v. United States also from COFC - the more detailed answer is this: "Yes, you can file a protest at COFC if the OTA has a 'direct effect' on the award of a future procurement contract, or you can file in a federal district court of general jurisdiction if it does not.

What is OTA legal?

Contracts & Legal

Other Transaction Authority (OTA) is the term commonly used to refer to the (10 U.S.C. 2371b) authority of the Department of Defense (DoD) to carry out certain prototypes, research, and production projects.

Is an OTA a contract?

In addition, an OTA isn't a contract, grant, cooperative agreement, or formal solicitation of sources process. This flexibility makes it easier and more appealing for nontraditional government contractors to work with the federal government.