AF may use contractors for refueling missions
Posted : Monday Dec 8, 2008 11:55:07 EST
With the purchase of the new KC-X tanker on hold, the Air Force is looking at hiring private contractors to fly aerial refueling missions.
On Dec. 16, the Air Force will explain to potential refueling firms the likely requirements for a private company to handle refueling missions. A notice from the Aeronautical Systems Center at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, cautioned that the service is not yet ready to ask for formal proposals. Instead, the service is looking at what contractors might have to offer and answer questions from potential contractors.
Congress mandated looking at private refuelers in 2008.
The Air Force was expecting to have the KC-X tanker program up and running by now.
In February, a contract was awarded to Northrop Grumman/EADS for 179 tankers to replace KC-135 Stratotakers, but a successful protest by the losing bidder, Boeing Co., and a scathing rebuke by the Government Accountability Office of bidding procedures resulted in the contract award cancellation.
Later, the Defense Department took over the contracting process from the Air Force and an award decision is not expected until mid-2009 at the earliest.
Leave a Comment
Most Viewed Stories
- New danger pay rules begin
- Nellis airman killed in crash was from Ill.
- The ‘Stan: An officer’s unvarnished view
- Owner of troubled uniform store arrested
- Official: U.S. misjudged al-Qaida capabilities
- Staff sgt. offered TV tryout after viral video
- Report: Air Force fires men’s basketball coach
- Space-A planning makes its way to Facebook
- Four AFSCs added to restricted list, three cut
- Guard general opposes A-10 removal at Ind. base
- DoD launches pay calculator for wounded troops
- Last known WWI veteran dies at 110
Contests and Promotions
Enter our 2012 Red Carpet Contest!
Predict who will get the statues on Hollywood's big night and win a $200 Fandango Gift Card!
Click Here To Enter.
Win Tactical Night Vision Goggles!
Enter to Win the Military Times Sweepstakes!
Click Here To Enter.
Free Stickers
Click here and we'll send you a FREE AFGHANISTAN, IRAQ, VIETNAM, or DESERT STORM sticker.
Marketplace
Mil-Mall
2011 Insider's Guide To Military BenefitsThis handbook for military life includes essential information on pay and benefits, housing, education, health care and more.
Military Discounts
Save on your purchases!
In honor of your military service, you can find regular and name brand products at a special discount.






