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Hill Panel Calls For DoD To Boost Outreach To Small Defense Shops

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Tuesday, March 30th, 2010

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By Emelie Rutherford Amid concerns in the Pentagon and Congress about sustaining smaller defense companies, a congressional panel is recommending the Defense Department (DoD) increase its outreach to such firms. The House Armed Services Committee's (HASC) Defense Acquisition Reform Panel approved a final report on March 23, ending the special panel's year-long existence. The report--which is full of recommendations for changing how the military buys goods and services, and is expected to influence forthcoming legislation--recommends the Pentagon work with other…

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