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[Term] Direct Offset [Link] N/A [Definition] 
A general type of industrial or commercial compensation practice required of a contractor by a purchasing government as a condition for the purchase of defense articles/services. The form of compensation, which generally offsets a specific percentage of the cost of the purchase, is directly associated with the items purchased, such as the production of components in the purchasing country for installation in the purchased end-item.
ESAMM Glossary | Defense Security Cooperation Agency
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