Other Transaction Authority Agreements: DoD Aims for Faster, Flexible, and Innovative Procurement

Rough Terrain Container Handler (RTCH) Offloading Cargo from USNS 1st Lt Baldomero Lopez during MPFEX 20

Driven by the need for rapid technological advancement and to better engage innovative firms in an era of great power competition, the federal government is increasingly utilizing Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs). This article examines the history, operational framework, and significant recent legal and policy developments shaping these flexible, non-FAR-based acquisition tools. Have questions about significant…

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