From Prototype to Procurement: Navigating Federal Acquisition Pathways
June 22, 2026
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Type: Engagement Day Session
Bridging the gap between innovation and deployment requires effective contracting and procurement strategies. This panel will focus on how the U.S. government is leveraging acquisition tools, including OTAs, FAR-based contracts, and partnership agreements to accelerate medical countermeasure development and ensure readiness. Panelists will share insights on improving demand signals, aligning development milestones with procurement pathways, and reducing friction across the transition from R&D to acquisition.
Moderator
Senior Vice President of Global Government Affairs, Emergent BioSolutions; Chairman
Alliance for Biosecurity
Speakers
Chief, Business Development and Commercialization for the Medical Technology Transfer Office, US Army Medical Research and Development Command (USAMRDC); Special Detail to the Office of Technology Transfer, Transition, and Commercial Partnerships
Department of War (DoW)
Deputy Assistant Secretary and Director, Center for Industrial Base Management and Supply Chain
Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR)
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