Morrison Foerster - The federal contracting process is famous for its exacting approach to competitive procurement, which safeguards taxpayer funds and principles of fairness. This emphasis on process, however, can slow the wheels of the acquisition machine. The rapid spread of COVID-19, however, has required the government to use available tools to accelerate cash flow to contractors and the procurement of supplies and services. Notably, both the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Air Force expressed renewed interest in accelerating contract awards and in the use of Undefinitized Contractual Actions (UCAs) when appropriate.
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