ACQUISITION NEWS TOPICS In the News Spotlight on DAU Learning Resources Career Development Conferences, Workshops, & Symposia Acquisition & Logistics Excellence AT&L Workforce—Key Leadership Changes Surfing the Net DEFENSE AT&L ARCHIVE ISSUES View the September-October 2009 Issue (link to Sept-Oct09.pdf) Inside Defense AT&L Doctor, It Hurts When I Do This… Alan Haggerty and Roy Wood When a fellow walks into the doctor’s office and complains, “Doctor, it hurts when I do this!” the doctor replies, “Well, sir, don’t do that.” The acquisition community needs to stop doing the things that hurt. Next-Generation Sensor Technology, Now Col. Humberto E. Galarraga, Peter F. Annunziato, Shawn M. Funk, Doretha E. Green New capabilities can help the warfighter safely test for potential chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear contamination. Advancing EVM and Government Contracting Efficiencies Daniel A. Zosh If the correct steps are taken, EVM teamwork between the contractors and government agencies will benefit both sides greatly. Contracting Made Easier Kathy Loudin By creating an Engineering Liaison Office, one organization found a way to streamline its procurement processes, increase customer satisfaction, and save money. The Importance of Litigation Management Stephen Rinehart DoD needs to expect that litigations, claims, and requests for equitable adjustment are going to happen. How can the department best prepare for such legal proceedings? Project Apollo Lights the Way for Acquisition Success Joe Moschler, Mike McGhee, Jerome Collins, James Weitzner Effective Delegation Wayne Turk The Courage Imperative Maj. Dan Ward Questioning Uncle Sam Jaime Gracia Building a Reliable Product Michael J. Cushing, David E. Mortin Subscribe to Defense AT&L Submit an Article Contact Defense AT&L ALSO 13 Theta Click to view a larger image of 13 Theta. (link to 13theta_sept-oct09.pdf) FEATURE INTERVIEW Planning and Budgeting DoD’s Weapons Systems (spru_sep-oct09_datl.pdf) Dr. Nancy Spruill, Director of Acquisition Resources and Analysis, OUSD(AT&L), discusses the planning, programming, budgeting, and execution system; how DoD is standardizing acquisition data; and the recent business career field changes. It’s About Time Christopher R. Paparone Provide Feedback (link to survey.pdf) View Past Issue s (link to Archives Page)

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