On Jan 9, Forward Defense senior fellow Steve Grundman was quoted in Cheddar News on the risks associated with fixed-price development contracts in the defense industry.
The Pentagon will be more cautious about programs that it thinks [lend themselves to] an efficient and effective fixed-price contract type. And contractors will be more discerning about the readiness of their engineering chops and the ability of their balance sheets to absorb risk.
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