Defense Acquisitions: DoD's Use of Other Transactions for Prototype Projects Has Increased

Abstract

In 2015, Congress granted DOD permanent authority to use agreements known as other transactions to acquire prototype projects that, among other things, demonstrate whether technologies and products can be adapted for DODs use. This contracting approach can help DOD attract companies that do not typically do business with DODsuch as commercial science and technology firms. This is because other transactions are not subject to certain federal contract laws and requirements. GAO was asked to review DODs use of other transactions for prototype projects. For the purposes of this report, GAO refers to these instruments as transactions. This report examines, among other issues, (1)DODs use of prototype other transactions for fiscal years 2016through 2018 and (2) the extent to which agreements officers followed established review processes before awarding selected transactions.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 2019
Accession Number
AD1152450

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  • Timothy J. Dinapoli

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  • United States Government Accountability Office

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