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Pentagon Seeks Congress’ Help Facing Billions Of Dollars In Industry’s COVID Claims

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Pentagon Seeks Congress’ Help Facing Billions Of Dollars In Industry’s COVID Claims
Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, Ellen M. Lord speaks to members of the press and announces the first Trusted Capital Venture Day during a press briefing at the Pentagon, Washington D.C., Oct. 18, 2019. (DoD photo by U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Nicole Mejia)

The Pentagon is seeking Congress’ help with paying billions of dollars in pandemic-related claims from industry that could cause impacts to readiness and modernization without newly appropriated funds. Ellen Lord, the department’s top acquisition official, told lawmakers during a House Armed Services Committee (HASC) hearing on Wednesday that at least one prime contractor has told her the company would have around $2.5 billion in claims related to costs as a result of the pandemic.  Section 3610 of CARES Act coronavirus…

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