A good summary of the important acquisition reform measures from the NDAA 2017 by Wiley Rein LLP. Key points covered are:

  1. Task and Delivery Order Protests (Section 835, 885)
  2. Contract Preferences (Sections 813, 829-31)
  3. Commercial Items (Section 871-80)
  4. Organizational Changes (Section 901)
  5. Cost Accounting Standards (Section 820)
  6. IR&D and B&P for Cost Reimbursement Contracts (Section 824)
  7. Permanent Whistleblower Protection for Contractor and Grantee Employees (S.795)

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