Pentagon Bankrolls N95 Mask Production With Production Act Funds
- White House OKs releasing $133 million for 39 million masks
- DoD wants 3D mask deliveries in 90 days from contract awards
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The Pentagon will award $133 million in contracts using funds allowed under the Defense Production Act for production of N95 masks needed by heath care workers and other first responders, a spokesman said.