48 CFR § 227.7200 - 227.7200 Scope of subpart.

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# 227.7200 227.7200   Scope of subpart.

(a) This subpart—

(1) Prescribes policies and procedures for the acquisition of computer software and computer software documentation, and the rights to use, modify, reproduce, release, perform, display, or disclose such software or documentation. It implements the following laws and Executive order:

(i) 10 U.S.C. 3013.

(ii) 10 U.S.C. 3208(d).

(iii) 10 U.S.C. 3771-3775.

(iv) 10 U.S.C. 3781-3786.

(v) 10 U.S.C. 4576.

(vi) Executive Order 12591 (subsection 1(b)(7)).

(2) Does not apply to—

(i) Computer software or computer software documentation acquired under General Services Administration (GSA) schedule contracts; or

(ii) Releases of computer software or computer software documentation to litigation support contractors (see subpart 204.74).

(b) See PGI 227.7200(b) for guidance and information in DoD issuances.

[88 FR 17344, Mar. 22, 2023]