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AIA Sends 52 Pages of Acquisition Reform Recommendations to HASC, SASC

Defense Daily Staff

Friday, July 11th, 2014

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AIA Sends 52 Pages of Acquisition Reform Recommendations to HASC, SASC

Aerospace Industries Association released a 52-page response to the Senate and House armed services committees’ call for input as lawmakers pursue acquisition reform this summer. The group suggested a slew of actions to reduce the cost and time of an acquisition project, better train and develop the acquisition workforce and foster better relationships with defense contractors and trade associations. AIA identified four key areas of struggle for its member companies. First, it notes the challenges related to the Defense Department’s…

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