The Rise of OTA in Defense Contracting, Part 5: Commercial Solutions Openings and NDAA FY26
In the evolving landscape of government contracting, non-FAR-based procurements, including Other Transactions Authority (OTA), have become a focal point. A key element of President Trump’s April 9, 2025, Executive Order, “Modernizing Defense Acquisitions and Spurring Innovation In the Defense Industrial Base,” emphasized reforming the Department of War’s (DOW) acquisition process by prioritizing Commercial Solutions Openings (CSOs) and OTA. In November 2025, Secretary Hegseth’s memorandum, “Transforming the Warfighting Acquisition System to Accelerate Fielding of Capabilities,” highlighted that the Under Secretary of . . . Read More