Today's Focus:
Ground Combat Vehicle Revised Request For Proposal
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"Through your service, you demonstrate the content of the American character. Some people ask whether America's best days lie ahead or whether our greatness stretches back behind us in the stories of those who've gone before. When I look out at all of you, I know the answer to that. You give me hope. You give me inspiration. Your resolve shows that Americans will never succumb to fear. Your selfless service shows who we are, who we always will be, united as one people and united as one nation, for you embody and stand up for the values that make us what we are as a people."
- President Barack Obama, addressing troops at Bagram Airfield during a surprise visit to Afghanistan, Dec. 3, 2010, commending America's servicemembers, who come from every conceivable background and unite to serve a greater cause.
Obama: Servicemembers prove America's best days lie ahead
WHAT THEY'RE SAYING
"These Soldiers decided to not give up on life. Things might have changed, but they drive on. Coming here brings closure to the incident and also really gives them a proper exit from Iraq."
- Command Sgt. Maj. Arthur L. Coleman Jr., the senior enlisted advisor for the United States Forces-Iraq deputy commanding general for operations, and III Corps command sergeant major, honoring the wounded warriors during their Hero's Welcome ceremony at Al Faw Palace, Camp Victory, Iraq, Dec. 6, emphasized that their stories are an inspiration to all who wear the uniform.
Wounded warriors back in Iraq for 'proper exit'
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TODAY'S FOCUS
Ground Combat Vehicle Revised Request For Proposal
What is it?
The U.S. Army released last week a request for proposals (RFP) for the technology development phase of a new infantry fighting vehicle under the Ground Combat Vehicle program. The Army anticipates awarding up to three contracts for the technology development phase in early third quarter of FY 2011.
What has the Army done?
The RFP has been developed in close cooperation with Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) focusing on affordability and program risk reduction by demanding mature technology at the forefront. The Army's decision to release a revised RFP resulted in clear guidance to industry and the public on the Army's priorities in developing the vehicle.
What will the Army do?
The Army will rely on mature technologies and affordability targets in designing and developing the vehicle. The Army anticipates awarding up to three fixed-price incentive fee contracts for the technology development phase. Delivery of the first production vehicle is expected within seven years of the initial contract award.
Why is this important to the Army?
The Army remains firmly committed to the Ground Combat Vehicle program as the centerpiece of its combat vehicle modernization strategy, which will provide Soldiers with protected mobility and a decisive edge in both current and future combat environments. The Army is committed to a nine-man squad vehicle capacity. One of the RFP's four vehicle design imperatives (must-haves) is the vehicle capacity to place a nine-man squad under armor. This capability remains a fundamental requirement in any vehicle design proposed by industry. The RFP clearly conveys the Army's priorities in terms of capabilities, while providing industry with a successful and flexible framework to design and develop an effective and affordable infantry fighting vehicle. The Ground Combat Vehicle acquisition program will follow Department of Defense best acquisition
practices, including full and open competition.
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