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Air Force ‘Days Away’ From Releasing Final RFP For New Bomber

Pat Host

Friday, June 13th, 2014

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Air Force ‘Days Away’ From Releasing Final RFP For New Bomber

A B-2 bomber prepares for aerial refueling. Photo: Air Force.

The Air Force is “days away” from releasing the final request for proposals (RFP) for its multi-billion dollar next-generation bomber program, according to a top official. But Air Force Assistant Secretary for Acquisition William LaPlante provided Friday a small caveat, saying “I’m learning in the Pentagon days away can go on for a long time, but hopefully, this really is days away.” LaPlante told an audience at the Atlantic Council think tank in downtown Washington the schedule includes getting proposals…

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