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Keeping the Faith in Federal Acquisition for R&D and Delivering New Capabilities
In this episode Strategic Institute talks about keeping the faith for 30 years. It has been that long since Other Transactions (OT) authorities were first introduced in the DoD. The early pioneers,... READ MORE
Federal R&D: Creating the Infrastructure to Support Innovation
In this episode Strategic Institute discusses the lack of “infrastructure” to support federal acquisition that is dynamic and promotes synergy for the best results in R&D and delivering new capability. Instead, the... READ MORE
Optimism for Federal Acquisition Innovation
In this episode Strategic Institute talks with Dr. Dolores Kuchina-Musina of REXOTA Solutions to discuss the focus of her PhD dissertation – Other Transaction Agreements (OTA) and innovation policy. Dolores approaches her... READ MORE
Prototype Prototyping: Rolling up sleeves at the front-end to save time and resources at the back
The DoD is notorious for slacking at the front-end of R&D programs, preferring to punt and pray that it all comes together at the back-end. From a business perspective this is sheer... READ MORE
Status-quo Strikes Back: Consequences resulting from a lack of education for flexible contracting authorities
The secret to federal business ingenuity and greater acquisition success for R&D and delivering new capability lies in educating people, whereas the secret for maintaining the status quo is in keeping them... READ MORE
Acquisition Ingenuity – applying new ideas and education to create positive change
Strategic Institute stands out for advocating for education, understanding, and supporting the workforce so they can best use flexible federal contracting authorities specifically for R&D and delivering new capabilities (other transactions and... READ MORE
Is an Alternative for Acquisition Needed, or is Old Think Enough?
Do we need a better defense acquisition system to exploit the fruits of R&D and deliver new capabilities? While the often mouthed rhetoric says “yes” actions by leadership send the opposite message “NO!” ... READ MORE
AF/DoD Acquisition Leadership – Rhetoric vs. Reality
The United States Air Force was once a leader in technological developments. Before WW2 Assistant Chief of Staff for Procurement Maj. Gen. H.H. “Hap” Arnold took advantage of commercial developments that increased... READ MORE