I would ask, is it the intent and directive of the Appropriations Committee that the Department of Defense employ all legal measures available under the law to accomplish the intent of the Congress in having the digitization work performed by the ten participating Native-owned firms through a single DoD contract with the jointly-owned firms?
Inquiring about the intent of the Appropriations Committee regarding a contract for Native-owned firms.
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