If the answer is “model programs on the Commercial Operations and Support Savings Initiative”, what is the question or questions? What was COSSI and what questions can it answer. The questions: How can we get more bang for the buck … Continued
In this podcast episode Strategic Institute discusses the five principles of Other Transactions (OTs) authorities for federal R&D. 5 Principles of Other Transactions (OTs) 1. OTs = Flexibility 2. If it’s R&D, use an OT 3. OTs are FAR out … Continued
SI’s managing partner, Christian Dunn, sits down with founder, Richard L. Dunn, to discuss Other Transactions. Are they just a tool in the toolbox or are they something entirely different? Video Transcript: CD: Defense leadership has been quoted … Continued
In the Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, the culmination of Yoda’s wisdom imparted to the young Jedi in training, Luke Skywalker, was to forcibly utter “You must unlearn what you have learned,” shortly before passing. This quote has … Continued
In discussing a topic like milestone payments, the aphorism, “OT’s are FAR out” should be kept in mind. It is easy to drift into FAR conceptual boxes. One of these is that contracts are structured either as cost-reimbursement or … Continued
2018 was a particularly rich year for intellectual property in government contracts (and elsewhere). Continuing with our annual theme of focusing on an event or issue, we will address the hot topics of Other Transactions… Other Transactions (“OTs”) or … Continued
Other Transactions authorities (OTs) are not just a tool, nor are they about process. They are so much more and simpler than that. These authorities are about freedom! Freedom to think, freedom to experiment with different ways of doing … Continued
Richard L. Dunn – One of the most basic issues related to DOD Other Transactions (OT’s) is who has signature authority with respect to OT’s. What personnel and organizations may award and administer OT’s? Statutory Authority. “The Secretary of … Continued
Written by Strategic Institute Staff – Having lived in ‘transitioning neighborhoods’ in urban cores most of my adult life I became familiar with a particular defeatist, apathetic behavior. It is not uncommon to walk down the street and hear … Continued
Other Transaction Authority (OTA) provides and alternative acquisition approach to the current “costs too much, takes to long system.” The current system cannot be fixed; more than three decades of trying with worsening results is testament to this. Why you … Continued