Defense Acquisition Magazine March-April 2026

06 The Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul Benjamin Tyree Defense Acquisition magazine interviews John Tenaglia, Department of War Princi- pal Director for Pricing, Contracting, and Acquisition Policy. 12 Our University: Enabling the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul Kevin Linden and Renee Butler

The Revolutionary FAR Overhaul, one of the most ambitious acquisition reform efforts in decades, is addressed in nu - merous instructional updates.

16 The Competition in Contracting Act Jennifer Jones

Contrary to many expectations, compe- tition often may ultimately expedite con - tracting and enhance results. 22 Intellectual Property— A Strategic Vision for Flexibility Lisa P. Smith

Sustaining long-lived military systems re- quires early strategic planning, especially for intellectual property and data rights.

28 PSMs, Catalysts to Availability and Performance Andrew Morris

32 AM For Building

and Strengthening Product Support Karla K. O’Connor

Product Support Managers (PSMs) orch- estrate the best possible product support outcomes. These provide at the lowest operations and support costs to deliver effective and affordable product support for the Warfighter.

Additive Manufacturing is becoming ess- ential for a robust Product Support Strat- egy.

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