When war clouds began to darken in the late 1930’s America’s defense industry was a small, almost insignificant, factor in the economy. As the military began rapid expansion, feelers were put out to private industry; would they be prepared to … Continued
From 2016-2019 Strategic Institute in conjunction with Innovation Finance Group later 50lb Brain worked hard to drag DoD acquisition leadership and bureaucracy to water, to show them the way. We illustrated how the flexibility and freedom of contract inherent in … Continued
In the development of new capabilities, technological innovation and deploying these at the speed of relevance, the area in which the DoD can be truly most innovative is how it conducts business. Finding innovative companies and technologies is usually … Continued
Have you noticed? There is much talk about Other Transactions and other innovative business practices. It shows up in the trade press, social media feeds and on websites. Progress is being made but it is slow. Less than 2% … Continued
Richard L. Dunn – One of the most basic issues related to DOD Other Transactions (OT’s) is who has signature authority with respect to OT’s. What personnel and organizations may award and administer OT’s? Statutory Authority. “The Secretary of … Continued
A December study produced by Air University suggests the Air Force further use the Pentagon’s other transaction authority (OTA) to partner with domestic commercial firms pursuing quick and rapid launch capabilities. The study, “Fast Space: Leveraging Ultra Low-Cost Access for … Continued
On May 27, 1997 Richard L. Dunn received the Secretary of Defense Medal for Meritorious Civilian Service for his work in innovative contracting. It read: For exceptionally meritorious civilian service as General Counsel, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), … Continued
Written by Strategic Institute Staff – Having lived in ‘transitioning neighborhoods’ in urban cores most of my adult life I became familiar with a particular defeatist, apathetic behavior. It is not uncommon to walk down the street and hear … Continued
Even the world’s largest bureaucracy can learn to dance. As the shift continues from the manufacturing economy of the industrial age to the digital economy of the information age, US national-security organizations need to transform as well. American military forces … Continued