Non-Disclosure_Agreement.doc.docx

Non-Disclosure Agreement

1. I, , hereinafter Employee, understand that, in the course of my employment under contract No. , for the U.S. Forest Service, Geospatial Technology and Applications Center (GTAC) Project Management Support (The " Program"), through my employer, , hereinafter Company, I may be given access to Protected Information of the GTAC and other Government contractors. For the purposes of this agreement, "Protected Information" shall include information obtained in the course of contract performance as follows: (1) source selection information (as defined in FAR 3-104); (2) written or oral information or summaries thereof derived from Government information systems or Government personnel relating to internal Government operations and programs including, but not limited to, financial information, program budget information, and procurement information; and (3) third-party proprietary or business confidential information regardless of the method obtained. Protected Information shall also include without limitation all copies of protected information and all data, test results, simulations, and emulations or other information derived there from. Protected Information shall not include information that: (1) was independently developed by the Contractor as evidenced by a writing in possession of the contractor prior to disclosure by the Government; (2) is lawfully received by the Contractor from another source; (3) is or becomes publicly available through no fault of the Contractor; or (4) the Government agrees in writing is free of such restrictions.

2. This agreement is necessary to prevent my employer from gaining an unfair competitive advantage through the acquisition and potential misuse of Protected Information, to allow me to perform under the subject contract free from conflict of interest, which might bias my judgment, and to protect the interests of GTAC and third parties.

3. I agree not to disclose or otherwise disseminate Protected Information to other than GTAC personnel working on the Contract identified by the Contracting Officer (CO) or Contracting Officer' s Representative (COR) as having a need for access to the information or other contractor employees assigned to the project and identified by the CO or COR as having a need for access to the information. I acknowledge awareness of the procurement sensitivity of certain Protected Information and certify that I will protect the confidentiality of all such material in my possession. I understand that disclosure of Protected Information to anyone not properly entitled to access could result in a violation of the Procurement Integrity Act (41 U.S.C. 423) or a personal or organizational conflict of interest.

4. I agree to use Protected Information only in the performance of work requirements necessary to carry out my duties under the above referenced contract and task order. I will report to the CO and COR any actual or attempted violations of this agreement. I agree to return any and all Protected Information made available to me pursuant to performance of this contract, to the CO or COR upon the termination of my relationship with the contract or with the company.

5. I understand and agree that access to Protected Information precludes me from participating, on my own behalf; on behalf of Company or subsequent employers; or on behalf of others, in the preparation of cost or technical proposals or taking part in contract negotiations involving or related to future requirements or projects, if such participation involves utilization of Protected Information. The CO may recognize exceptions to this preclusion on a case-by-case basis.

6. I agree that I will clearly identify myself as a representative of Company prior to engaging in any communications through which protected information may be obtained from Government personnel or third parties (e.g., meetings, telephones, and other situations where contractor status is not obvious).

7. I verify that I have read and fully understand this Agreement and agree to abide by all requirements and restrictions contained in both documents. I understand that my strict compliance with the terms of these agreements is essential to be fulfillment of Company's contractual obligations and any violation of these agreements may result in breach of Company's contract with the Government or preclusion of Company's or subsequent employer ' s participation, or my personal participation in future Government projects.

8. I understand that my obligation hereunder to protect protected information shall remain in effect for five (5) years after completion of this Contract or until 01 March 2025, whichever is later.

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