Rapid acquisition pathways for software — Sec. 801 (FY20 NDAA)
… the Secretary of Defense shall establish guidance authorizing the use of acquisition pathways… for the rapid acquisition of software applications and software upgrades that […]
5000 series
The history of acquisition since 1950
In an essay published in 1978, the highly regarded historian John Lukacs argues for history that is “microcosmic and sociographic, not sociological and generalizing.” By […]
Fahey plans reforms to the 5000 series
The Defense Department is undertaking a comprehensive rewrite of its main acquisition guidance and that revision work will have a heavy emphasis on software development, […]
To End the Reform Pendulum, Fix the Budget
After a 2009 law increased centralization of defense acquisition decisions, reform began to swing in the other direction starting around 2015. The new emphasis is […]
Rickover slams the Laird/Packard Reforms
In my opinion the present situation in this regard is worse than I have ever seen it. Further, I predict that the way the present bureaucracy would implement your [Packard’s] proposed directive will make matters still worse.