41 C.F.R. PART 101–26—PROCUREMENT SOURCES AND PROGRAM


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PART 101–26—PROCUREMENT SOURCES AND PROGRAM

Section Contents
§ 101-26.000   Scope of part.

Subpart 101–26.1—General

§ 101-26.100   Scope of subpart.
§ 101-26.100-1   Procurement of lowest cost items.
§ 101-26.100-2   Request for waivers.
§ 101-26.100-3   Warranties.
§ 101-26.101   Utilization of long supply and excess personal property.
§ 101-26.102   Special buying services.
§ 101-26.102-1   General.
§ 101-26.102-2   Utilization by military agencies.
§ 101-26.102-3   Procurement leadtime.
§ 101-26.102-4   Payment to GSA contractors.
§ 101-26.103   Establishing essentiality of requirements.
§ 101-26.103-1   Policy for personal property.
§ 101-26.103-2   Restriction on personal convenience items.
§ 101-26.104   End-of-year submission of requisitions for action by GSA.
§ 101-26.105   Justification to support negotiated procurement by GSA for other agencies.
§ 101-26.106   Consolidation of requirements.
§ 101-26.107   Priorities for use of supply sources.

Subpart 101–26.2—Federal Requisitioning System

§ 101-26.200   Scope of subpart.
§ 101-26.201   General.
§ 101-26.202   Applicability.
§ 101-26.203   Activity address codes.
§§ 101-26.204--101-26.205   [Reserved]
§ 101-26.206   GSA assistance.

Subpart 101–26.3—Procurement of GSA Stock Items

§ 101-26.300   Scope of subpart.
§ 101-26.301   Applicability.
§ 101-26.301-1   Similar items.
§ 101-26.301-2   Issue of used, repaired, and rehabilitated items in serviceable condition.
§ 101-26.302   Standard and optional forms.
§ 101-26.303   Out-of-stock items.
§ 101-26.304   Substitution policy.
§ 101-26.305   Submission of orders to GSA.
§ 101-26.306   Planned requisitioning for GSA stock items.
§ 101-26.307   Processing overages, shortages, and damages.
§ 101-26.308   Obtaining filing cabinets.
§ 101-26.309   Cancellation of orders for GSA stock items.
§ 101-26.310   Ordering errors.
§ 101-26.311   Frustrated shipments.

Subpart 101–26.4—Federal Supply Schedules [Reserved]


Subpart 101–26.5—GSA Procurement Programs

§ 101-26.500   Scope and applicability of subpart.
§ 101-26.501   Purchase of new motor vehicles.
§ 101-26.501-1   General.
§ 101-26.501-2   Standardized buying programs.
§ 101-26.501-3   Consolidated purchase program.
§ 101-26.501-4   Submission of orders.
§ 101-26.501-5   Procurement time schedules.
§ 101-26.501-6   Forms used in connection with delivery of vehicles.
§ 101-26.501-7   Sale of vehicles.
§ 101-26.501-8   [Reserved]
§ 101-26.501-9   Centralized motor vehicle leasing program.
§ 101-26.502   U.S. Government National Credit Card.
§ 101-26.503   Multiple award schedule purchases made by GSA supply distribution facilities.
§ 101-26.504   [Reserved]
§ 101-26.505   Office and household furniture and furnishings.
§ 101-26.505-1   Description of office and household furniture.
§ 101-26.505-2   Description of office and household furnishings.
§ 101-26.505-3   Requests to procure similar items from sources other than GSA supply sources.
§§ 101-26.505-4--101-26.505-6   [Reserved]
§ 101-26.505-7   GSA assistance in selection of furniture and furnishings.
§ 101-26.506   Interior planning and design services.
§ 101-26.506-1   Types of service.
§ 101-26.506-2   Limitations.
§ 101-26.506-3   Submission of requests.
§ 101-26.506-4   Acceptance and processing of requests.
§ 101-26.506-5   Reimbursement for services.
§ 101-26.507   Security equipment.
§ 101-26.507-1   Submission of requisitions.
§ 101-26.507-2   Procurement time schedule.
§ 101-26.507-3   Purchase of security equipment from Federal Supply Schedules.
§ 101-26.507-4   Quantities in excess of the maximum order limitation.
§ 101-26.508   Electronic data processing (EDP) tape and instrumentation tape (wide and intermediate band).
§ 101-26.508-1   Requisitioning data processing tape available through Federal Supply Schedule contracts.
§ 101-26.508-2   Requisitioning data processing tape not available from Federal Supply Schedule contracts.
§ 101-26.508-3   Consolidation of requisitions.
§ 101-26.509   Tabulating machine cards.
§ 101-26.509-1   Requisitioning tabulating machine cards available from Federal Supply Schedule contracts.
§ 101-26.509-2   Requisitioning tabulating machine cards not available from Federal Supply Schedule contracts.
§ 101-26.509-3   Consolidation of requisitions.

