Scott Maucione: DoD trying to eliminate pricing data requirements in commercial buying

The Defense Department and Congress aren’t keen on a new proposed rule on commercial items. To help the process along, DoD is creating centers of excellence to...

The Defense Department and Congress aren’t keen on a new proposed rule on commercial items. To help the process along, DoD is creating centers of excellence to train employees in commercial item pricing. DoD is doing this so it doesn’t have to rely on pricing data to make sure it’s getting fair and reasonable prices. Federal News Radio reporter Scott Maucione explains how.

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