AMPV STS: Outsmart the Risks, Win the Bid Now

Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle, System Technical Support (AMPV STS) for the Family of Vehicles (FoVs) opportunity supports a high-stakes mission to future-proof one of the Army’s most vital ground combat systems. With responsibilities ranging from Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) integration to cyber-hardening and global sustainment, this opportunity challenges firms to bring their best technical firepower. The bid originates from the Army’s Assistant Secretary for Acquisition, Logistics and Technology, Program Executive Office Ground Combat Systems (PEO GCS), Program Management Office for AMPV. Table 1 provides an overview of the bid.

Table 1: AMPV STS At a Glance

AMPV STS Overview

Since Lohfeld Consulting released this blog, the government has released a new Sources Sought on August 18, 2025. The purpose of the Sources Sought is to assess the industry’s capability and readiness to provide STS services for the AMPV FOV and M113 FOV to meet requirements from July 1, 2026, through July 1, 2031. The AMPV is a critical combat platform, and the government is seeking qualified contractors to assist with engineering, logistics, testing, cybersecurity, software, and program management support. The overarching requirements in the Sources Sought include:

• C5ISR Support: Systems analysis, software/hardware integration, cybersecurity assessments, and obsolescence management.
• Systems Engineering Support (SES): Design studies, trade-offs, human factors, safety, prototype fabrication, testing, and reviews.
• Systems Integration Laboratory (SIL): Lab-based integration and testing of electronics, LRUs, LRMs, and CIs for interoperability.
• Integrated Product Support (IPS): Logistics products, parts provisioning, technical publications, fielding, and training.
• Contractor Test Support (CTS): Supporting U.S. Government tests with manuals, spares, special tools, equipment, and Field Service Reps (FSRs).

Potential Risks Associated with AMPV STS

Table 2: Potential AMPV STS Risks to Consider

Questions to Ask About AMPV STS

Here are 10 questions an offeror might research or consider asking the Army about the bid, based on information supplied in the Sources Sought document.

1. Will the government provide any portion of a TDP, and if so, what is the expected level of completeness or redaction? This question clarifies the level of technical autonomy and risk bidders must assume.
2. Are there legacy technical baselines, models, or engineering assets available for the AMPV FoVs? This question helps determine whether to reuse or reengineer the workload.
3. What is the minimum required facility clearance level for prime and subcontractors? This question ensures teaming arrangements comply with security requirements.
4. Will the contractor be expected to maintain classified facilities and networks or will classified work be limited to Government sites? This question clarifies security responsibilities.
5. What is the expected CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification) level for offerors? This question clarifies certification requirements.
6. What is the expected level of Government Furnished Material (GFM), and how will it be provisioned to contractors? This question clarifies logistics and sustainment roles.

Conclusion

Winning the AMPV STS opportunity requires more than technical know-how—it demands foresight, strategic teaming, and an in-depth understanding of Army expectations. If you’re serious about competing—and winning—Lohfeld Consulting can help you get there. Our experts in capture, proposal strategy, and solution development have supported the Army’s most complex programs. We’ll help you build a winning team, develop a compliant and compelling proposal, and reduce risk at every step. Contact us today to outsmart the risks and position for success on AMPV STS.

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By Brenda Crist, Vice President at Lohfeld Consulting Group, MPA, CPP APMP Fellow

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