Challenge-Based Acquisition: Stimulating Innovative Solutions Faster and Cheaper by Asking the Right Questions

Abstract

Budget reductions will require the Department of Defense (DoD) to make difficult decisions on how to invest limited resources and make current programs more affordable. Traditional acquisition methods are lengthy, serial, gate-like processes, built around stringent specifications and arms-length relationships. By contrast, Challenge-Based Acquisition (ChBA) utilizes transparent, accessible, concrete challenges to satisfy warfighter needs and stimulate industry innovation. Challenges enable DoD programs to assess actual performance against clearly defined mission objectives and create incentives for industry to innovate. ChBA thus offers a more transparent approach to fielding new capabilities upgrades, and enhancements to existing systems.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 2013
Accession Number
ADA584821

Entities

People

  • Matthew D. Way
  • Michael Arendt
  • Richard Weatherly
  • Scott L. Anderson
  • Virginia Wydler

Organizations

  • MITRE Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Autonomy
  • Counter IED
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Aircrafts
  • Business Administration
  • Department Of Defense
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Explosive Devices
  • Governments
  • Law
  • National Security
  • Procurement
  • Public Policy
  • Standards
  • Systems Engineering
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Methods
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Civilian Systems Systems Program Capability Development and Upgrade Support Activity Expense and Pay Management.
  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Economics