Experts

Through the DCVC, members may tap into the expertise of fellow members, DCVC consultants, and their resources. Periodically, the DCVC will showcase a new expert in this section of the Web site.  DCVC members and journalists may interview our featured expert directly, or e-mail info@dcvc.org with questions to be answered by the most appropriate DCVC member, consultant, counsel, or government affairs representative.  

Featured Expert:  Sally J. Baron, Ph.D.

After working in the government for 15 years, Dr. Baron has become an independent consultant whose primary focus area is increasing applications of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) products and technologies in the government. Dr. Baron received a Ph.D. from Stanford University while working with former Secretary of Defense, William Perry.

Latest Commentary: "COTS Corner with Dr. Baron"

Submit your questions, topics of discussion, or story ideas to Dr. Baron.

Read Dr. Sally Baron's response to a report drafted by the Acquisition Advisory Panel, established pursuant to Section 1423 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004.  The Panel has held 31 public meetings and heard the testimony of 108 witnesses representing 86 entities or groups from industry, government, and public interest organizations. The Panel’s public deliberations produced approximately 7,500 pages of transcript in addition to receiving written public statements from over 50 sources, including associations, individual companies and members of the public.  The Panel’s final report was presented to the Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support Committee on Armed Services on January 31, 2007.

Download: Response of Dr. Baron to the Acquisition Advisory Panel Report (pdf)

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