PGI 237.102-71: Limitation on service contracts for military flight simulators.
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(a) Definitions. As used in this subsection—
(1) “Military flight simulator” means any system to simulate the form, fit, and function of a military aircraft that has no commonly available commercial variant.
(2) “Service contract” means any contract entered into by DoD, the principal purpose of which is to furnish services in the United States through the use of service employees as defined in 41 U.S.C. 6701.
(b) Under Section 832 of Pub. L. 109-364, as amended by Section 883(b) of Pub. L. 110-181, DoD is prohibited from entering into a service contract to acquire a military flight simulator. However, the Secretary of Defense may waive this prohibition with respect to a contract, if the Secretary—
(1) Determines that a waiver is in the national interest; and
(2) Provides an economic analysis to the congressional defense committees at least 30 days before the waiver takes effect. This economic analysis shall include, at a minimum—
(i) A clear explanation of the need for the contract; and
(ii) An examination of at least two alternatives for fulfilling the requirements that the contract is meant to fulfill, including the following with respect to each alternative:
(A) A rationale for including the alternative.
(B) A cost estimate of the alternative and an analysis of the quality of each cost estimate.
(C) A discussion of the benefits to be realized from the alternative.
(D) A best value determination of each alternative and a detailed explanation of the life-cycle cost calculations used in the determination.
(c) When reviewing requirements or participating in acquisition planning that would result in a military department or defense agency acquiring a military flight simulator, the contracting officer shall notify the program officials of the prohibition in paragraph (b) of this subsection. If the program officials decide to request a waiver from the Secretary of Defense under paragraph (b) of this subsection, the contracting officer shall follow the procedures at PGI 237.102-71 .
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| detected 2026-04-17 | PGI_MODIFIED | PGI 237.102-71 updated: 9 lines added, 3 lines removed |
View diff--- previous +++ current @@ -1,3 +1,9 @@ -(1) To process a request for waiver, the contracting officer shall submit the request and appropriate documentation relating to the requirements of DFARS 237.102-71(b) to the Office of the Principal Director, Defense Pricing, Contracting, and Acquisition Policy (Contract Policy) (DPCAP/CP) via email at osd.pentagon.ousd-a-s.mbx.asda-dp-c-contractpolicy@mail.mil. - -(2) The DPCAP/CP action officer, will process the request through the Office of the Secretary of Defense and will forward the appropriate documentation to the congressional defense committees. The contracting officer shall not award a contract until notified by the DPCAP/CPIC action officer that the waiver has been approved, the appropriate documentation has been transmitted to the congressional defense committees, and the required 30 days have passed.+(a) Definitions. As used in this subsection-- +(1) "Military flight simulator" means any system to simulate the form, fit, and function of a military aircraft that has no commonly available commercial variant. +(2) "Service contract" means any contract entered into by DoD, the principal purpose of which is to furnish services in the United States through the use of service employees as defined in 41 U.S.C. 6701. +(b) Under Section 832 of Pub. L. 109-364, as amended by Section 883(b) of Pub. L. 110-181, DoD is prohibited from entering into a service contract to acquire a military flight simulator. However, the Secretary of Defense may waive this prohibition with respect to a contract, if the Secretary-- +(1) Determines that a waiver is in the national interest; and +(2) Provides an economic analysis to the congressional defense committees at least 30 days before the waiver takes effect. This economic analysis shall include, at a minimum-- +(i) A clear explanation of the need for the contract; and +(ii) An examination of at least two alternatives for fulfilling the requirements that the contract is meant to fulfill, including the following with respect to each alternative: (A) A rationale for including the alternative. (B) A cost estimate of the alternative and an analysis of the quality of each cost estimate. (C) A discussion of the benefits to be realized from the alternative. (D) A best value determination of each alternative and a detailed explanation of the life-cycle cost calculations used in the determination. +(c) When reviewing requirements or participating in acquisition planning that would result in a military department or defense agency acquiring a military flight simulator, the contracting officer shall notify the program officials of the prohibition in paragraph (b) of this subsection. If the program officials decide to request a waiver from the Secretary of Defense under paragraph (b) of this subsection, the contracting officer shall follow the procedures at PGI 237.102-71 . |
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