Technology Transfer and Transition

Abstract

The Technology Transfer and Transition (TT&T) program (Program Element 0603942D8Z) has two sub-elements: the Technology Transfer program (P942), and Technology Transition Initiative (P949). Defense Technology Transfer (P942) was referred to in previous budgets as Defense Technology Link (TechLink). This change serves to distinguish the Technology Transfer program from one of the program's successful contractors, TechLink of Montana State University. Defense Technology Transfer's three-fold mission is (1) integration of advanced commercial-sector technologies into Department of Defense (DoD) systems, particularly from nontraditional defense contractors; (2) spinoff of DoD-developed technologies to industry for product development and to make these technologies available for military acquisition; and (3) establishment of collaborative Research and Development (R&D) projects with the private sector for cost-sharing of new dual-use technology development. Defense Technology Transfer has been highly successful at helping the Department transfer its technologies to U.S. companies, and making these technologies available for both military and commercial applications. Technology Transfer is highly cost-effective with elements achieving significant Return on Investment (RoI) to DoD. For example, TechLink has provided a RoI to DoD of 4:1 on funds expended to date. This efficiently run organization currently accounts for 50 percent of all DoD patent license agreements (PLA) and has brokered over 650 PLAs, Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADA) and other R&D partnerships involving innovative companies new to DoD. The fiscal controls above represent the investment of the TT&T Program funding for the TTI Program (P949). The Technology Transition Initiative (TTI), authorized by Title 10 and Section 242 of the FY2003 Defense Authorization Act, facilitates the rapid transition of new technologies from the Department of Defense (DoD) science and technology (S&T) base into DoD acquisition programs. The program addresses the funding gaps that exist between the time a mature technology is demonstrated and the time it can be funded and procured for use in an intended weapons system or operational capability for the warfighter. The TTI program is mandated by Congress and receives high congressional interest. Since the TTI (P949) program inception in FY 2003, 78 projects have been initiated and 50 are complete. Of the 50 completed projects, 35 (70%) have successfully transitioned to DoD Acquisition Programs of Record or procurement contracts for operational use and subsequent fielding; exceeding the objective of 30% for demonstration programs (Strategic Objective 4-3, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense, Acquisition, Technology & Logistics (OUSD (AT&L)).

Document Details

• Document Type: R2 Budgetary Justification
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2012
• Source ID: 0603942D8Z_3_0400_PB_2012
• Change Summary Explanation: FY 2011 changes reflect realignment of resources from the following program element into Technology Transfer and Transition to benefit aligned management communications, fiscal tracking, budget justification and overall program resource management of Transfer/Transition efforts: PE 0603826D8Z Quick Reactions Special Projects, Technology Transition Initiative ( Transfer into P949). FY 2012 changes from FY 2011 reflect reallocation of funds to higher priority DoD requirements and subsequent program termination.
• Service Agency Name: Office of Secretary Of Defense

Tags

Communities of Interest

• Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

• Acquisition
• Agreements
• Business Administration
• Contractors
• Contracts
• Department Of Defense
• Investments
• Military Acquisition
• Organizational Structure
• Procurement
• Product Development
• Resource Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Technology Transfer
• Transitions

Readers

• Defense Acquisition Program Management
• Defense Technology Research and Development.