04/27/2016
https://www.congress.gov...
"Is the Army, the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), or MDA looking at any alternatives to a Patriot follow-on system?"
"But the three witnesses, Dr. Labs, Mr. O'Rourke, and Mr. Francis, are operating at a certain disadvantage because you don't, as I don't, know the exact cost that's bid; is that correct?"
"such an approach increases the risk of costly design changes in the event unexpected issues arise during testing."
"Senator McCain pointed out, the cost cap was established at $480 million, with an escalation provided for the cost cap."