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The Nine PAE Approach: What the Space Force's Acquisition Overhaul Means for Industry
The Secretary for Space Acquisition and Integration, Thomas Ainsworth, confirmed at the McAleese Defense Programs Conference that all nine of the Space Force’s new Portfolio Acquisition Executives (“PAEs”) are being established. He noted that the service is continuing to refine program alignment within the new structure. Commercial space companies pursuing defense opportunities should closely monitor these developments as they assess positioning and engagement strategies. Fro
Joshua Duvall
Mar 263 min read
GAO: Protests Regarding Improper Use of OTA Authority Must be Filed Prior to Proposal Deadline
Recently, the U.S. Government Accountability Office ("GAO") issued a decision that confirmed the scope of its jurisdiction to hear...
Joshua Duvall
Mar 5, 20212 min read
GAO: No Jurisdiction to Hear Protester's Elimination from Consideration Under OTA
Recent Government Accountability Office ("GAO") bid protest decision holds that GAO lacks jurisdiction to hear a protester's challenge to...
Joshua Duvall
Jun 5, 20202 min read
Quick Take on Two Protests: Jurisdictional Quagmire for Protesting OTA Awards
A tale of two bid protests challenging awards of other transaction agreements ("OTA"), both of which were dismissed for lack of subject...
Joshua Duvall
Feb 9, 20206 min read
GAO Report: DoD Prototype OTAs Have Increased
On Friday, November 22, 2019, the U.S. Government Accountability Office ("GAO") published a report on the Department of Defense's ("DoD")...
Joshua Duvall
Nov 24, 20192 min read
