Topic: Acquisition

Read the most recent CSIS research on Department of Defense acquisition policy and contracting trends.

Staff Sgt. John Ross and Spc. Alex Spears, both with 501st Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear and Explosive Company, 23rd Chemical Battalion, 2nd Infantry Division, Explosive Ordnance Disposal team complete a CBRNE Exploitation Evaluation at Black Village to destroy and disable the manufacturing equipment Republic of Korea, March 23.

Analytics: DoD Contracting by Customer

Gain a better understanding of the Department of Defense acquisition landscape in minutes with this publicly available tool from CSIS that examines contracts by customer.

An F-22 Raptor, assigned to the 95th Fighter Squadron at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., disconnects from the boom of a KC-135 Stratotanker after receiving fuel to continue on its training sortie during exercise Red Flag 16-1 Feb. 4, 2016. The high-tempo exercise incorporates both day and night missions that give aircrews an opportunity to experience advanced, relevant, and realistic combat-like situations in a controlled environment to increase their ability to complete missions and safely return home. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Burt Traynor)

Data / Acquisition

Analytics: DoD Contracting by Contract Type

Gain a better understanding of the Department of Defense acquisition landscape in minutes with this publicly available tool from CSIS that examines contracts by contract type.

Photo courtesy of U.S. Army: https://www.flickr.com/photos/soldiersmediacenter/16712573997/

Data / Acquisition

Analytics: DoD Contracting by Competition Level

Gain a better understanding of the Department of Defense acquisition landscape in minutes with this publicly available tool from CSIS that examines contracts by competition level.

U.S. Army Rangers assigned to 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, fire a 120mm mortar during a tactical training exercise on Camp Roberts, Calif., Jan. 30, 2014. Rangers constantly train to maintain the highest level of tactical proficiency. (US Army photo by Pfc. Nathaniel Newkirk/Not Reviewed)

Data / Acquisition

Analytics: DoD Contracting by Platform Portfolio

Gain a better understanding of the Department of Defense acquisition landscape in minutes with this publicly available tool from CSIS that examines contracts by platform portfolio.

U.S. Marine Corps photo: https://www.flickr.com/photos/marine_corps/32408227325/

Data / Acquisition

Analytics: DoD Contracting by Vendor Size

Gain a better understanding of the Department of Defense acquisition landscape in minutes with this publicly available tool from CSIS that examines contracts by vendor size.

An F-22 Raptor is refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker over the Nevada Test and Training Range during the U.S. Air Force Weapons School’s Deliberate Strike Night, June 16, 2016. The exercise is part of the final seven-day advanced integration portion of the school’s curriculum, testing stealth and conventional airframes’ abilities to conduct attacks during the hours after sunset. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum)

Data / Acquisition

Analytics: Defense Acquisition Trends

Gain a better understanding of the Department of Defense acquisition landscape in minutes with this publicly available tool from CSIS that examines contracts by major area (research and development, services, and products).

US Department of Defense photo: https://media.defense.gov/2016/Apr/08/2001511547/-1/-1/0/160407-D-ZZ999-999.JPG

Analysis / Acquisition, Budget, Reform

Making Innovation Great

Both nation-state and non-government adversaries will increasingly confront the U.S. with new capabilities to gain warfighting advantages. How can the Department of Defense foster acquisition innovation for effective change in areas that require rapid change?

Analysis / Acquisition, Reform

Making Innovation Great

The Defense Department has historically provided investment to help develop systems for its specialized needs. However the investment creates limitations in the defense market and as a result, it impacts innovation. This analysis outlines the challenges and provides recommendations to promote innovation in the defense market.

Photo courtesy of the US Navy: https://www.flickr.com/photos/usnavy/11982688583/

Analysis / Acquisition, Reform

Establish Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering

The administration, Senate, and House all agree that ensuring U.S. technological superiority is a major priority and that some change to DoD’s current organization would likely be beneficial in achieving this objective.

Photo courtesy of US Air Force: https://www.flickr.com/photos/usairforce/5951802446/

Analysis / Acquisition, Reform

Moving Away from Traditional Major Defense Acquisition Program Structure

The acquisition system needs to reevaluate the way major defense acquisition programs are acquired and move throughout the acquisition process.

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