AFI61-301_USAFASUP governs domestic technology transfer, ORTA duties, technology agreements, awards, royalties, and equipment donations.
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The publication assigns duties for Air Force technology transfer officials, laboratory commanders and directors, and ORTA focal points. It addresses CRADAs, EPAs, CTAs, royalty distribution, technology transfer reporting, cash awards, and donations or loans of laboratory equipment.
Applies to: This instruction applies to all United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) personnel.
The authority to review and approve all Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADAs) entered into by all laboratories and/or technical activities is delegated to the TEO. (paragraph 1)
As authorized, enter into Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADAs), patent licenses, Commercial Test Agreements (CTAs), Education Partnership Agreements (EPAs), and other types of technology transfer agreements with public and private sector organizations. (paragraph 2)
Collect, maintain, and report all data elements required for the management of technology transfer. This includes, but is not limited to, Defense Technology Transfer Information System, and other data elements as called out in the current Air Force Technology Transfer Handbook. Maintain working files, documents, and records of all transfer agreements. (paragraph 61-302)
Air Force Laboratories and/or technical activities may directly donate or loan laboratory equipment to public and private schools and nonprofit institutions pursuant to 15 U.S.C. §3710(i) or 10 U.S.C. §2194 or provide personal property to collaborating parties under a CRADA pursuant to 15 U.S.C. §3710a. (paragraph 9)
Property targeted for donation should be in working condition. However, at the request of the donee, inoperable property may be donated. (paragraph 9)