WASHINGTON, DC . . . Today, the Department of Defense announced its decision to move forward with the Army’s competitive procurement for Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicles (AMPVs). AMPVs are critical to our troops in their defense of America’s national security, and Bowie County’s Red River Army Depot is a critical element of the combat vehicle industrial base needed to produce these new vehicles.

In response to the Department of Defense’s decision affecting Red River Army Depot, Congressman Ralph Hall (TX-04), made the following statement:

“Red River Army Depot is a vital part of the Bowie County Community that supports over 4,500 jobs and contributes to the local economy. The Army’s decision to honor the approved competitive procurement plan and allow the competition to proceed without delay is good news not only for Bowie County and the men and women who work at Red River, but our troops who need these vehicles without delay.

“No current vehicles meet the survivability, mobility, and reliability upgrades outlined in the Army’s competitive bid. Our troops put their lives on the line daily, and they deserve to have a vehicle that meets 100% of their needs without delay. These vehicles cannot be delayed a year or more by rehashing the multi-year bidding process.

“I am proud of the workers at Red River and for the important work they do every day to protect our servicemen and women. I am honored to support them in their efforts to see this important program move forward.” 

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