Other Transaction Authorities in Government Contractingashleyparker2025-07-28T15:02:08-07:00
NSTXL Brings OTA Discussions to SXSW Conference
sydneynstxl2025-03-19T13:37:31-07:00National Security Technology Accelerator (NSTXL) was in Austin, TX for the first week of the annual South by Southwest (SXSW) conference, which featured defense technology and government innovators from around the globe. From speaking sessions on “Why Microelectronics Matter” to full-day presentations on accelerating acquisition, the NSTXL team created ►
New Administration, New Opportunities: OTA Prototyping Sets the Standard for Acquisition Timelines
sydneynstxl2025-09-08T10:59:21-07:00In recent months, there has been a renewed sense of support for rapid prototyping to close mission-critical technology gaps, especially when it comes to the utilization of the Other Transaction Authority (OTA). With the Department of War (DoW)’s increasing motivation for modernizing our industrial base and reforming acquisition processes, ►
Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability Makes Tremendous Progress in First Year
sydneynstxl2025-03-12T08:07:52-07:00This press release was originally posted on the SSC website. Click here to read the original post.
February 19, 2024 – Just one year after signing a ground-breaking trilateral agreement, the Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability (DARC) partnership is completing facilities construction at the first of three sites that will ►
Solving Complex Problems with Unconventional Prototypes
kentnstxl2025-07-28T15:04:06-07:00In recent years, innovative procurement methods, specifically Other Transactions Authorities (OTAs), have become the driving force behind some of the most groundbreaking prototypes in defense, pushing the boundaries of science, technology, and engineering.
This shift represents a change in how governments approach problem-solving, using the power of prototyping to de-risk investments ►
$151M OTA Agreement Awarded to Accelerate Missile Warning Capabilities for the Space Force
sydneynstxl2025-03-04T07:17:49-08:00Mar 3, 2025 – National Security Technology Accelerator (NSTXL), who manages the U.S. Space Force’s Space Enterprise Consortium (SpEC) program, has successfully fostered a partnership between the Space Force’s Space Systems Command (SSC) and BAE Systems to advance the tactical command & control (C2) solution for the Future Operationally Resilient ►
Counter-Intelligence in Space Defense: U.S. Threat Responses
sydneynstxl2024-12-10T11:24:29-08:00Now a globally contested domain, space is booming with advanced technologies. As nations and private entities race to establish a presence in space, the need for robust space defense has become paramount. A critical component of this defense strategy is counter-intelligence, a proactive approach to identifying, neutralizing, and mitigating threats ►
Space Systems Command’s DARC Project Continues Landmark Radar Development in Australia and Extends to U.K.
sydneynstxl2024-11-25T08:18:47-08:00Summary: United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defense selects Cawdor Barracks in Pembrokeshire, Wales as preferred second site for Deep-Space Advanced Radar Capability (DARC) via a landmark radar initiative.
November 25, 2024 – In case you missed it, Space Systems Command’s Deep-Space Advanced Radar Capability (DARC) project continues to progress as plans by ►
U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command Awards Four ‘Quick Start’ Resilient GPS Agreements
sydneynstxl2024-10-16T12:40:09-07:00*Originally published by Space Systems Command
October 11, 2024 – The U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command awarded four agreements to Astranis, Axient, L3 Harris, and Sierra Space to produce design concepts for Lite Evolving Augmented Proliferation one of the Resilient Global Positioning System Programs.
R-GPS provides resilience to military and civil ►
Emerging Technologies in the Defense Tech Industry Fueled by OTAs
sydneynstxl2025-07-28T15:36:25-07:00In an era where technological advancements are rapidly reshaping military operations, acquisition processes within the government are a key element to success. The defense industry is experiencing a surge of emerging technologies that promise to enhance capabilities and improve operational efficiency. From artificial intelligence and machine learning to innovative materials ►
