The Defense Department has proposed a federal acquisition rule change that would allow for select exclusive teaming arrangements within the defense industry if they do not violate federal antitrust law. In a notice published in the Nov. 1 Federal Register, DOD said it is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement policy regarding exclusive industry teaming arrangements. The issue has been debated between industry representatives and DOD officials since 1997 when a "dream team" led by Lockheed Martin...
