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From: riehler@ajpo.sei.cmu.edu (Richard Riehle)
Subject: Re: 1995 DOD SBIR very barely mentions Ada
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In article <CxIMHA.5F2@world.std.com> srctran@world.std.com (Gregory Aharonian) writes:
>   Once again, the DoD sends out a clear signal about its apathy towards Ada.
>Yes, it is my review of the annual SBIR program solicitation, the 1995 guide
>which I just received.  What follows is a list of 42 of the projects for
>which software is a significant component, AND AGAIN FOR THE N-TH YEAR IN A
>ROW, ADA IS BARELY MENTIONED. 


   TWIMC:

    This is one of those rare instances when Greg is 100% correct.


    An Ada preference amendment to the SBIR should be issued immediately
    from someone with the right level of authority in the DoD.  

    Is anyone from the OSD/DoD, listening out there?


    Richard Riehle