Common Tactical Truck (CTT) Industry Communications Forum Presentation with Question and Answer (Q&A) and Videos
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Army has issued a Special Notice providing an Industry Communications Forum presentation, Q&A document, and video recordings related to the Common Tactical Truck (CTT) Common Soldier Order (CSO) process. This notice clarifies details for Phase 1 of the CSO, which invites vendors to present their current commercially available or Non-Developmental Item (NDI) solutions. Offerors must submit a Phase 1 Solution Brief (white paper) by April 6, 2026.
Purpose & Context
This Special Notice serves as an update and clarification for industry regarding the CTT CSO. The attached Q&A document provides government responses to industry questions, specifically focusing on Phase 1. The CSO is an overarching process for current and future Areas of Interest (AOI) for the CTT program.
Key Clarifications & Requirements
The Q&A document clarifies several aspects of the CTT program:
- Phase 1 Submission: All offerors are required to submit a Solution Brief (white paper) by April 6, 2026. Successful Phase 1 participants may be invited to Phase 2.
- Vehicle Capabilities:
- Power: A 60 kW exportable power requirement, specifically High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC), is desired.
- Armor: The CTT is expected to feature a modular, swappable cab with options for armor.
- LHS Capacity: The Long-Haul Service (LHS) vehicle has a payload capacity of 18.5 short tons, including the Container Handling Unit (CHU), flatrack, or container.
- Air Transportability: The CTT should be air transportable by C5 and C17 aircraft.
- "Mild Hybrid" Definition: A vehicle system capable of obtaining propulsion assistance from an electrical source, but not solely propelled by electricity.
- Future Details (Phase 2): Specific vehicle quantities, variants, and detailed armor attributes will be discussed and provided in Phase 2 of the CSO. Decisions regarding domestic production requirements have not yet been made.
Submission Details
- Phase 1 Solution Brief Due: April 6, 2026.
- Submission Type: White paper.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Industry Communications Forum)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Published: March 25, 2026
- Notice Response Date: April 7, 2026
Additional Notes
For further information, contact the Common Tactical Truck Team at usarmy.detroit.cpe-cl.mbx.jtwv-ctt-rfp@army.mil.