DoD to Discuss Increased Procurement with Domestic Footwear Producers
The Department of Defense will host a Sept. 4 meeting with domestic athletic footwear manufacturers to discuss the details of a DoD policy that will require the agency to purchase footwear from domestic manufacturers, said advocate of the policy Rep.…
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Mike Michaud, D-Maine. The policy brings the government into compliance with the Berry Amendment, and may provide a boost to industry in New England, Michaud added. The agency said in April it would take steps to implement the law, which gives preference to domestic producers in government procurement (here).