Add guidance/language for contracts or PWS

[jordangov]

I would like to provide specific language and guidance for DoD organizations that are still negotiating a contract with a custom software developer such that delivery can be made via an open source repository (properly licensed).

[DaveEide]

👋 @jordangov @shawoods

I'd recommend taking a look at the Data Rights Section from the interagency agreement between the Veterans Health Agency and the Defense Health Agency if you have not done so already. My understanding is that this language was vetted and approved by both VA and DoD contracting/legal. This language addresses source code + related artifacts while taking "proprietary, protected, or sensitive information or content" into consideration.

[jordangov]

Thanks @DaveEide!

[marctjones]

Not endorsing any of the specific language, but here are three more examples of government contracts with FOSS requirements:

• CA CWDS

  • CWDS Vendors
  • Direct Link to CWS-CARES General Provisions

• Mississippi Agile Vendor Pool

  • MDCPS Procurement
  • Direct Link to Vendor Pool for Agile Development Services

• United Kingdom

  • G-cloud Framework Agreement Legal Docs
  • Direct Link to G-Cloud 9 Call-Off Contract terms

[jordangov]

Awesome, thanks!