Commercial isn't unique

When an agency decides to buy commercial items pursuant to FAR Part ia, it subjects itself to important restrictions. For example, the regulation states that "contracts for commercial items shall rely on contractors' existing quality assurance systems as a substitute for government inspect...

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Published inFederal Computer Week Vol. 14; no. 33; p. 56
Main Author Peckinpaugh, Carl
Format Trade Publication Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Falls Church 1105 Media, Inc 18.09.2000
Subjects
Affirmative action
Contractors
Federal legislation
Government purchasing
Proprietary
Security management
United States > US
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ISSN0893-052X

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Summary:When an agency decides to buy commercial items pursuant to FAR Part ia, it subjects itself to important restrictions. For example, the regulation states that "contracts for commercial items shall rely on contractors' existing quality assurance systems as a substitute for government inspection and testing before tender for acceptance unless customary market practices for the commercial item being acquired include in-process inspection."
ISSN:0893-052X