SBIR at the Department of Defense by unknow

Author:unknow
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: ebook, book
Publisher: The National Academies Press
Published: 2014-10-21T00:00:00+00:00

B. Improved use of TPOCs57

1. DoD should identify ways to ensure that the knowledge and enthusiasm of sponsoring TPOCs is not lost to the project. For example, DoD might consider

a. encouraging wider adoption of programs similar to the Air Force’s Technology Agent (TA) strategy—after a review and evaluation of the TA system in operation. This would put in place permanent liaison officers.

b. considering ways to support ongoing engagement by TPOCs in projects after they have formally handed them on at the end of a rotation.

c. considering mechanisms to improve the transfer of knowledge during handoffs.

2. Given that TPOC rotation is part of DoD structure, DoD should improve training for TPOCs. It should consider

a. identifying and implementing ways to better train TPOCs about the operation of the SBIR program;

b. identifying and implementing ways to better train TPOCs in the operation of acquisition programs so that they can become more effective liaisons between SBIR projects and companies and acquisition programs; and

c. ensuring that SBIR-related programming is in place at the DAU, which should include two elements:

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