JeffM wrote:
There's another company poised to capitalize on this bid process. It's run
by one of the multi-millionaire internet startup youngster types...............

I think maybe you are thinking of this new launch company :
http://www.spacex.com/

Its founded and run by Elon Musk, co-founder of Paypal. They are nearly
ready for their first launch....and have designed/planned to grow to
much bigger launch vehicles. You can subscribe to their email
newsletter for continuing news updates.

Rich A.