48 CFR § 16.000 - 16.000 Scope of part.

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# 16.000 16.000   Scope of part.

This part describes types of contracts that may be used in acquisitions. It prescribes policies and procedures and provides guidance for selecting a contract type appropriate to the circumstances of the acquisition.

[48 FR 42219, Sept. 19, 1983, as amended at 60 FR 34756, July 3, 1995; 61 FR 39197, July 26, 1996]