FAR 35.003

Policy.

(a) Use of contracts. Contracts shall be used only when the principal purpose is the acquisition of supplies or services for the direct benefit or use of the Federal Government. Grants or cooperative agreements should be used when the principal purpose of the transaction is to stimulate or support research and development for another public purpose. (b) Cost sharing. Cost sharing policies (which are not otherwise required by law) under Government contracts shall be in accordance with 16.303 , 42.707 (a) and agency procedures. (c) Recoupment. Recoupment not otherwise required by law shall be in accordance with agency procedures.

Source: acquisition.gov — FAR

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