Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-08589
Intent to Grant Partially Exclusive Patent License for Cyber Security Monitor Technology
Buyer
Department of the Air Force
Posted
May 04, 2026
Respond By
May 19, 2026
Identifier
2026-08589
NAICS
533110
This notice announces the Department of the Air Force's intent to grant a partially exclusive patent license for a cyber security technology. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Air Force (Department of Defense) - OEMs and Vendors: - Sensor Biometrics, Inc. (prospective licensee) - Board of Regents of The University of Texas System (referenced in related joint ownership agreement) - Patent/Technology Details: - U.S. Patent No. 11,856,012 B2: 'Passive Physical Layer Distinct Native Attribute Cyber Security Monitor' - Technology enables monitoring of networked control and sensor field devices for cyber security using physical layer DNA fingerprinting - Scope and Requirements: - License is partially exclusive and limited to the pharmaceutical manufacturing and supply chain sector - Notice allows for written objections and competing applications for the license - No procurement of products or services; this is an intellectual property licensing opportunity - Notable Details: - Related intent to grant a joint ownership agreement and exclusive license to the Board of Regents of The University of Texas System (all fields) - Locations: - Department of the Air Force offices and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio
Description
The Department of the Air Force intends to grant a partially exclusive patent license to Sensor Biometrics, Inc. The license pertains to the pharmaceutical manufacturing and supply chain sector. The patent involved is U.S. Patent No. 11,856,012 B2, titled Passive Physical Layer Distinct Native Attribute Cyber Security Monitor. Written objections must be filed within fifteen calendar days after the publication date of this notice.