This subpart prescribes policy and procedures for acquisition of commercial software and software maintenance, including software and software maintenance that is acquired -
(a) As part of a system or system upgrade, where practicable;
(b) Under a service contract;
(c) Under a contract or agreement administered by another agency (e.g., under an interagency agreement);
(d) Under a Federal Supply Schedule contract or blanket purchase agreement established in accordance with FAR 8.405; or
(e) By a contractor that is authorized to order From a Government supply source pursuant to FAR 51.101.
[67 FR 65511, Oct. 25, 2002, as amended at 71 FR 62559, Oct. 26, 2006; 78 FR 38235, June 26, 2013]