This part describes policies and procedures for applying the Cost Accounting Standards Board (CASB) rules and regulations (48 CFR chapter 99 (FAR appendix)) to negotiated contracts and subcontracts. This part does not apply to sealed bid contracts or to any contract with a small business concern (see 48 CFR 9903.201-1(b) (FAR appendix) for these and other exemptions). [57 FR 39587, Aug. 31, 1992, as amended at 61 FR 18916, Apr. 29, 1996; 62 FR 40237, July 25, 1997]