Industry protests: government need not worry.

AuthorErwin, Sandra I.
PositionWASHINGTON PULSE: NEWS FROM INSIDE THE BELTWAY

[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

* Pentagon officials have bemoaned the growing number of procurements that have been protested by industry. The rise in protests, however, appears to be overplayed. A handful of high-profile disputes, such as the Air Force's aerial refueling tanker and the Army and Marine Corps' new humvee, don't change the fact that the average contractor will do anything to avoid protesting a contract award because most fear retribution from their only customer. Mega-companies such as Boeing or Northrop can afford to risk...

To continue reading

Request your trial

VLEX uses login cookies to provide you with a better browsing experience. If you click on 'Accept' or continue browsing this site we consider that you accept our cookie policy. ACCEPT