NonTactical Vehicles, Other

The NonTactical Vehicles, Other program (Army Line Item 2450D30000) is a procurement initiative under the Army's Other Procurement appropriation, focused on acquiring a diverse range of non-tactical vehicles. The primary goal is to support Army installations and units worldwide with vehicles essential for cargo and passenger transportation, facility engineering, maintenance, and physical security. This program is not tied to a fixed Army Acquisition Objective (AAO); instead, procurements are made to address shortages and replace vehicles that have become over-aged, unserviceable, or uneconomical to repair.

General Purpose Vehicles constitute a significant portion of this line item. These vehicles are of commercial design and are used primarily for administrative purposes, transporting personnel and cargo. Types procured include carryalls, panel trucks, stake trucks, cargo trucks, trailers, troop carrier semi-trailers, utility trucks, fuel servicing tankers, truck tractors, and flatbed trucks. The program also covers specialized vehicles such as blood mobiles, expandable semi-trailers for recruiting, and commercial light armored vehicles (CLAVs) for force protection and high-level personnel security. Procurement is typically executed through commercial production lines, with the General Services Administration (GSA) serving as the primary contracting office, supplemented by Army Contracting, Defense Logistics Agency, and regional DoD contracting agencies as needed.

Special Purpose Vehicles are designed for specialized tasks in direct support of facility engineering and maintenance activities. Examples include maintenance trucks, servicing platform trucks, refuse trucks, dump trucks, and vehicles equipped with mounted equipment for specific engineering or sanitation missions. These vehicles are generally not available for lease through GSA, necessitating direct procurement. The program ensures that posts, camps, and stations worldwide have the necessary equipment to maintain operational readiness and support essential services.

Heavy Armored Vehicles are procured to provide physical security and transportation for U.S. personnel in high-threat areas such as Europe, Korea, Africa, and Southwest Asia. These vehicles are commercial designs that are modified and armored to meet specific threat conditions. They are used by General Officers, dignitaries, embassy personnel, and other service members requiring enhanced protection. The objective is to ensure the continued safety and security of high-resource personnel and to replace vehicles that are no longer serviceable or effective in their protective role.

Passenger Carrying Vehicles include sedans, ambulances, and buses with capacities ranging from 12 to 90 passengers. These vehicles are of commercial design and are used to provide transportation for Army personnel and family members, particularly at Outside Continental United States (OCONUS) locations where GSA leasing is not available. Sedans are also used for investigation, field intelligence, security missions, and law enforcement. Ambulances provide emergency response and patient transport capabilities, while buses facilitate short-haul and intermediate transportation for both adult and school-age passengers.

The program is justified by the need to maintain a reliable and modern fleet of non-tactical vehicles that support a wide array of Army missions, including homeland defense, domestic emergency response, and military support to civil authorities. The procurement request for FY 2026 is intended to fund the acquisition of general purpose vehicles, sedans, special purpose vehicles, heavy armored vehicles, and buses. The program also covers program management, technical support, and procurement support costs.

In FY 2025, the Passenger Carrying Vehicles program was consolidated into NonTactical Vehicles, Other, streamlining procurement and management processes. The program's flexibility allows the Army to respond to evolving operational requirements and priorities as reported by Army Commands, ensuring that vehicle acquisitions are aligned with current and future mission needs. All vehicles are procured from commercial sources, with specifications and inspections tailored to the unique requirements of each vehicle type and mission profile.