Australia extends Land 400 Phase 2 evaluation
Australia has extended the Request for Tender evaluation period of the army’s new Mounted Combat Reconnaissance Capability in order to conduct a review of the Land 400 Phase 2 Risk Management Activities (RMA).
Developing the Australian Industry Capability Plan is a significant part of the RMA. In a statement, the Department of Defence said that as the Land 400 RMA was planned prior to the launch of the new industry policy, it has determined that it would be 'prudent to review the RMA, to ensure it aligns with the new policy and achieves the best possible outcomes for Australian industry'.
Kim Gillis, Deputy Secretary Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG), said: 'Planning for the RMA and development of the RMA contracts, under which the work will be conducted with selected tenderers, was completed prior to the launch of the government’s new Defence Industry Policy Statement (DIPS).
'The strong alignment of the RMA with the DIPS will deliver benefits to both industry and defence. This review will ensure defence can obtain the best possible solution for Australian industry whilst delivering the required capability to army.'
According to Gillis the review will have no effect on the planned in-service date for the army’s Mounted Combat Reconnaissance capability.
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