The Air Force Sustainment Center and Lockheed
Martin recently signed a partnership agreement that establishes a framework for
future collaboration, the company
announced
Monday. The agreement outlines pre-negotiated terms and conditions that will
govern future contracts, which the company said will cut costs by streamlining
the contract negotiation process. “As we continue to make internal improvements
to the way we do business, the next logical step is to develop robust partnerships
with industry,” said AFSC Commander
Lt.
Gen. Bruce Litchfield. “We view these partnerships as an opportunity
to capitalize on the strengths of our organic enterprise and the defense
industry’s capabilities. Together we can find win-win solutions that deliver
more Air Force readiness at less cost.” Lockheed Martin Vice President of Logistics
and Sustainment Lou Kratz said the partnership “allows us to implement specific
work agreements rapidly and efficiently, drawing upon our complementary skills
to effectively support our warfighters.”
