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Kendall Memo Addresses Some Barriers to Competition; Industry Says More Work to be Done

Defense Daily Staff

Friday, August 29th, 2014

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Kendall Memo Addresses Some Barriers to Competition; Industry Says More Work to be Done

Defense acquisition chief Frank Kendall announced five new measures to boost competition in defense contracting, though industry representatives said it is a tough problem that will take additional measures to fix. The Aug. 21 memo, posted online by the National Defense Industrial Association, notes that “when we create and maintain a competitive environment, we are able to spur innovation, improve quality and performance, and lower costs for the supplies and services we acquire. Over the past four years, the Department…

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