Covington & Burling – Defense Department leaders and agencies have been granted much-needed flexibility to respond to the coronavirus pandemic. Last week, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition & Sustainment Ellen Lord delegated approval authority for Other Transaction Agreements (“OTs”) related to the coronavirus response, consistent with Section 13006 of the CARES Act. In an April 5 memorandum, Under Secretary Lord designated approval authorities for OT prototype projects and follow-on production contracts and agreements.
