On the recordApril 28, 2010
My amendment to the IMPROVE Acquisition Act of 2010 will help cut wasteful spending and ensure that taxpayer funds used for our national defense are spent responsibly and efficiently. The agencies charged with our defense have a responsibility to ensure that taxpayers get the highest return on their investment while providing for the safety of our soldiers and of our Nation. My amendment gives the Department of Defense a way to save 15 percent or more on its existing contracts for nondevelopmental items by allowing contract officers to opt for more efficient proposals as long as doing so does not breach existing contracts. This legislation furthers our commitment to fiscal responsibility in defense spending by putting performance metrics where they are needed most: on the service and other contracts that make up the majority of our defense budget. I urge my colleagues to support my amendment and to support the underlying bill.
