WARRENVILLE, Ill., Dec 14, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Navistar Defense, LLC was informed today that the Government
Accountability Office (GAO) sustained its protest of the Army
Tank-automotive and Armaments Command's (TACOM) award of the Family of
Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV) program.
In response to the ruling, Navistar released the following statement
from Archie Massicotte, president, Navistar Defense:
"We appreciate the time and effort the GAO invested in the review of the
FMTV solicitation process," said Archie Massicotte, president, Navistar
Defense. "We welcome today's ruling and we will wait for further
direction from the Army regarding what may be required of us moving
forward."
Navistar International Corporation (NYSE: NAV) is a holding company
whose subsidiaries and affiliates produce International(R) brand
commercial and military trucks, MaxxForce(R) brand diesel engines, IC Bus(TM)
brand school and commercial buses, Monaco RV brands of recreational
vehicles, and Workhorse(R) brand chassis for motor homes and step vans. It
also is a private-label designer and manufacturer of diesel engines for
the pickup truck, van and SUV markets. The company also provides truck
and diesel engine service parts. Another affiliate offers financing
services. Additional information is available at www.Navistar.com/newsroom.
SOURCE: Navistar Defense
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