Ashton Carter
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ARINC Vice President of Contracts and Procurement Glenn Baer says industry \"is still trying to evaluate [the initiatives] to determine our entry point.\"
September 30, 2010 -
The Pentagon\'s decision to close Joint Forces Command in Norfolk, Va., remains its biggest hot spot in its effort to save $100 billion over the next three years.
September 29, 2010 -
Some Senate Armed Services Committee members are unhappy with the Pentagon\'s lack of transparency and inclusion in the decision to close the base. Defense Deputy Secretary Lynn said the Pentagon held almost 30 meetings before concluding that JFCOM needed to be closed. Lynn also offers insight into future of DoD CIO and BTA.
September 29, 2010 -
Learn more about efforts to increase competition in DoD contracting
September 14, 2010 -
One of the most experienced Pentagon acquisition experts has good news and bad news about Secretary Robert Gates\'s plan to reshape the Pentagon.
August 31, 2010 -
Secretary Gates\' decision to cut three major offices will result in \"a substantial number\" of employees and contractors having to find new jobs. The CIO\'s functions will be split between DISA and ATL. DoD is moving major acquisition oversight to the chief management officer\'s office.
August 10, 2010 -
Pentagon officials also suggest to cut 10 percent of the contractor workforce by 2011. The proposal to eliminate JFCOM comes as the Defense Business Board outlines several areas where DoD can reduce its expenses.
August 09, 2010 -
Undersecretary says contractor profits won\'t suffer, since Pentagon was encouraging cost cutting already.
June 29, 2010 -
Undersecretary Carter says vendors providing services and weapons systems must figure out how to do more with less. He says DoD will create a preferred supplier program.
June 29, 2010