Comments on the Proposed Defense and Federal Acquisition Regulations

Abstract

This paper compares and contrasts the software/data rights sections (Subpart 27.4) of the DoD procurement regulations (DoD FAR SUPP) and the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). The regulations currently in force, as well as recently proposed revisions to those regulations, are examined. Criticisms are made of the DoD regulations, as well as suggestions as to how those regulations could be brought more in line with procurement related legislation, intellectual property law and general commercial practice within the software industry. Inconsistencies and ambiguities found in Subpart 27.4 of the DoD acquisition regulations are discussed at some length. A recommendation is made that the DoD adopt a regulatory policy more like that found in the FAR.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA175165

Entities

People

  • Pamela Samuelson

Organizations

  • Carnegie Mellon University

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Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Ambiguity
  • Classification
  • Commerce
  • Computer Programs
  • Congress
  • Contractors
  • Contracts
  • Copyrights
  • Data Rights
  • Department Of Defense
  • Government Procurement
  • Governments
  • Intellectual Property
  • Law
  • Procurement
  • Software Development

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  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Government and Public Administration Law.