Overview
This section prescribes the use of Standard Form (SF) 298, the Report Documentation Page, for the submission of scientific and technical reports under research and development contracts.
Key Rules
- Purpose: SF 298 is the required standard form for documenting and submitting technical research findings to the government.
- Recipients: Reports using this form must be submitted to both contracting officers and technical information libraries.
- Regulatory Compliance: The use of the form must align with the requirements specified in FAR 35.010 and ANSI Standard Z39.18.
Practical Implications
- Contractors performing R&D work must include this standardized cover sheet with their deliverables to ensure technical data is properly indexed, archived, and searchable within government databases.