The Army Desktop and Mobile Computing-3 (ADMC-3) acquisition vehicle has been redesignated as a best-in-class (BIC) solution for fiscal year 2025, solidifying its role as a cornerstone in the Army’s efforts to streamline IT procurement and drive cost savings when buying hardware for everyday office use.

Happy New Year! Reflecting on 2024, I’m truly amazed at the progress we’ve made.

At the November 2024 Forecast to Industry event held by U.S. Army Program Executive Office Enterprise, there were several questions from industry attendees about the difference between the two new “M” solicitations that are expected to hit the street early next year: Marketplace for the Acquisition of Professional Services (MAPS) and Modern Software Delivery (MSD).

Looking into the Program Executive Office (PEO) Enterprise crystal ball at the upcoming calendar year, one of the ascending hot technologies is almost certain to be artificial intelligence (AI). 

If you’ve been in the Army Acquisition Corps for more than a minute, you’ve accumulated battle scars. My acquisition adventure began in 2009. I’ve supported and led a wide range of acquisition programs, including software-intensive applications and major defense systems. My body is covered in acquisition battle scars from lessons I learned the hard way. The following lessons learned guide the way I approach acquisition.

U.S. Army Program Executive Office (PEO) Enterprise’s Army Training Information System (ATIS) product office recently completed the first of three software previews, enabling around 700 Soldiers to input data and provide feedback that’s being incorporated into future iterations of the Army’s training management software.

The Army’s journey to modernize recruiting business processes hit a key benchmark in November when Program Executive Office Enterprise’s Accessions Information Environment (AIE) provided an initial software solution to early adopters at the Ohio National Guard Recruiting and Retention Battalion.

PEO Enterprise recently recognized Parchell Patton for his 35 years of federal service, which includes 20 years of service in the U.S. Army.