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From the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics Our Theme for 2016
—Sustaining Momentum
Frank Kendall
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Performance Based Logistics
—What’s Stopping Us?
Jim Davis, Dean Newman, Mike Kotzian
Why aren’t the majority of our weapons systems supported under performance based logistics (PBL) arrangements? A look at successful PBL teams and the vital ingredients of that success. |
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Something for Nothing
—“Cash Flow” as a Contract Incentive
John Pritchard and John Krieger
The government completely controls cash flow of funds already budgeted or obligated, and this can be used to provide a powerful contract incentive. |
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Keeping Naval Guns Ready
David L. Rogers
Protecting maritime routes and the global economy depends on keeping forward-positioned naval ships ready. Particularly important are their guns and ammunition—the weapons of choice for countering a multitude of threats. |
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Defense Technology and Trade Initiative
―Ashton Carter’s Strategy in India
Amit K. Maitra
The visit to India of the Secretary of Defense highlights the importance of maritime defense and manufacturing ties between the United States and India. |
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Common Feedback to Unsuccessful Bidders
Anthony J. Davis
How to help contractors learn from your decisions and to improve their proposals on defense contracts. |
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Should Cost
― A Strategy for Managing Military Systems’ Money
Jennifer A. Miller
As experienced, should cost applies to goods and services, with benefits to government, industry and our foreign partners. |
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Personal Services Contracts
―Is It Time to Lift the Ban?
Steven A. Fasko
A change in how contracted services are defined and managed could increase the integration and efficiency of government programs. |
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Staff Specialist Survival Course
Peter Czech
A course at the Defense Acquisition University can help staff specialists craft a Milestone Decision for a program with many unresolved issues. |
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Whipping Procrastination
Roy Wood, Ph.D.
How to better organize your tasks so you can “get on with it” in a timely manner. |