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NASCOverview

Other Transaction Agreements

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Other Transaction Agreements (OTA) are legally-binding acquisition instruments, other than contracts, grants, or cooperative agreements, that generally are not subject to laws and regulations applicable to procurement contracts. OTAs provide a commonsense, flexible, efficient and user-friendly way of linking Government buyers and commercial sellers of advanced technologies. OTAs replace nothing. They are simply an additional tool that Congress has authorized to help Government program managers accomplish their mission.

Benefits of OTA

§  Speeds delivery of innovation to the Warfighter

§  Broadens the industrial base by providing a pathway for companies and institutions toparticipateinthedefensemarketplace,particularly for those not interested in entering into FAR-based contracts

•  Provides a platform for collaboration to leverage commercial innovation and investments in technology

•  Incentivizes more flexible and efficient project design and execution

•  Enables private sector financing of Government technology development and infrastructure projects

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“The OT authorities were created to give

DoD the flexibility necessary to adopt

and incorporate business practices

that reflect commercial industry standards and best

practices into its award instruments”

– 2018 OSD OT Guide

Prototype Project Requirements Under USC § 2371b

Must be for development of a “prototype project” which includes:

• Proof of concept • Model • Reverse engineering to address obsolescence • Pilot • Novel application of commercial technologies for defense purposes

• Agile development activity • Creation, design, development, demonstration of technical or operational utility

• Processes, including business processes

Must meet one of the following conditions:

•  Non-traditional Defense Contractor (NDC), small business or nonprofit research institution participating to a significant extent

•  One-third cost-share requirement for Traditional Defense Contractors

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Non-traditional Defense Contractor (NDC)

An entity that currently is not performing and has not performed, for at least the one-year period preceding the issuance of a Request for White Papers by the Consortium, any contract or subcontract for the DoD that is subject to full coverage under the Cost Accounting Standards (CAS).

By definition, small businesses are considered NDCs.

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What is NASC?

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The Naval Aviation Systems Consortium (NASC) is a consortium composed of leading companies and academic institutions with demonstrated capabilities in the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division’s (NAWCAD) required technology areas.

ü  Air Vehicles ü  Propulsion and Power ü  Avionics ü  Human Systems ü  Weapons and Energetics ü  Support Equipment and Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment

ü  Warfare Analysis ü  Research and Intelligence ü  Test, Evaluation and Engineering ü  Simulation and Modeling ü  Digital Transformation

TECHNOLOGY FOCUS AREAS

OT Agreement with the NASC

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•  Awarded a 5-year, no ceiling Agreement in June 2019

•  Administered through Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD)

•  Features a unique structure and operational model

•  Provides privity of contract to the performing member(s)

NAWCAD OTA

Standard Project Award Process

White Papers Solicited

White Papers Developed

White Papers Evaluated &

Selection SOW

Collaboration Proposal

Development Proposal

Evaluated & Negotiation

Project Award

Requirement Developed

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C O M P E T I T I O N

C O L L A B O R A T I O N

§  New members can join at any time

§  Low barriers to entry $500 annual dues – waived for academic institutions

§  Open to large and small businesses, nonprofits and academic institutions possessing capabilities in the required technology domains

Becoming a Consortium Member

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Apply online at nascsolutions.org

Contact Info:

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Kimberly Blancuzzi Director of Programs & Acquisition Consortium Management Group 973-850-4270 kblancuzzi@cmgcorp.org