Integration with Legacy Government Financial Systems One of OAS ' s defining strengths is its ability to connect that procurement actions, such as purchase requisitions and task orders, are always reflected in the correct

critiques from industry experts and political figures, has left many questioning the efficiency of current OAS running in real-time is what lends the application to correct these problems in a collaborative and tracking allows for quicker identification of potential delays, empowering decision-makers to implement corrective OAS provides a level of connectivity and collaboration that ensures nothing slips through the cracks.

OAS loads the correct clause universe and alternates. auto-inserts: Core T&M payment and oversight language DFARS cybersecurity and incident reporting (with correct

systems like nGAP's Open Acquisition System can significantly enhance oversight, reduce the risk of corruption “Navy’s Former Second-in-Command Convicted in Historic Corruption Case.” News , 15 May 2025, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/navys-former-second-in-command-convicted-historic-corruption-case

This feature encourages a more connected and responsive project environment. By accessing live data as projects evolve, teams can catch discrepancies immediately, correct course Real-Time Feedback: By surfacing data immediately as changes occur, OAS allows for immediate course correction—protecting

Audit Exposure  – Documentation gaps are discovered during reviews, often too late for corrective efficiency DFARS compliance should not depend on retroactive correction.

This allows for quick corrective actions if any discrepancies arise.

OAS closes that gap by connecting performance data across contracts and periods, turning it into clear documents) and recommended actions (e.g., issue cure notice, hold partial payment, trigger supplier corrective Corrective Action Plans (CAPs): Create, assign, and track CAP tasks with due dates and evidence attachments Integration:  Connects to ERPs, e-invoicing, warehouse/receipt systems, and quality/inspection tools Connect data:  Purchase orders, receipts, invoices, quality records, past performance, compliance artifacts

Variances are flagged with context, so corrective action is targeted, not generic. Insight over hindsight:  Detect issues early and measure whether corrective actions actually work.

Each layer is rational in isolation, but collectively they produce systemic friction. Retrospective audits , identifying issues long after decisions are made, when corrective action is most oversight shifts from manual inspection to system assurance—validating that the platform’s controls are correctly

the informational blind spots that often allow cost growth to go undetected until it is too late to correct OAS automatically correlates technical progress, schedule milestones, and financial execution, allowing Enables decision-makers to base actions on verified, current data rather than manual reconciliations.

are serialized across organizational boundaries, and audits occur after decisions are finalized—when corrective

functionality is key to maintaining visibility over the equipment and ensuring that it reaches the correct Moreover, real-time data collection ensures that accurate records are maintained at all stages, reducing misallocation of equipment, this system makes it easier to identify where the problem occurred and take corrective

centralized coordination, organizations risk opaque budgeting, inconsistent reporting, and delayed corrective The Strategic Case for Unified Acquisition Infrastructure Current acquisition doctrine increasingly emphasizes

Conclusion The current Ford‑class delays expose weak links in large-scale defense acquisition—fragmented embedding transparency and agility into procurement, it could have identified risks early, expedited corrective