Which of the following is NOT an exception to obtaining a Certificate of Current Cost or Pricing Data?

A unilateral change order is not considered a situation where obtaining a Certificate of Current Cost or Pricing Data (CCCPD) is waived or exempted. Typically, a unilateral change order involves modifications made by the contracting officer without the agreement of the contractor on price adjustments. In such cases, the pricing remains somewhat arbitrary and does not reflect competitive market conditions or adequately analyze costs.

On the other hand, situations such as adequate price competition, commercial items, and when a waiver has been granted provide legitimate grounds for bypassing the requirement for a CCCPD. Adequate price competition implies that the pricing is already established and verified by competition among contractors, thus making the additional data unnecessary. Commercial items are usually built from established market prices that are widely available, again alleviating the need for thorough cost data. Lastly, when a waiver is granted, the contracting officer has officially acknowledged that obtaining this information is not necessary for the specific transaction. Each of these exceptions is grounded in the principles of efficiency and practicality in the procurement process, which aims to streamline operations while ensuring fair pricing.