Contract · No Set aside used

Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Wolverine Escort Vehicle Light Chassis (W-EVLC)

Agency: ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF
Location: Kirtland AFB, NM
Amount: Amount not listed
Deadline: Closes in 6 days (Jul 24, 2026)
Posted: Jul 9, 2026
Set-aside: No Set aside used
NAICS code: 336211

What this contract is for

This is a Notice of Intent to sole source to Wulco Inc. doing business as: NextGen Armor (NextGen), for the design and build of the First Article of Wolverine Escort Vehicle Light Chassis (W-EVLC) and development and delivery of Office of Secure Transportation’s (OST/NA-15) next generation W-EVLCs. NextGen owns the original EVLC proprietary design and complete technical data package (TDP) utilizing highly specialized Government-Furnished equipment (GFE). NextGen’s proprietary EVLC design is critical to the success of the new and modern W-EVLC. The current design includes a DoT compliant sleeper berth, safety-compliant equipment storage areas, and an OST Advanced Radio Enterprise System (ARES) communication suite incorporated into a specialized custom enclosure. The TDP encompasses all OST directed EVLC design changes, modifications, and engineered enhancements captured in tens of thousands of proprietary Computer-Aided Design (CAD) drawings dating back to 2010. NextGen is the only vendor with an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the complexities of the electrical, mechanical, internal cabling, power systems requirements, and integration of the ARES communications suite that has been fully tested to be forward and backwards compatible with the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) vehicle chassis and electrical harnesses of the EVLC platform. The ARES communication suite will be an important component of the new W-EVLC design. NextGen owns all proprietary EVLC testing data, including how this data has changed due to OEM changes in order to meet stringent OST off-road and highway requirements. Leveraging this foundational dataset within the W-EVLC design-build phase minimizes engineering risk and eliminates redundant cycles by directly applying proven historical bas...

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