Jan. 19, 2021 Air Force acquisition executive unveils next e-Plane, publishes digital engineering guidebook In a follow-on to his Matrix-themed “There is No Spoon” treatise, Dr. William Roper, assistant secretary of the Air Force for acquisition, technology and logistics, released a sequel essay that establishes criteria for digitally-engineered programs, while revealing Next Generation Air Dominance has
Dec. 14, 2020 Civilian Talent Acquisition essential to accelerate change for Air, Space Forces The Air Force chief of staff’s direction of accelerate change or lose and the accompanying action orders, outline why and how the service must rapidly change in order to remain the most dominant and respected Air Force in the world.While technology and modernization are important, the Department of
Nov. 24, 2020 Air and Space Force’s acquisition chief appoints Rapid Capabilities Office as integrating PEO for ABMS, expanding from startup toward rapidly scaling delivery phases Dr. Will Roper, Air Force and Space Force acquisition chief, signed a memorandum directive Nov. 24 assigning the Advanced Battle Management System delivery phases to the Department of the Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office as the integrating Program Executive Office.
Nov. 2, 2020 Hanscom acquisition professionals recognized by DoD In October, the Department of Defense recognized multiple Hanscom-based teams and individuals for excellence in contracting, acquisitions, and software development. The Honorable Ellen Lord, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, announced the winners of the 2020 Defense
Oct. 20, 2020 AFLCMC to host Virtual Focus Week, Oct. 26-30 The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center is hosting its quarterly Focus Week virtually from Oct. 26-30. Focus week is an opportunity for personnel to complete mandatory and discretionary leadership and acquisition training and earn continuous learning points. Dozens of courses will be available,
Oct. 9, 2020 “SpeedDealer” demos wrap, agreement expected early 2021 Using a try-before-you-buy strategy, a team within the Digital Directorate, headquartered here, completed a series of live-fly demonstrations Sept. 26 to evaluate three commercially available, production-ready and deployable long-range radar systems.
Oct. 7, 2020 AFICC increases COVID-19 testing capabilities at 42 medical centers JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – A new $33 million contract, awarded by the Air Force Installation Contracting Center’s 773rd Enterprise Sourcing Squadron, is increasing COVID-19 testing at 42 military treatment facilities.The contract, awarded Sept. 30 to BioDefense LLC of Salt Lake City,
Sept. 24, 2020 ABMS signs more companies post onramp The most recent selections – the fourth round announced in as many months – support an ABMS acquisition strategy that spurs competition from a variety of traditional defense as well as commercial-focused sources and streamlines the contracting process to produce capability in roughly four month
Aug. 27, 2020 Acquisition chief to host AFVentures-focused 'Ask Me Anything' Col. Nate Diller, AFWERX director, will moderate and co-host the live, virtual event that provides an opportunity for Airmen and Space Professionals, industry partners, the American public and members of the media to directly engage with Roper and Diller on all things AFVentures.
Aug. 14, 2020 Acquisition professionals recognized for IT achievements Multiple Air Force Life Cycle Management Center acquisition professionals received award nominations for contributions to information processes and technology.