48 CFR § 242.771-2 - 242.771-2 Policy.

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title: "48 CFR § 242.771-2 - 242.771-2   Policy."
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# 242.771-2 242.771-2   Policy.

Defense contractors are encouraged to engage in independent research and development (IR&D) projects that will advance the needs of DoD for future technology and advanced capability (see 231.205-18(c)(iii)).

[88 FR 6600, Jan. 31, 2023]