Work for Private Party Agreement at
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Authority
- 10 USC §7303, 10 USC 2539b, 10 USC 2563
Description
- In a Work for Private Party Agreement, the prospective partner submits a work description and requests a proposal from the Navy facility. A series of technical discussions usually precedes an RFP to obtain an understanding of the technical scope, specific requirements, time schedule, role of each partner in the work agreement, and the capability to deliver specific items. Allows the private sector to take advantage of the resources of a federal lab, such as personnel, facilities, equipment, and materials.
Features/Characteristics
- A proposal submitted to a federal lab includes cost and time estimates, and may include information on fixed price, delivery schedules, etc.
I.P. and Resource Commitment
- The data produced by a Work for Private Party Agreement may be proprietary.
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