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      <title class="- topic/title " id="id18AJE090OFJ">
         <ph class="- topic/ph " props="autonumber">571.102</ph> Purpose.</title>
      <conbody class="- topic/body  concept/conbody ">
         <p class="- topic/p ">GSA has developed this pilot program to be implemented
outside the normal Federal Acquisition Regulations requirements to
engage traditional and non-traditional Government contractors, including
start-up companies. This program is intended to promote competition
with a streamlined approach to address specific needs for innovative
commercial products and commercial services. This program offers
a range of advantages to start-up companies and others who may not
have significant work experience with the U.S. Government, including—</p>
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            <li class="- topic/li ">
               <p id="id18AJE09003S" class="- topic/p ">
                  <ph props="autonumber" class="- topic/ph ">(a)</ph>  Streamlined
solicitation requiring only minimal corporate and technical information;</p>
            </li>
            <li class="- topic/li ">
               <p id="id18AJE0970XW" class="- topic/p ">
                  <ph props="autonumber" class="- topic/ph ">(b)</ph>  Fast
track vendor selection timelines;</p>
            </li>
            <li class="- topic/li ">
               <p id="id18AJE0A0SOF" class="- topic/p ">
                  <ph props="autonumber" class="- topic/ph ">(c)</ph>  Simplified
contract administration procedures and requirements; and</p>
            </li>
            <li class="- topic/li ">
               <p id="id18AJE0D0WBI" class="- topic/p ">
                  <ph props="autonumber" class="- topic/ph ">(d)</ph>  Preference
for the vendor retaining core intellectual property, as appropriate.</p>
            </li>
         </ol>
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