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LCS RFP: Greater Emphasis Placed On Ship Price, Less On Life-Cycle Cost

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Friday, January 29th, 2010

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By Geoff Fein The Navy's request for proposals (RFP) for the FY '10 Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) competition stresses cost and affordability but places less weight on total ownership cost, according to industry sources. According to the RFP, the Navy seeks proposals that "demonstrate the greatest technical merit at a reasonable cost. Awards will be made to the technically acceptable offeror whose proposal is determined to represent the 'best value' to the government for the supplies and services to be…

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