GOVERNMENT ACCESS TO INTERIM DATA LICENSE. (FEB 2011)
(a) Definition. As used in this clause, Integrated Data Environment (IDE) means a mutually agreed to data storage and information management environment that facilitates Government and Industry information sharing and exchange, whether electronically or via hardcopy, to enable timely access and submission of information of all types and form.
(b) If the contractor provides the Government access (whether electronically, via hard copy, person-to-person exchanges, IDE, or other means) to technical data or computer software prior to the contractually scheduled delivery date, or to technical data or computer software that is not otherwise subject to delivery, the Governments access shall not constitute delivery of such technical data or computer software under this contract. Unless otherwise expressly set forth in an attachment to this contract as described in paragraph (d) of clause I-22, Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software: Noncommercial Items, this clause will also apply to data that cannot easily be categorized as technical data or business data to which the Government is given access prior to delivery, or which is not otherwise subject to delivery.
(c) Subject to the restrictions set forth below, the Government may use, duplicate, and disclose such technical data or computer software within the Government in connection with the performance of this contract for such purposes as administration, evaluation, problem resolution, and technical collaboration with the contractor. The Government may disclose such technical data or computer software to its support contractors identified in clause I-10, Enabling Clause for Prime and Support Contractor Relationships, for these same purposes if and when the receiving support contractor(s) or subcontractor(s) contract arrangements are subject to clause I-24, Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Government-Furnished Information Marked with Restrictive Legends.
(1) An additional non-disclosure, confidentiality, proprietary information, or similar agreement may be required by the owner of the technical data or computer software, but only on an exception basis, e.g., when such third party is or may be a direct competitor of the owner of the technical data or computer software. In the event an additional agreement is deemed necessary, the Contracting Officer shall be notified prior to its execution. The Government and contractor agree to cooperate to ensure that execution of any additional agreements...
