In this episode of Contracting Conversations from the NCMA/DAU Nexus 2024 Conference in Jacksonville, FL, Jim and Scott talk with Neal Duiker and Shaun Branam about the contracting and program management behind digital twinning for the B-21. What's a digital twin? It's a virtual model of a real-world object or system.  These simulations help the government, contractors, engineers, and everyone involved, understand the state of the physical asset, respond to changes, improve operations, and add value to their systems.  Jim and Scott ask about the innovations in contracting and program management that Neal and Shaun implemented, bringing value to the B-21 program. They discuss what others can learn from their exciting new approach, including their key to getting to SUCCESS when they're staring at FAILURE! 

2024 NEXUS site:  https://s6.goeshow.com/ncma/nexus/2024/index.cfm

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