Subpart 101–26.6—Procurement Sources Other Than GSA

§ 101-26.600   Scope and applicability of subpart.
§ 101-26.601   [Reserved]
§ 101-26.602   Fuels and packaged petroleum products obtained from or through the Defense Logistics Agency.
§ 101-26.602-1   Procurement of lubricating oils, greases, and gear lubricants.
§ 101-26.602-2   Procurement of packaged petroleum products.
§ 101-26.602-3   Procurement of gasoline, fuel oil (diesel and burner), kerosene, and solvents.
§ 101-26.602-4   Procurement of coal.
§ 101-26.602-5   Procurement of natural gas from the wellhead and other supply sources.
§ 101-26.603   Electronic items available from the Defense Logistics Agency.
§ 101-26.605   Items other than petroleum products and electronic items available from the Defense Logistics Agency.
§ 101-26.606   Supply support available from the inventory control points of the military departments.
§ 101-26.607   Billings.
§ 101-26.607-1   Payments.
§ 101-26.607-2   Adjustments.
§ 101-26.607-3   Emergency requirements.

Subpart 101–26.7—Procurement Sources Other Than GSA and the Department of Defense

§ 101-26.700   Scope and applicability of subpart.
§ 101-26.701   Purchase of products and services from the blind and other severely handicapped persons.
§ 101-26.702   Purchase of products manufactured by the Federal Prison Industries, Inc.
§ 101-26.703   Marginally punched continuous forms.
§ 101-26.704   Purchase of nonperishable subsistence (NPS) items.

Subpart 101–26.8—Discrepancies or Deficiencies in GSA or DOD Shipments, Material, or Billings

§ 101-26.800   Scope of subpart.
§ 101-26.801   Applicability.
§ 101-26.802   Exclusions.
§ 101-26.803   Discrepancies or deficiencies in shipments, material, or billings.
§ 101-26.803-1   Reporting discrepancies or deficiencies.
§ 101-26.803-2   Reporting quality deficiencies.
§ 101-26.803-3   Reporting of discrepancies in transportation, shipments, material, or billings.
§ 101-26.803-4   Adjustments.

Subparts 101–26.9—101–26.48 [Reserved]


Subpart 101–26.49—Illustrations of Forms

§ 101-26.4900   Scope of subpart.
§ 101-26.4901   Standard forms.
§ 101-26.4901-149   Standard Form 149, U.S. Government National Credit Card.
§ 101-26.4902   GSA forms.
§ 101-26.4902-457   GSA Form 457, FSS Publications Mailing List Application.
§ 101-26.4902-1398   GSA Form 1398: Motor vehicle purchase and inspection label.
§ 101-26.4902-1424   GSA Form 1424, GSA Supplemental Provisions.
§ 101-26.4902-1781   GSA Form 1781, Motor Vehicle Requisition—Delivery Order.
§ 101-26.4902-2891   GSA Form 2891: Instructions to Users of Federal Supply Schedules.
§ 101-26.4904   Other agency forms.
§ 101-26.4904-416   DD Form 416: Purchase Request for Coal, Coke, or Briquettes.


Authority:  Sec. 205(c), 63 Stat. 390; 40 U.S.C. 486(c).

§ 101-26.000   Scope of part.
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This part prescribes policies and procedures which govern the procurement of personal property and nonpersonal services by Federal agencies from or through GSA supply sources as established by law or other competent authority. The specific subparts or sections covering the subject matter involved prescribe the extent to which the sources of supply are to be used by Government agencies. Certain civilian and military commissaries and nonappropriated fund activities are also eligible to use GSA supply sources for their own use, not for resale, unless otherwise authorized by the individual Federal agency and concurred in by GSA. Policy and procedures pertaining to purchasing of property or contracting for services from commercial sources, without recourse to established GSA supply sources, are provided in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) (48 CFR chapter 1).

