Logistic Vehicle Modernization Project - Replacing everything from LUVW to SHLVW

[PuckChaser]

We in the CAF tend to grab new equipment when it appears with two hands afraid we'll miss out on the opportunity to replace kit or get something new. I think we can do better than the current version by using iterative design buy X number. give feedback improve design and then buy x number more of the mk2 version and on.

That kind of iterative development is not how our procurement system is set up to fund. You'd spend years recompeting every design change to new bidders.

 

[Bluenose_Tanker]

The US used iterative procurement for the ISV. Though too late for this project this is what should be used for "consumable" projects.

I'm going off on a tangent however.

I am afraid we'll end up with a mrap only suitable for hardpack that's not very user friendly.