Recorded Webinar: From Red Tape to Readiness: Mission-Focused Procurement 

Government procurement is continuing to evolve as agencies work to balance speed, compliance, and mission outcomes. With increasing demands, reduced staffing, and ongoing regulatory requirements such as FAR and DFARS, acquisition teams are being asked to operate more efficiently while maintaining accuracy and oversight. 

To explore how these dynamics are shaping the current landscape, Rohirrim hosted a webinar featuring Maj. Gen. Cameron Holt and Lt. Gen. Dave Bassett. The session focused on practical considerations for navigating procurement today and the structural factors influencing speed and execution. 

Key Takeaways 

• Procurement is increasingly aligning with mission outcomes in addition to compliance requirements. 

• Acquisition teams are managing growing workloads with fewer personnel and resources. 

• Regulatory frameworks like FAR and DFARS continue to influence procurement timelines and processes. 

• AI is being explored to reduce administrative burden and streamline procurement workflows. 

• Procurement activities such as requirements, market research, and execution are beginning to shift from sequential to parallel processes. 

Featured Speakers 

Cameron Holt Major General (USAF, Ret.) 

Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Contracting, responsible for a multi‑billion‑dollar portfolio across weapons, services, and tech. Nationally recognized advocate for faster, innovation‑driven, mission‑focused acquisition. 

Dave Bassett Lieutenant General (US Army, Ret.) 

Former Director of the Defense Contract Management Agency and senior Army program executive for major weapons and C4ISR systems. Long‑time champion of data‑driven oversight and procurement strategies that deliver capability at the speed of relevance. 

Watch the Webinar On Demand 

If you missed the live session or would like to revisit the discussion, you can watch the full webinar recording below. 

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