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BAE Systems Files Second Supplemental Protest On FMTV Rebuy

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Thursday, October 22nd, 2009

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By Ann Roosevelt BAE Systems has filed a second supplement to its initial protest with the Government Accountability Office (GAO) over the Army's award to Oshkosh Corp. [OSK] of a potential multi-billion Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV) rebuy contract, company officials said. "The supplemental protest is a direct result of what the agency [Army] filed in response to our first protest," Al Crews, vice president contracts and legal, and chief counsel of BAE's Global Tactical Systems, said in a…

Congress

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Congress

Appropriators Offer Skepticism On $350B Defense Reconciliation Plan, ‘Big Risk’ For Key Initiatives

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Congress

All Future Systems Should Have Autonomy Features, Reed Says

Last week, Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.) visited North Kingstown, R.I.-based Senesco, which is teaming with autonomous systems company Havoc to bid on the U.S. Navy’s Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel program. […]

Congress

Senate Appropriators Concerned With DoD’s Reconciliation Plan For Top FY ‘27 Priorities, Aide Says

Senate defense appropriators have concerns with the Pentagon’s decision to include key fiscal year 2027 funding priorities, such as critical munitions and drones production, among its request for $350 billion […]