Maneuver forces (Vertex Modernization and Sustainment LLC)

Department of War · Navy · Contract Announcement

posted 11 August 2026 · awarded 11 August 2026 · runs to August 2027

$19,062,156 · idiq

Summary

The Department of War's Navy Portfolio Acquisition Executive Marine Corps awarded Vertex Modernization and Sustainment LLC a contract to procure ten Tempest vehicles along with software, spares, training, and related services for counter‑UAS operations and maneuver force protection. The acquisition focuses on delivering advanced unmanned aerial system mitigation capabilities, highlighting the importance of integrated vehicle and software solutions for ground‑based air defense.

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