Industry group says long-awaited commercial guidebook needs improvement

By Marjorie Censer Tony Bertuca / May 10, 2017 at 3:33 PM
An industry organization is calling for changes to a draft commercial guidebook meant to clarify how to determine whether an item is commercial and what its price should be. The guidebook was released in late February by the Pentagon's acquisition policy office. The two-part document spans more than 100 pages and states it intends to help those seeking "additional understanding" on commercial items, including the definition, the determination and pricing. "The focus is on procurement specialists who might...

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