ARMY AL&T MAGAZINE

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Modernization and enterprise collaboration—how is the Army working with its partners in industry, academia and the federal government to create... read more

Modernization and enterprise collaboration—how is the Army working with its partners in industry, academia and the federal government to create tomorrow’s fighting force? How can the acquisition enterprise adapt to the changing environment, as speed becomes increasingly important? In the words of the acting Army Acquisition Executive, Douglas R. Bush, “We as an organization have to find responsible ways to do things more quickly.”  less

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Enabling modernization—sometimes we’re our own worst enemy in creating an environment that fosters it. Policies, rules, regulations, organization... read more

Enabling modernization—sometimes we’re our own worst enemy in creating an environment that fosters it. Policies, rules, regulations, organization structures, current technology, costs and politics all play a role in hampering modernization efforts. It’s our job as acquisition professionals to identify the impediments and clear the way for the future of Army modernization.  less

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Using the Federal Acquisition Regulation, other-transaction authority agreements, middle tier of acquisition and other vehicles, and relying upon partners... read more

Using the Federal Acquisition Regulation, other-transaction authority agreements, middle tier of acquisition and other vehicles, and relying upon partners in industry and academia, the Army Acquisition Workforce is shaping Army acquisition.  less

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When the rapid global spread of COVID-19 started becoming clear in early March, the Army was able to quickly pivot. Teleworking and MS Teams meetings became... read more

When the rapid global spread of COVID-19 started becoming clear in early March, the Army was able to quickly pivot. Teleworking and MS Teams meetings became standard for the Army Acquisition Workforce. Many program executive offices and commands joined the search for treatments and vaccines, while also producing personal protective equipment, face masks, ventilators and other vital products.  less