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There’s a lot of buzz around Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs) these days. OTAs are legally binding agreements that, when used in a research consortium, invite creative partnerships and collaboration between industry, academia, and government. In 1958, newly-created NASA was the first agency granted authority to use OTAs to quickly attract the best and brightest in industry and academia to accomplish its mission of establishing a national space program. Since then, OTAs have been integral in developing cutting-edge research and innovative prototypes to meet a wide variety of government challenges. OTAs encourage participation among industry and academia, including those who don’t normally work with the federal government.

Most Recent Webinars

Scaling in the OTA Space: Growth Paths for Small and Nontraditional Contractors

April 21, 2026 – Govmates hosted an ATI education session in which participants discussed strategies for transitioning from single project wins to sustained growth. The session covered leveraging OTA work for follow-on production contracts, building credibility through past performance for federal bids, and funding growth with cash flow strategies for fast-moving OTA awards.

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Cracking the OTA Code: Proven Strategies to Win Your First (or Next) Award

March 3, 2026 – ATI and govmates discussed practical, step-by-step guidance for identifying OTA opportunities, crafting competitive proposals, and positioning your business for selection. This session also included where to find OTA solicitations and consortium opportunities. Also, how to interpret technical requirements for non-traditional awards, and common mistakes in OTA proposal submissions.

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From Partner to Powerhouse: Building High-Impact Teams in the OTA Ecosystem

January 20,2026 – Govmates hosted an ATI education session that focused on finding, vetting, and collaborating with optimal teaming partners to win more business. The discussion covered best practices for identifying and addressing capability gaps, negotiating teaming agreements—including intellectual property considerations within OTAs—and provided case studies highlighting successful OTA teaming strategies.

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Pivoting Toward Opportunity - Utilizing OTAs for Innovation

June 25, 2025 – The government contracting space is evolving and small businesses and nontraditional defense contractors (NTAs) are uniquely positioned to lead the charge. This engaging webinar focuses on how OTAs are transforming access to federal innovation opportunities, and how ATI helps small businesses thrive in this space.

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