U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is placing a more than $10 million rush order for 20 armoured vehicles from Canadian defence manufacturer Roshel.
The agency has laid out plans for a rush order worth the equivalent of roughly CA$10 million for 20 Senator STANG emergency response tactical vehicles, according to U.S. government procurement records that indicate the order was published on Nov. 26 and a contract was awarded on Nov. 28.
“Roshel is uniquely positioned to fulfill this requirement within the necessary timeframe, having confirmed immediate availability of vehicles that fully meet ICE’s specifications,” the document says.
“While other sources were consulted, they had limited quantities available or none could fulfill the entire requirement within the required period of performance, nor meet all technical requirements.”
A department spokesperson said the vehicles it is purchasing from Roshel fall under Buy American provisions, as they will be produced in the United states.
The other vendors included U.S.-based heavy vehicle manufacturers, such as Alpine Armoring, which could only provide up to 15 vehicles and not within the necessary time frame, and CITE Armored, which could provide 20 vehicles in 180 days. DGM said it could provide the full 20 vehicles but didn’t specify a delivery timeframe, and Lenco Armored Vehicles said it could only provide three used vehicles within 30 to 60 days.
“Delaying this procurement to pursue a fully competitive action would significantly impact operational readiness and hinder ICE’s ability to deploy mission-critical resources in a timely manner,” the document says, adding that acquiring all 20 vehicles from a single source minimizes integration risks, ensures uniformity across the fleet, and streamlines maintenance and operator training.
The procurement order was first reported by UK-based newspaper The Independent.
The Epoch Times reached out to Roshel for comment but didn’t immediately hear back.
