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A cost-reimbursement contract in which the contractor receives no fee. Appropriate for research and development work performed by nonprofit organizations willing to conduct work at cost.
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Used primarily with educational institutions and nonprofit organizations for research where the work aligns with the organization's mission and no profit motive exists.
Advantages: Zero fee keeps costs low for the government, simple fee structure. Disadvantages: Only practical with nonprofits, no financial incentive for performance.
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