You have a requirement to purchase commercial cameras that can detect Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) from...

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You have a requirement to purchase commercial cameras that can detect Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) from an altitude of 15,000 feet. These cameras will be hung on military aircraft and transmit data back to battlefield commanders to assist their infantry patrols in locating and destroying the IEDs. The total dollar value of these cameras is $7M. Through market research, you know there are three sources who can supply these cameras. You are also aware that they sell these to commercial firms for agricultural, traffic and other purposes. You anticipate that all three sources will provide a proposal for these cameras and that you will award a FFP contract. Would CAS apply? Why or why not? You have a requirement to purchase commercial cameras that can detect Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) from an altitude of 15,000 feet. These cameras will be hung on military aircraft and transmit data back to battlefield commanders to assist their infantry patrols in locating and destroying the IEDs. The total dollar value of these cameras is $7M. Through market research, you know there are three sources who can supply these cameras. You are also aware that they sell these to commercial firms for agricultural, traffic and other purposes. You anticipate that all three sources will provide a proposal for these cameras and that you will award a FFP contract. Would CAS apply? Why or why not?

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Yes Cost Accounting Standards CAS would apply to the purchase of these commerc... View the full answer