# Marine Corps Expands OTA Use

The U.S. Marine Corps expects to increase its use of Other Transaction Authorities (OTAs) as acquisition reforms emphasize commercial solutions, prototyping, and capability portfolios. Portfolio acquisition executive Stephen Bowdren estimated that OTAs currently account for roughly 10–20% of Marine Corps acquisition activity and said their use is growing, as reported October 13, 2026. The article identifies no specific solicitation, contract value, or procurement contact.

- Contractors seeking entry points can use the Marine Corps innovation portal and quarterly innovation days, which the article identifies as channels for engaging with the service.
- Companies should prepare concise capability briefs that connect commercial offerings to portfolio-level needs and prototyping objectives.
- The anticipated shift points to greater use of OTA-based pathways, but does not establish a specific award, requirement, or solicitation timeline.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Contracting Vehicles
**Published:** October 13, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Marine Corps (USMC)

### Sources
- [Marine Corps Eyes Expanded OTAs Amid Acquisition Reform | GovCIO Media & Research](https://govciomedia.com/marine-corps-eyes-expanded-otas-amid-acquisition-reform) - GovCIO Media & Research