Public sector AI procurement is messy. The hype cycle moves faster than policy, vendors promise transformation, and internal governance rarely keeps pace. That is what makes the Buying AI Guide from the Open Contracting Partnership such a useful and timely contribution.

A Practical Guide for Real-World Procurement

Why This Blog Exists

I’m starting this blog as a separate space to focus on something that’s been central to my career from the beginning: procurement and supply chain.

I began my career on active duty as an artillery officer, where I learned, often the hard way, the value of logistics and disciplined supply chains. After leaving active duty, I joined the Army Reserves as a logistics officer, which deepened that lesson by putting me closer to planning, sustainment, and execution.