This text is not in eCFR or DITA. It is extracted from the .docx attachment for Class Deviation 2026-O0048, which directs contracting officers to use it in place of the codified PGI. The parsed text is a convenience layer; the .docx attachment is authoritative.
Technical review can assist in evaluating the changes that are required to get from the “similar to” item to the item being solicited. This may establish sufficient price/cost analysis techniques to determine the price for the item being solicited is fair and reasonable. Information about how to obtain advisory assistance from the DoD cadre of experts in the DCMA CIG is available via email at dcma.boston-ma.eastern-rc.mbx.Commercial@mail.mil
or at https://www.dcma.mil/commercial-item-group/.
Authoritative source
Issued as an attachment to the Office of the Secretary of Defense memorandum for Class Deviation 2026-O0048, signed July 22, 2026. Verify against the attachment before relying on this text.
- .docx attachment for Class Deviation 2026-O0048
- Class Deviation 2026-O0048 memorandum (PDF)
- Class Deviation 2026-O0048 on part52.dev
Codified PGI
The codified text remains published on acquisition.gov but is superseded by this Class Deviation. View codified PGI 215.404-4.