Thu, Jul 10, 2008
Aero-News: Quote of the Day
ANN's Quote of the Day usually derives from current news,
though we reserve the right to pick quotes out of history that have
a bearing on the day's events and issues.
Sometimes, you'll find them timely and in keeping with the
content of the day's news... and sometimes, they'll just be
thought-provoking.
Reader suggestions and comments are welcome... and if
particularly intriguing, timely, or poignant, may themselves become
future Quotes of the Day.
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Aero-News Quote of the Day
"We look forward to working with the new acquisition
team as it reopens the competition, but we will also take time to
understand the updated solicitation to determine the right path
forward for the company. It's encouraging that the Defense
Department intends to take steps to ensure a fair and open
competition that, among other things, fully accounts for life-cycle
costs, such as fuel, to provide the most capable tanker at the best
value for the American taxpayer."
Source: From a statement by Boeing, following
Wednesday's announcement by the Department of Defense that it would
put the hotly-contested KC-X aerial tanker contract up for re-bid
once again. In a stunning development, the DoD also stripped
decision-making authority on the bid from the USAF... replacing the
Air Force as the "source selection authority" is John J. Young Jr.,
undersecretary of defense for acquisition, technology and
logistics. He is tasked with appointing an advisory committee to
oversee the selection of a bidder.
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