Carter's GCV Decision Memo Offers Clues On Program's Envisioned Path

摘要

Pentagon acquisition chief Ashton Carter last week signed a memo allowing the Army to proceed with awarding technology-demonstration contracts for the Ground Combat Vehicle program, according to Defense Department officials and documents. The ADM shows an average GCV procurement unit price ceiling of $13 million. The number is consistent with the lower, average unit manufacturing cost of $9 million to $10.5 million quoted to contractors in the GCV request for proposals, according to the Army. The ADM also reiterates the desired sustainability target of $200 per tactical mile and the seven-year time line during which the vehicle will be developed.