One of the main features requested for this purchase is that the rocket launchers have a minimum penetration power of 300 mm. in hardened steel
In the case of the winning company, a unit price for the rocket launchers of 46,386 pesos was established, the best offer among the participating companies.
Through the General Directorate of Administration, the Ministry of National Defense (Sedena) launched in May 2024 a call for international public tenders for the acquisition of 5,000 rocket launchers.
The documents, available for public consultation on the Mexican government’s public procurement portal, indicate that the rocket launchers must have specific characteristics to meet the demands of the Mexican Army.
A file from the General Directorate of War Materials, contemplated in the bidding process, indicates that 5,000 pieces of portable rocket launchers, with integrated ammunition, for individual use and disposable, are required.
The agency states that the calibers of the rocket launchers can range between 20 millimeters and 70 mm., which is considered a standard range worldwide. The document also specifies that the weight must be between two and six kilograms per unit, a minimum effective firing distance of 150 meters and a maximum range of at least 500 meters.
One of the main features requested for this purchase is that the rockets have a minimum penetration power of 300 mm. in hardened steel. Likewise, it is required that the devices have the trigger incorporated along the launcher, holographic aiming organs and insurance against involuntary action.
A condition for winning the contract is to supply 32 rocket launchers for operational tests in addition to training in the operation, handling, use and maintenance of the rocket launcher to 30 elements designated by the General Directorate of War Materials within a period of no more than 30 days after the delivery of the batch.
For the acquisition of 5,000 rocket launchers, the Mexican Army awarded this company an amount of 14,523,200 dollars for the contract registered with folio SAE-167/F/2024