DOD components face ‘aggressive’ timeline for Maven Smart System transition
A March 9 memo sets an ambitious deadline for the Pentagon to make MSS a formal program of record by the end of this fiscal year.
A March 9 memo sets an ambitious deadline for the Pentagon to make MSS a formal program of record by the end of this fiscal year.
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The new members of Kirsten Davies’ team at the Pentagon are expected to help advance digital modernization.
Less than a month after the edict’s release, experts said the full implications of this major transition remain unclear.
“Commercial first is vitally important,” said the Army’s Andrew Evans. But it “also has some challenges, too.”
The initiative is being pursued via the Army’s Enhanced Use Lease program, following an executive order from President Donald Trump.
The stakes are especially high because the future of U.S. military capability will depend heavily on technologies developed outside the traditional defense industry.
DOD CIO Kirsten Davies told lawmakers that JWCC Next will function as a one-stop hub for accessing cloud tools while improving financial oversight across the contract.
The digital storefront will allow users to compare system functionalities, provide direct feedback, and place orders, according to the Army.