[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 32, Volume 1] [Revised as of January 1, 2008] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 32CFR37.540] [Page 212] TITLE 32--NATIONAL DEFENSE CHAPTER I--OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE PART 37_TECHNOLOGY INVESTMENT AGREEMENTS--Table of Contents Subpart E_Pre-Award Business Evaluation Sec. 37.540 May I accept fully depreciated real property or equipment as cost sharing? You should limit the value of any contribution of a fully depreciated asset to a reasonable use charge. In determining what is reasonable, you must consider: (a) The original cost of the asset; (b) Its estimated remaining useful life at the time of your negotiations; (c) The effect of any increased maintenance charges or decreased performance due to age; and (d) The amount of depreciation that the participant previously charged to Federal awards.