Cost-Shared Contracts at
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Authority
- 31 U.S.C. 6303, Technology Transfer Commercialization Act of 2000 (P.L. 106-404)
Description
- Cost-Shared Contracts are collaborative agreements that include in-cash and in-kind arrangements. This type of arrangement must be based on research and development that is of mutual interest to the government and the nonfederal parties.
Features/Characteristics
- For contracts, it is recommended that you consult with your local procurement office staff.
I.P. and Resource Commitment
- Generally in these agreements, the government agrees not to share proprietary information for a certain period of time.
Other Agencies/Laboratories That Use This Mechanism