Other Transaction Authority May Change Military Construction

The 2026 National Defense Authorization Act introduces a new Other Transaction Authority (OTA) for military construction projects, enabling the Department of Defense to use OTAs for planning, design, and prototyping of facility repair and construction, potentially increasing competition from nontraditional contractors and construction technology firms.

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