[56 FR 12455, Mar. 26, 1991]

Subpart 101–26.1—General
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§ 101-26.100   Scope of subpart.
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This subpart provides policy guidance of a general nature concerning procurement of lowest cost items obtainable from GSA supply sources; availability from GSA of special buying services in addition to the specified GSA procurement sources; criteria for placing end-of-year purchase documents with GSA and for insuring that end-of-year requisitions placed with GSA obligate the applicable fiscal year appropriation; and justification requirements to support negotiated procurement by GSA for other agencies.

[36 FR 17423, Aug. 31, 1971]

§ 101-26.100-1   Procurement of lowest cost items.
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GSA provides lines of similar items to meet particular end-use requirements under the GSA stock program, special order program (SOP) established source, and the Federal Supply Schedule program. Although these similar items may differ in terms of price, quality, and essential characteristics, they often can serve the same functional end-use procurement needs of the various ordering agencies. Therefore, in submitting requisitions or placing delivery orders for similar items obtainable from GSA sources, agencies shall utilize the source from which the lowest cost item can be obtained which will adequately serve the functional end-use purpose.

[56 FR 12455, Mar. 26, 1991]

§ 101-26.100-2   Request for waivers.
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Waiver requests, when required by §101–26.102–1 (special order program established source items), §101–26.301 (GSA stock items) or §101–26.401–3(b) (Federal Supply Schedule items), shall be submitted to the Commissioner, Federal Supply Service (F), General Services Administration, Washington, DC 20406. Waiver requests will be approved if considered justified. Approval of a waiver request does not constitute authority for a sole source procurement. Depending on the basis for the waiver request, each request shall contain the following information:

(a) Waiver requests based on determination that the GSA item is not of the requisite quality or will not serve the required functional end-use purpose of the agency requesting the waiver shall include the following information with each request:

(1) A complete description of the type of item needed to satisfy the requirement. Descriptive literature such as cuts, illustrations, drawings, and brochures which show the characteristics or construction of the type of item or an explanation of the operation should be furnished whenever possible.

(2) The item description and the stock number (NSN if possible) of the GSA item being compared. Inadequacies of the GSA items in performing the required functions.

(3) The quantity required. (If demand is recurrent, nonrecurrent, or unpredictable, so state.)

(4) The name and telephone number of the person to be contacted when questions arise concerning the request.

(5) Other pertinent data, when applicable.

(b) Waiver request based on determination that the GSA item can be purchased locally at a lower price shall include the following information with each request. However, the price alone of an item without other substantive consideration will not be considered sufficient justification to approve a waiver request.

(1) A complete description of the type of item needed to satisfy the requirement.

(2) The quantity required. (If demand is recurrent, nonrecurrent, or unpredictable, so state.)

(3) The destination of item to be delivered.

(4) The name and address of source.

(5) A price comparison with the GSA item, including the NSN of the GSA item. Cost comparisons shall include the agency administrative cost to effect the local purchase.

(6) The name and telephone number of the person to be contacted when questions arise concerning the request.

(7) Other pertinent data, when applicable.

(c) When the item is a Standard or optional form available from GSA stock, the provisions of §101–26.302 apply.

(d) Agencies shall not initiate action to procure similar items from non-GSA sources until a request for a waiver has been requested from and approved by GSA. The fact that action to procure a similar item has been initiated will not influence GSA action on a request for waiver.

(e) Waivers are not required for items or services procured in accordance with the policy set forth in §101–26.100–1 relating to the acquisition of the lowest cost item from GSA sources, §101–26.401–4(f) relating to the purchase of products that are available at prices lower than the prices of identical products provided by multiple award Federal Supply Schedule contracts, or when an urgent requirement exists in accordance with FAR 6.302–2 (48 CFR 6.302–2).

[56 FR 12455, Mar. 26, 1991]

§ 101-26.100-3   Warranties.
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Through its procurement sources and programs GSA provides for certain types of items and services which are covered by warranties. Such warranties allow ordering activities additional time after acceptance within which to assert a right to correct certain deficiencies in supplies or services furnished. The additional time period and the specific corrective actions for which the contractor is responsible are usually stated in the warranty. Items and services subject to warranties are normally identified by a warranty marking or notice. Such marking or notice will state that a warranty exists, its extent of coverage, its duration, and whom to notify concerning defects. Using activities shall take the following actions when items or services (except for automotive vehicles and components which are subject to the provisions of §101–26.501–6) covered by warranty provisions are found to be defective during the warranty period.

