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An uncertain future for Middle-Tier of Acquisition

February 7, 2023 Eric Lofgren 2

Here’s a couple slices from an interesting Breaking Defense article on Middle-Tier of Acquisition (MTA) pathway for rapid prototyping and rapid fielding. First, what’s going […]

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Middle-Tier of Acquisition is under serious threat unless oversight can think differently

July 27, 2022 Eric Lofgren 0

Here’s an update on Middle-Tier of Acquisition (MTA) authorities and how they are facing serious backlash from oversight. MTAs, of course, provide DoD rapid prototyping […]

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How DoD’s innovation fund can avoid becoming a slush fund

June 24, 2021 Eric Lofgren 0

Back in March, Matt MacGregor and I wrote an article with the provocative title, A bridge fund won’t solve the Pentagon’s emerging tech problem. While […]

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Podcast: Intellectual Property in Defense Contracts

November 13, 2020 Eric Lofgren 0

In this special episode of the Acquisition Talk podcast, we listen in to a great conversation on intellectual property in defense. The panel is moderated […]

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