Modernizing Defense Acquisitions and Spurring Innovation in the Defense Industrial Base
Directs Defense Department to Speed Military Procurement Reforms
What it does
The order directs defense officials to reform acquisition processes, reshape the acquisition workforce, and review major programs to accelerate procurement and innovation.
Real-world impact
- Faster buying of commercial technology for military use.
- Programs more than 15% behind schedule or over cost may be considered for cancellation.
- New training and incentives for the acquisition workforce to use innovative approaches.
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Summary
This order requires the Department of Defense to overhaul how the military buys equipment and technology, emphasizing speed, flexibility, and use of commercial solutions and special contracting authorities.
It directs the Defense Secretary to deliver plans within set timelines: a 60-day plan to reform acquisition processes, a 120-day plan to reshape and train the acquisition workforce, a 90-day review of major programs, and a 180-day review of requirements processes. It aims to speed delivery of capabilities, encourage innovation, and consider cancelling persistently late or over-budget programs.
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