"Frank refused?"

Chen Geng touched his chin, although Frank Robinson's rejection was expected, but when Frank Robinson's rejection was really rejected, Chen Geng was still a little embarrassed in his heart: tsk...... It's been a long time since you've been rejected......

Of course, despite this, Chen Geng didn't plan to use his energy and connections to treat Frank Robinson, the founder of Robinson Helicopters, who just rejected him out of his own interests.

That's.

Chen Geng is only embarrassed, and Kelly Hicks, who is the specific manager, is disgraced: not to mention how long it has been since he was by Mr. Fernandez's side that he has not been humiliated like this, just talking about his boss, will he doubt his ability to work because of this?

"Yes sir," said Kelly Hicks, who was not very good-looking, biting her lip and said angrily, "I think Mr. Robinson has a little disrespect for you, and we should do something to make Mr. Robinson realize how outrageous he is to a big man like you." ”

"Oh, what are you going to do?"

Although Chen Geng really didn't plan to do anything to Robinson Helicopter Company, let alone use his connections and connections to launch a devastating blow to Robinson Helicopter Company, it is not impossible to consider if he can give the other party a small knock and remind the other party that he must correct his attitude.

Kelly Hicks was shocked and immediately said: "In order to strengthen the efficiency of dealing with crime, Grand Rapids is ready to purchase 5 police helicopters, and Robinson Company attaches great importance to this order and hopes to take this opportunity to enter the police helicopter market with R22......"

As a giant company based in Michigan, Chen Geng is not sure which helicopter the Grand Rapids police will procure, but he can completely make Grand Rapids reject a certain type or brand of helicopter.

And such a thing?

Chen Geng is a little curious, hasn't Robinson Helicopter Company entered the police helicopter market yet?

In my memory, Robinson's R22 and R44 have a good market share in the police light helicopter segment.

Kelly Hicks explained to Chen Geng: "BOSS, Robinson Helicopter Company was established in 1973, and it was not until 1979 that they officially launched their first product: Robinson R22...... Nor is that qualification. ”

Why is Robinson Helicopter not eligible?

In the United States, a society where capital and money are paramount, seemingly transparent government procurement projects have always been shady, just like military procurement, a complete chain of interests has long been formed around government procurement projects, and this "perfect" chain of interests can ensure that every stakeholder in the chain, including equipment providers, brokers, procurement analysts, and government officials, can get what they "deserve" that part.

And it is not so simple for a "newcomer" to participate in a piece of the pie.

As a privately owned helicopter production and manufacturing company, does Frank Robinson want to enter the ranks of government procurement?

This is just nonsense!

As long as it can enter the ranks of government procurement, it means that Robinson Helicopter has a fixed income every year, do you think he wants to?

But now......

..............................

"What?!"

After receiving a call from the Grand Rapids City Hall informing him that "the Robinson R22 helicopter has been eliminated in the primary election for the purchase of police helicopters", Frank Robinson was not well, and he asked urgently, "Ma'am, why? Why did you eliminate us?" Mr. Porter said that our R22 was a promising .......

"I'm just informing you that for the specific reason, the Procurement Committee will send you a fax explaining the situation, and if necessary, the Procurement Committee will also send you a formal letter as an explanation of the situation," on the phone, the staff in charge of informing Frank Robinson at Grand Rapids City Hall seemed to be coming to the Great Aunt, and his tone was extremely anxious and impatient: "Do you need it?"

"I ...... I ......"

Frank Robinson's forehead was sweating urgently!

Whether it is Frank Robinson himself or several of his partners, they are very serious about the police helicopter procurement in Grand Rapids, and believe that this is an excellent opportunity for Robinson Helicopter Company to open the police helicopter market, as long as Robinson Helicopter Company opens the police helicopter market in Grand Rapids, it means that they have a successful case and can enter the police helicopter procurement list in major cities across the United States, a stepping stone, absolutely not to be missed.

