USSF Replacement Vehicles

The USSF Replacement Vehicles program is designed to address the diverse vehicular needs of the United States Space Force. This initiative focuses on procuring a variety of vehicles, including base maintenance support vehicles, runway snow removal and cleaning equipment, medium tactical vehicles, special purpose vehicles, cargo and utility vehicles, material handling vehicles, passenger carrying vehicles, and joint light tactical vehicles. These vehicles are essential for supporting various functions and missions across all levels of the Space Force. The program aims to enhance operational capabilities by ensuring that the Space Force has access to reliable and efficient transportation solutions tailored to its unique requirements.

The primary goal of the USSF Replacement Vehicles program is to support mission units and Deltas at both continental (CONUS) and overseas (OCONUS) locations. These units conduct space operations that are crucial for joint and coalition forces, providing military options to achieve national objectives. The program also supports Space Training and Readiness Command (STARCOM) training units, protocol offices, and other missions. By procuring these vehicles, the Space Force can ensure safe handling and movement of critical cargo, maintain runway operations during adverse weather conditions, perform base security operations, and transport personnel effectively.

In FY 2025, the USSF Replacement Vehicles program is identified as a New Start initiative. This designation highlights its importance for homeland defense missions, domestic emergency responses, and military support to civil authorities. The procurement process is guided by requirements generated from the priority buy model used in the Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) process. This model calculates vehicle needs based on factors such as end-of-life projections, sustainment costs, mission priority, inflation rates, contract pricing fluctuations, and specific user requirements.

Funding in FY 2025 is allocated to procure vehicles that meet current installation and unit mission requirements for Space Force personnel. The 441 Vehicle Support Chain Operations Squadron (VSCOS) plays a key role in determining these requirements in accordance with AFI 24-302 guidelines. As part of a broader strategic effort to optimize resource allocation within the Space Force's procurement activities, this funding was transferred from previous accounts to align with new organizational priorities under PE 0702831SF.