We are shifting from a program of record approach to a portfolio approach, allowing for more data-driven decisions in procurement.

The Department of Defense is moving towards a model that allows for faster procurement and competitive solutions, as demonstrated by the success of the Commercial Solutions Opening.

We manage our relationships with suppliers by collaborating to solve challenges and ensuring they can invest in their operations while providing value to our customers.

The current defense procurement system is overly complex and needs to be simplified to allow for more effective and timely innovation.

We need to minimize cycle time from identifying a problem to shipping a solution, as this impacts user experience.

The key to improving procurement in the Department of Defense is having senior officials who are experienced in software development, which can lead to better product evaluations and streamlined processes.

We need to lower barriers for companies to work with the Department of Defense, making it easier for them to navigate the procurement process.

The faster acquisition of technology happens when senior software professionals are directly involved in the procurement process.

The integration of software and hardware in procurement is crucial; we must prioritize software capabilities to enhance the efficiency of military technology.