; (B) emerging technologies, technological advances, and innovations in markets under the jurisdiction of the Commission; and (C) applicable requirements of this Act and the regulations prescribed under this Act with regard to the subjects described in subparagraphs (A) and (B). (b) Research and development plan (1) In general The Commission may, after notice and comment, adopt a research and development plan for a program established under subsection (a). (2) Conditions A research and development plan adopted pursuant to paragraph (1) shall identify— (A) specific areas of interest to the Commission; (B) potential activities the Commission will undertake to investigate an area of interest; and (C) how the authority described in subsection (c) will be utilized in the program. (c) Other transaction authority (1) In general Notwithstanding the Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act of 1974 and the Competition in Contracting Act, the Commission may enter into and perform a transaction (other than a standard contract) for the purpose of aiding or facilitating the programs and activities under subsection (a). (2) Conditions The Commission may enter into a transaction under this subsection only if— (A) the transaction is used only in furtherance of a research and development plan established under subsection (b); (B) the Commission endeavored to use a competitive process, where appropriate, when determining the parties to the transaction; and (C) using a standard contract to do so is either not feasible or not appropriate. (3) Policies The Commission shall, after notice and comment, establish and publish written policies setting forth the manner and criteria for utilizing the authority provided by this subsection. (d) Gift acceptance authority (1) In general The Commission may accept and use, on behalf of the United States, any non-monetary gift of a provision of access, use of facilities, personal property, or services, that is related to— (A) sharing of research, data, or other information; (B) public presentations