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by P.J. Blount with the blog faculty

From Aviation Week:

A-10 Affected By 2008 Authorization Act Changes

Aug 29, 2008

Bettina H. Chavanne

The U.S. Air Force’s A-10 Thunderbolt II is being significantly affected by a dramatic rule change in contracting established by the 2008 Defense Authorization Act.

The legislation, signed in January 2008, stipulates that DOD contracts exceeding $100 million be awarded to multiple contractors. Lockheed Martin may be the first large contractor to deal with the changes when it is forced to give up its role as prime contractor on the A-10 modification package and compete for the work.

Bob Silver, Lockheed Martin’s business development manager for the aircraft, said, “The Air Force is required by law to do this. And they understand the legacy of experience we have on the A-10.” . . . [Full Story]“