[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 32, Volume 1] [Revised as of July 1, 2003] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 32CFR32.15] [Page 134] TITLE 32--NATIONAL DEFENSE CHAPTER I--OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE Subpart B--Pre-Award Requirements Sec. 32.15 Metric system of measurement. The Metric Conversion Act, as amended by the Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act (15 U.S.C. 205) declares that the metric system is the preferred measurement system for U.S. trade and commerce, and for Federal agencies' procurements, grants, and other business-related activities. DoD grants officers shall comply with requirements concerning the use of the metric system at 32 CFR 22.530.