Fun with the DFARS Part 212

  • Per DFARS 212.71, a contracting officer may enter into a contract with a nontraditional defense contractor for the acquisition of military-purpose nondevelopmental items. A nondevelopmental item is an item that has been developed entirely at private sector cost with no involvement of government funds.

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