I._Contractor_NDA.docx

Non-Disclosure Agreement Contractor Support Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Biological Technologies Office (BTO) Solicitation No. D15PS00167

The undersigned individual, both in personal capacity and as an employee of (enter company name), acknowledges that during the performance of this contract may receive or otherwise have access to sensitive, proprietary and source selection information provided by public or private entities or by other contractors. The individual agrees that use of such information will be limited to performance of work under this contract. The individual further agrees he/she will take all necessary steps to prevent disclosure of such information to any party outside the government or to any other government support contractor who is not authorized to access or use the information.

The undersigned and his employer acknowledge that the owner of any proprietary information improperly disclosed stands as an intended third-party beneficiary of this non-disclosure agreement. In the event of an unauthorized disclosure of proprietary information, the owner of the information may seek legal recovery under this non-disclosure agreement, even though the information owner is not a formal party to the agreement.

The undersigned and his/her employer agree to indemnify and hold harmless the United States Government from any claim or action for any damages caused by his/her improper handling or disclosure of such information received.

FOR THESE REASONS the undersigned individual agrees on his/her own behalf, the employer likewise concurs, to protect, respect and not disclose the proprietary information and Government mission-and sensitive information that may come to their attention as part of the contract assistance provided to DARPA/BTO.

Employee Signature _____________________________________________________

Printed Name __________________________________________________________

Date __________________________________________________________________

Concurrence by the employer:

Supervisor/Manager Signature _____________________________________________

Printed Name __________________________________________________________

Date __________________________________________________________________