The Cost Accounting Standards Board (CASB) published a final rule yesterday revising the exemption for contracts and subcontracts for the acquisition of commercial items. This final rule clarifies the types of contracts that are exempt from the application of CAS when acquiring commercial items. It becomes effective on August 16, 2018.
Source: PNWC’s Government Contracting Update: CAS Board Published Final Rule on Exemption from CAS
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