The field of Human Systems Integration (HSI) is continuing to evolve with the ever-changing nature of the federal acquisition process. Revisions to the Department of Defense acquisition policy codified in DoDI 5000.02 (2015) advocate greater flexibility in the acquisition process to address challenges in a rapidly changing threat environment. Similarly, new priorities for space exploration demand a more agile and responsive acquisition process at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. The purpose of this panel is to provide the Human Factors community insight into the current challenges faced by the field of HSI in response to a dynamic federal acquisition landscape. A panel of experts from Industry, NASA, Army, and Air Force discuss how their agencies are responding to these challenges.
