Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-08598
Intent to Grant Joint Ownership and Exclusive Patent License to University of Texas System
Buyer
Department of the Air Force
Posted
May 04, 2026
Respond By
May 19, 2026
Identifier
2026-08598
NAICS
533110
This notice announces the Department of the Air Force's intent to grant a joint ownership agreement with an exclusive patent license. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Air Force (Department of Defense) - OEMs and Vendors: - Board of Regents of The University of Texas System (sole vendor/licensee) - Products/Services Requested: - No physical products or services are being procured - The action concerns intellectual property rights—specifically, a joint ownership agreement and exclusive patent license - Unique or Notable Requirements: - License covers all fields of use - Issued under the Bayh-Dole Act and its implementing regulations - Notice is for technology transfer, not procurement of goods or services - Written objections must be submitted within a specified period - Place of Performance: - Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio - No purchase quantities, part numbers, or additional vendors are specified
Description
The Department of the Air Force intends to grant a joint ownership agreement with an exclusive patent license to the Board of Regents of The University of Texas System. The license covers all fields. This action is pursuant to the Bayh-Dole Act and its implementing regulations. Written objections must be filed within fifteen calendar days after the publication date of this notice.