2021-06-25 // day precision
F-15s become a commercial item—in meme logic
Posted by Dan Cary
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The meme claims a presidential challenge to civilians makes F-15s commercial items. Its acquisition conclusion is the joke, not a verified legal determination. Members extend it with competition and combined-solicitation references.
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2021-06-25 — Cameron Dungey:
Competition is the key to AirPower
2021-06-26 — Timothy Wilhelm:
Using a combined synopsis/solicitation because it is a commercial item
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Topics: Early Years, June 2021, commercial items, competition, FAR Part 12, political acquisition satire