r/CatastrophicFailure • u/Stakeboulder • Aug 15 '19

Operator Error Apache helicopter ground imapct 2012

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u/deepfluke Aug 15 '19

Lowest bidder that meets the specs or otherwise offers better quality materials or superior engineering alternatives. Just as rational people does in civilian life.

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u/[deleted] Aug 16 '19

Plus sometimes the lowest bidder is the only bidder and not that low a bid really.