Computer software.

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Title 48 CFR: Federal Acquisition Regulations System › Chapter 2: DEFENSE ACQUISITION REGULATIONS SYSTEM, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE › Part 212: ACQUISITION OF COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES › Subpart 212.2: Subpart 212.2—Special Requirements for the Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services › § 212.212: Computer software.

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(1) Departments and agencies shall identify and evaluate, at all stages of the acquisition process (including concept refinement, concept decision, and technology development), opportunities for the use of commercial computer software and other non-developmental software in accordance with Section 803 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (Pub. L. 110-417).

(2) See Subpart 208.74 when acquiring commercial software or software maintenance.

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227.7202 for policy on the acquisition of commercial computer software and commercial computer software documentation.

[74 FR 34270, July 15, 2009]

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