Process Under Attack

While our opponent and their supporters have begun attacking the U.S. Air Force and its KC-X Tanker draft Request for Proposal, we have chosen to work within the process and continue asking questions some of which are posted on the Federal Business Opportunities website.

In the past, this competition to replace America’s critical fleet of air refueling tankers has been fought very publicly. Our preference is to allow the process to play out rather than work the requirements through the media. We will talk about the KC-X tanker competition when we’re ready and when it’s appropriate.

Ultimately, the men and women who selflessly serve our nation deserve the very best. We believe that is an American designed and built, combat-ready tanker with max capability at lowest cost. That tanker is the Boeing KC-7A7.

KC-45 contract riles FY08 supplemental debate

According to this article in Congressional Quarterly the debate on the FY08 supplemental bill for DoD operations may become a forum for debating the recent KC-45 award. Congressman Tiahart of Kansas, a major opponent of the award to EADS, had wanted to use it to propose amendments related to the award. This has been frowned upon by leadership as it is felt it may delay the bill. Congress will use the FY09 appropriations bill to deal with the controversial award.

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