Feds Survey Their Own Shopping Habits for Three Years
Published Date: 5/14/2026
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Summary
The government teams from OFPP, DoD, GSA, and NASA want to keep using the Acquisition 360 Voluntary Survey for three more years to help improve how they buy stuff. They’re asking people to share their thoughts by July 13, 2026, to make sure the survey is useful and not too much work. This won’t cost anyone money but helps make buying smarter and smoother.
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