AUSA Winter: JTLV a benchmark for future programmes
The source selection evaluation criteria for the downselect of the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) programme were released last week, it has emerged.
Speaking to a media roundtable at the AUSA Winter 2014 exhibition in Huntsville, Alabama, Kevin Fahey, PEO Combat Support and Combat Service Support, said that the criteria were released to enable industry feedback in advance of the publication of a draft RfP that is expected in June.
‘Our number one priority is JLTV, which is still on track for a milestone C decision in 2015. Our goal is how to get the most capability for a $250,000 manufacturing
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