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Other Transaction Authorities (OTAs) are non-traditional government contracting methods designed to help fast-track research initiatives and prototype innovation. Because OTAs are prototyping agreements, it is crucial that there are processes put in place to ►

For the United States, innovating quickly is key to maintaining a competitive edge on a global scale, and for that, non-traditional companies are needed.

Non-traditional contractors (NTDCs) are defined as small businesses that are exempt ►

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EL SEGUNDO, Calif. – The United States Space Force’s Space Systems Command (SSC) awarded four contracts to Blue Origin, CACI International Inc., General Atomics, and Viasat to develop space ►

Space debris, often referred to as “space junk,” includes defunct satellites, spent rocket stages, and fragments from disintegration, erosion and collisions.  

With over 34,000 pieces of debris larger than 10 cm and ►

July 15, 2024 – The Strategic and Spectrum Missions Advanced Resilient Trusted Systems (S²MARTS) Other Transaction Authority (OTA) attended the 2024 Crane Congressional Breakfast and Reception in Washington, D.C. where Congressional leadership met with DoD, ►

June 24, 2024 – Space Systems Command (SSC) has awarded the Emergent CubeSat Technology (ECT) project to BANC3, Inc and Parabilis Space Technologies, Inc. These two Non-traditional performers will lead the effort with support from ►

One common gripe of contracting within the government is dealing with FAR-based contracts. Enter Other Transaction Authority (OTA). These agreements aren’t just changing the game; they’re redefining how the government fosters innovation. In this ►

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On April 16, 2024, the U.S. Air Force announced two programs ►

May 23, 2024 – The U.S. Space Force’s Space Training and Readiness Command (STARCOM) and Space Systems Command (SSC) have awarded Advanced Space Technology for Range Operations – Electromagnetic Range (ASTRO-E) study contracts to six ►

It is with great pleasure that we announce the appointment of Jessica Traw as our new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective immediately. 

Jessica was brought on as NSTXL’s Financial Controller in ►

On April 24th, FORGE C2 prime performer Omni Federal hosted a ribbon-cutting event to unveil their new office space in Colorado Springs, CO. This ►

May 06, 2024 – Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), Crane Division has awarded the Light Expeditionary Energy Agile Platform (LEEAP) – Hybrid Electric project to Tessa Two, Inc. Tessa Two is a small, non-traditional organization ►