### Question
How is the term partnership intermediary defined?


### Answer
The term **partnership intermediary** is defined in *10 U.S.C. § 4146* as the following:

> an agency of a State or local government, or a nonprofit entity owned in whole or in part by, chartered by, funded in whole or in part by, or operated in whole or in part by or on behalf of a State or local government, that assists, counsels, advises, evaluates, or otherwise cooperates with industry or academic institutions that need or can make demonstrably productive use of technology-related assistance from a Center

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 4146*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART V-ACQUISITION > Subpart E-Research and Engineering > CHAPTER 307-RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTERS AND FACILITIES**

