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Keeping service members out of harm’s way: Why the future of defense logistics is going autonomous
By investing in these technologies today, we can build a defense ecosystem that protects people who serve while delivering the capabilities needed for tomorrow.
Some contractors got CMMC certified early. Now the implementation is on hold.
“The whole point and the principle behind having these different certifications is to make sure that somebody is coming in behind you,” said Angie Lienert.
Army’s social media exit could hurt small contractors
Social media platforms have helped level the playing field for small businesses without the defense acquisition know-how of Pentagon primes.
VA’s cloud security memo more mythbuster than new policy
The Department of Veterans Affairs isn’t changing its security expectations of cloud service providers, but is trying to bring down barriers to new technology.
Right to repair is only half of the solution for fixing mission-critical systems
Expanded access to technical data, source code and system information delivers truly only when servicemembers can understand, assess and modify those systems.
Many acquisition reform efforts focus on policies and regulations. DIU is betting on workforce changes.
“For the next cohort, we are looking for middle to senior level contracting professionals that’s generally about the GS13 to 14 level,” said Cherissa Tamayori.
Contracting officers have broad authority to evaluate proposals, but they don’t get to change the scoring system
“Their win on one argument means they win, but like any protest, that result might be a Pyrrhic victory,” said Zach Boone.
When technology changes faster than acquisition cycles, government has a problem
“I do have hope that there is light at the end of this particular tunnel, that we can start fielding these technologies,” said Stephanie Kostro.
America does not have a procurement problem — it has an access problem
If we genuinely want more competition and more participation from women-owned, minority-owned and small businesses, we need to rethink what access means.