COTSCommercial Off-The-Shelf
Products or software available in the commercial marketplace that can be purchased and used under government contract without modification.
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FAR
The primary regulation governing all federal procurement, establishing uniform policies and procedures for acquiring supplies and services by executive agencies.
GOTS
Software or technology developed by or for the government that is available for use by other government agencies or their contractors.
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