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3 COMMERCIAL ITEM CONTRACTING

Over the years, the government has gradually shifted from military specifications and standards to commercial item acquisitions. Commercial item acquisitions help reduce government operating expenses and enable more contractors to enter government contracting. Through the use of General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule contracts, any government agency receives similar prices, terms, and conditions from a whole host of federal contractors.

What is the historical perspective to commercial item contracting? ...

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