Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and through you to our witness.
You mentioned the length of time it takes for procurement. From time to time with major purchases, this government has found it expedient to do some sole-source purchases.
From the soldier's standpoint, and taking into consideration interoperability with our allies, what difference does it make to the soldier in the field to have equipment that may have been procured through a sole-source process versus the other tendering processes?