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January 28, 2016 By AMK

Meet the Air Force’s new acquisition system

The U.S. Air Force simply can’t afford to continue business as usual and expect to maintain air, space, and cyberspace superiority.
Deborah Lee James
The author of this article is Deborah Lee James, Secretary of the Air Force.

That’s why one year ago, I launched a series of new activities designed to reduce cost and acquisition times while increasing innovation under the Air Force’s Bending the Cost Curve initiative, or BTCC.

By dedicating ourselves to partnering with the defense industry, taking bold actions within the Air Force, and continually measuring results, we are leading the way in creating a 21st Century acquisition system that truly fosters innovation and harnesses the full potential of American ingenuity. While there is still much work to be done, we’ve made a lot of progress in the last year. So, now is a great time to review what we’ve accomplished, discuss what hasn’t worked, and chart a course for the future.

Keep reading this article at: http://www.defenseone.com/ideas/2016/01/meet-air-forces-new-acquisition-system/125102/

Filed Under: Government Contracting News Tagged With: acquisition refrom, Air Force, competition, cost reduction, innovation, procurement reform, sole source

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