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DONRCO Establishes National Security Plug and Play Consortium for Rapid Acquisition of Advanced Technologies
The Department of the Navy Rapid Capabilities Office (DONRCO) has established the National Security Plug and Play Consortium (NSPPC), designed to integrate advanced technology...
Many Acquisition Reform Efforts Focus on Policies and Regulations. DIU Is Betting on Workforce Changes
Federal News Network - For years, acquisition reform has focused on new authorities, new pathways, and new policies. The Defense Innovation Unit believes the...
How Are Army Contracting Changes Accelerating Capability Delivery?
ExecutiveBiz - Army contracting is undergoing a major shift as the service works to move capabilities to soldiers faster, reduce procurement timelines, and create...
Portfolio Executives Describe Changing Roles as Air Force Completes Acquisition Overhaul
DefenseScoop - With all Air Force mission areas now led by newly minted portfolio acquisition executives, senior officials say the service is beginning to...
Department of War Enhances C-UAS Marketplace to Expand Access to Validated Technologies
The Department of War, through Joint Interagency Task Force 401 (JIATF-401), is enhancing its counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) marketplace to improve how military organizations, domestic...
GSA Is Reworking How New Tech Reaches Federal Agencies
ExecutiveGov - The General Services Administration (GSA) has reversed the traditional sequence federal agencies follow when introducing new technology. In a shift from the...
SOF Community Puts Novel Acquisition Strategy to the Test During Accelerator Challenge
DefenseScoop - The Defense Department’s special operations policy shop has launched a new acquisition event designed to collapse the multi-year procurement process for emerging...
Navy Establishes PAE Maritime for Shipbuilding Oversight
ExecutiveGov - The U.S. Navy’s new Portfolio Acquisition Executive Maritime organization has reached initial operational capability, establishing a new structure for overseeing surface shipbuilding,...
Inspectors General Are Conducting Fewer Oversight Reports after 18 Months of Upheaval
Government Executive - Agency offices of inspectors general have performed less oversight work since President Donald Trump fired many of the independent watchdogs and...
SBA Announces $9 Million in Grant Funding for the Supply Chain Acceleration and Logistics Enablement (SCALE) Program
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced it is seeking proposals for a new funding competition as part of the Supply Chain Acceleration and...
Department of War and L3Harris Secure Landmark Deals to Expand Propulsion Production for PAC-3 MSE and THAAD
The Department of War, in cooperation with L3Harris and Lockheed Martin, announced two landmark seven-year framework agreements to expand production capacity for key components...
DOW Awards a Nearly $7 Billion Oracle Agreement to Accelerate the Arsenal of Freedom
The Department of War (DoW) announced a historic up to 10-year, near $7 billion Enterprise Software Agreement (ESA) with Oracle, further advancing the Arsenal...
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