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Air Force Releases Second Draft RFP For UH-1N Replacement

Wednesday, April 26th, 2017

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The Air Force, as promised, released its second draft request for proposal (RFP) for its UH-1N replacement program on April 20.Air Force spokeswoman Capt. Emily Grabowski said in statement that the service remained committed to having its final RFP out this summer and a contract award in fiscal year 2018. The service still plans to deliver its first operational helicopter in fiscal year 2020-2021.Grabowski said the second draft RFP implements the amended acquisition strategy allowing interested offerors to conduct non-developmental…

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