(a) Activities shall attempt to resolve all complaints where a warranty is involved. If the contractor replaces the item or corrects the deficiency, a Standard Form (SF) 368, Product Quality Deficiency Report, in duplicate, shall be sent to the GSA Discrepancy Reports Center (6FR), 1500 East Bannister Road, Kansas City, MO 64131–3088. The resolution of the case should be clearly stated in the text of the SF 368. This information will be maintained as a quality history file for use in future procurements.

(b) If the contractor refuses to correct, or fails to replace, a defective item or an aspect of service under the warranty, an SF 368, in duplicate, along with copies of all pertinent correspondence, shall be submitted to the contracting officer in the appropriate GSA commodity center for necessary action. The address of the contracting officer is contained in the contract/purchase order, except for schedule items where the address is shown in the Federal Supply Schedule.

[56 FR 12456, Mar. 26, 1991]

§ 101-26.101   Utilization of long supply and excess personal property.
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To the fullest extent practicable, agencies shall utilize inventories in long supply, as prescribed in subpart 101–27.3, and excess personal property, as prescribed in part 101–43, as a first source of supply in fulfilling their requirements.

[34 FR 200, Jan. 7, 1969]

§ 101-26.102   Special buying services.
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§ 101-26.102-1   General.
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The special buying services of GSA are performed through the GSA special order program (SOP). The SOP allows an agency to obtain items not included in either the GSA stock or Federal Supply Schedule program. All executive agencies within the United States (including Hawaii and Alaska), in order to maximize the use of the Government's centralized supply system, shall request SOP items by submitting requisitions for GSA centrally managed items to GSA. GSA will process all requisitions for SOP items, regardless of total line item value, from activities electing to purchase from GSA. If an agency determines that alternative sources are more favorable, procurement from other sources is authorized: Provided, that the dollar thresholds and criteria outlined in §101–26.301(b)(1) through (3) are followed.

[56 FR 12456, Mar. 26, 1991]

§ 101-26.102-2   Utilization by military agencies.
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Military activities shall utilize the buying services of GSA when:

(a) GSA has agreed with the Secretary of Defense, or with the Secretary of a military department in connection with the requirements of that department, to perform such buying services; and

(b) The items involved are not properly obtainable from GSA stock or Federal Supply Schedules.

[29 FR 15610, Nov. 20, 1964, as amended at 36 FR 17423, Aug. 31, 1971]

§ 101-26.102-3   Procurement leadtime.
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When GSA performs the purchasing services for other agencies or activities as contemplated by this §101–26.102–3, calculation of the delivery dates required for the items involved must be based on the procurement leadtimes illustrated in the GSA publication, FEDSTRIP Operating Guide. These leadtimes are based on the normal time required after receipt of agency requisitions by GSA to effect delivery to destinations within the 50 States.

(a) Time required to obtain any additional essential information from the requisitioning office for use in issuing a solicitation for bids or offers is not included in the leadtimes.

(b) If unusually large quantities or complex items are required, leadtime adjustments should be made to reflect the specific requirement. As an example, standard furniture items can usually be delivered in less than 90 days after receipt of the requisition. However, for large quantity or complex orders requiring a definite quantity procurement, delivery times may range from 4 to 6 months. Footnotes relating to classes where this is a frequent occurrence are shown in the procurement leadtime table illustrated in the FEDSTRIP Operating Guide.

(c) The procurement leadtime table illustrated in the FEDSTRIP Operating Guide does not apply to public exigency or other high priority requisitions; however, it should be used as a guide to establish realistic required delivery dates for such requisitions.

[32 FR 17939, Dec. 15, 1967, as amended at 40 FR 41093, Sept. 5, 1975; 57 FR 3949, Feb. 3, 1992]

§ 101-26.102-4   Payment to GSA contractors.
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Policies and procedures covering payment to GSA contractors for supplies and services furnished by GSA to Government agencies are in subpart 101–2.1.

[47 FR 8779, Mar. 2, 1982]

§ 101-26.103   Establishing essentiality of requirements.
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§ 101-26.103-1   Policy for personal property.
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To obtain maximum benefit from Government funds available for procurement of personal property, each executive agency shall:

(a) Insure that personal property currently on hand is being utilized to the fullest extent practical and provide supporting justification prior to effecting new procurement for similar type property. (When the proposed procurement is for similar items from non-GSA sources, the provisions of §101–26.100–2 apply.)

(b) Procure the minimum quantity and quality of property which is required to support the mission of the agency and to satisfy the function for which the property is required.

(c) Limit procurement of different varieties, types, sizes, colors, etc., of required items to those essential in satisfying the functional end-use purpose. To this end the quantity, quality, and variety of personal property required to adequately perform the end-use function should be determined prior to initiation of procurement processes.

