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Air Force

Air Force Releases CRFI For Pave Hawk Helicopter Replacement

By Cal Biesecker

Friday, August 12th, 2011

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The Air Force this week released its sources sought synopsis/capability request for information (CRFI) for the HH-60 Recapitalization Program (HH-60 Recap). Responses are due Sept. 19 for the HH-60 Recap program that is designed to replace the current Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter with a new aircraft that would perform Personnel Recovery operations. This CRFI, issued Aug. 9 on www.fbo.gov is “to obtain market insight into potential solutions and sources capable of meeting the requirements” of the approved HH-60…

Army

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Congress

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Congress

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Congress

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