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Air Force Insight Into Contractor Data Could Decline In EELV Competition, GAO Says

Pat Host

Friday, August 14th, 2015

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Air Force Insight Into Contractor Data Could Decline In EELV Competition, GAO Says

The Air Force’s insight into space launch contractor performance could decline as it pursues competition in the Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) program, according to a recent Government Accountability Office (GAO) report (GAO-15-623).The Air Force is changing its approach to acquiring launch services. Specifically, the service intends to introduce competition for certain launches, treat these launches as commercial item procurement and award firm-fixed-price contracts for the launches. The Air Force intends to rely on what it believes will be adequate…

Unmanned Systems

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Pentagon

Pentagon ‘Working Options’ On Iran Supplemental, May Seek Funds For New Capabilities

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Congress

Wicker Backs “Crash Program” To Supply Ukraine With Low-Cost Weapons

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Congress

Dem Lawmakers Want To Codify Trump’s Push For More Defense Contractor Accountability

A group of four Congressional Democrats want to codify President Donald Trump’s push to hold defense firms accountable for prioritizing production investments over paying out stock buybacks, and are seeking […]