What did we learn from the use of OTA contracts in the 1990s?
In 1994, Congress authorized use of Other Transactions (OT) for the development of prototypes “directly relevant to weapons or weapon systems.” Under this authority, projects […]
other transactions authority
The debate on OTs and whether they are going to non-traditional contractors
… some observers question whether OTs are effectively bringing nontraditional contractors into the defense marketplace. A DOD Inspector General report examining other transactions from FY1994-FY2001 […]
Are OTA contracts being competed?
A number of nontraditional companies told CRS that they are more likely to work with DOD because of the department’s other transaction authorities. Despite these […]
Podcast with Victor Deal on contracting and innovation
Victor Deal talks with me on the role of contracting, how the price of a screw can be worth the tank it goes on, the […]