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Homeland Security

Acting DHS Deputy Stresses Continuity In Acquisition Approaches

By Cal Biesecker

Tuesday, September 12th, 2017

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Acting DHS Deputy Stresses Continuity In Acquisition Approaches

Claire Grady, acting deputy secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. Photo: Defense Department

Innovations in acquisition approaches at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) made during the Obama administration will continue under the new administration, the acting deputy of the department said on Tuesday.The department will continue to do things such as strategic sourcing, reverse industry days, and innovative ways to conduct acquisitions to save money, better understand industry’s perspectives, and obtain better solutions, Claire Grady, acting deputy secretary of DHS, said during the opening keynote address at AFCEA’s Federal Identity Forum and…

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