Code of Federal Regulations Title 48. Federal Acquisition Regulations System 48.970.1707-2 Purpose

(a) Provide access for non–DOE entities to highly specialized or unique DOE facilities, services, or technical expertise, when private facilities are inadequate;

(b) Increase research and development interactions among DOE's management and operating contractors and industry in order to transfer DOE technologies to industry for further development or commercialization;

(c) Maintain facility core competencies;

(d) Enhance the science and technology capabilities at DOE facilities;  and

(e) Provide assistance to other Federal agencies and non–Federal entities in accomplishing goals that may otherwise be unattainable and to avoid the possible duplication of effort at Federal facilities.