“The [user assessment’s] purpose is to measure system performance to ensure the phase 2 IVAS 1.2 prototype systems continue to meet design objectives,” said Program Executive Office Soldier spokesperson David Patterson.
The Army's acquisition chief called the 1.2 redesign the “right direction” but said “were it not to work out, we’d likely just do a new competition, perhaps with somewhat different requirements.”
Midsized companies can offer flexibility and agility while keeping intellectual property in the hands of the government.
Boeing officials recently demonstrated two separate efforts with the Air Force focused on aircraft mission and training readiness.