Code of Federal Regulations Title 10. Energy § 10.603.205 Nature of the project

(a) The principal purpose of the project is to carry out a public purpose of support or stimulation of RD & D (i.e., assistance), rather than acquiring goods or services for the benefit of the Government (i.e., acquisition);

(b) To the maximum extent practicable, the TIA does not support RD & D that duplicates other RD & D being conducted under existing programs carried out by the DOE;  and

(c) The use of a standard contract, grant or cooperative agreement for the project is not feasible or appropriate (see questions in § 603.225).