RE: MECV (Humvee re-cap) info/link I believe that this "Draft" and "Final" RFP thing is messing a few people up ... see the following link for a pictorial of the RFP program for the HUMVEE RECAP program
https://contracting.tacom.army.mil/majorsys/mecv/MECV%20Program%20Schedule%20for%20RFP%20Release.pdf
The current RFP out with responses due January 13th is the "Draft RFP" to select the three who will compete in the next round and have the right to respond to the "Final RFP" that will be issued in earlier 2013. The winner of the "Final RFP" will win the contract, by the end of 2013, to Recap the HUMVEE's.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Offerors shall submit proposals on time and be prepared for potential discussions with the Government. See the MECV webpage for the current MECV Program Schedule.
6 Oct 2011 - Draft RFP Release
7 Oct 2011 - Industry Day
26 Oct 2011 - Synopsis Issued
10 Nov 2011 - RDTE Phase RFP Release
13 Jan 2012 - Proposals Due
30 May 2012 - Multiple RDTE Contracts Awarded (up to 3)
6 Jun 2012 - Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) shipped to vendors (5 vehicles ea)
5 Sep 2012 - Four PRVs, Four B-Kits & one Ballistic Cab Due at Test Site
10 Sep – 18 Jan 2013 - ATC Testing (four PRVs, four B-Kits & one Ballistic Cab per contractor)
1QFY13 - Production Phase RFP Release (estimate) [FINAL RFP Release]