However, if a contractor submits a qualifying proposal before 50 percent of the not-to-exceed price has been obligated by the Government, then the limitation on obligations before definitization may be increased to no more than 75 percent (see 232.102-70 for coverage on provisional delivery payments).
Cartilage is an important structural component of the body. It is a firm tissue but is softer and much more flexible than bone. Cartilage is a connective tissue found in many areas of the body including: 1  Joints between bones e.g. the elbows, knees and ankles.2  Ends of the ribs.3  Between the vertebrae in the spine. 4  Ears and nose.artilage is a connective tissue found in many areas of the body including: 1  Joints between bones e.g. the elbows, knees and ankles. 2  Ends of the ribs. 3  Between the vertebrae in the spine. 4  Ears and nose.
The cartilaginous material is what allows fibrocartilage to be flexible, while the fibrous tissue makes the cartilage more durable. If other types of cartilage in the body are torn, the body will use fibrocartilage in some cases to repair the tear. The breaking down of fibrocartilage is one of the key factors in degenerative disc disease, which is a source of back pain for many people.Learn more about Bones.