Attachment18.pdf

Commitment to Protect Non-Public Information – Contractor Agreement

Access to sensitive information from the files of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is required in the performance of my official duties, under contract number _____________ between (NIH I/C Name or Component) _____________________________ and my employer (Employer’s Name) _______________________________. I agree that I shall not release, publish, or disclose such information to unauthorized personnel, and I shall protect such information in accordance with relevant laws and regulations available for research and review at any Law Library. Among these laws may be various provisions of:

a) 18 U.S.C. 641 (Criminal Code: Public Money, Property or Records; 2pgs.long)

b) 18 U.S.C. 1905 (Criminal Code: Disclosure of Confidential Information; 2 pgs. long)

c) Public Law 96-511 (Paperwork Reduction Act; Encyclopedic in length)

I affirm that I have received a written and/or verbal briefing by my company concerning my responsibilities under this agreement. I understand that violation of this agreement may subject me to criminal and civil penalties.

Signed: ________________________________________ Type or Print Name: ______________________________ Date: __________________________________________ Witnessed by: ___________________________________ Date: __________________________________________

Copies are to be retained by: NIH Project Officer

Contractor’s Contract Management Individual Signatory

Attachment 18: Commitment to Protect Non-Public Information Contractor Agreement Page 1