Home Covid-19 Contracts COVID-19 NEWS: Defense Department Must Keep R&D On Track ContractsCovid-19LawNews COVID-19 NEWS: Defense Department Must Keep R&D On Track April 20, 2020 44 Prostock-studio | Shutterstock Share: Challenges presented by the global coronavirus are teaching the Pentagon ways to cut down on long acquisition timelines, according to a Navy official. Share: RELATED ARTICLESMORE FROM AUTHOR EOs & Regulations DoD Class Deviation—Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Overhaul Part 30, Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) Part 230 Agency Reform Department of War Enhances C-UAS Marketplace to Expand Access to Validated Technologies Policies and Guidance DoD Directive – Information Technology Category Management