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In a Fireside Chat with Jerry McGinn, executive director of the Baroni Center, The Honorable Andrew Hunter, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics shared his priorities in the FY24 budget submission that is under consideration on Capitol Hill, the performance of current Air Force acquisition programs, as well as the sustainment and replenishment of munitions.

A video recording recording of the May 3 discussion with The Hon. Kevin Fahey, Dr. Christine Michienzi, and Dr. Jerry McGinn

Recap of people, research, news and events in March-April 2023.

The Statement of Objectives (SOO), available in Appendix 1, defines the overall objective of this study: “Identify the obstacles for small businesses to obtain financing in the private sector as well as when doing business with the Department of Defense.” (DoD) This final report addresses this objective, following the structure of the SOO.

In support of the Office of Defense Pricing & Contracting’s Contract Financing/Cost and Pricing Study, George Mason University’s Center for Government Contracting examined government accounting system requirements and their impact on commercial company participation in defense contracts.

This project focused on three research questions, over the period 2000 through 2019: A. Did free cash flow (FCF) increase or decrease over time? For what was FCF being used, and did that change over time? Was there a relationship between FCF and independent research and development (IR&D)?

What attracts someone to work for the federal government? Here's one story

Scott will introduce project management and the value of PMI (Project Management Institute) Certification for building a professional career.

Scott Hine will provide invaluable insights into what it is like to work in government contracting – it is much more than contracts – and how your academic interests and career can be used to serve the public good.

Baroni Center Student Ambassadors gained insights into government contracting through a site visit hosted by Atlantic Union Bank.