The Defense Department’s new memo expands on how contracts for IT consulting, management services and advisory support will be reviewed, establishing a formal approval process in line with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s recent directive.
Effective immediately, DoD components must seek approval from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) before awarding most new unclassified contracts or task orders that fall under the categories of IT consulting, management or advisory services.
The policy applies to FAR-based IT and management services contracts over $10 million and advisory and assistance services contracts over $1 million.