US Space Force's Top Buyer to Industry: Stop Low-Bidding Now
Air & Space Forces Mag reports: Frank Calvelli, assistant secretary of the Air Force for space acquisition, discussed low bids, troubled programs, and fixed price contracts.
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The US Space Force's top acquisition executive, Frank Calvelli, calls for an end to low bid strategies among industry players, highlighting the impact on program integrity and the need for realistic pricing in contracts.
Air & Space Forces Mag reports: Frank Calvelli, assistant secretary of the Air Force for space acquisition, discussed low bids, troubled programs, and fixed price contracts.
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