Tag: acquisition timelines

Air Force Grapples with Procurement Pace

The US Air Force's secure network is hindered by sluggish procurement timelines, with the Government Accountability Office finding that major federal acquisitions can take years to complete, stifling efforts to modernize connectivity and keep pace with rapidly evolving technologies and mission demands. It's a contracting conundrum that's causing friction, with one expert noting that the speed of acquisition simply isn't keeping up with mission requirements.