REDCOM is uniquely positioned to help government organizations meet recent executive orders on acquisition reform and efficiency. As a commercial technology vendor dedicated to improving communications interoperability, government entities and systems integrators can easily leverage REDCOM to consolidate communications functionality, reduce costs, and stay on schedule.
Driving efficiency and lowering costs
The Defense Department’s planning, programming, budgeting, and execution (PPBE) process is a relic of the past. This entrenched system represents the root cause of many problems: a lethargic acquisition process that can take decades to close capability gaps, a lack of agility in adopting new technologies, and persistent waste and bloat. One major source of federal waste is cost overruns on major projects such as weapons systems and infrastructure.
The new administration, in tandem with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), aims to completely overhaul the way the government does business by streamlining operations and eliminating waste.
On April 9, the President signed an executive order — Modernizing Defense Acquisitions And Spurring Innovation In The Defense Industrial Base — that could lead to the cancellation of major defense acquisition programs, boost the procurement of commercial technologies, and shake up the workforce. The directive also seeks to reform the government’s acquisition processes, including a preference for commercial solutions.
This was followed up with a new executive order on April 16 — Ensuring Commercial, Cost-Effective Solutions In Federal Contracts — that directs all federal agencies to procure commercially available products and services to the maximum extent possible. This will leverage the competitive marketplace and the innovations of private enterprise to provide better, more cost-effective services to taxpayers.
Data on Government cost overruns
- In 2010, according to the GAO the 98 Major Defense Acquisition Programs (MDAP) collectively ran $402 billion over budget and were an average of 22 months behind schedule.
- In 2023, the GAO reported that “over half of the 26 major defense acquisition programs… that had yet to deliver operational capability reported new delays.”
- In 2024, the GAO reported that “the DoD is not yet well-positioned to field systems with speed,” and that the “average expected time for MDAPs in DoD’s portfolio to deliver even an initial capability to the warfighter is 10 years — a time frame incompatible with maintaining military advantage.” Even Middle Tier Acquisition (MTA) programs, which were designed to be quick, “continue to report delays to a key milestone intended to demonstrate capability.”
Improve operational flexibility with REDCOM
REDCOM products embrace a “brilliance in the basics” approach by focusing on efficiency, interoperability, and usability. REDCOM Sigma software converges multiple capabilities onto a single software package, enabling customers to divest additional technologies and effectively reduce costs. The REDCOM Sigma XRI Radio over IP (RoIP) platform can replace multiple boxes/software instances from different vendors, saving not just money but also deployment costs, training time, and maintenance fees.
REDCOM technology is built on open standards, eliminating vendor-lock-in and stovepipes. Furthermore, REDCOM systems can integrate seamlessly with already-fielded systems without ripping and replacing functional technology.
REDCOM has a proven history of responsiveness. Our capabilities and processes allow us to provide quick-turn releases of new software capabilities when our customers require it. In every case, REDCOM has been able to deliver new features and software updates on time and on budget.
Finally, REDCOM designs, engineers, manufactures, and supports all of our products in Victor, NY, USA. We don’t outsource our core development, providing us with greater control over our supply chain and product reliability, which ultimately allows us to develop faster without sacrificing quality.
REDCOM Key Benefits
- Converged capabilities = reduced network infrastructure
- Intuitive and easy to use = reduced training time & cost
- Simple licensing model = reduced procurement churn
- Interoperability = works with existing deployed hardware & software
- Scalable = improves operational flexibility
- Responsive = agile and adapts quickly to customer requirements
- Made in America = All products are engineered and manufactured in the USA
REDCOM products are easy to buy on the GSA
In March, the President issued an executive order to move more government acquisitions to the General Services Administration (GSA), effectively quadrupling the size of the GSA. The complete REDCOM product portfolio is already available for purchase on the GSA, making it easy and efficient for government entities to procure, deploy, and implement REDCOM technology. The prices of REDCOM products on the GSA are already pre-negotiated at a discount, saving the government time and money, both of which align with the stated goals of the Department of Government Efficiency.
To view REDCOM products and pricing on GSA eBuy, search for MAS contract number 47QTCA24D002N. To speak with a REDCOM solution advisor, call us at 585.924.6500 or email sales@redcom.com.
