U.S. federal agency picks Roshel to speed up armored vehicle buy

The U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is moving to sole-source one Roshel Senator Emergency Response Vehicle for operational evaluation. The agency cited urgent replacement needs in a fleet that includes 2008-era vehicles and Roshel's advertised 60-day delivery, compared with roughly 18 months for another supplier; the Ford F-550-based design includes modular armor, an enclosed turret, firing ports, a breaching ram, explosive-storage compartments, and communications wiring. Pricing was not disclosed, and the proposed procurement covers a single test vehicle rather than a fleet decision or guaranteed follow-on order.