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📢 📢 Prior Information Notice #PIN: Additional Fleet Time Docking Capability ✅ The UK Ministry of Defence has initiated the Additional Fleet Time Docking Capability (AFTDC) Programme to procure two floating docks and associated infrastructure to be located at HM Naval Base Clyde The purpose of this Prior Information Notice (#PIN) is to invite industry to participate in #marketengagement events.   Market engagement event 1 is planned for Thursday 07 December 2023 from 10:00 to 12:00 and will be a virtual briefing to industry. The briefing will provide the background and context of the AFTDC Programme and initiate an activity for industry to provide feedback.   🛠 The Authority is looking to engage with suppliers that have the capability to design and build significant elements of the floating docks and associated infrastructure.   💻 To participate in the market engagement stage of the AFTDC Programme, please register through the link below.   https://lnkd.in/e8pAv6Jp  

🌊 Dive into History: The World's FIRST Submarine Attack! 🐢 Hey Team Innovators! 🌟 Ever felt like you're navigating uncharted waters in a project? Let's deep-dive into history and resurface some wisdom! On this day in 1776, the American submersible 'Turtle' attempted the first-ever submarine attack. Talk about a high-stakes project, right? 🔑 Key Takeaways: 1️⃣ David Bushnell's 'Turtle' was an MVP—minimal but functional. Like any first iteration, it had its flaws. 2️⃣ Operator skill mattered. Bushnell could run the sub smoothly, but he couldn't be the operator in the field. Team expertise is KEY! 3️⃣ Despite the 'Turtle's' shortcomings, the project led to other successful ventures, like drifting mines that hit their target! From a PM lens, this tale screams 'Risk Management' and 'Skill Assessment.' The tech was there, but the operator’s skill set wasn't fully aligned. A reminder that while innovation is cool, execution is queen. 👑 So, what's your 'Turtle' project? 🐢 Got any lessons learned from your daring endeavors? Sound off in the comments! 🚀 https://lnkd.in/gSGbRntP #ProjectManagement #Innovation #RiskManagement #SubmarineHistory #SkillAssessment #OnThisDay 🌟

Engineers in all Services have been advocating for a more agile MILCON process for decades. The process is driven by 10 USC which requires line-item approval by Congress for new construction over $2 million. There is the Unspecified Minor Military Construction authority, but that's not viable solution for large mission beddown construction and weapon system beddown. No one is disputing the need for congressional oversight of the Military Construction program - it's should be subject to the same scrutiny as any other military acquisition - but we need more agility to deliver the installations and facilities the DoD needs much much faster. Case in point - the re-activation of the WWII airfield on Tinian Island. In the time it took for the US to break ground and began construction on Tinian, the PLA built and militarized two entire islands in the South China Sea. We can do better. #militaryconstruction #MILCON #defense

Tiresome commentary almost everywhere about the maritime strategy. The overwhelming criticism seems to be the time taken to deliver any capability - and a big capability gap. I get it. This is not all the fault of Defence. Execution leaves a bit to be desired, but the foundations haven’t been there. This has been the making by both sides of government, so I would rather not hear a bleat from either side. The lack of good governance has put Australia in a precarious position. As for proselytizing by the press and others about the woes, still throwing stones, contemplating the problem, but I don’t hear any ideas on solving it. A bit tired of hearing “this isn’t good enough”, and crying for things to be different. Faster. Seems like wishful thinking. It’s going to take time to fill in the hole that’s been dug. There just aren’t enough “weldersl in the world - and everyone wants them. I get what we need, but what would you do to get a capability faster. Ability to execute aside (a different subject and not a lot of glory anywhere that gives confidence) - what could we buy, where, that fills the gap? If this is the wrong answer, what is an alternative? What would you do to fill the gap? If there aren’t any ideas, then let’s get on with execution, and getting that right this time. ‘A cross between a damp squib and a huge con job’ https://lnkd.in/ghYfKKcf

The Future of America’s Maritime Industry? Watch a great discussion tomorrow regarding the future of America’s shipping, shipbuilding, ports and naval forces. The reality is starting to sink in that to have the Navy needed, the nation must have a strong maritime industrial sector. Sadly, this isn’t the case. What’s to be done? Thankfully there has been an effort to approach this holistically, with fresh thinking as more of the same will not change the death spiral of this strategically important industry. Watch it here: https://lnkd.in/e8nv9bhU Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eCfuyXeW For a deeper dive read this: https://lnkd.in/e7BgFHxU

Defense Production Act and Title III Webinar June 26, 2024 from 11am - 12pm (CT) Registration is Open! Tracing its origins to the #KoreanWar, the #DefenseProductionAct (“#DPA”) is a collection of #economic #controls that may be used by the #President to marshal America’s private sector #resources for #NationalDefense. Under Title I, the President may compel #FederalContracting participation and prioritization, as well as allocate resources to rapidly #mobilize America’s industrial might for #NationalEmergencies. Title III provisions provide tools and resources to #strengthen the #IndustrialBase to ensure it is robust enough to support national defense activities at moment’s notice. In this webinar Presenter Ian Patterson, with #SchoonoverMoriarty, will discuss the unique contracting powers of the DPA, as well as the opportunities that exist for businesses under Title III. Flyer Cost: No fee Register at: https://lnkd.in/gkxEvxzS Partners: Missouri APEX Accelerator (formerly Missouri Procurement Technical Assistance Centers) Ohio APEX Accelerators Arkansas APEX Accelerator  Southern Ohio APEX Accelerator National APEX Accelerator Alliance (NAPEX) Ian Patterson, Member, Schoonover & Moriarty LLC Registration deadline: 6/26/2024 at 7:00 a.m.

This is well worth a read about the difficulties and expense of monolithic contract structures in Canadian procurement.

"What then really does multi-domain mean from the standpoint of each service in pursuit of an effective maritime strategy? This is determined in part by how one defines what an effective strategy requires and this determination is shaped by whether you are a land, air or surface or sub-surface force. A multi-domain focus can blur an essential perspective: in particular operations, who is the supported and supported force in pursuit of what outcome or effect desired in an operation?" https://lnkd.in/eQJBansv

Interesting read

A promising project which has a commercial pipeline valued at approximately $32.4 billion (€30 billion), will benefit the overall #navy #defence #industry supply chain with the joint venture between the EDGE Group and FINCANTIERI. While it expands market reach and secures more naval contracts, the venture will generate increased demand for shipbuilding #materials and foster #growth throughout the #supplychain. The #jointventure based in Abu Dhabi will be granted primary access to non-NATO orders, while the venture will also benefit from several strategic orders placed by specific #NATO member countries. #defenceindustry #maritimeindustry https://lnkd.in/eiKktN3E