Section 3035.017 - Federally Funded Research and Development Centers(a) In accordance with section 309(b) of the Homeland Security Act, 6 U.S.C. 189(b) , DHS may be a joint sponsor under a multiple agency sponsorship arrangement with the Department of Energy (DOE) of one or more DOE national laboratories or sites. DOE shall be the primary sponsor under any multiple agency sponsorship arrangement with DOE laboratories or sites. Work performed by a DOE national laboratory or site under a joint sponsorship arrangement with DHS Components shall comply with policy on the use of Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs) in (FAR) 48 CFR 35.017 . 71 FR 25771 , May 2, 2006, as amended at 71 FR 48802 , Aug. 22, 2006