scope:

This instruction:

a. Applies to the acquisition and oversight of CS as defined above by all elements of the DON. If this instruction conflicts with existing related DON instructions, this instruction shall govern until such other instructions are revised.

b. Does not apply to CS obtained through personnel appointments or advisory committees under references (e) and (f).

c. Does not apply to contracted services for routine maintenance and engineering and engineering and services for routine automatic data processing and telecommunications efforts (Federal information processing resources as defined in subpart 201-39.201 of the Federal Information Resources Management Regulations (FIRMR)) unless they are an integral part of CS. For example: installation, operation, or maintenance of systems; monitoring day-to-day hardware (or software) performance; and support services required to accomplish these particular actions. However, services that recommend to the government decision maker which modification or repair may be necessary (especially if assisting in evaluating contractor A's proposal versus contractor B's), or whether to repair, modify or do nothing are examples of CS which should be reported.

e. Does not apply to architectural and engineering services as defined in FAR 36.102 which are for construction, alteration, or repair (including dredging, excavating, and painting) of buildings, structures, or other real property or to services supporting research on theoretical mathematics and basic medical, biological, physical, social, psychological, or other phenomena.

f. Does not apply to training which maintains skills necessary for normal operations and training obtained for individual professional development.

g. Does not apply to services supporting the Foreign Military Sales Program paid for with fund that will be reimbursed by the foreign customer or services citing other non-appropriated funds.