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Can you pass the “Ships Test?” Issues of defense requirements

January 6, 2023 Eric Lofgren 0

Here’s an interesting slice of Lockheed Martin’s Inside Skunk Works podcast on something called the “ships” test: The bottom line is don’t add rules that […]

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GMU Playbook: Make room for opportunities in program requirements

June 30, 2021 Eric Lofgren 0

George Mason University’s Center for Government Contracting is actively gathering feedback on its recently released draft playbook. Over the next several weeks, we will provide […]

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