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Air Force Releases T-X, JSTARS Recapitalization RFPs

Pat Host

Friday, December 30th, 2016

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The Air Force in the waning days of 2016 issued a pair of highly awaited requests for proposals (RFP) for the T-X trainer and JSTARS recapitalization programs.The solicitation released for T-X is a development RFP, according to Air Force spokesman Capt. Michael Hertzog. The $16.3 billion RFP includes all aspects of the system, including engineering and manufacturing development (EMD), low rate initial production (LRIP), full rate production (FRP) and sustainment transition support.The solicitation lays the groundwork for delivery of the…

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