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When the government started its modern journey toward category management almost exactly a decade ago, the goal was relatively easy to describe, if hard to achieve: Reduce the complexity of the federal procurement system. And while no one would say government purchasing has exactly become simple in the intervening 10 years, category management and best-in-class contracting have done their share of work toward improving things.
- Note that the State Department’s Procurement Executive is quoted on the use of category management.
- USAID and State have different approaches to procurement and grant-making. USAID is primarily focused on accomplishing strategic objectives, while State is focused on resourcing its diplomatic missions.
- We hope the critical elements of USAID’s approach and award mechanisms, such as the IDIQs, will be preserved. Otherwise, it will take years to re-establish the efficiencies and qualitative practices it has refined over the years.
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