One of the main criticisms we get has to do with the slowness of the process. As I said in my opening remarks, we are working to reduce the time it takes to issue a contract.
We work in military procurement, major purchases, but we are also working hard to put in place instruments that will allow the department to proceed as quickly as possible. For example, we will be establishing standing offers, which have already been authorized, that can be used as soon as a department identifies a need, particularly in the area of professional goods and services.
For example, if a standing offer is in place and a department determines a need for professional services related to a study, right away—