Panel clears narrow procurement exception to help military installations use local contracts
The subcommittee unanimously recommended SB 575 to Appropriations; the bill would allow military installations to enter intergovernmental support agreements under 10 U.S.C. §2679 and purchase from local contracts, a sponsor said helps preserve bases and improve cooperation.
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The subcommittee voted 9–0 to report SB 575 to Appropriations after sponsor testimony described a narrow exception to procurement restrictions to allow federal military installations to use intergovernmental support agreements (IGSAs) with local governments.
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