ACQUISITION REFORM BAKED-IN


our later contracts, but we can also avoid costly changes to the program in the future.


Te relationship with industry goes beyond prototypes and includes open and ongoing communication. In April 2016, PM PNT released a request for informa- tion (RFI) to solicit industry feedback on the requirements and proposed acquisi- tion strategy for the A-PNT program. Te RFI asked for industry’s feedback on potential acquisition approaches, includ- ing an incremental delivery strategy, as well as different contract types, poten- tial


small business participation and compliance with additional Army open


architecture standards. Following the RFI, PM PNT hosted an industry day on Aug. 2-4 at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Mary- land, to update potential vendors on the Army’s planned timeline and structure for A-PNT.


GOVERNMENT PARTNERSHIP In addition to partnerships with indus- try, the PM PNT program office works with various government organizations both within the Army and from other services—looking beyond our immedi- ate silo to develop and deliver the most reliable and efficient PNT solutions. Within the acquisition process, PM PNT has two very important Army allies: the


The PNT program office is using open systems architecture and


competitive prototyping to structure a program that’s intended to drive continuous, disruptive innovation to support the warfighter and overcome emerging threats and challenges.


U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Com- mand (TRADOC) and the U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineer- ing Command (RDECOM). Once gaps are identified and needs are assessed by the PM, TRADOC is responsible for determining the official requirements. From there, RDECOM’s research and development expertise determines what technologies exist or can be pursued to fulfill those requirements. RDECOM looks at what is feasible at present to com- bat the current threat, while also looking into the future—what are the new tech- nologies on the horizon, and how can we increase our capability to meet the emerg- ing threat?


SIR KNIGHT


D3 provides a single platform for distribution of PNT data and is currently being installed on the M1200 Armored Knight. D3 eliminates redundant systems and simplifies future migrations, which over time will reduce costs. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Tracy Smith, Georgia National Guard)


TRADOC plays another integral role in PNT: training. TRADOC trains the Soldiers and operators of our integrated systems to know how to operate when their GPS is not available. As it will take time to upgrade to A-PNT, it is critical to train in environments where GPS does not work. Our Soldiers must demonstrate the ability to improvise and adapt when GPS is not available and successfully exe- cute the mission.


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