Defined term
Government Off the Shelf
Government Off the Shelf: (GOTS) A software and/or hardware product that is developed by the technical staff of a Government organization for use by the U.
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(GOTS) 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 hardwar e 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.
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Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015
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