Pentagon Announces New Tanker Contract Draft RFP

From “Air Force restarts $35B tanker competition” on FederalNewsRadio.com: “The Air Force on Friday launched its third attempt to award a $35...

From “Air Force restarts $35B tanker competition” on FederalNewsRadio.com:

“The Air Force on Friday launched its third attempt to award a $35 billion tanker contract to either Boeing Co. or Northrop Grumman Corp.

“The Air Force said it will be “crystal clear” in its requirements for new tankers that refuel military planes in flight in order to avoid errors from previous selection processes. The service also now wants a plane that’s war-ready on day one.

“Los Angeles-based Northrop, and its partner Airbus parent European Aeronautic Defense and Space Co. N.V., are offering a tanker based on the Airbus A330. Northrop said it will review the draft request for bids and provide comments to the Air Force soon.”

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