Other Transaction Agreements
Other Transaction Authority Agreements (OTAs), or Other Transactions (OTs), are contractual agreements (other than procurement contracts, grants, or cooperative agreements) used by authorized U.S. federal agencies.
How the Program Works
Flexible Acquisition
Not subject to federal procurement regulations.
Faster Contracting
Designed to accelerate collaboration and adoption.
Innovation-Focused
Ideal for developing cutting-edge technologies.
Beyond Traditional Contracts
Supports partnerships.
ABOUT
Why OTAs matter now?
A maturing framework with increased oversight, transparency, & updated guidance.
Clear Policy Mandate
Prioritize OTAs & commercial solutions.
Speed over Bureaucracy
Faster transition from R&D to deployment.
Growing Adoption
With DoW ass key driver.
From process to Outcomes
OTAs are intended to enable new ways of thinking,
Innovation Involves Risk
OTAs encourage teams to take calculated risk.
OPPORTUNITIES
Participating Federal Agencies
OTAs are being adopted through many different agencies across the federal government.
Department of War (DoW)
Department of Energy (DOE)
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
National Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA)
Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (DNDO)
Department of Health & Human Services (HHS)
Advanced Research Projects Agency–Energy (ARPA-E)
Advanced Research Projects Agency–Health (ARPA-H)
Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS)
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Dept. of Transportation (DoT)