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Uses of Other Transactions – How they have been used and can be used
An awareness of the way other transactions (OTs) have been used in the past can and should lead to the exploration of new ways of using their flexibility. All too often acquisition... READ MORE
OTAs – The Straight Dope! | July 31
Pardon this marketing interruption, but this may be of interest. 👉 People on a mission want to know the ‘art-of-the-possible’ and how that can qualitatively and quantitatively improve outcomes. For acquisition pros, the... READ MORE
Congress Pushes to Broaden OTAs Applicability, DoD Response is to Narrow It
In this episode Strategic Institute talks about recent Congressional language that seeks to broaden the aperture when it comes to who and what qualifies for OTA awards, while at the same time... READ MORE
Consequences of Knowledge is Power, Growth & Evolution in Federal Acquisition
In this podcast episode Strategic Institute discusses what has been missing in the attempts to use (mandated) flexible authorities for improving outcomes in federal acquisition for R&D and delivering new capabilities –... READ MORE
How do WE get Smart People Doing Intelligent Things in Federal Acquisition for R&D?
In this podcast episode, Strategic Institute, discusses applying critical thinking to federal acquisition processes for R&D and delivering new capabilities. Featured are ideas of using flexible acquisition authorities to explore new business... READ MORE
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