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Demystifying the Contracting World with Stephanie Wilson, Agreements Officer for Army Contracting Command Rock Island

Published: Sept. 26, 2023, 10 a.m.

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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 square hole.

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TIMESTAMPS:

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(2:35) Why creativity is stifled in contracting

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(4:51) How to simplify contracts

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(7:04) Why creating a similar language among branches is key

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(12:58) Decentralizing decision-making

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(16:06) Seeking ROI through nontraditional contracting

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(21:39) How to find your place and fight for it

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LINKS:

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Follow Stephanie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-wilson-790902237/

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Follow Bonnie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bonnie-evangelista-520747231/

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CDAO: https://www.ai.mil/

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Tradewinds AI: https://www.tradewindai.com/

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