Case Study: Boeing Tanker Protest
The Boeing tanker protest is a significant protest case not only because of the visibility and dollar value of the acquisition, but also because of the lessons learned from the effort. This section will review the attempted acquisition from planning through protest and resolicitation.
THE HISTORY
The KC-135 aircraft is crucial to the core mission of the U.S. Air Force (USAF). The aircraft’s main purpose is to provide aerial refueling for fighter and attack aircraft of the USAF, Navy, and Marine Corps. The Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps operate almost 900 tanker aircraft, most of which are derivatives of cargo ...
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