Fast-Track DoD Contracts: Big Wins or Big Risks for Small Businesses?

The Department of Defense is racing to modernize how it buys technology, pushing out a suite of “fast-track” pathways like SWFT, CSOs, and OTAs to speed up acquisitions. That’s good news for small businesses… right? Well, it depends. While these programs promise quicker awards and lower barriers, they also bring tighter timelines and far less transparency.