take what we have learned and apply it to the program to develop our path and build a healthy level of competition back into the program.”
The Army plans to revise and re-solicit the program’s requirements on a competitive basis.