Aren using open systems specifications and standards contrary to the policy that restricts the use of detailed military specification and standards?
The Specification and Standards Reform identifies a preference for the use in solicitations of performance specifications and non-Government standards and requires a waiver for use of detailed specs and some kinds of military standards (e.g., interface standards can be used without a waiver, but a manufacturing process standard requires a waiver before it can be used in a solicitation). This Reform preference for performance specs and industry standards has the purpose of enhancing the possibility that contractors will propose specs, standards, and products that are used in the private sector. This preference paves the way for contractor proposals using industry solutions consistent with the modular open systems approach—i.e., widely accepted, standard products, available from multiple suppliers at competitive prices. Thus, the MOSA and Standards Reform are very consistent as to purpose and effect.
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