[36 FR 17423, Aug. 31, 1971]

§ 101-26.103-2   Restriction on personal convenience items.
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Government funds may be expended for pictures, objects of art, plants, or flowers (both artificial and real), or any other similar type items when such items are included in a plan for the decoration of Federal buildings approved by the agency responsible for the design and construction. Determinations as to the need for purchasing such items for use in space assigned to any agency are judgments reserved to the agency. Determinations with respect to public space such as corridors and lobbies are reserved to the agency responsible for operation of the building. Except as otherwise authorized by law, Government funds shall not be expended for pictures, objects of art, plants, flowers (both artificial and real), or any other similar type items intended solely for the personal convenience or to satisfy the personal desire of an official or employee. These items fall into the category of “luxury items” since they do not contribute to the fulfillment of missions normally assigned to Federal agencies.

[36 FR 17423, Aug. 31, 1971]

§ 101-26.104   End-of-year submission of requisitions for action by GSA.
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(a) Purchase documents for supplies or services submitted to GSA at or near the close of a fiscal year shall reflect actual agency requirements and shall not be used as a means of exhausting appropriation balances.

(b) Under the FEDSTRIP/MILSTRIP systems, the requisitions submitted to GSA are not required to reflect the applicable appropriation or fiscal year funds to be charged. The fund code entry on the requisition simply indicates to the supply source (GSA) that funds are available to pay the charge, thereby providing authority for the release of material and subsequent billing. Requisitions received by GSA in purchase authority format are normally converted to FEDSTRIP/MILSTRIP documentation so that processing can be accomplished expeditiously through a uniform system based on the use of automated equipment. Accordingly, primary responsibility rests with the ordering activity for ensuring that requisitions intended to be chargeable to appropriations expiring the last day of the fiscal year are submitted in sufficient time for GSA to consummate the necessary action before the end of the fiscal year. Requisitions submitted on or before the last day of the fiscal year may be chargeable to appropriations expiring on that date provided the ordering agency is required by law or GSA regulation to use GSA supply sources. When the ordering agency is not required to use GSA sources, requisitions for GSA stock items may be recorded as obligations provided the items are intended to meet a bona fide need of the fiscal year in which the need arises or to replace stock used in that fiscal year; requests for other than GSA stock items are to be recorded as obligations at the time GSA awards a contract for the required items. In the latter case, GSA procurement leadtimes illustrated in the GSA publication, FEDSTRIP Operating Guide, should be used as a guide for timely submission of these requisitions. The leadtimes referred to relate to the number of days between submission of a requisition and actual delivery of the items involved. While this may furnish some guidance to requisitioners, there is no direct relationship between those leadtimes and the time it takes for GSA to make an award of a contract.

(c) End-of-year submission of requisitions which require GSA to award a contract not later than the last day of the fiscal year in order to obligate the appropriation or funds of the ordering agency will be annotated to indicate that GSA procurement of the requested items must be accomplished not later than the last day of the fiscal year in which the requisitions are submitted. For example, a FEDSTRIP/MILSTRIP requisition should be prepared to include Document Identifier Code A0E or A05 and reflect the annotation in the “Remarks” block. With this information GSA will attempt to complete procurement action before the end of the fiscal year. When a requistion is received too late to permit GSA to complete procurement action before the end of the fiscal year, the requisitioning activity will be so notified and requested to furnish instructions regarding the action to be taken. Based on these instructions, procurement action will be taken or the requisition will be canceled and returned to the ordering activity.

[33 FR 19013, Dec. 20, 1968, as amended at 40 FR 41093, Sept. 5, 1975; 57 FR 3949, Feb. 3, 1992]

§ 101-26.105   Justification to support negotiated procurement by GSA for other agencies.
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When a requisition submitted by an agency to GSA requires procurement without providing for full and open competition, the agency submitting the requisition will be so notified and required to furnish specific information to assist GSA in preparing the required written justification. The GSA contracting officer will defer procurement action pending receipt of the requested information. If the requisitioning agency has prior knowledge that a requisition will require procurement without providing for full and open competition (e.g., sole source acquisition), sufficient information shall be included with the requisition to allow GSA to justify the procurement. Specifically, the information must include the following:

(a) The specific needs to be satisfied in terms of identified tasks or work processes;

(b) The requirements that generate the specific needs;

(c) The characteristics of the designated item that enable it to satisfy the specific needs, if a specific source(s) is requested;

(d) The identification of other items evaluated and, for each, a statement of the characteristics (or lack thereof) which preclude their satisfying the specific needs, if a specific source(s) is requested;

(e) The citation of the applicable law, if any, authorizing other than full and open competition (see FAR 6.302 (48 CFR 6.302); and

(f) Any required certifications, pursuant to FAR 6.303–2(b) (48 CFR 6.303–2(b)), that supporting data is complete and accurate.

