a) A clear and comprehensive working description of the field of exploration (for basic research) or final objectives (for development and applied research) is essential. Work instruction should give entrepreneurs the freedom to innovate and be creative. Job descriptions must be individually tailored by technical and contract management staff to achieve the desired level of flexibility for the contractor`s creativity and research and development goals. (a) R&D contracts shall specify the technical data to be provided as part of the contract, since the data requirements clauses in Part 27 do not require the provision of such data. a) The submission and subsequent evaluation of an excessive number of R&D proposals from sources lacking adequate expertise is costly and time-consuming for both industry and government. Therefore, contracting entities should, as a first step, distribute invitations to tender only to sources technically qualified to carry out research or development in the specific field of science or technology. Cognizant technical staff shall recommend potential sources deemed qualified based on: (5) the nature and form of the contract contemplated by the government and, for high-effort statements of work, an estimate of the applicable professional and technical effort; and (b) the choice of the appropriate type of contract is the responsibility of the customer. However, because of the importance of technical considerations in research and development, the choice of contract type should be made after obtaining the recommendations of the technical staff. Although the government normally prefers fixed-price agreements when awarding contracts, this preference applies to R&D contracts only to the extent that the objectives, objectives, specifications and cost estimates are sufficient to allow such preference. The precision with which objectives, performance targets and specifications for the work can be defined largely determines the type of contract used.
The type of contract must be chosen according to the work required. (1) A basic agreement should be negotiated if the number of contracts justifies it (see 16.702). The basic agreements should be reviewed and updated at least annually. b) R&D contracts normally do not have precise specifications. The contractor must therefore take special care when examining the evaluation factors of the offer to ensure that they are correctly presented and consistent with the offer. (a) Contractual activities should encourage contractors to contribute to the costs of research and development (R&D) through cost-sharing contracts where it is likely that the contractor will derive present or future benefits from its participation under section 16.303 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Examples include increased technical know-how, training employees, purchasing goods or services, developing a commercially viable product that can be sold in the commercial market, and using background knowledge in future contracts. Cost-sharing is intended to serve the mutual interests of the government and its contractors by helping to ensure efficient use of available resources for the implementation of R&D projects and by promoting sound planning and prudent tax policies of the contractor.
The government`s interest has a positive impact on the entire community. a) The proponent must conduct a full review of the use and necessity of RCMFF prior to renewal of the contract or agreement with an RCRFF. The review is coordinated with all co-sponsors and may be conducted in conjunction with the budget process. If the sponsor determines that their sponsorship is no longer appropriate, they inform the other organizations using the FFRDC and give them the opportunity to take over the sponsorship. (c) Requests require suppliers to describe their technical and management approach, identify technical uncertainties and make specific proposals to address them. The call should oblige suppliers to include in the proposal the subcontracting of scientific or technical work (see 35.009). 1. Where the R & D work is not precisely defined and the contract specifies only a period during which the work will be carried out (i.e. a certain period of time is not necessary to obtain results), research contracts with educational institutions and non-profit organisations: (a) the level of cost-sharing depends on the adequacy of the R&D efforts or results; improve the contractor`s performance.
The know-how or competitive position and the value of this improvement to the entrepreneur. As a result, the contractor`s cost-sharing could reasonably vary from one percent or less of the total project cost to more than 50 percent of the total project cost. At the end of the day, cost-sharing is a negotiable issue. The amount of the share of costs is therefore proportional to the expected value of the entrepreneur`s profit. (c) Where the R&D is expected to be of negligible value to the contractor and the laws do not require cost-sharing, it may be appropriate for the contractor to contribute in the form of a reduction in fees or profits rather than sharing the costs of the project. Another solution would be to limit indirect cost rates. See FAR 42.707. See also FAR 16.303. (b) Proposals are generally solicited from technically qualified sources, including sources that are known through abstracts or other means of publication. If it is not practical to obtain all apparently qualified sources first, only a reasonable number should be requested. In the interest of competition, contracting entities shall make copies of the invitation available to other clearly qualified sources. Since the selection of R&D contractors is essentially based on the best scientific and technological sources, it is important that the contractor does not subcontract technical or scientific work without prior knowledge of the contracting entity.
During the negotiation of an eligible R&D contract, the Contractor will receive complete information about its plans to subcontract a portion of the testing, research or development efforts (see also 35.007(c)). When negotiating a fixed-price contract, the contractor should evaluate this information and reach an agreement that protects the government`s interests. The clause in Article 52.244-2, Subcontracting, which is required for certain types of contracts under paragraph 44.204(a), requires the prior consent of the contractor for the award of certain subcontracts. (ii) transfer to the contractor, subject to the right of the government to transfer ownership directly to the government or to a third party within 12 months of the conclusion or termination of the contract (transfer of ownership to the government or to a third party cannot be the basis for any claim by the contractor); or An agreement for an order to a company to perform research and development work for a client. This type of agreement is somewhat similar to outsourcing, as there is a hierarchy between the parties involved. (a) For R&D acquisitions, the exact specifications required for sealed tenders are generally not available, requiring negotiation. However, the use of negotiation in R&D contracts does not change the obligation to comply with Part 6. (4) If the contract is performed in a public institution and there is a continued need for the equipment after the contract is entered into, there is no need to transfer ownership to the contractor.
The rebate, as used in this Part, means the reimbursement by the Government of government-funded one-time costs of contractors who sell, lease or license the resulting products or technologies to purchasers other than the federal government. (a) In order to facilitate a long-term relationship between the Government and an FFRDC, to define the mission of the FFRDC and to ensure regular re-evaluation of the FFRDC, a written sponsorship agreement between the Government and the FFRDC is established at the time of the establishment of the FFRDC.