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U.S. Rep. Austria forming commission to examine Wright Patterson contracting
U.S. Rep. Steve Austria, R-Beavercreek, is forming a “Blue Ribbon Commission” to examine the contracting process for Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Austria announced on Friday, Dec. 4. The launch will be on Monday, Dec. 7.
The commission’s charge will be to come up with recommendations to increase the number of contracts awarded to local companies to bring more jobs to the area, a press release said.
Commission members will include a “broad cross section of community leaders with extensive experience including those who worked on the base, business leaders and (those) in academia,” the release said.
The commission is expected to include from 15 to 20 members, Austrias office said.
Austria will hold a press availability at 10 a.m. following the commission’s first meeting. The availability will be outside room 270 in Allyn Hall at Wright State University.
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By gene mcquinn
December 9, 2009 10:46 AM | Link to this
I am a small business owner during business with the Aerospace.We are a approved supplier of machined parts for all the major Aerospace CO.I would be interested in serving with the group Steve Austria is assembling.We are located in Dayton, Ohio
By Abe
December 5, 2009 7:39 AM | Link to this
While he’s at it he needs to call for a commission to examine the hiring process at the base. It’s next to impossible to get a job at the base if you’re over 50 years old. The US government is probably the worst offender when it comes to age discrimination.
By Phil D
December 4, 2009 11:19 PM | Link to this
Austria’s a genius! What a great way to help steer contracts to your contributors.
By brunnegd
December 4, 2009 6:01 PM | Link to this
Austria does not understand federal procurement. More contracts in the area requires qualified companies that can write winning proposals, or in the case of service contracts, provide the lowest price.
By Rob
December 4, 2009 5:56 PM | Link to this
So is this the reward you get for contributing to Austria’s campaign?
By Bill P
December 4, 2009 5:26 PM | Link to this
I wonder how many of Austria’s contributors will be on the board?
By Ryan
December 4, 2009 4:24 PM | Link to this
This should be good. Let’s see who he chooses as board members.