Code of Federal Regulations · Section
§ 17.403 — 17.403 Procedures
48 C.F.R. § 17.403
(a) The contracting officer may award a prime contract to a—
(1) Leader company, obligating it to subcontract a designated portion of the required end items to a specified follower company and to assist it to produce the required end items;
(2) Leader company, for the required assistance to a follower company, and a prime contract to the follower for production of the items; or
(3) Follower company, obligating it to subcontract with a designated leader company for the required assistance.
(b) The contracting officer shall ensure that any contract awarded under this arrangement contains a firm agreement regarding disclosure, if any, of contractor trade secrets, technical designs or concepts, and specific data, or software, of a proprietary nature.
Authorizing Statute
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Administrative40 U.S.C. § 121
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Chapter 137 legacy provisions10 U.S.C. § 3016
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Powers of the Administration in performance of functions51 U.S.C. § 20113
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General authority41 U.S.C. § 1121