How Tradewinds is Shaping the Future of Defense Contracting with Bonnie Evangelista

This week, our very own Bonnie Evangelista explores the intricacies of AI literacy within the defense sector in this special recast of her presentation at the AI Literacy Conference. Get an in-depth look at how evolving contracting mechanisms like BAAs and CSOs are reshaping the way the military engages with cutting-edge AI technologies, and learn how Tradewinds is revolutionizing contract acquisitions to align with the CDAO's mission. Join us for a deep dive into this modern marketplace, its compliance with competition standards, and how it bridges the gap between innovation and procurement.

TIMESTAMPS:

(1:12) Keep up or you’ll get left behind

(6:05) Yes, Tradewinds is legal!

(10:35) Why we should approach exploration through a kid’s lense

(14:25) How the Marketplace is embracing new paradigms in defense contracting

(17:31) General solicitation vs. RFP

(21:50) How CSOs allow for broader contracting

(25:39) No more written documentation, no more white sheets, no more technical proposals

(28:33) The power of industry and academia peer panels

(31:12) Spotlight on Akbot – the advanced tech powering the platform

(36:00) Why AI literacy is key in government acquisitions

LINKS:

Follow Bonnie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bonnie-evangelista-520747231/

CDAO: https://www.ai.mil/

Tradewinds AI: https://www.tradewindai.com/