Science Applications International Corp. filed a protest Aug. 26 against the Army’s award of Ground Combat Vehicle technology development contracts to two teams led by BAE Systems and General Dynamics Land Systems, according to a published report.
Officials at SAIC, whose team included Boeing Co. and a German company, contend that the Army made “errors in the evaluation process” and “chose not to appropriately integrate existing, proven technology into a comprehensive solution,” as the service looked at the three bids to develop its new infantry fighting vehicle, SAIC spokeswoman Melissa Koskovich said in a statement to Defense News.
General Dynamics’ group, which includes Lockheed Martin Corp. and Raytheon Co., received a $440 million contract. BAE Systems, which teamed with Northrop Grumman Corp., received a $450 million award.
— Published Aug. 29, 2011 by Washington Technology at http://washingtontechnology.com/articles/2011/08/29/agg-saic-army-protest.aspx?s=wtdaily_300811.
