These competitive research and development programs are for small businesses to partner with participating federal agencies to provide innovative solutions to the agencies and key industries.

Other Transactions (OTs) are procurement instruments other than contracts, grants, or cooperative agreements enabling flexible business arrangements for government agencies to acquire research and development support for technology advancement or the development of a prototype.

Many, but not all, OTs are managed by a consortium funded by a federal agency and focusing on a specific domain. The Department of Defense is increasingly using OTs as a rapid acquisition tool.

Here are a few Small Business Administration (SBA) resources that can help your business.

Many federal government agencies offer prize challenges for innovators to develop innovative solutions to critical needs.

OSC develops and implements strategies and partnerships to accelerate and scale private investment in critical supply chain technologies needed for national security.