Norman D. Dicks: “The amendment would prohibit DOD from developing or manufacturing a newly designed flight suit for members of the Armed…”

“The amendment would prohibit DOD from developing or manufacturing a newly designed flight suit for members of the Armed Forces. In November of 2010, the Air Force awarded a $99.4 million contract over 7 years to research, develop, and manufacture the flight suit. The November award ended a nearly 3-year competitive bidding process. The Air Force requires that the new flight suit must protect airmen from flames, all kinds of weather, chemical attacks or radiation, and high gravity that can cause air members to black out. So I urge rejection of the amendment. I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Kinzinger). The amendment was agreed to. Amendment Offered by Ms. Lee”