So it would seem the Methane requirement is gone. So let me see...

--6 month Moon missions are out.

--Lunar and Mars ISRU is out!

--Probably all the crew on the Moon is out.

--The use of the CEV as lifeboat at ISS is out.

--And most importantly for me Mars is out!

Gees, what a brilliant idea NASA folks! This is like choosing aluminum and tiles for the shuttle/camel! Save money and miss the point!

From the: Final Request for Proposal (RFP), NNJ05111915R, Crew Exploration Vehicle (CEV) Phase 2

RFP Highlights:

There have been changes in the RFP since the Draft RFP was released for industry comment. Offerors should examine the final RFP carefully for changes, as only significant updates are discussed here. Your attention is directed to certain aspects of the RFP in particular:

The Cargo Delivery Vehicle (CDV) Option is removed from the final RFP.
The cryogenic liquid oxygen and liquid methane (LOX/ Methane) requirement is removed from the final RFP (SOW 6.2.7).