This course provides experiential learning for students planning a career in the federal acquisition field as well as in the private sector. An understanding of Other Transaction Authority (OTA) is a fundamental skill for all federal attorneys. The identification of a prototype or research Other Transaction (OT) requirement, its permissible uses, and any relevant restrictions or prohibitions, is a threshold issue prior to taking any federal action, including executing a federal contract. Attorneys with a working knowledge of OTA bring critical expertise to bear in advising internal agency clients on how to maximize scarce resources and broaden the industrial base. While OTA is a “tool” in the acquisition “toolbox,” it offers a much more flexible approach over a traditional FAR-based procurement contract, allowing the government to emulate commercial negotiations and practices. Prerequisite: Law 6500 or 6502, or written permission of the program director. (In-class and written exercises, class participation)