48 CFR § 2811.002 - 2811.002 Policy.

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title: "48 CFR § 2811.002 - 2811.002   Policy."
title_number: 48
title_name: "Federal Acquisition Regulations System"
section_number: "2811.002"
section_name: "2811.002   Policy."
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chapter_name: "DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE"
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part_name: "DESCRIBING AGENCY NEEDS"
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# 2811.002 2811.002   Policy.

(a) Consistent with the policy expressed in FAR 11.002(b), the metric system is the preferred system of weights and measures and shall be used in DOJ solicitations and contracts.

(b) When acquiring products or services, the requirements of FAR 11.002(d)(1) and DOJ sustainability policies and procedures are to be followed.