The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) recently submitted feedback to the Office of Management and Budget and Department of War regarding the revisions regarding the twelfth tranche of revisions released under the Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Overhaul effort — FAR Part 17 (Special Contracting Methods), FAR Part 27 (Patents, Data, and Copyrights), and FAR Part 45 (Government Property). The comments emphasize the importance of the government implementing a balanced approach when acquiring intellectual property rights, the need for clear standards when exercising contract options, and the need for enhanced flexibility in managing government property.
