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 main function of hyaline cartilage is to give flexibility and support to the body. Due to the presence of collagen, it has immense tensile strength and hence has high resistance towards compression and pressure.yaline cartilage is the most widely spread and common type of cartilage and is given this name due to its glass like, whitish blue translucent appearance. The classification of cartilage is decided depending upon the type of protein fiber present in cartilage matrix.