Kendall Wants Acquisition Workforce Fund Contribution Set At $500M Annually

By Jordana Mishory / October 10, 2014 at 2:32 PM
The Pentagon's acquisition chief wants to establish a level of $500 million for the contribution the Defense Department makes annually to a fund designed to rejuvenate the defense acquisition workforce, according to a recent report sent to lawmakers. Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Frank Kendall included his recommendation in an Aug. 12 report detailing the fiscal year 2013 Defense Acquisition Workforce Development Fund. By law, the Pentagon is required to place funds into the DAWDF each...

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