Bradley – Other Transaction Authority (OTA) agreements have become one of the most important — and most misunderstood — vehicles for doing business with the federal government. Once limited to niche research programs, OTAs are now widely used across the Department of Defense and civilian agencies to accelerate acquisition of emerging technologies, prototypes, and innovative capabilities. For contractors, OTAs can present major opportunities: faster awards, less competition friction, more flexible terms, and access to cutting-edge programs that may never be competed under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). But OTAs also come with unique risks.
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Other Transaction Authority Agreements: Practical Guidance for Government Contractors
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