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Congress

Despite Sound Policies, DHS Acquisitions Usually Proceed Without Meeting Requirements, GAO Says

Defense Daily Staff

Friday, September 21st, 2012

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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has a strong foundation for its acquisition policies, including best management practices, but the vast majority of its programs fail to meet all the milestone and document requirements as they proceed through the life-cycle, leading to cost growth and schedule delays, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) says in a new report. “I think the first thing that DHS needs to do is follow their own policies and procedures on acquisition,” David Maurer, director of…

Army

Army Plans To Initiate ISV-Heavy Competition Later This Year, Official Says

The Army is planning to initiate its competition to build the Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV)-Heavy in the fourth quarter of this year, a senior acquisition official has said. Jesse Tolleson, […]

Senate Authorization Bill Restricts Building Navy Warships Overseas With Limited Exception For Auxiliaries

The Senate Armed Services Committee’s (SASC) version of the FY 2027 defense policy bill looks to cut the ability for the Trump administration to buy foreign-made warships, but still allow […]

Army

Army ‘Looking At Options’ For Supporting Munitions Boost Plans If Reconciliation Fails, Official Says

The Army is “looking at options” for how it would support planned boosts to munitions production if Congress doesn’t pass a reconciliation bill with the requested funding, a senior acquisition […]

Build Of At Least 45 MQ-9s By Start Of FY 2029 Required By SASC Bill

Down to an inventory of 135 MQ-9A Reapers due to the loss of two dozen aircraft in strikes on Iran, the Air Force would have to field at least 45 […]