48 C.F.R. § 16.302
Cost contracts.
Cite as 48 C.F.R. § 16.302 (2026)
(a)
Description.
A cost contract is a cost-reimbursement contract in which the contractor receives no fee.
(b)
Application.
A cost contract may be appropriate for research and development work, particularly with nonprofit educational institutions or other nonprofit organizations.
(c)
Limitations.
See 16.301-3.
[48 FR 42219, Sept. 19, 1983, as amended at 72 FR 27384, May 15, 2007]