Disrupting Acquisition Blog

OTAs are A-OK

by petemodi | Jan 10, 2023 | Contracting, Innovation, Rapid Acquisition

Other Transaction Authority is a valuable means to tap non-traditional and small businesses via a rapid, flexible agreement. The DoD IG, GAO, and GMU reported on OTAs with some insightful findings.

Enabling Speed and Agility in DoD

by petemodi | Dec 19, 2022 | Accelerate, Agile, Bureaucracy

To increase velocity requires changing the culture to support an agile mindset and agile processes. And that’s a tall order.

DoD’s Lack of Agility is a National Security Risk

by petemodi | Nov 15, 2022 | Agile, Bureaucracy, Innovation

Assessing DoD against key agility factors shows the bureaucracy is not effectively responsive to changes in this dynamic national security environment.

DOD Needs a Pilot Shortage

by petemodi | Oct 17, 2022 | Bureaucracy, Innovation, Policy

Pilot programs are well intended experiments of enterprise reforms, yet the burdens and resistance impede impact.

Five Ways to Deliver Capabilities in the Threat Window

by petemodi | Oct 4, 2022 | Accelerate, Innovation, Rapid Acquisition

INDOPACOM needs capabilities delivered in the 2024-2027 threat window to deter or defeat China. Here are five avenues DoD can take to deliver at the speed of relevance.