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You make a good point about the consultants without experience and I think this document is working toward fixing it: make sure you ask the questions that ensur
by sailfast 8y ago
You make a good point about the consultants without experience and I think this document is working toward fixing it: make sure you ask the questions that ensure contractors (especially) demonstrate they have done this and know what they're doing, rather than relying 100% on the proposal.
Given the DoD's (and Government, FAR-governed) proposal process, it's exceptionally hard to get real proof that an organization knows what it is doing so language is really important. While not a guarantee, you can at least feel slightly better about a proposal that speaks the right language about these topics instead of parroting talking points that indicate less hands-on experience.
Agile vehicles at DHS and GSA have tried this but have yet to gain serious traction - I look forward to see how this evolves.
Ensuring you get the right folks on the ground / staffed AFTER the award is also part of the problem, but one step at a time!