Recorded Briefing

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DoD/DoW Acquisitions: Leveraging OTA and CSO for FY27 Contract Wins

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This session was recorded on Oct. 20, 2026

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Overview

Through section 1823 of the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, the Department of War (formerly Department of Defense) now has the authority to execute a monumental shift in defense acquisition. Previously, the use of OTA (Other Transaction Authority) and CSO (Commercial Solutions Opening) contracts were limited to "innovative" commercial solutions - that has changed. The Pentagon has expanded the use of OTAs and CSOs to virtually ANY product or service in support of DoW missions.

The objective: To streamline the commercial acquisition process to provide both DoW procurement and the DIB (Defense Industrial Base) a significantly faster acquisition path. Because this is outside of the DFAR/FAR based contracting process these purchases are often NOT published on SAM.gov.

What this means

  1. OTAs and CSOs strategies give KOs (Contracting Officers) greater flexibility
  2. OTAs and CSOs come with different rules, processes, and expectations that defense contractors need to understand before pursuing an opportunity - or even knowing that opportunity exists.
  3. Companies who understand OTAs and CSOs can effectively "guide" KOs to use that acquisition strategy to quickly obligate funds, meet budgetary deadlines and minimize the competition.

What you will learn

This briefing provides a practical guide to using OTA and CSO in the current Department of War contracting environment. Participants will learn how these acquisition approaches work, when KOs can use them, what contractors need to know before responding, and how to position their companies for opportunities in FY27.

Recommended Attending Personnel:

ALL DIB CONTRACTORS and any company including companies offering IT, cybersecurity, logistics, healthcare support, staffing, facilities maintenance, equipment, training, or professional services - virtually any product or service supporting defense operations.

Feedback from past attendees:

  • "Very informative, great for people trying to break into the defense sector."
  • "Great information!"
  • "Great stuff!! I have been in the DoD world for a decade now, but there's always something I didn't know and you all provided it."

Important: This briefing uses a Zoom-based communication connection via your network. This briefing will be accessible via phone if you are unable to connect online and recorded versions will be distributed with closed-caption for the hearing impaired. Instructions for login will be provided upon registration.

Agenda

Topical Overview

  • Understanding OTA & CSO
  • Why Alternative Acquisition Matters
  • The Current DoW Contracting Environment
  • Last-Minute Contracting Trends

Other Transaction Authority (OTA)

  • What OTAs Are, and What They Are Not
  • When the DoW Can Use OTA
  • OTA Types and Common Applications
  • Finding OTA Opportunities

Commercial Solutions Openings (CSO)

  • Understanding CSOs
  • How CSOs Differ from Traditional Solicitations
  • Identifying CSO Opportunities
  • Evaluating Agency Requirements

Winning Last-Minute Contracts

  • Identifying Urgent Requirements
  • Positioning Your Company
  • Common Mistakes
  • Best Practices

Final Remarks

Q&A

Speakers

David Price
David Price

CEO

4690 Solutions

Bio

Since 1 July 2024, David Price has served as Co-Owner and Chief Executive Officer of 4690 Solutions, LLC, a company he founded with his business partner and wife. Under David’s leadership, 4690 Solutions has quickly earned a reputation for disciplined execution and practical problem-solving, a firm known for rolling up its sleeves and making it happen. David  leads from the front, remaining directly engaged in complex challenges to ensure solutions are not only well-designed but delivered.

David brings more than 30 years of program management and leadership experience across U.S. Government  organizations and agencies, experience that directly informs his approach as a founder and CEO. An organizational  thinker with a strategic mindset, he has consistently demonstrated the ability to build high-performing teams, streamline operations, and drive meaningful change. His leadership style emphasizes accountability, clarity, and results, focusing on  finding efficiencies, creating value, and executing outcome-oriented strategies for both internal teams and external stakeholders.

Prior to founding 4690 Solutions, David served as a Systems Engineer and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Subject Matter Expert at the U.S. Army’s Communications and Electronics Command. In this role, he provided critical technical and operational support across all phases of FMS case development and management, contract development and execution, and lifecycle logistical support. His work required close coordination with security cooperation offices and deep technical expertise in the procurement of Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) systems within demanding, complex operational environments.

A defining chapter of David’s career was his service as a C4ISR Case Manager at the U.S. Embassy in Iraq, assigned to the Office of Security Cooperation – Iraq. There, he managed more than 25 C4ISR FMS cases, supporting multiple elements of the Iraqi Security Forces. This role solidified his reputation as a trusted expert in foreign engagements and the U.S. Government’s FMS process, particularly in partner-nation contexts. The experience also provided him with extensive insight into U.S. Government contracting procedures and the successful execution of defense industry programs abroad—knowledge that now directly shapes how 4690 Solutions supports its clients.

David is a decorated U.S. Army officer, having served as a Communications Officer during multiple combat and humanitarian operations worldwide. Over 23 years of federal service, he was consistently ranked in the top 5% of his peers. His leadership ensured resilient, reliable communications in austere environments and reinforced his belief that preparation, teamwork, and execution are inseparable from mission success. David holds a Master of Information Technology from the University of Phoenix and a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies from Cameron University.

As CEO of 4690 Solutions, David applies a simple yet powerful philosophy: strategy matters only when it is executed. By combining deep government experience, technical expertise, and a hands-on leadership approach, he continues to build a company defined by trust, action, and results.

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