Paul Bruhns supports the DASN RDT&E office for the Business Innovation Initiative and OSA. He has extensive experience developing and fielding US Navy submarine acoustic and tactical information systems. Mr. Bruhns served as an original team leader for the ARCI program office, translating fleet requirements to specifications that can be implemented using COTS hardware and open software standards. He recently led a successful project to demonstrate cross-program reuse of tactical software products as part of a fielded Maintenance-Free Operating Period (MFOP) demonstration for surface ships. He can be reached at paul.bruhns.ctr@navy.mil.