SD-2, DEFENSE STANDARDIZATION PROGRAM OFFICE: DOD ACQUISITIONS: BUYING COMMERCIAL ITEMS AND NONDEVELOPMENTAL ITEMS (01-NOV-2018)

SD-2, DEFENSE STANDARDIZATION PROGRAM OFFICE: DOD ACQUISITIONS: BUYING COMMERCIAL ITEMS AND NONDEVELOPMENTAL ITEMS (01-NOV-2018)., This document offers guidance on acquisitions involving all types of commercial and non-developmental items: systems, subsystems, assemblies, parts, and items of supply. Commercial services are also addressed.This document does not present a “cookbook” approach to the acquisition of commercial and non-developmental items; such an approach could not accommodate the vast array of potential applications. It does offer lessons learned and things to consider when participating on an integrated product team.