Case Study – Military Service Parts

In late 2007, Rollins was approached to become a sub contractor to supply Service Parts for the new MRAP (Mine Resistant Ambush Protected) military truck. The prime contractor had a military contract in hand to build 5700 trucks and was in need of a supplier to handle the sub assemblies, CARC painting, various levels of preservation, crating and labels for the vehicles spare part program.

Rollins quickly responded and transformed one of its facilities to accommodate this request. Overhead cranes were installed, tools and forklifts were purchased, crating jigs were constructed, heat treated lumber was ordered and employees were hired and trained. The initial order was for over 5000 rear axles, 3400 front axles, 1100 transfer cases and 1700 hoods. The rear axles and the hoods required Rollins to order all the parts to complete the subassembly work.

All products were required to be CARC (Chemical Agent Resistant Coating) painted, and crated according to Mil Std 2073. Portions of the contract required a higher level of preservation resulting in “Flush & Slushing” the axles. This is filling the axle with a lubricant to help preserve the internals of the axle from corrosion. The Transfer Cases were required to be drained, set in a water vapor bag with two desiccant bags, sealed with a humidity indicator and crated with an inspection port on the side of the crate. These preservation methods are required by the contract in the supplementary instruction portion and defined in Mil Std 2073.

Rollins was one of the first suppliers to assist the Prime in their efforts to provide MRAP Service Parts. Both Rollins and the Prime learned the Government’s programs and procedures together resulting in a product that the Troops in the field are thrilled with and most importantly-save lives.

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