[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 48, Volume 1]
[Revised as of October 1, 2003]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 48CFR12.213]

[Page 188]
 
            TITLE 48--FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS SYSTEM
 
                CHAPTER 1--FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION
 
PART 12_ACQUISITION OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS--Table of Contents
 
  Subpart 12.2_Special Requirements for the Acquisition of Commercial 
                                  Items
 
Sec.  12.213  Other commercial practices.

    It is a common practice in the commercial marketplace for both the 
buyer and seller to propose terms and conditions written from their 
particular perspectives. The terms and conditions prescribed in this 
part seek to balance the interests of both the buyer and seller. These 
terms and conditions are generally appropriate for use in a wide range 
of acquisitions. However, market research may indicate other commercial 
practices that are appropriate for the acquisition of the particular 
item. These practices should be considered for incorporation into the 
solicitation and contract if the contracting officer determines them 
appropriate in concluding a business arrangement satisfactory to both 
parties and not otherwise precluded by law or Executive order.

[62 FR 264, Jan. 2, 1997]