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GAO Denies Beechcraft Protest Of Light Air Support Award To Sierra Nevada

Friday, June 14th, 2013

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The Government Accountability Office (GAO) yesterday denied Beechcraft’s protest of the Air Force’s $427 million Light Air Support (LAS) contract award to Sierra Nevada Defense Corp. (SNC) LAS is an Air Force effort to provide 20 light attack aircraft to Afghanistan’s nascent air force. SNC contracted with Brazilian manufacturer Embraer [ERJ] to deliver its A-29 Super Tucanos. The contract was awarded Feb. 27. GAO Managing Director for Public Affairs Chuck Young said yesterday in a statement GAO denied Beechcraft’s protest…

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