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Use one of the following procedures in order of preference:
(1) When items of identical design are not required, the acquisition may still be conducted through full and open competition by using a performance specification or other similar technical requirement or purchase description that does not contain data with restricted rights.
As a last alternative, the contracting activity may develop a design specification for competitive acquisition through reverse engineering. Contracting activities shall not do reverse engineering unless
(i) Significant cost savings can be demonstrated; and
(ii) The action is authorized by the head of the contracting activity. |
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Business Rule Number: | 909353 |
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Business Rule Category: | Structural Assertion |
Business Rule Level: | Operational |
Business Rule Source Type: | Compliance Requirement |
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