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Contractor

A company or individual that enters into a formal agreement with the government to provide goods or services.

Procurement

The process by which the government obtains goods and services through purchasing or acquiring them.

Department of Defense (DoD)

The executive branch department of the U.S. federal government charged with coordinating and supervising all agencies and functions of the government directly related to national security and the United States Armed Forces.

Waiver

An official decision to set aside or not apply a specific rule or requirement in a particular instance.

Fair and reasonable access

The ability to obtain repair materials (parts, tools, information) under terms, conditions, and prices that are equitable and competitive, similar to what a manufacturer offers its own repair network or what the government determines to be appropriate.

Part

Any replacement component, new or used, needed to fix or maintain digital electronic equipment.

Tool

Any software or physical device used to diagnose, maintain, or repair digital electronic equipment, including programs that calibrate or enable full functionality.