by petemodi | Jan 10, 2023 | Contracting, Innovation, Rapid Acquisition
Disrupting Acquisition Blog OTAs are A-OK As DoD increases the use of Other Transactions (OTs) for greater speed and flexibility to acquire innovative technologies, it is important to assess how these agreements are working out, and ensure continuous improvement in...
by petemodi | Oct 4, 2022 | Accelerate, Innovation, Rapid Acquisition
Disrupting Acquisition Blog Five Ways to Deliver Capabilities in the Threat Window What if China decided today was the day they invade Taiwan and in the process launch first strike attacks against Guam and Hawaii? We will be at war with the military we have today. The...
by petemodi | May 20, 2022 | Design, Innovation, Rapid Acquisition
Disrupting Acquisition Blog Shorten MDAP Lifespans To Optimize Long-Term Success DoD should cut planned operational lifespans for major weapon systems in half or shorter. The average DoD aircraft is 30 years old. Most DoD ships, submarines, and satellites were...
by petemodi | May 4, 2022 | Contracting, Innovation, NDAA, Rapid Acquisition
Disrupting Acquisition Blog SASC Hearing on the Defense Industrial Base The SASC recently held a hearing on the Health of the Defense Industrial Base. The witnesses were Ms. Ellen Lord, former USD(A&S) and President/CEO of Textron Systems and Mr. David Berteau,...
by petemodi | Mar 17, 2022 | Bureaucracy, Innovation, Rapid Acquisition
Disrupting Acquisition Blog The Program Side of the Valley of Death The DoD’s Valley of Death continues to be a major issue as it struggles to rapidly exploit leading defense and commercial technologies for the next generation of military capabilities. The future of...
by petemodi | Jan 28, 2022 | Innovation, Mindset, Rapid Acquisition
Disrupting Acquisition Blog Engage Users Early and Often A priority aspect of the Software Acquisition Pathway is actively engaging users during development to provide insights and feedback. This is done in part through User Agreements and Value Assessments. User...
