9 Key Strategies to Minimize (Successful) ProtestsHaving led many source selections over the last two decades, I can assure you, unless you are a procurement nerd, they are not fun…Jan 17Jan 17
The Pendulum of Decentralizing Decision Making and Its Effect On Acquisition TimelinesIf we could just decentralize decision making, we could speed up acquisitions…right?Aug 14, 2024Aug 14, 2024
SBIRs are Not the AnswerWell, they can be a critical part of the answer, but they are not “the” answer. Of course it depends on what the question is, but suffice…Aug 5, 2024Aug 5, 2024
The First Step to Simplify Your Acquisition: CommunicationIn government acquisitions, the complexity can often be overwhelming. But what if I told you that the key to simplification might just be…Apr 10, 2024Apr 10, 2024
Three Steps to Improve Acquisitions at Your OrganizationOptimizing acquisition processes is critical for maintaining global competitiveness and operational efficiency. Many organizations find…Apr 3, 2024Apr 3, 2024
The Need for Agile Contracting in the Federal GovernmentIn today’s rapidly changing technological landscape, the U.S. federal government is facing significant challenges in its information…Jun 19, 2023Jun 19, 2023
Understanding the Difference: Statement of Objectives vs. Statement of WorkToday, I’d like to shed light on the distinction between a Statement of Objectives (SOO) and a Statement of Work (SOW) in the context of…Jun 7, 2023Jun 7, 2023
FAR 37.6 is AgileHow much of a FAR nerd am I? I wrote my MBA thesis on FAR 37.6, Performance-Based Acquisitions (PBA) in 2006 before I had ever heard of…Jun 7, 2023Jun 7, 2023
Driving Culture Change in Government: A Catalyst for Positive TransformationToday, I want to shed light on the importance of culture change within government organizations. Culture plays a significant role in…Jun 4, 2023Jun 4, 2023
Traditional, Non-Traditional, & TransitionalIn the world of acquiring agile development services, I see three categories of vendors. Understanding the perspective of these vendors can…Jun 4, 2023Jun 4, 2023
