SUBCONTRACT APPROVALS

This Appendix, implementing Clause I. 85, Contractor Purchasing System, sets forth the requirements for DOE's prior approval of subcontracts under the prime contract for the operation of Ames Laboratory.

Prior DOE review and written approval is required of Inter-Contractor Purchases (ICP’s) as defined in AL 98-03 expected to exceed $1,000,000.00 or for subcontract actions which exceed $10,000,000.00 or which fall within any one of the following categories, unless other procedures and guidelines have been approved by the Contracting Officer, in consultation with Intellectual Property Counsel.

1. Acquisition of software by negotiated lease or license;

2. Purchase of patents or patent license rights, including the payment of royalties, and permits or license fees;

3. The recognition of proprietary rights, including the recognition of technical data as trade secrets.

4. Any restriction of DOE's use of the supplies or data procured under a subcontract.

Laboratory Procurement Policies and Procedures

All additions to, Modifications or deletions of Laboratory Procurement Policies and Procedures which result in substantive changes thereto shall be submitted to DOE for approval prior to implementation.