Year: 2026

As the Pentagon looks to AI to streamline acquisition, Unison’s David Kim says leaders need to set clear goals and identify “quick wins.”

“It could lead to better acquisition planning so that we’re actually thinking about how a contract, a purchase is going to evolve over time,” said Emily Murphy.

“I think it’s an important time to be in this government technology business because we’re able to shape what happens next,” said John Boerstler.

BOD 26-02 is more than a mandate. It’s an opportunity to fix one of the federal government’s most persistent cybersecurity challenges.

“The other headline that kind of grabbed that is the settlement was over $17 million,” Sheila Abron said.

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Experts say the new EO’s requirements could add time and friction to the acquisition process at a time when the administration is trying to reduce complexity.

Unnecessary contract duplication increases bid and proposal, contract administration and management costs for government and industry.

The rewiring is underway. The question now is whether industry — and the government itself — will rise to meet it.

“The actual impact on taxpayer services remains unknown currently, but I think that IRS is resilient,” said LaToya George.