Army logistics officials have "non-concurred" with a sustainment strategy for the Joint Tactical Radio System's handheld Rifleman Radio that calls for long-term contractor support, rather than soldier-based maintenance, according to internal service documents. The Rifleman initially had a life-cycle sustainment plan calling for the government to conduct a full-and-open competition for an interim two-year contract, after which soldiers would become responsible for the maintenance of the radios, according to a report summarizing the issue for Army leaders. But a new...
