Improving Acquisition
Convening experts and policy makers to discuss the workings of the defense acquisition system, DIIG explores potential reforms to deliver responsive, efficient acquisition in support of future missions
The acquisition system is critical to how DoD functions, yet it is plagued by inefficiencies and organizational obstacles that prevent a more streamlined, cost-effective acquisition process. The most urgent needs of the system shift over time, as demonstrated by the strain the U.S. response to the Russian war in Ukraine put on munition stockpiles. By critically examining key debates surrounding acquisition discussions and analyzing U.S. defense acquisition issue areas with DoD and industry partners, DIIG aims to identify opportunities for improving the acquisition system across all facets of the defense industrial base.
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So You Say You Want a Revolution?
Report by Andrew Philip Hunter — June 15, 2015
The Root Causes of Acquisition Challenges and the Need for Reform
Event — April 21, 2015
Better Buying Power 3.0: DOD's New Plan for Technical Excellence and Innovation
Critical Questions by Andrew Philip Hunter and Denise E. Zheng — April 10, 2015
Contracting and the Industrial Base
Congressional Testimony by Andrew Philip Hunter — February 12, 2015
Sequestration Plus One: Early Indicators of the Federal Contracting Environment in the Era of Sequestration
Newsletter by Jesse E. Ellman — January 28, 2015
The Role of Maritime and Air Power In the DoD's Third Offset Strategy
Congressional Testimony by Andrew Philip Hunter — December 2, 2014
U.S. Department of Defense Contract Spending and the Industrial Base, 2000-2013
Report by Gregory Sanders, Rhys McCormick, Jesse E. Ellman, and David J. Berteau — October 15, 2014
Quality of Competition for Defense Contracts under “Better Buying Power”
Newsletter by Jesse E. Ellman — October 14, 2014
Better Buying Power 3.0 - A Discussion with Under Secretary Frank Kendall
Event — September 19, 2014
FYSA: For Your Situational Awareness l Issue 11
Newsletter by Brian Lessenberry, Stephanie Sanok Kostro and Rhys McCormick — September 17, 2014