There are a number of barriers to reforming procurement and acquisition policies, including outdated policies, cumbersome processes, and a lack of

Key Highlights :

1. The federal government spends $665 billion on goods and services from outside contractors each year.

2. There are barriers to reform in federal procurement processes, especially for small businesses.

3. The panel discussion on April 4 will discuss ways to improve national government procurement processes.

The federal government could improve its procurement processes by implementing reforms, such as reducing barriers for small businesses and increasing transparency.

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