6 USC 189 - Utilization of Department of Energy national laboratories and sites in support of homeland security activities

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024

§ 189.

Utilization of Department of Energy national laboratories and sites in support of homeland security activities

(a)

Authority to utilize national laboratories and sites

(1)

In general

In carrying out the missions of the Department, the Secretary may utilize the Department of Energy national laboratories and sites through any 1 or more of the following methods, as the Secretary considers appropriate:

(A)

A joint sponsorship arrangement referred to in subsection (b).

(B)

A direct contract between the Department and the applicable Department of Energy laboratory or site, subject to subsection (c).

(C)

Any “work for others” basis made available by that laboratory or site.

(D)

Any other method provided by law.

(2)

Acceptance and performance by labs and sites

(b)

Joint sponsorship arrangements

(1)

Laboratories

(2)

Sites

(3)

Primary sponsor

(4)

Lead agent

(5)

Federal Acquisition Regulation

(6)

Funding

(c)

Separate contracting

(d)

Authority with respect to cooperative research and development agreements and licensing agreements

(e)

Reimbursement of costs

(f)

Laboratory directed research and development by the Department of Energy

(g)

Office for National Laboratories

(h)

Department of Energy coordination on homeland security related research

(Pub. L. 107–296, title III, § 309, Nov. 25, 2002, 116 Stat. 2172.)

cite as: 6 USC 189