#103 Supporting Government Programs with Digital Engineering

In this episode of Stay Sharp in Digital Engineering, hosts Juliann Grant and Jonathan Scott welcome back Steve Nichols, head of Razorleaf Government Solutions, to explore how digital engineering is transforming government contracts and supply chains.From DOD digital engineering requirements to data rights and risk management, they unpack what contractors—especially small businesses—need to know to stay competitive. The conversation covers:How digital engineering requirements impact primes, subcontractors, and suppliers.Why awareness is as important as readiness when pursuing federal contracts.The role of digital twin, digital thread, and model-based systems engineering (MBSE) in government programs.Strategies for small business teaming and winning set-aside work.Navigating data rights, intellectual property protection, and information sharing.Factoring the cost of digital deliverables—from CAD models to lifecycle data—into bids.Building strong government–industry relationships through collaboration, industry days, and broad agency announcements (BAAs).Whether you’re a prime contractor, a subcontractor, or a supplier in the defense and aerospace sector, this episode offers practical insights into meeting digital engineering compliance and shaping better outcomes for government customers.🎧 Listen now and learn how to integrate digital engineering best practices into your government program strategy.Music is considered “royalty-free” and discovered on Story Blocks.Technical Podcast Support by Jon Keur at Wayfare Recording Co.© 2026 Razorleaf Corp. All Rights Reserved.