Study of the Air Force's Implementation of DoD Software Data Rights Policy for Reusable Software

摘要

The purpose of this study was to examine the adequacy of Air Force acquisition policies and procedures for software with particular emphasis on derivative works as it applies to reusable software. The study had two primary objectives: (1) Determine what relevant legal cases have been litigated which address the issue of Government rights to data developed by a contractor; and (2) Determine what procedures, if any, are used by System Program Office (SPO) personnel to ensure software contracted for was not previously developed under a prior Government contract. The methods for accomplishing the objectives included manual and automated legal research techniques as well as interviews with SPO personnel. (jes)