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Tim Cooke

Tim Cooke is CEO and owner of ASI Government LLC, a government purchasing guide and broker that has helped federal agencies in developing and implementing procurement innovation for more than 20 years.
Tim Cooke is CEO and owner of ASI Government LLC, a government purchasing guide and broker that has helped federal agencies in developing and implementing procurement innovation for more than 20 years.
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Why federal acquisition must adapt to survive

COMMENTARY | In a world where the only constant is change, failure to adapt equals extinction.

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Viewpoint: We’ve Admired the Federal Acquisition Problem for Too Long

Agencies must inculcate cultures of experimentation and learning if the U.S. is to prevail economically and militarily.

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In Acquisition, Standing Still Is the Biggest Risk

Urgent mission needs demand innovative procurement tools; fortunately, agencies have options.

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Riding the Acquisition Innovation Avalanche

A slew of new management and legislative initiatives is allowing agencies to buy technology faster and more in line with commercial practices.

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Innovation By and For the Government

The long, onerous and costly federal acquisition process makes it hard to attract private innovators.

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When Amazon Meets Government

If a provision in the House version of the annual Defense authorization bill becomes law, the world of federal procurement faces major disruption.

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Outcomes Matter More Than Ever in Services Contracting

Begin with the end in mind.

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Adjusting Government’s Buying Habits

Category management affects CIOs and program offices too.

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Going Beyond Jack of All Trades

Procurement pros can master category management.

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Merging Common Purchases Makes Dollars and Sense

Taking a page from industry’s book on smarter spending.

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Teaching Digital Buyers to Transform Acquisition

Public prize competition takes culture change to new level.