Sandia uses a variety of agreement mechanisms to develop new partnerships with industry, state and local governments, and universities. Goals of the partner or sponsor, coupled with funding sources for the agreement and Sandia's strategic business objectives, are used to determine the most appropriate partnering mechanism. Sandia's Partnership Opportunities Brochure (418 KB PDF) describes the agreement types available for Sandia and industry use. In addition to the agreements listed in the brochure, Sandia may enter into nondisclosure agreements and memorandum of understanding when appropriate.
As a Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC), Sandia may perform work for industry responding to certain types of federal government solicitations (e.g. broad agency announcements or BAA-like solicitations, including small business innovation research/technology transfer solicitations) when the federal agency solicitation allows FFRDC participation, following the requirements of Sandia's management and operating contract with the DOE/NNSA.