Description
The contract is for technology consulting services to support the TechLink Center at Montana State University. The contractor will assist in developing productive partnerships for technology development, licensing, and commercialization, and will work with companies to license federally developed technologies. The contractor will also provide training and education to the DoD technology transfer workforce and help transition technologies to DoD operational use. The contract requires the contractor to have 10+ years of experience conducting technology assessment with Federal research laboratories, particularly the Army. Key personnel must have 10+ years of experience at the PhD level conducting technology assessment with Federal research laboratories, particularly the Army. The contract will be awarded based on the scoring criteria attached, which includes evaluation of the contractor's ability to provide the services and requirements described in the Scope of Work, as well as the qualifications of key personnel.
• The contractor will assist in developing strong licensing applications to federal agencies.
• The contractor will help companies develop mutually acceptable workplans for CRADAs and TSAs.
• The contractor will provide training and education to the DoD technology transfer workforce.
• The contractor will assist in transitioning technologies to DoD operational use.
• The contractor will make contacts with DoD program managers and other stakeholders to support technology transition projects.
• The contractor will work closely with TechLink staff and designated affiliates to assist companies and DoD personnel on specified technology transition projects.