I could use some of this group's "expert" advice.  A question arose here
concerning use of NSF-supported equipment.  One of our faculty wants to use
equipment acquired through an ILI to do industry research, unrelated to the
original NSF project.  In light of the notice to Presidents of June 16,
1998, subject:  "Principles Related to the Use and Operation of
NSF-Supported Research Instrumentation and Facilities," do faculty on your
campuses use NSF equipment to conduct research for industry for a fee
(within the NSF conditions).  If so, how do you arrive at fee structure and
justify.  And how are you interpreting the statement, "It is contrary to
the NSF's intent for grantees to use NSF-supported research instrumentation
or facilities to provide services for a fee in competition with private
companies in a manner that is prohibited by OMB Circular A-110?  Thanks!
Jacqueline Givens
Director of Contract and Grant Support
Office of Sponsored Programs
Kennesaw State University
1000 Chastain Road
Kennesaw, Georgia 30144-5591
Phone:  (770) 423-6036
Fax:  (770) 499-3263
Email:  xxxxxx@ksumail.kennesaw.edu