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Can Critical Thinking Transform Federal Acquisition Processes?
In this podcast episode, Strategic Institute, reiterates their two main points, that developing improved concepts of ‘teaming’ can make better use of resources (talent) to more effectively fulfill mission goals, and the... READ MORE
The Secret of Section 4023 – A Deep Dive into DoD’s Procurement for Experimental Purposes
How, in the overly bureaucratic world of government contracting, the military services have and are able to leverage emerging technologies and quickly test and evaluate them for warfighter use? One potential technique that... READ MORE
Special Acquisition Forces & Looking at Defense Acquisition from the Inside Out
If received via email, click upper right to go to website for the podcast. “We accept the reality of the world with which we are presented.” – Christof, The Truman Show In this... READ MORE
From Biplane to Spaceflight. From Lowest Bid Over Regulation to “Other Transactions” – The Saga of Bennie Schriever
March 9, 1934, Cheyenne, Wyoming, two Douglas O-38 observation planes were directed to relocate to Salt Lake City to pick up U.S. Mail for delivery over the west coast mail route. As... READ MORE
Defense Acquisition Superheroes: Rise to the Challenge and Bring Home the Win
In this podcast, Strategic Institute highlights the opportunities, mandated by Congress (2018 & 2023) and now the President (2025), to use flexible acquisition authorities and create teams (Special Acquisition Forces) to explore,... READ MORE
The Battle of Innovation vs Convenience: Federal Acquisition and the Business of R&D
There is a battle between innovation and convenience, creativity versus compliance, expanding consciousness or constricting it. A front-line in improving federal acquisition is being fought over Other Transactions (OTs); flexible agreements intended to... READ MORE
It’s me. Hi! I’m the Problem… defense acquisition Anti-Heroes
In this podcast episode, Strategic Institute, discusses why defense acquisition, a well-known weakness in the process for R&D and delivering new advanced capabilities, stays the course despite urgent needs and mandates. A problem... READ MORE
More TEAMS Less BUREAUCRACY to Improve Defense Acquisition & What are OT Condominiums?
In this podcast episode, Strategic Institute highlights their long standing message of teaming for success. It is widely believed that family is the essential building block of society/civilization, just like a team is... READ MORE