48 CFR § 212.212 - 212.212 Computer software.

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title: "48 CFR § 212.212 - 212.212   Computer software."
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# 212.212 212.212   Computer software.

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

[74 FR 34270, July 15, 2009]