Defense Mavericks
Cultivating Speed in Government Contracting with Vince Pecoraro, Lead Program Manager for DAF Digital Transformation Office
Sep 19, 2023
Vince Pecoraro, Lead Program Manager for DAF Digital Transformation Office, discusses the role of industry in lowering barriers, the need for a burning platform to accelerate action, and the impact of collaborating with the end user. He emphasizes the importance of a cultural shift, stopping hiding behind a desk, and seeing industry as a friend.
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- Industry should take ownership of the pathway to contract success, creating solutions and lowering barriers for faster execution.
- There is a need for a cultural shift in both industry and government to prioritize quick execution and overcome institutional inertia.
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Ownership of knowledge baseline for contracts
The concept of industry taking ownership of the knowledge baseline for how to get on contract was discussed. Instead of complaining about the lack of knowledge from government officials, industry should accept this fact and start owning the pathway to contract success. By doing so, solutions can be created and barriers can be lowered, allowing for faster execution and getting products into the hands of end users.
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