What Happened
Space Systems Command Expands Use Of Alternative Acquisition Method
The US Space Force’s Space Systems Command has significantly increased its use of other transaction authorities (OTAs) to award key contracts, with a 470% rise in OTA contracts. According to the command’s deputy chief, this shift is part of the US Space Force’s acquisition strategy. The announcement was made on June 3, and the move is seen as a way to accelerate the development of new space technologies and systems. This development was first reported by Aviation Week.