Acquisition planningPerformance metric

PALT

Procurement Administrative Lead Time

Definition

Procurement Administrative Lead Time is the time from when a procurement request is initiated to contract award. PALT metrics help agencies measure procurement efficiency and plan acquisition timelines. Reducing PALT improves responsiveness to mission needs.

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