U.S. Air Force Admits Math Error in Boeing’s Favor on Tanker Contract
This was first reported by Reuters and just confirmed on CNBC, but the U.S. Air Force admitted it made a significant math error in determining the cost effectiveness of the Northrop Grumman/EADS prototype versus the Boeing prototype.
According to CNBC, Northrop Grumman maintained its bid is still the best and that its merits weren’t based on the advantages given to it by math error.
Tags: Boeing, EADS, Northrop Grumman, tanker, U.S. Air Force
June 12th, 2008 at 7:16 am
Even with the math errors Airbus/EADS and Mobile are still on course to
keep the contract.
The Air Force officer in charge
of acquisitions said the award was based
“on the greater capability offered by the Northrop tanker.”
‘Even if Boeing’s price or risk had been lower,
Payton said she’ “still would have decided to award
to Northrop Grumman given their higher mission
capability (especially the superior aerial refueling
and airlift capabilities), past performance,
and (Integrated Fleet Aerial Refueling Assessment) evaluation.”(Reuters)
October 28th, 2008 at 10:59 am
Great work.