Assessing the use of "other transactions" authority for prototype projects
by National Defense Research Institute (U.S.), Rand Corporation, National Security Research Division, United States., Department of Defense, Smith, Giles K., Drezner, Jeffrey A., Lachow, Irving
fromDocumented briefing (Rand Corporation)
In 1994, Congress authorized the use of "Other Transactions" for the development of prototypes related to weapons or weapon systems, allowing projects to bypass procurement-specific laws and regulations. This report examines 72 projects begun during the 1994-1998 time period and…
"An extensive set of laws, regulations, and mandated procedures govern the procurement of new weapon systems and ensure that the Department of Defense receives good value for the money spent and that government interests are protected. Some firms, especially those developing inn…