Ouch. That's Gotta Hurt.
GAO Sustains Boeing Bid Protest – Agency Recommends Air Force Reopen the Bid Process
“The Government Accountability Office (GAO) today sustained the Boeing Company’s protest of the Department of the Air Force’s award of a contract to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation for KC-X aerial refueling tankers. Boeing challenged the Air Force’s technical and cost evaluations, conduct of discussions, and source selection decision.”