LADSON, S.C., April 7 (UPI) -- The U.S. Marines have contracted Force Protection Industries for 40 Buffalo Mine Protected Clearance Vehicles under the U.S. Foreign Military Sales Program.
Force Protection Inc., which has headquarters in South Carolina, said the contract from the U.S. Marine Corps Systems Command is worth about $46.6 million.
Work under the contract will be performed in Ladson, SC, and is expected to be completed by Sept. 30.
"The demand for Buffalo continues to be solid due to its effectiveness as the premier route clearance vehicle available today," Randy Hutcherson, chief operating officer for Force Protection Industries said.
"Buffalos have saved untold numbers of lives over the last several years in combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. We are extremely proud to provide these vehicles to conduct the critical work of clearing the way for coalition troops in harm's way."
Separately, Force Protection was awarded on March 30 an $11.4 million, firm fixed-price modification to an existing contract for a 10-month renewal of 46 field service representatives to install liner blanket kits, modernization safety kits and conduct general maintenance work on the Cougar Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle fleet supporting Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation New Dawn.
All work will be performed in Afghanistan and Iraq and will be completed by Dec. 31.
