The difficulty in answering that question is that it's not a specific issue. It's multiple systemic issues, right? I've used this terminology internally, but I'll share it: I do think that now is the time to act. We really need to reconsider federal procurement in its totality. I know it seems like a pretty dramatic thing to say, but I've been in this role for over six years. We've done a great deal of foundational work in terms of what we've seen in the landscape, and I'm fearful that if I don't start acting in a more aggressive manner, significant changes will not come. I don't think band-aid solutions are the answer. I think there needs to be significant rethinking as to how federal procurement is done.
On April 29th, 2024. See this statement in context.