Navy’s request for weapons contract sparks messy protest

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Navy’s request for weapons contract sparks messy protest

The Navy got a lesson in procurement when it set out to buy weapons with scopes for use by special forces.

January 9, 2020 11:54 am

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The Navy got a lesson in procurement when it set out to buy weapons with scopes for use by special forces. The winning, low-priced bidder was then asked to substitute a crucial part with a more expensive one. That led to a messy protest. Federal Drive with Tom Temin got the details from procurement attorney Joseph Petrillo of Petrillo and Powell.