This episode of The Contracting Experience features Shane Boulware, Program Manager, for Airborne Warning and Control System E-3 Modernization Branch, Hanscom Air Force Base. In addition to his full-time civilian job, Boulware is also a reservist in the contracting career field at the Defense Contract Management Agency, National Capital Region. Boulware offers insights into the similarities and differences between the two career fields and emphasizes the importance of their collaboration for mission success. Additionally, he talks about the critical nature of teamwork and communication between program managers and contracting professionals, illustrating how joint efforts drive innovation and efficiency in defense projects.

Acronyms:

AAF – Adaptive Acquisition Framework

AFLCMC – Air Force Life Cycle Management Center

AFFARS – Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement

AWACS – Airborne Warning and Control System

CO – Contracting Officer

DFARS – Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement

FAR – Federal Acquisition Regulation

FM – Financial Management

JA – Judge Advocate

PGI – Procedures, Guidance, and Information

PM – Program Management

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