Article Excerpt: President Obama on Tuesday sent to the Senate the nomination of Frank Kendall III as undersecretary of Defense for acquisition, technology and logistics. If confirmed, Kendall would replace Ashton B. Carter, who became deputy Defense secretary in October 2011.

Kendall, who has been serving as acting undersecretary for acquisition, technology and logistics, would take the key procurement job at a time when defense contractors are bracing for a shrinking Pentagon pie.

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