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, Sept. 19, 1983, as amended at 55 FR 3884, Feb. 5, 1990; 65 FR 36014 , June 6, 2000