Fri, Sep 18, 2009
Draft RFP Is "Close To Release", Air Force Officials Say
Secretary of Defense Robert M.
Gates announced the return of the KC-X program to the Air Force
during the 2009 Air Force Association Air & Space Conference
and Technology Exposition at the National Harbor in Oxon Hill,
Maryland on Wednesday.
The announcement sparked applause, as KC-X, the Air Force's
tanker acquisition program, was delayed after the Government
Accountability Office upheld a protest to the source selection.
"I don't need to belabor the importance of getting this done
soon and done right, and my office will continue to have a robust
oversight role," Secretary Gates said to conference attendees. "I
have confidence that the KC-X selection authority is in good hands
with the service's leadership team of Secretary (of the Air Force
Michael) Donley and (Air Force Chief of Staff) General (Norton)
Schwartz ... I depend greatly on their advice and strategic vision
to fulfill my duties."
Secretary Donley noted that Gates' decision aligns with the Air
Force's recapitalization agenda.
"The Air Force is pleased at today's announcement and the
confidence Secretary Gates is placing in the Air Force," Secretary
Donley said. "Tanker recapitalization remains the Air Force's
number one acquisition priority."
Secretary of Defense Robert
Gates
Secretary Donley added that a draft request for proposal is
close to release and will be presented with ample time for
dissemination to interested parties with offers.
"The Air Force is looking forward to leading the KC-X
acquisition program and working closely with the Office of the
Secretary of Defense to a successful conclusion, thus providing the
warfighter this critical capability for years to come," Secretary
Donley said.
ANN Salutes Tech. Sgt. Amaani Lyle, Secretary of the Air Force
Public Affairs.
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