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 function of hyaline cartilage is to provide flexible support. It has great tensile strength (due to the collagen) and is highly resistant to pressure (due to the ground substance). Hyaline cartilage provides a framework for the developing embryo prior to the appearance of bone. Later, it supplies the mechanism by which bones grow in length.