Defense Acquisition Research Journal Issue 95

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Assessing the Industrial Base Implications of the Army's Future Vertical Lift Plans Rhys McCormick and Andrew Philip Hunter Summary: This paper presents a detailed analysis of the industrial base implications of the Army's approach to vertical lift modernization. It begins by examining the Army's addressable market for the vertical lift aircraft industry. Second, it looks at the opportunities and challenges presented by restructuring and optimizing the rotocraft industrial base. Next, it looks at what the Army's use of new approaches for FVL—such as modular open systems architecture (MOSA) and Middle Tier of Acquisition (MTA)—might mean for key industry dynamics. APA Citation: McCormick, R., & Hunter, A. P. (2020). Assessing the industrial base implications of the Army's future vertical lift plans . Center for Strategic and International Studies. https://csis-website-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/publication/200506_ Industrial%20Base%20Army%20FVL_WEB_v3_%20FINAL.pdf Application of Technology Demonstrations and Prototyping in Middle Tier Acquisitions Douglas S. Miller Summary: The background for this research is in support of an effort to expand the body of acquisition knowledge within a specific region of program management dealing with the 2016–2018 National Defense Authorization Act Middle Tier Section 804 rapid prototyping and rapid fielding initiative. Specifically, the research aims to improve understanding of the nature and role of technology demonstrations and prototyping as acquisition tools supporting rapid prototyping and fielding. APA Citation: Miller, D. S. (2019). Application of technology demonstrations and prototyping in middle tier acquisitions. DAU Senior Service College Fellowship. https:// search.dtic.mil/documents/rest/v1/download?caller=sni-user&id=/citation/TR/ AD1074470.xml

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