Can Critical Thinking Transform Federal Acquisition Processes?

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  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 importance of applying critical thinking to the … Continued

The Secret of Section 4023 – A Deep Dive into DoD’s Procurement for Experimental Purposes

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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 is underutilized is 10 U.S. Code section … Continued

Special Acquisition Forces & Looking at Defense Acquisition from the Inside Out

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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 podcast episode, Strategic Institute discusses the unique … Continued

From Biplane to Spaceflight. From Lowest Bid Over Regulation to “Other Transactions” – The Saga of Bennie Schriever

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  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 a result of a scandal the Post-Master … Continued

The Battle of Innovation vs Convenience: Federal Acquisition and the Business of R&D

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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 liberate program teams and inject creativity and … Continued

More TEAMS Less BUREAUCRACY to Improve Defense Acquisition & What are OT Condominiums?

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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 for any significant endeavor or enterprise. Federal … Continued

What is the Purpose of Other Transactions & Why ‘so-called’ OT Consortia suck.

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  In this podcast episode, Strategic Institute gets back to basics, asking what is the purpose of Other Transactions, why were they created, what is their ‘mission’? The answer, while misunderstood by many, is simple and clear. Additionally, we tackle … Continued

Podcast: The DOGE Effect on Defense Acquisition – Opportunity or Nightmare?

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In this podcast episode, we discuss the opportunity to make improvements in defense acquisition for R&D and new capabilities by recognizing and jettisoning systems and processes that have become institutionally corrupt, those which no longer prioritize their purpose or mission, … Continued