§ 17.700 Scope of subpart
§ 17.701 Definitions
§ 17.702 Applicability
§ 17.703 Policy

Terms Used In CFR > Title 48 > Chapter 1 > Subchapter C > Part 17 > Subpart 17.7 - Interagency Acquisitions: Acquisitions by Nondefense Agencies On Behalf of the Department of Defense

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Fiscal year: The fiscal year is the accounting period for the government. For the federal government, this begins on October 1 and ends on September 30. The fiscal year is designated by the calendar year in which it ends; for example, fiscal year 2006 begins on October 1, 2005 and ends on September 30, 2006.
  • Public law: A public bill or joint resolution that has passed both chambers and been enacted into law. Public laws have general applicability nationwide.