09.24.09

Cantwell Statement on Air Force Tanker RFP

 WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) released the following statement on the Air Force’s draft Request for Proposals (RFP) for the aerial refueling tanker program:

“This competition must be transparent and fair, with clear requirements. The public, and the companies who are bidding on this contract, deserve nothing less. The American taxpayers and our military forces deserve the most versatile and durable tanker at the best value. American workers can compete and win so long as there is a level playing field.”