; and (6) develop educational and other informational materials regarding derivatives trading, technological advances and innovations in markets regulated by the Commission, and applicable requirements of this Act and the regulations prescribed under this Act. (b) Authorized means Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Commission may use the following authorities for the purpose of aiding or facilitating the programs and activities under subsection (a): (1) Other transaction authority (A) In general The Commission may enter into and perform a transaction (other than a standard contract) on such terms and conditions as the Chairman of the Commission deems appropriate. (B) Determination The Commission may only enter into a transaction under this paragraph if the Chairman makes a written determination that— (i) the transaction is only used in furtherance of a research and development plan established under subsection (c)(1); (ii) the transaction is executed in compliance with the guidance promulgated under subsection (c)(2); (iii) the Commission endeavored to use a competitive process, where appropriate, when determining the parties to the transaction; and (iv) using a standard contract to do so is either not feasible or not appropriate. (2) Gift acceptance authority (A) In general Subject to this paragraph, the Commission may accept and use, on behalf of the United States, any non-monetary gift, including any provision of access, use of facilities, tangible or intangible personal property, or services, that is related to— (i) sharing of research, data, or other information; (ii) public presentations; or (iii) non-commercially available services or systems. (B) Determination The Commission may accept a gift only if the Chairman makes a written determination that— (i) the acceptance and use of the gift meets the requirements of this paragraph; (ii) the gift will be used only in furtherance of a research and development plan established under subsection (c)(1)