DoD Memos on DoGE Cost Efficiency Initiative, Commercial Solutions, DOT&E Reorg

By PSC Staff ǀ May 30, 2025

On May 27, 2025, the Secretary of Defense signed several memos that will impact the government contractors that support the warfighter.

These include:
(1) Reorganization of the Office of the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation;
(2) Implementation of Executive Order 14222 - Department of Government Efficiency Cost Efficiency Initiative (IT and management consulting, advisory and assistance contracts);
(3) Implementation of Executive Order 14222 - Department of Government Efficiency Cost Efficiency Initiative: Contract Guidance;
(4) Executive Order 14271 – Ensuring Commercial, Cost-Effective Solutions in Federal Contracts – Implementation Guidance; and
(5) Use of Executive Assistants Within the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Military Departments, Defense Agencies, and DoD Field Activities.