The Naval Undersea Warfare Center released a request for proposals last week to establish a technology consortium to get equipment to the fleet faster compared to the traditional Defense Department acquisition process. Other transaction authority allows the Pentagon to conduct prototype projects that are relevant to enhancing mission effectiveness with traditional and nontraditional industry partners. "Constant innovation and rapid technology advances are occurring throughout the world," according to a Dec. 5 solicitation posted on the Federal Business Opportunities website. "Partnerships...