Commerciality Considerations of DoW’s Memo on “Transforming the Defense Acquisition System into Warfighting Acquisition"

On November 7th, the Department of War released a memorandum outlining its initiative to “Transform the Defense Acquisition System into the Warfighting Acquisition System.”

 

Join the Coalition on January 29th from 12:00 – 1:00pm EST for a presentation by Peter Terenzio of Covington and Mike Tomaselli of Chess Consulting as they examine the memo’s major themes and the implications for government contractors. The session will include a focused discussion on the regulatory framework governing commercial contracting, given the memorandum’s emphasis on expanding the defense industrial base through a “commercial first” strategy. Topics will include:

• Key themes and objectives identified in the memo
• FAR Part 12 vs. FAR Part 15 (commercial vs. negotiated acquisitions)
• Definitions of commerciality under FAR 2.101
• Commercial item determinations and DCMA’s role
• Alignment with the FAR Overhaul and proposed CAS changes

 

For any assistance with registration, please contact Mady Whiting at [email protected].

 

Keystone: Unlimited Complimentary

Executive/Strategic Partner: Unlimited Complimentary

Premier: Unlimited Complimentary

Standard: $50

Non-Member: $95

Government: Unlimited Complimentary

CANCELLATION POLICY
All cancellation requests for in-person and virtual registrations received prior to the official start date and time of the specific event or training in question will be issued a full refund. Please submit all registration cancellation and registration transfer requests to Matt Cahill at [email protected] and note that refunds may take up to five business days to be reflected in your account.

 

When
1/29/2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Eastern Standard Time
Where
Virtual

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