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Air Force Awards United Launch Alliance $1.2 Billion Launch Capability Contract

Tuesday, October 2nd, 2012

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The Air Force awarded United Launch Alliance (ULA) a $1.2 billion cost-plus-incentive-fee and cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for Delta IV and Atlas V launch capability, according to a Sept. 28 Defense Department statement. Air Force spokeswoman Maj. Tracy Bunko said yesterday in an email the contract is for the “launch capability bridge” that will cover launch-related activities and integration for fiscal year 2013 or until the larger Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) block buy is negotiated or awarded. EELV is an Air…

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