roughly 15-percent saving in the PALT, which would be realized through quicker market research, acquisition planning, document writing, regulation and policy research, and proposal analysis. For example, the timeframe to award new contracts with an estimated value of up to $100 million may be reduced from 240 to 204 days, resulting in a 34-day savings. Further task order awards could be reduced from 13.5 to 22.5 days from 90 to 150 days to 76.5 to 127.5 days. Although many consider the acquisitions process to be a hindrance in the defense acquisition system, implement- ing AI-driven solutions can help clear the perception and assist the DoD in maintaining their competitive advantage over their adversaries. Delivering solutions to the Warfighter at rapid pace is necessary as China is outpacing the United States in the global patent race. Despite this, the DoD has a clear path ahead for investment in AI to support the Warfighter and stay in the race.
GONZALES is a Contracting Officer at Naval Facilities Engineering and Expeditionary Warfare Center with a $30 million warrant. He has experience in services, construction, information technology, and other transactions. He has chaired multiple high-complexity source selections, including a $180 million Cost Plus Fixed Fee/Firm Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract. On top of his contracting officer duties, he also works on a Naval Innovation Science and Engineering project exploring implementing artificial intelligence into the Naval Facilities Engineering and Expeditionary Warfare Center’s contracting. The author can be contacted at anthony.j.gonzales104.civ@us.navy.mil . The views expressed in this article are those of the author alone and not the Department of Defense. Reproduction or reposting of articles from Defense Acquisition magazine should credit the author and the magazine.
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