Episode Description

Today on the show, Tyler sits with Bonnie Evangelista, Tradewind Execution Lead at the DoD Chief Digital and AI Office. Bonnie’s procurement background gives us some unique insight into the federal contracting and acquisition process, from start to finish. In this episode, she passionately opens up about how the government has begun transforming conventional procurement models and mindsets in an effort to create new ways to streamline the deal-making process.‍

What’s Happening on the Second Front

• Why traditional contracting is not working for emerging technology
• Leveraging your competitive playground: Three mechanisms that give the government buyer maximum flexibility
• What the government is doing to minimize ‘red tape fatigue’ and make the contract process less intimidating 
• The pros and cons of negotiating in an unstructured environment 

Connect with Bonnie

• LinkedIn: Bonnie Evangelista
• Website: DoD Chief Digital and AI Office

Connect with Tyler

• LinkedIn: Tyler Sweatt