Ep. 59 DoD Procurement Changes: What’s new and what’s the same?
Description
Will Roberts, former Acquisition Director at the DoD Joint AI Center and now Director of ASI Education, joins Mike Shanley to unpack the sweeping changes in federal procurement. The discussion explores the revolutionary FAR overhaul, the rise of best in class vehicles, and the expanding use of OTAs and CSOs, along with practical advice for how industry can adapt and thrive in the evolving defense acquisition landscape.
RESOURCES:
GovDiscovery AI Federal Capture Support: https://www.govdiscoveryai.com/
Will Roberts LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-roberts-06372045/
ASI Education: https://www.education.asigovernment.com/
ASI Education YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@asi.education
GSA MAS Buying Guide: https://www.gsa.gov/buy-through-us/purchasing-programs/multiple-award-schedule/help-with-mas-buying
BIOGRAPHY:
Will Roberts is a lawyer and previous Chief of Acquisition for the Defense Department Joint Artificial Intelligence Center (JAIC). Will has led teams of highly motivated government acquisition professionals and cultivated a climate of value, excellence, and success. He also was a contracting officer for many years and understands the critical role of substantive training that inspires the students and teaches rules in a way that fosters critical thinking.
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