Industry groups highlight aspects of acquisition reform to come from Trump directives to agencies

By Sara Friedman / April 24, 2025 at 9:28 AM
The Trump administration’s actions to reshape government acquisition efforts in the spirit of creating efficiencies have received positive reviews from industry groups who see an opportunity to improve security through buying commercial solutions. "The tech industry has long called for simplification of the federal procurement process and the adoption of cutting-edge commercial technologies to enhance government efficiency. The new Executive Orders are a step in the right direction,” Gordon Bitko of the Information Technology Industry Council said. President Trump issued...

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