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 ensure movement of technologies beyond the initial prototype.
The ultimate goal of a prototype ►
August 29, 2024 – Registration is now open for the 2024 Microelectronics Commons Annual Meeting and National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC) Symposium on October 28-30, 2024, at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, D.C.
Join us on October 29 and 30 for the 2024 Microelectronics Commons Annual Meeting to hear from ►
A crucial aspect of government innovation is the ability to collaborate between agencies. These partnerships often go under the radar but are a key aspect of rapid innovation. Without the support of neighboring agencies who play a role in the success of a project, innovation can be hindered or blocked. ►
The NDIA Emerging Technologies conference in Washington, D.C. featured a wide range of congressional leaders who discussed what’s at the forefront of innovation for defense technology. This three-day event featured discussions on everything from acquisition approaches to innovative data management solutions. With representatives from offices including Test and Evaluation (T&E), ►
This month marks two years since President Biden signed the CHIPS and Science Act into law. In 2022, nearly $53 billion was invested in the effort to re-onshore semiconductor manufacturing capabilities to the United States. Over the last two years, the CHIPS and Science Act celebrated many “historic achievements,” including ►
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 from or do not meet CAS requirements. Their funding cannot go over $500 million and ►
To ensure that the U.S. remains at the forefront of semiconductor technology, the Department of Defense (DoD) must ensure industry access to critical technologies. To develop an infrastructure that will eventually enable a sustainable domestic innovation pipeline, it is imperative to develop domestic research and development capabilities. The Microelectronics ►
*Originally published by Space Systems Command
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 laser communication terminal prototypes as the first of three phases in the $100 million Enterprise ►
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 millions of smaller fragments orbiting Earth, the threat to active satellites, space missions, and even ►
In an era where technology is advancing at an unprecedented pace, integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into defense systems is becoming a pivotal aspect of national security strategies. As we venture into uncharted territories with AI, there is an increasing need for clear-cut protocols to be put in place. Otherwise, we ►
