Code of Federal Regulations Title 48. Federal Acquisition Regulations System 48.46.308 Cost-reimbursement research and development contracts

The contracting officer shall insert the clause at 52.246–8, Inspection of Research and Development—Cost–Reimbursement, in solicitations and contracts for research and development when (a) the primary objective of the contract is the delivery of end items other than designs, drawings, or reports, and (b) a cost-reimbursement contract is contemplated;  unless use of the clause is impractical and the clause prescribed in 46.309 is considered to be more appropriate. If it is contemplated that the contract will be on a no-fee basis, the contracting officer shall use the clause with its Alternate I.