The Defense Department has introduced new guidelines under Secretary Pete Hegseth aimed at drastically reducing IT consulting and management services contracts. In a memo, Hegseth directed that any new contracts require a written justification proving that the tasks cannot be performed in-house or sourced directly from service providers. Additionally, components must submit cost-benefit analyses and seek approval from senior officials before moving forward. This shift follows recent contract cancellations totaling $5.1 billion and seeks to streamline operations while saving taxpayer money.
The guidance directs DOD leaders to justify any new IT consulting contracts, emphasizing cost-benefit analysis and the exploration of in-house alternatives.
DOD's shift aims to reduce reliance on IT consulting services, focusing on increasing in-house capabilities and ensuring efficient use of taxpayer funds.
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