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Army

Army Issues JLTV EMD RFP, DoD Supports Program In Coming Budget

By Cal Biesecker

Friday, January 27th, 2012

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The Army yesterday issued the long-awaited request for proposals (RFP) for the Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) phase of the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) program, as the Defense Department released its budget priorities and choices, supporting the program. Industry teams that took part in the earlier Technology Demonstration phase are looking the solicitation over to determine if they will submit proposals and move forward. The Army intends to award up to three contracts during the summer for the EMD phase for…

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