Podcasts Government Federal Drive with Tom Temin Why the State Department wants to set up federally-funded research and development centers

Why the State Department wants to set up federally-funded research and development centers

Published: July 17, 2024, 4:14 p.m.

In a recent interview with an executive of the industry group, the Professional Services Council, I discussed the State Department's plan to establish three federally-funded research and development centers, FFRDCs. Industry was puzzled by this move because of the nature of State Department's requirement, facilitate public private collaboration for numerous activities related to diplomacy and modernization. Joining the Federal Drive with the State Department's view,\xa0the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Acquisition and\xa0Senior Procurement Executive, Michael Derrios.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices