This contract was awarded by U.S. Army Contracting Command, Detroit Arsenal, Michigan (W912CH-25-D-0003). The Water Bison contract is a ten-year requirements production contract for five base years and five individual option ordering years. These trailers are currently anticipated to be produced at the Schutt Industries facilities in Clintonville, WI.

These Water Bison system will replace the legacy 400 Gallon M149A2 Water Buffalo, which is currently the primary unit level water storage container for the U.S. Military. The Water Bison will be used by units at all echelons throughout our military forces and will be the primary system for providing a more sustainable and efficient way of receiving, storing, transporting, and issuing potable water. The Water Bison tank possesses a minimum water carrying capacity of 500 gallons, is capable of preventing its water payload from freezing in temperatures as low as -50°F and is integrated on to a rugged, high-mobility trailer capable of traversing all Light and Medium tactical vehicle navigable terrains.

“It’s an absolute honor to have been awarded this contract”, says Chris Meyer, Director of Programs for Schutt Industries. “It illustrates both our continued commitment to provide enhanced capability to our warfighters while also illustrating the continued trust the U.S. Government has in Schutt Industries to be successful in doing so. We are confident that our outstanding workforce will continue to excel in support of this new technology and look forward to the tremendous growth this will provide to our organization and in-turn our community". Back to News Listing