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June 4, 2019, 8:00 pm
EST (UTC-05:00)
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Innovation OuTreAch 2019
"To stay ahead in a dynamic, ever-changing environment, DoD needs a new approach to acquisition." ~ Report of the Advisory Panel on Streamlining and Codifying Acquisition Regulations, January 2018
Recognizing this national security concern, Congress in the past three years has dramatically expanded the rapid acquisition authorities available to the Department of Defense. The Other Transaction Authorities (OTAs), have proven an effective tool to streamline acquisition, diversify the defense industrial base, and gain access to state of the art technology within a collaborative government/industry environment. New OTA guidance, released in December 2018 expands upon the understanding of these authorities and broadens their potential application. Join us as the nation's leaders in acquisition innovation walk us through this new guidance, providing a real understanding of the authorities, and methods to leverage their success.
In addition to hearing about how OTAs work, you will also hear about OTAs in action! Learn about the Army's new Next-Generation Combat Vehicle's (NGCV) modernization arm which serves under the new Army Futures Command. Hear how this Cross Functional Team (CFT) is expanding its scope from prototyping next-generation vehicles and ground robots to also guiding more near-term programs. The CFT will discuss the NGVC-Robotic Combat Vehicle (RCV) program, as an example of OTA's in use!
This event is being hosted by the Macomb County PTAC.
There is no fee to attend, but registration is required.
Register for the event HERE.