# Partnership Intermediary Agreement (PIA)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/fa8651-22-s0021-partnership-intermediary-agreement-pia/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/336962

> Munitions Directorate plans to offer grants to the applicants described in the notice. It expects to make one award. It is a forecast, and no dates have been set yet.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | FA8651-22-S0021 |
| Agency | Munitions Directorate |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | not set |
| Award ceiling | not stated |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 12.630 |

## Who can apply

- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

State and local government entities and their affiliates may qualify as Partnership Intermediaries. A Partnership Intermediary can be: (I) a state or local government agency; (2) a non-profit entity owned, operated, or funded in whole or in part by, or on behalf of, a state or local government; or (3) a non-profit entity chartered by a state or local government. 10 USC §2368(f)(2); 15 USC §3715(c). A non-profit entity seeking to qualify as a partnership intermediary therefore must show a nexus to a state or local government. This nexus may consist of legislative sponsorship and/or (partial) funding, a defined state or local role in its operations, even if limited, or some form of government action demonstrating the organization is authorized to work on behalf of a state or local government

## What the grant funds

SOURCES SOUGHT/MARKET SURVEY 2022 AFRL/RW Partnership Intermediary Agreement (PIA) FA8651-22-S-0021 NAICS Code 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering and Life Science (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) I. PURPOSE/BACKGROUND: AFRL/RWK, Eglin AFB is conducting a sources sought/market survey to gauge the interest in the various research topics associated with a future Partnership Intermediary Agreement (PIA). The Government is seeking Partnership Intermediary Agreements (PIAs) with entities that facilitate joint projects and accelerate technology transfer between the lab and the commercial market. These intermediaries help companies to identify federal technologies that can be licensed and commercialized; and work to increase the likelihood of successful cooperative activities between the lab, small businesses, academia and industry. The PIAs Program goals are: · Transfer technology developed by/for AFRL into Commercial Markets. · Transition commercial and academic innovation for use within AFRL. · Foster partnerships between AFRL, industry, and academia. · Inspire and support the next generation of technology leaders in the United States. · Foster and support innovation both within and external to AFRL. The PIAs Objectives are: · Patent and intellectual property (IP) management-Assist with the development and execution of licenses and the development or management of patents and the broader IP portfolio · Technology and market research-conduct technology and market landscape or forecast studies to identify future directions for specific technologies, and provide broad situational awareness regarding the origins and development of a particular technology domain or industry. · Collaboration spaces and business incubation-Establish and/or manage physical and virtual spaces that serve as a collaborative environment to engage with non-DoD researchers and businesses. · Technology assessment activities- support organizations with technology demonstrations, showcases, industry days, design sprints, hackathons, workshops, and other events. · RDT&E collaboration activities-support organizations with the development, coordination, and problem-solving activities in support of RDT&E collaboration activities. · Prototyping and manufacturing capabilities facilitate development of prototypes, and advance DoD's manufacturing capabilities.

## Questions people ask

### Who can apply for Partnership Intermediary Agreement (PIA)?

Munitions Directorate accepts applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Partnership Intermediary Agreement (PIA)?

Forecast, no dates yet. Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.