ISPA & CSS Werx Win OTA
CSS WERX, LLC (CSS) was selected as one of five multiple party teams (MPTs) for the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City Division, Other Transaction Agreement (OTA). ISPA Technology, LLC (ISPA) is the managing agent of CSS. The purpose of this OTA is to provide the Government with innovative technology solutions to address current and future systems in the expeditionary warfare (EXW) environment in four key technology areas: expeditionary maneuver, amphibious operations, land/maneuver operations, and threat engagement. The contract includes a base of two years, with two two-year option periods for a total potential period of performance of six years and a ceiling of $100 million.
OTAs are purchasing vehicles used by the Federal Government to acquire research and development (R&D) prototyping. Congress developed the use of OTAs in order to obtain R&D from entities that would not normally engage in the complexity of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
OTA Consortiums have developed over the past decade to provide multiple-entity management and administrative functions under a single entity. This assists non-traditional and first-time contractors to participate in OTAs through the structure of more experienced contractors. OTAs encourage non-traditional contractors such as small businesses, not for profits, and academic and research institutions to collaborate in a more flexible, streamlined environment than traditional contract vehicles offer.