Los Alamos National Laboratory Collaboration for Explosives Detection

Agreement Mechanisms

World-class experts and capabilities countering all aspects of explosive threats, and aiming predominantly at enhanced detection capabilities.

CRADA: Cooperative Research and Development Agreement

What is it?

Work performed in collaboration with a sponsor.

What does it do?

Enables Los Alamos staff to participate with industry, academia, and nonprofit entities on collaborative R&D activities of mutual benefit.

When is it used?

An organization’s research related to existing work at Los Alamos and there is a potential to create intellectual property.

Sponsored Work—Work for Others: Other Federal and Non-Federal Entities

What is it?

Work performed for a sponsor.

What does it do?

Enables sponsors to access Los Alamos scientific capabilities, specialized instrumentation, and facilities.

When is it used?

An agency or organization requires Los Alamos to perform a defined scope of work that draws upon its unique capabilities or services.

Licensing Agreements

What is it?

The licensing of intellectual property.

What does it do?

Grants rights to practice Los Alamos National Security LLC intellectual property for commercial/noncommercial use.

When is it used?

Appropriate for entities interested in using Los Alamos National Security LLC intellectual property.