Bob McCarty Writes

Boeing was informed today that the Government Accountability Office found in Boeing’s favor on a number of issues related to its protest of the U.S. Air Force’s award of a $35 billion contract to supply the service with its next-generation aerial refueling aircraft — or KC-X tankers — to begin replacing the current fleet of KC-135 tankers. In response to the ruling, Boeing released the following statement from Mark McGraw, vice president, Tanker Programs:

“We welcome and support today’s ruling by the GAO fully supporting sustaining the grounds of our protest.

“We appreciate the professionalism and diligence the GAO showed in its review of the KC-X acquisition process. We look forward to working with the Air Force on next steps in this critical procurement for our warfighters.”

Editor’s Note: After issuing the news release from which the above info was gleaned, Boeing issued a correction, replacing the word “supporting” with the word “sustaining.” Darn lawyers!

See also:

Military Leaders Call for Review of Tanker Deal

Boeing Continues Protest of Tanker Contract

KC-767 ‘Less Risk for Warfighters, Taxpayers’

Writer Highlights Serious National Security Gaffe

Boeing Protests Air Force Tanker Contract Award

Medal of Honor Recipient Right on Boeing Snub

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