"The Department's goal is that no new contracts, agreements, or orders be awarded through SPS after September 30, 2015, and that all use of SPS cease by September 30, 2017. As emerging technologies and contracting capabilities no longer require a "one-size-fits-all" approach to system development and implementation, one contracting system for the whole Department is not envisioned. Each Component should plan and budget now for future contracting capabilities (including contract writing, administration, and ordering), ensuring that the best value is achieved.” Kendall Memo, 21 Oct 11.
