HERNDON, Va. – October 27, 2026 -- Akima subsidiary Pinnacle Solutions has won a $24 million Other Transactional Authority (OTA) award from U.S. Marine Corps Systems Command to build virtual reality maintenance trainers for the Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) fleet. The total value assumes all options are exercised over a 30-month period of performance.
Marine Corps moves prototype winner into production
Pinnacle's prototype was selected on performance, innovation and alignment with mission needs. The government then used its authority to transition the effort into a follow-on production award, which lets Pinnacle scale delivery and support rapid operational deployment.
The ACV Suite of Maintenance Training Systems replaces conventional classroom instruction with immersive, hands-on tools. The Marine Corps aims to accelerate technician proficiency and improve operational readiness.
Pinnacle will deliver three training systems to ACV maintenance units
- Electronic Classroom: upgrades existing infrastructure at the Assault Amphibian School to a virtual reality system with instructor-led training.
- Diagnostic Task Trainer: provides hands-on training in diagnostics, troubleshooting and repair of ACV systems and Line Replaceable Units (LRUs).
- Part Task Trainer: lets entry-level technicians practice installing and removing the ACV power pack and suspension components. The award also covers production of an egress trainer.
Scott Rauer, President of Akima's Facilities Solutions Group, said the award reflects the company's commitment to "cutting-edge training solutions" that prepare Marines for mission success.
Huntsville development will supply five Marine Corps locations
Development will take place in Huntsville, Alabama. Systems will be delivered to the Assault Amphibian School at Camp Pendleton, California. Amphibious Assault Battalions and Maintenance Battalions will receive them at Camp Pendleton; Camp Lejeune, North Carolina; Jacksonville, Florida; Virginia Beach, Virginia; and Okinawa, Japan.