Procurement Process

A corrected November 5 memorandum directs **Department of Defense** components to accelerate counter-UAS procurement and fielding decisions, document delays or denials as a “risk of inaction,” and report them to **JIATF-401**. The memo changes the route for completed legal reviews but announces no solicitation, award, or funding; contractors should monitor implementation for potential follow-on requirements.

An OPM-backed delay caused a federal retiree to wait up to a year for $87,000 in back pay. This issue underscores the need for systemic reforms in retirement payment processing across federal agencies, potentially affecting vendor relationships and leading to new operational guidelines.