govmates MOSA Institute Recap – November 12, 2024

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The govmates MOSA (Modular Open Systems Approach) Institute presented by ATI, convened on November 12, 2024, for a half-day educational session at the LMI venue, welcoming over 120 attendees. The event offered an in-depth exploration of MOSA, providing guidance to industry stakeholders on navigating this transformative procurement model. Participants represented a diverse mix of non-traditional companies, mid-tier organizations, primes, and integrators, reflecting strong industry interest in MOSA implementation. 

 

Key Highlights and Topics: 

  1. Fireside Chat: Christina Brantley (OSD (A&S)) and Paul Dudley (ATI) discussed the implementation of the Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) program through the AMTC framework during Christina’s tenure as the CDRR. This conversation shed light on practical MOSA execution strategies and the collaboration required for success.
     
  1. MOSA Roadmap Presentation: Nadine Geier, Director of Systems Engineering at OUSD (R&E), provided an insightful presentation detailing the MOSA roadmap. Her talk emphasized the critical pathways for industry to align with government MOSA objectives.
     
  1. Panel on MOSA Requirements Definition: A panel discussion moderated by Rosemary Kramer of LMI featuring representatives from the office of Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army (Data, Engineering & Software), Defense Acquisition University, Parry Labs, and Booz Allen Hamilton offered invaluable insights into the MOSA requirements definition process. Attendees gained a clearer understanding of how this process differs from traditional procurement methods and how to participate effectively.
     
  1. Legal Considerations of MOSA: A legal panel emphasized the importance of intellectual property (IP) management in MOSA contracts. Panelists including representatives from Bell Textron, C3.AI and PilieroMazza advised industry participants to negotiate strategically and identify critical IP elements to retain throughout the project lifecycle.
     
  1. Real-Time Case Study: Moderated by John Stough, this session showcased industry leaders from companies including Avilution, Galois, Parry Labs, and Northrop Grumman, sharing their experiences with MOSA-related work. The panel highlighted best practices and strategies for successful MOSA implementation.
     

Key Takeaways: 

  • Enterprise-Level MOSA Implementation: Industry attendees expressed strong interest in seeing MOSA adopted as a business model at the enterprise level. They highlighted the importance of broader access to services to achieve return on investment. 
  • Clarity and Commitment from the Government: A consistent theme was the need for clear and committed government support for MOSA, enabling industry to forecast and plan investments more effectively.
     

This event marked a pivotal step forward in bridging the gap between government and industry in MOSA implementation. The insights and connections forged during this institute will undoubtedly shape the trajectory of modular, open systems in defense procurement.