Heil Trailer recently secured a $49 million firm-fixed-price contract with the U.S. Marine Corps to upgrade the suspensions of approximately 200 M870A2-S medium heavy equipment transporters.
The Marine Corps Systems Command award is Heil’s second military contract this year, following the recent $588 million deal with the U.S. Army to build ground-refueling petroleum trailers.
The estimated completion date for the USMC contract is April 2030.
“This award reflects the unwavering dedication we have to supporting the U.S. military,” Jake Radish, president and COO of Heil parent Engineered Transportation International, said in a news release. “We are honored to serve those who serve our country, and our team is focused on executing this contract with flawless precision and pride. With our capacity, new facilities, and infrastructure, the contract will not impact our ability to serve our current customers.”
The contract provides for Heil to procure, produce, and integrate the M870A2-Off-Road suspension upgrade solution onto the Marine Corps’ M870A2-S medium and heavy tactical vehicles with the capability to haul heavy-equipment payloads up to 37.5 tons on- and off-road in accordance with M870 specifications, Heil reported.
“We are proud to partner with the U.S. Marine Corps medium and heavy tactical program team on this new contract,” said Kevin Tumlin, EnTrans director of defense sales and business development. “For decades, Heil Trailer has been manufacturing defense products that are in use all over the world.”
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The work will take place at EnTrans’ Kalyn Siebert plant in Gatesville, Texas, according to a Department of Defense release.
“EnTrans welcomes the opportunity to once again support the U.S. Marine Corps on this mission-critical trailer system,” said Michael Gray, EnTrans VP of defense programs. “This award reflects not only the trust the Marine Corps has placed in our capabilities but also builds on our longstanding history of delivering reliable, mission-critical systems to the USMC.”