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No. 065-12 November 09, 2012
Better Buying Power News Briefing

            Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter and Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Frank Kendall will conduct a briefing on updates to Better Buying Power (BBP) 2.0.  The briefing will be conducted in the Pentagon Briefing Room (2E973) on Nov. 13 at 2:15 p.m. EST. 

            BBP was introduced in September 2010 as part of the department’s efficiency initiatives and represents a commitment to continuous improvement to the acquisition system. 

            Journalists without a Pentagon building pass will be picked up at the River Entrance only.  Plan to arrive no later than 45 minutes prior to the event; have proof of affiliation and two forms of photo identification.  Please call 703-697-5131 for escort into the building.