Clayton Swope

Clayton Swope, Deputy Director of the Aerospace Security Project at CSIS, dives into his white paper on government space procurement. He discusses the shift from ownership models to 'as-a-service' approaches, emphasizing the need for clear decision criteria. Swope highlights the importance of focusing on performance, schedule, and cost, warning against getting sidetracked by terms like 'commercial'. Ultimately, he advocates for a best-value approach that prioritizes outcomes over labels.