Tanker Watch

By Christopher J. Castelli / June 9, 2009 at 5:00 AM

Defense Secretary Robert Gates told Senate appropriators this morning he is close to determining who will be the acquisition authority for the upcoming tanker competition and what structure will be put in place to ensure the competition is fair, open and transparent.

Gates said he expects a decision on acquisition process within the next week to 10 days. The request for proposals is expected to come out this summer, perhaps next month, he said. The Pentagon will share the draft RFP with Congress, Gates added.

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