Helps Ensure Government Leverages Most Modern, Secure Technologies
Washington, D.C. — TechNet, the national, bipartisan network of innovation economy CEOs and senior executives, today welcomed the U.S. Federal Circuit Court of Appeals’ decision in Palantir USG, Inc. v. U.S. The court unanimously ruled that the U.S. Army failed to comply with the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act (FASA), which requires federal agencies to procure commercially available technology.
TechNet filed an amicus brief in June 2017 in support of Palantir’s position. The brief is available here.
“The federal government should be using the latest technology products that have been rigorously tested and improved by market competition, not spending taxpayer dollars on trying to recreate something that is already available,” said TechNet President and CEO Linda Moore. “This decision is an important win for promoting innovation in government technology and a win for American taxpayers. Government agencies should take note and work to ensure they are leveraging the most modern, efficient, and secure technologies in serving the American people.”