There is a problem with Other Transactions as implemented by DOD. The problem is that DOD leadership, beginning with the Secretary of Defense, does not understand the potential and power of Other Transactions (OTs), an obvious lack of vision. … Continued
Every ten to fifteen years or so the DoD refocuses for four to five years to improve acquisition. This was relayed by Navy’s head of acquisition last year at a Strategic Institute conference. At that time, he said he believed … Continued
SI’s Founder, Rick Dunn, video chats with Mike McGrath of McGrath Analytics to discuss Other Transactions and their prior and potential use for sustainment. RD: Good morning! This is another Strategic Institute Acquisition Web Talk. Our guest this morning … Continued
Federal Government agencies enter into a wide variety of contractual relationships for various purposes under different regulatory regimes. In addition to procurement contracts covered by the Federal Acquisition Regulation and assistance instruments (grants and cooperative agreements), these include contracts … Continued
The Biomedical Research and Development Authority (BARDA) of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has been engaged in coming to grips with serious issues that challenge the health of our nation’s citizens as well its economy and national … Continued
In the development of new capabilities, technological innovation and deploying these at the speed of relevance, the area in which the DoD can be truly most innovative is how it conducts business. Finding innovative companies and technologies is usually … Continued
The Defense Ordnance Technology Consortium (DOTC) dating back nearly twenty years created a model of an Other Transactions consortium that has been replicated more than a two dozen times. Many people wrongly associate Other Transactions (OTs) only with this … Continued
Language and it’s meaning is important. One issue that contributes to a lack of understanding Other Transactions (OTs) relates to misconstruing statutory language. The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) uses similar or the same words found in the OT … Continued
SI’s Managing Partner, Christian Dunn, sits down with Founder, Richard L. Dunn, to discuss Other Transactions. What makes a good OT Lawyer? CD: Legal offices, lawyers, tend to be one of the most frequently cited roadblocks for those using other … Continued
SI’s Director of Operations, Alayne Dunn, sits down with Founder, Richard L. Dunn, to discuss milestone payments. What are OT milestone payments and how do they differ from FAR performance-based payments? AD: Rick, let’s talk about milestone payments. Can you … Continued