commercial item determination

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Figuring out commercial item determination means deciding if a product or service you're buying is something the seller normally sells to the public, like office supplies or software, rather than something custom-made just for you. This matters a lot in government contracts, because commercial items have simpler buying rules, fewer reporting requirements, and often better prices. It's basically checking if the item is sold in the regular marketplace, under standard commercial terms.