Public Procurement for Innovation: Research and Development at the US Federal Level

Dolores Kuchina-Musina and Benjamin McMartin's book "Public Procurement for Innovation" provides a comprehensive analysis of alternative contract vehicles used to promote innovation in the US. It discusses the innovation policy environment, federal government pathways, and a methodology for examining the effectiveness of Other Transaction Authorities (OTAs). The book fills a void in the literature on public procurement and offers valuable insights for practitioners.

Format: Hardback
Length: 74 pages
Publication date: 16 February 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

In this comprehensive book, nationally recognized public procurement experts Dolores Kuchina-Musina and Benjamin McMartin delve into the alternative contract vehicles employed to foster innovation in the United States (US). They begin by providing an overview of the innovation policy environment in the US, encompassing current workforce trends, decreased investment in research and development (R&D), and the rapid pace of technological advancement. The authors then explore key terms and subjects to demonstrate the interconnectedness of public procurement and innovation policy.

Diving deeper, Kuchina-Musina and McMartin examine the pathways the federal government employs, including the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) part 12 acquisition, a review of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs, and a non-FAR-based contract overview, with a specific focus on Other Transaction Authorities (OTA). Utilizing the new Department of Defense (DoD) prototype OTA enacted in November 2015, the authors conclude by presenting a methodology for evaluating the effectiveness of OTs. Specifically, they showcase how the government assesses the DoD statute and engages in discussions regarding additional guidance used to implement this authority.

By bridging academic literature on innovation policy with the practitioner environment, Public Procurement for Innovation offers its audience a valuable understanding of models, methods, and techniques employed by the US to promote the development of innovative technologies and products. Written in a clear and meticulously researched manner, the book fills a significant gap in the literature on public procurement.

Weight: 340g
Dimension: 216 x 138 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032504339