2025 DoD Acquisition Reforms: Impact on Government Contractors

Explore how sweeping changes to DoD's acquisition policies—including mandates for CSOs, OTAs and the Software Acquisition Pathway—are reshaping the federal contracting landscape. This free GovWin report delivers expert analysis to help contractors adapt, compete and thrive in a rapidly evolving environment.

What's Inside the Report:

Gain a strategic edge with GovWin’s expert breakdown of the DoD’s 2025 acquisition reforms. This report covers:

• Executive Order 14265 & DoD Memos: What they mandate and how they shift acquisition priorities.
• Software Acquisition Pathway (SWP): Why it’s now the default for software development and what that means for contractors.
• Commercial Solutions Openings (CSOs): How this competitive process is being used to fast-track innovation.
• Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs): The growing role of flexible, non-traditional agreements in defense procurement.
• Market Trends & Spending Data: Insights into CSO and OTA usage, funding levels, and agency-specific activity.
• Strategic Guidance: Actionable recommendations to help contractors align with reform-driven opportunities.

Key Takeaways from the 2025 DoD Reforms:

Streamlined Acquisition Pathways
Learn how CSOs and OTAs are accelerating procurement and opening doors for non-traditional vendors.

Modern Software Mandates
Understand the implications of SWP and SWFT for software development and cybersecurity compliance.


Strategic Positioning
Discover how to align your offerings with DoD priorities and stand out in a shifting acquisition landscape.

$328M FY 2024 CSO spending surged to $328 million—exceeding the combined total of the previous four fiscal years.

Go Deeper:
This report is adapted from GovWin's '2025 DoD Acquisition Reforms: Impact on Government Contractors' webinar. Watch the on-demand recording for deeper insights.

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