Partnership Intermediary Agreement (PIA)
ID: 336962Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

Munitions Directorate (DOD-AFRL-RW)

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Other

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/336962
Timeline
    Description

    The Munitions Directorate of the Department of Defense is forecasting a Partnership Intermediary Agreement (PIA) aimed at facilitating joint projects and accelerating technology transfer between the lab and the commercial market. This initiative seeks to engage entities that can assist in identifying federal technologies for licensing and commercialization, while fostering partnerships among the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), small businesses, academia, and industry. The PIA program is crucial for enhancing innovation, supporting STEM education, and promoting regional economic development, with a focus on patent management, technology assessment, and collaboration activities. Interested applicants, particularly state and local government entities and their affiliates, must submit their responses to Travis Sartele at travis.sartele.1@us.af.mil by 4:00 PM CST on January 10, 2022, with a maximum of five pages detailing their capabilities and relevant experience.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Travis Sartele Contract Specialist
    (850) 882-2150
    travis.sartele.1@us.af.mil
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