Defense Acquisition May-June 2020
May - June 2020
Defense Acquisition is a bimonthly magazine published by DAU Press for senior military personnel, civilians, defense contractors, and defense industry professionals in program management and acquisition, technology and logistics workforce.
ISSN 2637-5060
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Data Analytics and the Adaptive Acquisition Framework
A data-based approach will enable informed decisions on critical matters, leading to the more effective use of the DoD budget and improved acquisition outcomes.
The Shrinking Private Supplier Base and Acquisition Reform
In today’s global economy portions of our supplier base are located overseas, and what remains within the Continental U.S. faces constant pressure from competing, commercial opportunities.
Effectively Communicating the Acquisition Impact
To effectively communicate with key stakeholders outside the acquisition community, contracting professionals must change their terminology and approach and move from a technical to a more relatable dialogue.
Afghanistan Operations Reconstruction
Part II: Capabilities Development and Sustainment
There are ways to identify and focus a “capability gap” and reduce or close it completely. Sustainment (of the identified solution) is an important key to success.
The Marines and the Future of Unmanned Systems
Past unmanned deployments were in areas where U.S. forces could rapidly establish uncontested air space and local maritime superiority. Future operations are expected to occur in contested or denied environments.
Why Isn’t All Information Technology a Matter of National Security?
Bureaucratic constraints prevent us from seeing IT through an operational lens, causes poor IT governance, hampers innovation and, most importantly, prevents the strengthening of national security.
Diagramming the Anatomy of a Project
Program diagramming demands the right mix of generalist and specialist skills, combining both interconnecting parts and depth of knowledge.
Aesop’s Guide to Litigating Under Other Transactions
For a relevant perspective on litigation under other transaction agreements, consider Aesop’s fable, “The Doe and the Lion.” The acquisition moral: “In avoiding one evil, do not fall into another”—that of litigation.
Contract Award Protest Rulings
Highlights From the GAO Report for 2019
A review of these examples may help acquisition managers avoid errors and reversals in future evaluations and awards.
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Defense Acquisition Magazine
May - June 2020
