Washington State’s Senators Questioning Air Force Moves
April 25, 2010 by Matthew Potter · View Comments
Filed under: Boeing, Congress, EADS, KC-X, KC-X Tanker News, Syndicated Industry News, Washington
Filed under: Boeing, Congress, EADS, KC-X, KC-X Tanker News, Syndicated Industry News, Washington
The two Democratic Senators from Washington state, Maria Cantwell and Patty Murray, are raising questions about some recent changes to the KC-X RFP that in their eyes favor EADS North America. Forexyard.com is reporting that three changes were announced last week that included how the encryption material or “COMSEC” would be treated as well as a clause allowing duty free import of aircraft components.
These two additions especially have attracted the attention of Boeing (BA) supporters as in their view they make it easier for a non-U.S. company to bid. The Air Force is saying the COMSEC change clarifies how all contracts will treat this important security matter. Obviously COMSEC material is tightly controlled doubly so when it comes to handling by non-U.S. personnel.
As the contract goes through its process sniping and criticism of every move, change or event will happen from either side’s supporters. This contract is so large and so important to the two companies that things like this should be expected.
EADS NA Struggling To Find U.S. Partner
April 18, 2010 by Matthew Potter · View Comments
Filed under: EADS, KC-X, KC-X Tanker News, Syndicated Industry News, northrop grumman
Filed under: EADS, KC-X, KC-X Tanker News, Syndicated Industry News, northrop grumman
It seems that EADS North America the subsidiary of the EADS (EADS:P) is searching for a U.S. company to partner with them on the KC-X tanker contract. Reports are that L-3 Communications (LLL) had been the prime target for this role but now they are rethinking that role.
EADS had planned to be a sub-contractor to Northrop Grumman (NOC) providing A330 aircraft that would then be militarized by Northrop. Now they are planning on being the prime contractor with a U.S. company to aid them. The roles are different enough that it will put pressure on EADS to prepare most of the proposal themselves as well as provide most of the contract management. With their history so far in the U.S. that might be a bit too much for them.
Now Reports That EADS May Bid After All
March 15, 2010 by Matthew Potter · View Comments
Filed under: Boeing, Congress, EADS, KC-X, KC-X Tanker News, Northrop Grumman Corp., Syndicated Industry News
Filed under: Boeing, Congress, EADS, KC-X, KC-X Tanker News, Northrop Grumman Corp., Syndicated Industry News
There is a rumor that the Pentagon may delay the deadline for submission of a proposal for the KC-X to accommodate either a solo bid or another partnership. This contradicts what was reported yesterday that EADS-NA CEO Sean O’Keefe said the company wouldn’t bid without Northrop Grumman (NOC). It will be seriously difficult for the company to bid by itself. It would need to find another U.S. company to work with.
This might be second thoughts by DoD as they realize how difficult doing a single bid contract award will be. This is not a sole source contract but right now it would only receive one qualified offer.
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