Section 35.000 - Scope of part(a) This part prescribes policies and procedures of special application to research and development (R&D) contracting.(b) R&D integral to acquisition of major systems is covered in part 34. Independent research and development (IR&D) is covered at 31.205-18.48 FR 42352, 9/19/1983, as amended at 55 FR 3884, 2/5/1990; 65 FR 36014, 6/6/2000