“Read the National Defense Strategy.” The Honorable Kevin Fahey, Assistant Secretary of Defense (Acquisition) at #BPIIMPTW18

“If you haven't read the National Defense Strategy, please do. If you have read it, reread it.” Mr. Kenneth Brennan at #BPIIMPTW18

The National Defense Strategy has three priorities:
1. Build a More Lethal Force 
2. Strengthen Alliances and Attract New Partners 
3. Reform the Department for Greater Performance and Affordability 
https://go.usa.gov/xUFdc 
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“A strong and responsive research and development (R&D) enterprise has always been the backbone of defense innovation—and is crucial to delivering cutting-edge military technology.” 2018 National Defense Strategy #BPIIMPTW18

“Where do you want to be in five years and who do you want to be with?” Mr. Shannon Jackson at #BPIIMPTW18

“Know who you are and what you want to be." @CyberspaceSol President Jason Goodfriend at #BPIIMPTW18

“We don't expect you to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars to develop a System Security Plan.” @DoD_CIO's Vicki Michetti at #BPIIMPTW18

“DoD will not certify that a contractor is compliant with the @usnistgov SP 800-171 security requirements. Third-party assessments or certifications of compliance are not required, authorized or recognized by DoD.” Defense Pricing and Contracting's Mary Thomas at #BPIIMPTW18

“MD5 provides facilities, access, materials and training to entrepreneurs to develop, iterate and refine their technology up to TRL 6/7.” Mr. Scott Aughenbaugh at #BPIIMPTW18

“Innovation occurs at the intersection of dynamic people in distinctive places with unique challenges.” @DEFENSEWERX's Laurie Moncrieff at #BPIIMPTW18

“Writing compliant, compelling proposals is the hardest thing to do in this industry.” @CyberspaceSol President Jason Goodfriend at #BPIIMPTW18

“SBIR opens up your mind.” Mr. Reza Rofougaran at #BPIIMPTW18