No, you do not have to use the method selected ( § 302-7.301) by your agency, and you may pursue other methods, however, your reimbursement is limited to the actual cost incurred, not to exceed what the Government would have incurred under the commuted rate system within CONUS and the actual expense method OCONUS.
Code of Federal Regulations
§ 302-7.15
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Code of Federal Regulations
Effective Date Note:
By FTR Amdt. 2011-01, 76 FR 18340, Apr. 1, 2011, § 302-7.15 was redesignated as § 302-7.16 and revised, effective Aug. 1, 2011. For the convenience of the user, the revised text is set forth as follows: