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This PGI section supplements: DFARS 227.7200 · FAR 27.7200
The corresponding FAR Part 27 and DFARS Part 227 have been overhauled under the RFO. PGI replacement text is provided in the RFO deviation attachment. View FAR Part 27

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(a)This subpart—

(1) Prescribes policies and procedures for the acquisition of computer software and computer software documentation, and the rights to use, modify, reproduce, release, perform, display, or disclose such software or documentation. It implements the following laws and Executive order:

(i) 10 U.S.C. 3013.

(ii) 10 U.S.C. 3208(d).

(iii) 10 U.S.C. 3771-3775.

(iv) 10 U.S.C. 3781-3786.

(v) 10 U.S.C. 4576.

(vi) Executive Order 12591 (subsection 1(b)(7)).

(2) Does not apply to—

(i) Computer software or computer software documentation acquired under GSA schedule contracts; or

(ii) Releases of computer software or computer software documentation to litigation support contractors (see subpart 204.74).

(b) See 227.7200 (b) for guidance and information in DoD issuances.

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-(b) The contracting officer should consider the following additional guidance and information regarding acquisition of computer software and computer software documentation:
-(1) DoD Instruction 5000.74, Defense Acquisition of Services.
-(2) DoD Instruction 5000.87, Operation of the Software Acquisition Pathway.
-(3) DoD Instruction 5010.44, Intellectual Property (IP) Acquisition and Licensing.+(a)This subpart--
+(1) Prescribes policies and procedures for the acquisition of computer software and computer software documentation, and the rights to use, modify, reproduce, release, perform, display, or disclose such software or documentation. It implements the following laws and Executive order:
+(i) 10 U.S.C. 3013.
+(ii) 10 U.S.C. 3208(d).
+(iii) 10 U.S.C. 3771-3775.
+(iv) 10 U.S.C. 3781-3786.
+(v) 10 U.S.C. 4576.
+(vi) Executive Order 12591 (subsection 1(b)(7)).
+(2) Does not apply to--
+(i) Computer software or computer software documentation acquired under GSA schedule contracts; or
+(ii) Releases of computer software or computer software documentation to litigation support contractors (see subpart 204.74).
+(b) See 227.7200 (b) for guidance and information in DoD issuances.
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