[Perdogg]

I think they can if they have a good reason. The lack of bids is a pretty good reason.

[driftdiver]

‘I think they can if they have a good reason. The lack of bids is a pretty good reason.”

Its far too complicated to discuss in this forum and I am certainly no expert. In general the govt cannot sole source if there is more than one qualified company. Even then sole source contracts get an incredible amount of attention and most agencies are cracking down.

Something this large cannot be sole sourced for many reasons. Lack of bids would force the government to extend the response date. That is probably what Boeing really wants.

[Oztrich Boy]

The lack of bids is a pretty good reason

Yeah, there can be a verdict if Boeing pleads Nolo contendere

[norton]

“Attempted competition” works at subcontract level but this is a pot load of money to be spent...on the other hand, original award to EADS has not been terminated and they could (?) simply go ahead and negotiate on that basis.