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Our firm which provides commmercial items wishes to change to the "Commercial SK Plan" vs the individual plans we have been submitting. However, in reading FAR19.704, I am confused as to frequency of submittal as well as when to submit. My understanding was the commercial plan was to be submitted ONCE per year, at the end of MY FIRM's FY (31 December, 2012), to the CO with the LATEST PoP date. As I try to understand the FAR, it appears it needs to be submitted TWICE/year AFTER GOV FY and 31 MARCH. Also it needs to be submitted to ALL contracts? The commercial plan was suppose to SIMPLIFY the process. This appears to be the SAME as the Individual plans?! Any feedback is appreciated. Thank you!

Thank you, sir! Much appreciated!

Folks- Can anyone provide a sample of a Government Contract "Brief?" Looking for a template that accurately reflects the contract and follow-on contract actions in SUMMARY format. What should be included? Something that CAS auditors can look at as a "snapshot" with the appropriate contracct activity summarized. Many thanks!

yes, I inherited this issue as I was not here and the principals of the company did not address it. However, It seems the DFAR clause cited above supports our position. Can I lean onn that language?

Folks- The Government is telling our company that they will obtain UNLIMITED RIGHTS 10 years AFTER contract execution. (i.e. contract signed in 2003, GPR expires 2013). Our company position is 10 years after execution of the DELIVERY ORDER (DO). The data we are providing to perform under the DO was not even developed back in 2003. Also, DFAR clause states: DFARS 252.227-7013 ((2): ".....................shall commence upon execution of the contract, subcontract, letter contract (or similar contractual instrument), contract modification, or option exercise that required development of the items, components, or processes or creation of the data described in paragraph ((2)(i)( of this clause." In our deliverables to the Government, we have stated the expiration date as 10 years from each DO until the Government states otherwise. Well they have now taken exception. Is there any case law available, or precedent that would support my company's position? I am not an IP attorney and would truly be thankful for any "insights" that might exist. Why would our company at contract execution, sign up to give the Government UNLIMITED RIGHTS 10 years down the road to our propriatary data-not yet developed- on a DO contract?? Thank you all!!

As a PRIME contractor to the Navy, what do we need to know inn administering an anticipated bridge contract? Many thanks!

Can someonne advise the applicable clause for Technical Data delivery developed at Government expense? Many thanks! J. Payne

Thank you sir!

What is needed to initiate a Commercial Subcontracting Plan?

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How does a firm choose between a 'Commercial Plan (Commpany-wide) vs. an "Individual Plan" (contract specific)? Do they HAVE a choice? Which is more advantagous? Thank you!