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Department of defense news release (Oct. 27, 2005): Deidre Lee recognized with 2005 Presidential Rank Award.


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Deidre A. Lee, the Federal Acquisition Service assistant commissioner for Integrated Technology Services and former director of Defense Procurement The fancy word for "purchasing." The procurement department within an organization manages all the major purchases.  and Acquisition Policy was honored as a Distinguished Executive for 2005.

The Presidential Rank Awards are presented annually to recognize and celebrate a small group of career senior executives for exceptional long-term Long-term

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 accomplishments. Winners of this prestigious award are strong leaders, professionals, and scientists who achieve results and consistently demonstrate strength, integrity, industry, and a relentless commitment to excellence in public service.

The Distinguished Executive Award is given for sustained extraordinary accomplishments and is limited to 1 percent of the career senior executive service, defense intelligence senior executive service, or senior-level scientific or professional government-wide population.
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Title Annotation:Acquisition & Logistics Excellence
Publication:Defense AT & L
Date:Jan 1, 2006
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