Air Force delays T-1 upgrade contract due to 'unexpected' industry response

By Courtney Albon / August 7, 2017 at 9:00 AM
The Air Force is delaying a contract award for a T-1 trainer avionics modernization program by eight months due to a stronger-than-expected industry response to its solicitation. The service had expected to award a contract for T-1 AMP in April, but spokesman Brian Brackens told Inside the Air Force this week that award is delayed until December due to an extended dialogue with industry about the program's requirements. "The delay was associated with the time needed to respond to...

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