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George Mason University Publishes New Report on The Value of The Consortia Model to the Defense Acquisition Ecosystem

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Wednesday, July 20, 2022

FAIRFAX, Va., July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The George Mason University Center for Government Contracting today released a new research report examining the value of the consortia model to the Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition process.

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  • Key findings: The Consortia Model promotes innovation, expands the industrial base, and accelerates acquisition
    FAIRFAX, Va., July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The George Mason University Center for Government Contracting today released a new research report examining the value of the consortia model to the Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition process.
  • The report "The Power of Many: Leveraging Consortia to Promote Innovation, Expand the Defense Industrial Base, and Accelerate Acquisition" is co-authored by George Mason University Center for Government Contracting Senior Fellow Stephanie Halcrow, and Moshe Schwartz, President of Etherton & Associates.
  • "The data paints a clear picture that the consortia modelplays a vital and growing role in the defense innovation ecosystem,"said report co-author Stephanie Halcrow.
  • "Most significantly, consortia create a space for government-industry collaboration and bring the value of nontraditional contractors and small businesses to the table.