Code of Federal Regulations · Section
§ 16.301-3 — 16.301-3 Limitations
48 C.F.R. § 16.301-3
(a) A cost-reimbursement contract may be used only when—
(1) The factors in 16.104 have been considered;
(2) A written acquisition plan has been approved and signed at least one level above the contracting officer;
(3) The contractor's accounting system is adequate for determining costs applicable to the contract or order; and
(4) Prior to award of the contract or order, adequate Government resources are available to award and manage a contract other than firm-fixed-priced (see 7.104(e)). This includes appropriate Government surveillance during performance in accordance with 1.602-2, to provide reasonable assurance that efficient methods and effective cost controls are used.
(b) The use of cost-reimbursement contracts is prohibited for the acquisition of commercial products and commercial services (see parts 2 and 12).
Authorizing Statute
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Powers of the Administration in performance of functions51 U.S.C. § 20113
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Administrative40 U.S.C. § 121
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General authority41 U.S.C. § 1121
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Chapter 137 legacy provisions10 U.S.C. § 3016