Contracting Episodes

Mike Pansky, Chief Product Officer at IntelliBridge, sits down with Bonnie Evangelista this week to talk about how to keep up with and scale emerging technology. Mike shares his own journey navigating the challenging landscape of piloting, prototyping, and contracting new technology at scale in the DoD. Tune in to learn all about tangible strategies and tactics for incentivizing systems integrators and the DoD as a whole to bring the best technology forward. TIMESTAMPS: (1:56) Mike’s career p...

In this bonus episode, Bonnie Evangelista discusses the inefficiencies in government contracting and how we can leverage the power of AI and LLMs to reduce workflows from 3 months to 30 minutes. She shares insights on defining requirements, using the Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace, and getting clear on your value proposition. Tune in to this special crossover episode with Andrew Camel, VP of OpenView and host of Closing the Loop podcast, as they dive into the challenges of procurement workflow...

This week, retired Lieutenant General Jack Shanahan, the first director of the Joint Artificial Intelligence Center, joins Bonnie Evangelista to discuss the beginnings and momentum of the JAIC. They explore the challenges and hard work that paved the way for opportunities in AI and acquisition within the Department of Defense and the importance of building relationships, taking risks, replicating successes, and the ultimate goal of getting technology into the hands of warfighters. Tune in to hea...

Captain Shawn Cooper, XVII Airborne Corps Innovation Officer, joins Bonnie Evangelista this week to talk about how the Corps is building connective tissue to support bottom-up innovation, scale soldier ideas, and integrate them with development partners across the DoD. He dives into managing soldiers’ time to innovate, maximizing your 20%, and identifying demand signals from your end users. Tune in to learn more about Shawn's journey and the exciting projects happening within the XVII Airborne C...

In this episode, Stephanie Wilson, Agreements Officer with the Army Contracting Command (ACC) Rock Island, joins Bonnie Evangelista to explore and demystify the complexities of the contracting process. They talk about how to eliminate unnecessary complications, the importance of statutes and guidebooks, and how industry and non-traditional contractors can more easily navigate this world. Tune in to nerd out on all things OTAs and get a crash course on how to stop pounding the round peg in the sq...

This week, Bonnie sits down with Vince Pecoraro, Lead Program Manager for the DAF Digital Transformation Office, to explore the concept of speed in government contracting. Vince shares his insights on the need for faster delivery of product to the warfighter and how both industry and government play a role in lowering barriers. Tune in as we explore the challenges in training and educating the workforce, the cultural shift required for speed, and the need for a “burning platform” in the absence ...