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DEFENSE ACQUISITION REFORM​​

Acquire Better Capabilities Faster.

The architects of rapid, adaptive, and software acquisition pathways are on the front lines working to implement portfolio and commercial acquisition. We're continuing our work to support our acquisition teammates and ensure the entire acquisition workforce has the tools and training to succeed.

WHAT WE OFFER​​

Our Offerings

Acquisition professionals are executing the biggest transformation in a generation with reduced staff and inadequate tools. CDN provides the expertise, decision support and training to do it right.

SERVICES

Targeted Support Services

Provide focused expertise for program teams across strategy development, contracting approaches, and resolution of execution challenges.

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TOOLS

Decision Support Tools

Support streamlined planning and execution to implement the acquisition transformation strategy and accelerate portfolio outcomes.

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TRAINING

Novel Training Approaches

Interactive training focused on upskilling the workforce to develop and employ novel strategies and fully leverage available authorities.

WHAT SERVICES WE PROVIDE​​

Acquisition Services

01

Playbook Development

Develop guidebooks with practical and innovative execution methods to drive capability deliver across complex, evolving mission needs.

02

Mission-Ready Workshops

Provide facilitation to solve a key problem or instruction on the latest best practices to quip acquisition professionals with key knowledge.

03

Expert Studies and Reviews 

Conduct expert, targeted studies and reviews to evaluate issues, analyze alternatives, and provide clear, actionable recommendations.

PLATFORMS & TOOLS

Acquisition Tools and Training

AcqPath

PARTNERED WITH ETHOS SYSTEMS

Enabling acquisition professionals to effectively develop and execute strategies for programs, projects, and campaigns.

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Digital Pentagon

A knowledge platform to navigate the enterprise with speed and success.

+ MORE COMING SOON

OUR TRACK RECORD​​

A Record of Leading Transformation

FRAMEWORK

Adaptive Acquisition Framework

Transformed the legacy acquisition model into six proactively tailored acquisition pathways. Each pathway curated guidance, policies, and resources to navigate the lifecycle.

LEGISLATION

Middle Tier of Acquisition

Implemented the rapid prototyping and rapid fielding pathways per the FY16 NDAA Section 804. The first step to hack the DoD bureaucracy with new processes and culture around speed.

PATHWAY

Software Acquisition Pathway

Pivoted to a software centric model with user centric, rapid, iterative software releases. Baked in modern software practices to deliver novel software to users in weeks not years.

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From the authors of the popular...

Defense Tech and Acquisition Substack

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