IRS /
MITRE Strategic Partnership is Based on a Formal Foundation
Strategic
Partnership
lNeeds a trusted FFRDC partner
–For long-term critical
need integral to its mission and operations
–To work objectively and
independently
–Who recognizes IRS
objectives
as its own
lSupports the FFRDC partnership
–Access to IRS people,
resources, and data
–Continuity of
support
–Investment in building
domain and program knowledge
lStrives to be a trusted, vital, and accountable partner
–Shared mission
accountability
–Sustained technical
excellence, knowledge base, and capacity
–Strategic direction
aligned to IRS needs
lEnsures sound basis for trust
–Not-for-profit public
interest
–Free from
organizational conflicts of interest
–Restricted business
activities
–Full disclosure
IRS FFRDC Sponsor is
John Reece
IRS FFRDC Program Manager is
Fred Forman
MITRE FFRDC Director is Gene
Cross
Relationship Governed by the
Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)