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Government Off-The-Shelf

Abbreviation(s) and Synonym(s):

GOTS

Definition(s):

  A software and/or hardware product that is developed by the technical staff of a Government organization for use by the U.S. Government. GOTS software and hardware may be developed by an external entity, with specification from the Government organization to meet a specific Government purpose, and can normally be shared among Federal agencies without additional cost. GOTS products and systems are not commercially available to the general public. Sales and distribution of GOTS products and systems are controlled by the Government.
Source(s):
CNSSI 4009-2015 under government off the shelf (GOTS) from NSA/CSS Policy 3-14