[danielobvt]

I would rather the DOD wait as the GAO suggests. Makes sure that the Military gets the best product. We do not desperately need these planes at this moment, so a slight delay shouldn't hurt too much. Better than picking the wrong one.

[Log]

I would rather the DOD wait as the GAO suggests. Makes sure that the Military gets the best product. We do not desperately need these planes at this moment, so a slight delay shouldn't hurt too much. Better than picking the wrong one.

Why wait? The military created an open and fair competition and made the rules clear. The time is up to choose the winner.

Both companies knew the rules, made their investments, and gave it their best shot. If Lockheed played by the rules and appears to have the superior product, then it deserves to win. I suspect those begging to change the rules of the game or to "delay" the selection of the winner, most likely have a financial stake in Boeing.

Both Boeing and Lockheed Martin are excellent US companies, but changing the rules in the middle of the game to favor one over the other just doesn't sound fair.