OSS should be considered to the maximum extent practical. (2) In accordance with FAR 13.104, (reference (h)) refusal to consider all OSS based solely on software being open source may be contrary to statutory and regulatory preferences for commercial products, and would unnecessarily restrict competition. (1) OSS meets the definition of"commercial computer software" and therefore, shall be given equal consideration with proprietary commercial offerings, in accordance with Section 2377 of Title 10, U.S.C. The Department must follow an "Adopt, Buy, Create" approach to software, preferentially adopting existing government or OSS solutions before buying proprietary offerings, and only creating new non-commercial software when no off-the-shelf solutions are adequate.
Specifically, the new guidelines on software development and open source software attached to the memorandum first and foremost require the Department to follow an "adopt, buy, create" approach when procuring software solutions, preferentially adopting existing government or open source software solutions before turning to proprietary systems, and only creating new non-commercial software when there are no other off-the-shelf solutions available or fit for purpose.
Department of Defence has published new guidelines for the internal use of open source for cyber defence purposes
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