Using Challenge-Based Acquisitions to Support Army Modernization and Achieve Revolutionary Change through Evolutionary, Incremental Steps
Abstract
This project identifies strategic objectives of the United States Armys aviation modernization efforts and explores the use of Challenge Based Acquisitions (ChBA) as an effective approach to efficiently capture innovation which can transition into capabilities that support the Warfighter. This research investigates if a ChBA procurement approach can be effectively applied to Armys Aviation Modernization priorities, permitting continuous iterative access to DOD and commercial industry innovations. The goal is to achieve fast, inexpensive, and simple capability improvements that capture innovation and support incremental modernization of revolutionary technology. Methodology examines the United States Armys strategic objectives in its efforts to modernize aviation and conduct a qualitative comparative analysis between ChBA and other Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)based procurement approaches on their ability to stimulate the intended market. This project proposes a conceptual framework under which the U.S. Army might employ ChBA to effectively pursue innovative aviation concepts that can be used to bridge the technology gap and transition aviation capabilities to the Warfighter.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 2020
- Accession Number
- AD1114679
Entities
People
- Randolph Jr A. Moriarty
Organizations
- Naval Postgraduate School