Because of the great importance attached to the bidding and procurement of the police helicopter in Grand Rapids, Frank Robinson and his friends conducted a detailed analysis of the bidding documents for the police helicopter announced by the Grand Rapids City Hall, and believed that R22 had a great chance of winning the bid, and after discussing with several partners, it was decided to bid, but now, in his eyes, R22, which fully meets the requirements of this bidding, was actually screened out in the first round, how could Frank Robinson accept it?

However, I have to say that although Frank Robinson's company is extremely small, it can mix in the aviation field, and there are still two brushes, thinking of government procurement has always been deep, his mind suddenly flashed, and he hurriedly asked: "By the way, ma'am, in addition to our Robinson Helicopter Company, which other company has been eliminated?"

"No more. ”

"Huh, no?" Frank Robinson was stunned, "What does it mean that it's gone?"

"No is no more," the lady on the other end of the phone seemed to be not only the eldest aunt coming, but also most likely in menopause, with an extremely bad temper and a strong tone: "No one has been eliminated except for your Robinson Helicopter Company, don't you understand such a simple word?"

Only yourself was eliminated?

Frank Robinson didn't speak, but slammed into the spirit!

At this point, if Frank Robinson hadn't realized that he and his Robinson Helicopter Company had been targeted, he could have been killed head-on.

But Frank Robinson couldn't figure out one thing, that is, who was so deliberately targeting himself?

To tell the truth, although the performance indicators of Robinson R22 are in line with the bidding requirements of the Grand Rapids police helicopter, basically all the performance indicators are stuck on the qualified line, after all, R22 is a cheap, ultra-light two-seater helicopter with a maximum take-off weight of only 621 kg, and whether R22 can finally successfully get the tender, Frank Robinson's grasp is not very large.

But although there is not much certainty about whether Grand Rapids will choose R22 in the end, Frank Robinson is still very confident that R22 will be able to go all the way through the test and be shortlisted for the final list, and compete for the final winner with the Bell-204/205, which is the civilian model of the UH-1 "Huey" helicopter that is the most used in the police system in the United States, but now......

"I want to appeal!" Frank Robinson, who realized that there was a shady scene, gritted his teeth sharply, and said categorically: "Madam, I think it is unreasonable for you to eliminate our Robinson R22 helicopter, and I want to appeal to the Grand Rapids City Hall!"

"Of course, of course you can appeal, it's your right," although the woman opposite said in a bad tone, she didn't joke about her job: "But what I need to confirm is that you have received a call from the Grand Rapids City Hall to inform you that your Robinson R22 helicopter has been eliminated in the primary election of this police helicopter bidding event in our city, are you sure?"

Frank Robinson couldn't help but nod, "Yes, I'm sure." ”

"Okay, if you are not satisfied with the decision of this tender, you can appeal to the Grand Rapids City Hall, during the appeal period, your products participating in this tender will be included in the appeal list, sir, I wish you success in your appeal. ”

........................

After hanging up the phone, Frank Robinson did not dare to slack off in the slightest, and immediately convened an emergency conference call with several other partners of the company: "Gentlemen, something is wrong, the Grand Rapids City Hall Procurement Committee eliminated our plane in the primary election......"

Before Frank Robinson could finish his words, the other partners on the phone exploded......

"What?!we're out?"

"Why are we eliminated?"

"Damn, it's not that simple, there must be some shady conspiracy in this!"

"It must be Bell targeting us, it must be! Their Bell 204/205 is much more expensive than ours......"

“......”

Listening to the movements of the other partners on the phone like a fryer, Frank Robinson rubbed his temples with a headache: What is this all about, his own people actually quarreled first.

No matter how much headache he has, Frank Robinson has to explain the situation first: "Gentlemen, gentlemen, don't worry, I have already filed a verbal complaint with the Grand Rapids City Hall, and the city hall has also accepted my verbal application, and they will put our plane on the appeal list, so we still have a chance, but if we continue to argue......"