Richard Dunn, former DARPA General Counsel, discusses the limitations on thought within the DoD to conceptually understand and appreciate Other Transactions authorities. Leadership continues a business-as-usual attitude even when using authorities that allow for innovative business arrangements and approaches for advancing the state-of-the-art and development of new capability. They continue to ensure, going against Congressional directives, that the warfighter, Nation, and taxpayer get less and less at greater expense.
*The Acquisition Capability Gap continues to expand as the U.S. drops out of the Top 10 for innovation (Bloomberg 2/21)
**SpaceX is a real life example of Other Transactions being utilized by smart program teams accomplishing mission goals. Why not do more of that?
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