Can multi-year procurements help DoD cut costs?

Federal News Radio’s Francis Rose spoke with John Young, the former Undersecretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics. Young discussed the...

Federal News Radio’s Francis Rose spoke with John Young, the former Undersecretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics.

Young discussed the benefits of multi-year procurements, the topic of his recent article in the Federal Times.

Multi-year procurement needs to be a part of reform discussions, Young urged.

Currently, DoD must obtain approval of multi-year procurement contracts on a program-by-program basis.

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