"Actual manufacturer," "approved source," "critical safety item (CSI)," "design control activity," "prime contractor," and "rebranding" are defined in the clause at 52.211-9005, Conditions for Evaluation and Acceptance of Offers for Critical Safety Items.
"Alternate product" and "exact product" are defined in the provision at 52.217-9002, Conditions for Evaluation and Acceptance of Offers for Part Numbered Items
“Critical application item” (CAI), as used in this subpart, means an item that is essential to weapons performance, operation, the preservation of life, or safety of operating personnel, as determined by the Military Services.
“Surplus material,” as used in this subpart, means new, unused material that was purchased and accepted by the U.S. Government and subsequently sold by the Defense Reutilization and Marketing Service (DRMS), by contractors authorized by DRMS, or through another Federal Government surplus program. The terms “surplus” and “Government surplus” are used interchangeably in this subpart.
