48 CFR § 212.7001 - 212.7001 Definition.

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title: "48 CFR § 212.7001 - 212.7001   Definition."
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# 212.7001 212.7001   Definition.

As used in this subpart—

*Innovative* means—

(1) Any technology, process, or method, including research and development, that is new as of the date of submission of a proposal; or

(2) Any application that is new as of the date of submission of a proposal of a technology, process, or method existing as of such date.