Travel Cost Forms from Contractors Get Three-Year Extension
Published Date: 3/13/2025
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The Department of Defense, GSA, and NASA want to keep collecting info about travel costs from contractors for three more years. They’re asking the public to share thoughts by May 12, 2025, to make sure this info helps the government and isn’t too much work. No new fees or changes in timing—just an extension to keep things running smoothly.
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