The Navy says it released a fresh "Request for Information for the Presidential Helicopter Replacement Options" in February 2010 and is now in the "Analysis of Alternatives, " or AoA, phase before formal bidding opens.

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When Grant Thornton is asked to submit a request for quotation, they now do a company-company relationship analysis to see who they know at the prospect and how well they know them.

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