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SCIENCE MEETS ACQUISITION


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the life-cycle model,


acquisition professionals develop from two directions: the S&T base and the logistics community.


FROM ACADEMIA TO ACQUISITION Most research scientists beginning their careers with USAMRMC come from an academic setting, where they focus on basic and early applied research. Rarely do these scientists have any exposure to product development, and in many cases, they have little interest in learning about the DOD acquisition system. While this may seem counterproductive, these sci- entists represent a vital conduit for new ideas and concepts that originate in the academic world. Tese fresh ideas help drive innovation within the organiza- tion and ultimately provide the basis for a robust acquisition workforce.


FORMULA FOR SUCCESS


Over time, these young professionals mature, both in their understanding of


their


the military’s mission focus and in scientific


acumen. Te from good ideas scientific


projects conceived by these researchers progress


to well-


developed and tested concepts, leading to peer-reviewed published research and prototype medical products that are ready for critical testing and evaluation. Often, these prototypes enter a critical stage of development requiring expertise that does not come from the scientific professional development typical of an academic setting.


Tese scientists find that expanding their knowledge base through acquisition train- ing is critical to ensuring that good ideas mature beyond the bench and develop into fielded products. Tey typically fol- low an acquisition education path that leads to S&T management or SPRDE, and an acquisition professional is born.


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As medical product development leaves the S&T phases (concept refinement and technology development) and enters advanced development (systems develop- ment and demonstration, and production and deployment), science profession- als ideally follow their products, which requires additional training in program management. Tis training allows them to ensure that the critical test and evalu- ation phases, often involving a strict U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)- controlled regulatory pathway, are completed successfully.


THE LOGISTICIAN’S PATH Similar to research scientists, the logisticians begin their careers with USAMRMC outside of the acquisition workforce. Teir focus is on supplying,


July–September 2013 sustaining and maintaining medical


products for the warfighting community. Tey, too, are rarely exposed to product development. However, unlike their sci- entific peers,


they soon become aware


of how important the DOD acquisition system is in properly supporting and sus- taining products.


As logisticians learn more about product selection and development, they begin to value the acquisition process and realize the importance of a mindset that goes beyond fielding and sustainment. Inas- much as about 95 percent of the solutions chosen for our clinicians are available commercially, it is essential that our logisticians comprehend the elements of acquisition supportability. For example, our logistics workforce ensures that the


USAMRMC’s medical acquisition professionals develop primarily from one of two directions: the S&T base and the logistics community. (SOURCE: USAMRMC)


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