Episode

Federal agencies are being asked to move faster, but speed starts with something more basic: a good business forecast.

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The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton
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Jul 9, 2026
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604
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When agencies define requirements clearly, industry can respond with better solutions and fewer surprises. When they don't, costs rise and timelines slip. The Professional Services Council has been measuring those trends and recently issued their new acquisition scorecard. PSC CEO Jim Carroll joins me now with more details. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .