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Acquisition Considerations to Expand Space Design Options Using COTS EEE Parts and Units

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Dec 10, 2023

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This Aerospace technical report (ATR) is intended for reference when a customer is considering the use of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) electrical, electronic, and electromechanical (EEE) parts and units in offerors’ proposals. It provides examples of contract language that can inadvertently prevent an offeror from bidding a COTS solution and offers suggestions for alternative wording. This ATR was created in conjunction with ATR 2023-01935, Expanding Space Design Options Using COTS. These reports, when used in concert, will enable the performance benefits, shorter procurement times, and reduced costs needed to achieve critical mission needs.

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