Dual Use Science & Technology Program (DUST)
Refer to Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act of FY97
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The Dual Use Science & Technology (DUST) Program is to transfer technology that has both military
utility and sufficient potential to support a viable commercial industrial base.
Objectives of the DUST Program are to:
- Implement dual use technologies as "Part of Standard Way of Doing Business"
- Jointly fund dual use technology developments with industry
- Goals for applied research budget (6.2 funds) are: 5%, 7%, 10%, and 15% for 1998, 1999, 2000,
2001, and thereafter
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Give the DoD greater access to affordable, advanced technology by leveraging commercial know-how,
investments, and markets for military use
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Industry teaming encouraged to provide complimentary talents of technology, commercialization,
and productivity
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DoD will benefit from the technological opportunities offered by the commercial sector
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Projects must result in the development of technology - prototypes are strongly encouraged
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Project funds can be used to fund 25% of a project, with 25% provided by the DUST Program* and
industry providing a 50% cost share. (*Ends with FY 2004)
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Must be competitively selected and use "Cooperative Agreement" or "Other Transactions" authority
awards (non- FAR)
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