Attachment 4_Government Rights In Data.pdf

This is a Government Rights in Data (GRID) template form used in federal contracts to document and assert restrictions on technical data, computer software, and software documentation deliverables.

The GRID form requires offerors to complete four main sections documenting data rights assertions. Part A addresses technical data or computer software to be delivered with restrictions, requiring identification of specific deliverables, the basis for assertions, asserted rights categories, and the responsible party. Part B covers technical data or computer software previously delivered to the Government, requiring documentation of prior contract numbers, delivery organizations, and any expiration dates on limitations. Part C addresses commercial licenses applicable to deliverables, including commercial, open source, and public domain license restrictions. Part D covers specifically negotiated license rights (SNLR) for data requiring special protection, such as cost and performance reporting data. Section 3 requires offerors to develop and submit an Intellectual Property Strategy and Plan documenting the rationale for integrating proprietary, vendor-unique, or closed system elements, along with design techniques to isolate such portions and prevent intertwining with open system elements. The offeror must certify all assertions by signature, date, and printed name and title, with failure to submit a complete and signed GRID document potentially rendering the proposal inadequate for award. Section 5 requires supporting documentation including explanatory IP documentation and applicable license terms be attached to the submission.