48 CFR § 1516.303-71 - 1516.303-71 Definition.

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title: "48 CFR § 1516.303-71 - 1516.303-71   Definition."
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title_name: "Federal Acquisition Regulations System"
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section_name: "1516.303-71   Definition."
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# 1516.303-71 1516.303-71   Definition.

Cost-sharing is a generic term denoting any situation where the Government does not fully reimburse a contractor for all allowable costs necessary to accomplish the project under the contract. This term encompasses cost-matching and cost-limitations, in addition to cost-sharing. Cost-sharing does not include usual contractual limitations such as indirect cost ceilings in accordance with FAR 42.707, or ceilings on travel or other direct costs. Cost-sharing contracts may be required as a result of Congressional mandate.

[61 FR 14504, Apr. 2, 1996]