Rethinking Innovation in Federal Procurement

The History and Practice of Other Transaction Authorities

AvDolores Kuchina-Musina

Inbunden, Engelska, 2026

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This timely and original guide offers the first comprehensive analysis of Other Transaction Authorities (OTAs) across both defense and civilian U.S. agencies. As flexible contracting tools designed to foster innovation, OTAs enable government agencies to collaborate with nontraditional contractors, accelerate technology development, and reduce acquisition barriers.Authored by Dr. Dolores Kuchina-Musina, an internationally respected authority in acquisition and contracting policy, Rethinking Innovation in Federal Procurement blends rigorous scholarship with practical insight. Drawing on historical developments, legislative milestones, and empirical case studies, she examines how Other Transaction Authorities (OTAs) foster public-private partnerships that share risk, resources, and expertise, advancing innovation policy in real-world settings. She guides readers through the evolution of OTA policy, its implementation across defense and civilian sectors, and its influence on intellectual property rights, acquisition efficiency, and cross-sector collaboration.With clear writing and a balanced tone, Rethinking Innovation in Federal Procurement is accessible to professionals at all career stages. It fills a critical gap in the literature by connecting acquisition reform to innovation strategy, and by encouraging interdisciplinary engagement across public administration, economics, and technology policy. Whether you're shaping innovation policy or studying its effects, it provides a vital lens on how governments can better harness innovation through alternative contracting.

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Utgivningsdatum:2026-10-14
Mått:152 x 229 x undefined mm
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:80
Förlag:Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN:9781041280088

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Dr. Dolores Kuchina-Musina is the CEO of REXOTA Solutions, LLC, a boutique firm specializing in the end-to-end lifecycle of federal awards. With over a decade of multi-sector experience, she directs strategic pursuits through innovative and creative contracting methods. A leading expert in Other Transaction Authorities (OTAs), Dr. Kuchina-Musina bridges the gap between complex policy and actionable capture strategy to disrupt the status quo in federal acquisition.

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As the United States embarks on a global competition with China, acquisition approaches that enable the U.S. government to quickly access commercial innovation are increasingly necessary. In her excellent book, Dr. Dolores Kuchina-Musina takes the reader through the history and use of Other Transactions Authority that arguably offers the best opportunity for time-based governmental-industrial partnerships to thrive. This is a must-read for acquisition professionals, academics, and students interested in the nuts and bolts of how to incentivize innovation.Bill Greenwalt, former Deputy Undersecretary of Defense and Senior Fellow, American Enterprise InstituteRegulations and policies are changing at a rapid-fire pace. It's imperative our acquisition professionals amass a complete education that prepares them to interpret, assess, and fully understand these new rules. Dr. Kuchina-Musina provides invaluable 360-degree context that forms a solid foundation from which we can capitalize on these new rules to spur innovation.Dr. Catherine Bair, CEO of Bair Trax, and co-Founder, Allied Industry Collaborative NetworkDr. Kuchina-Musina offers a fresh perspective on Other Transactions Authorities, showing how contracting can be more than a transaction—something other: a strategic lever for innovation, economic growth, and national security. An essential read for procurement, research and development, and policy professionals rethinking how contracting works—and how it should.Victor Deal, Former Senior Procurement Analyst and Acquisition Innovation Advocate, Department of Defense

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1. Other Transactions and Traditional Procurement Pathways 2. Other Transaction Authorities (OTAs): History and Impact 3. U.S. Defense Application of Other Transaction Authority 4. U.S. Civilian Agency Application of Other Transaction Authority 5. Lessons Learned and Considerations for Future Research