[56 FR 12456, Mar. 26, 1991]

§ 101-26.106   Consolidation of requirements.
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Full consideration shall be given to the consolidation of individual small volume requirements to enable the Government to benefit from lower prices normally obtainable through definite quantity contracts for larger volume procurements. This policy pertains to procurement from commercial sources either directly or through an intermediary agency and does not apply to GSA stock items or small volume requirements normally obtained from GSA customer supply centers. When it is practical, each agency shall establish procedures that will permit planned requirements consolidation on an agencywide basis. When it is impractical to plan requirements on an agencywide consolidated basis, the requirements consolidation effort may be limited to a bureau, to other agency segments, or to a program, if such limited consolidation will provide significant price advantages when procurement is effected on a volume basis. Requisitions for item requirements exceeding maximum order limitations in Federal Supply Schedule contracts shall be submitted to GSA in accordance with the applicable instructions in the respective schedules. Special buying services desired by agencies for procurement of other consolidated item requirements shall be requested from GSA in accordance with §101–26.102.

[51 FR 13498, Apr. 21, 1986]

§ 101-26.107   Priorities for use of supply sources.
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(a) Executive agencies shall satisfy requirements for supplies and services from or through the sources and publications listed below in descending order of priority:

(1) Supplies. (i) Agency inventories;

(ii) Excess for other agencies (see part 101–43 and 48 CFR subpart 8.1);

(iii) Federal Prison Industries, Inc. (UNICOR) (see §101–26.702 and 48 CFR subpart 8.6);

(iv) Procurement lists of products available from the Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled (see §101.26.701 and 48 CFR subpart 8.7);

(v) Central supply sources, such as the stock, special order, or customer supply center programs of the General Services Administration (GSA) (see subpart 101–26.3, §101–26.102, and subpart 101–28.3), the Defense Logistics Agency (see subpart 101–26.6), the Department of Veterans Affairs (see §101–26.704), and military inventory control points (see §101–26.606);

(vi) Mandatory Federal Supply Schedules (see subpart 101–26.4 and 48 CFR subpart 8.4);

(vii) Optional use Federal Supply Schedules (see subpart 101–26.4 and 48 CFR subpart 8.4); and

(viii) Commercial sources (including educational and nonprofit institutions).

(2) Services. (i) Procurement lists of services available from the Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled (see §101–26.701 and 48 CFR subpart 8.7);

(ii) Mandatory Federal Supply Schedules (see subpart 101–26.4 and 48 CFR subpart 8.4);

(iii) Optional use Federal Supply Schedules (see subpart 101–26.4 and 48 CFR subpart 8.4); and

(iv) Federal Prison Industries, Inc. (UNICOR) (see §101–26.702 and 48 CFR subpart 8.6) or other commercial sources (including educational and nonprofit institutions).

(b) Sources other than those listed in paragraph (a) of this section may be used as prescribed in §101–26.301 and in an unusual and compelling urgency as prescribed in §101–25.101–5 and 48 CFR 6.302–2.

[58 FR 41367, Aug. 5, 1993]

Subpart 101–26.2—Federal Requisitioning System
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§ 101-26.200   Scope of subpart.
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This subpart prescribes a uniform requisitioning and issue system for use in obtaining supplies and equipment from GSA, Department of Defense, and Veterans Administration sources.

[43 FR 19852, May 9, 1978]

§ 101-26.201   General.
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This requisitioning and issue system is identified as the Federal Standard Requisitioning and Issue Procedures (FEDSTRIP) and is similar to and compatible with the Military Standard Requisitioning and Issue Procedures (MILSTRIP). The FEDSTRIP system provides GSA and other supply sources the means to automate the processing of requisitions. Detailed instructions required to implement FEDSTRIP are contained in the GSA Handbook, FEDSTRIP Operating Guide (FPMR 101–26.2), which is issued and maintained by the Commissioner, Federal Supply Service, GSA.

[43 FR 19852, May 9, 1978]

§ 101-26.202   Applicability.
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The FEDSTRIP system shall be used by civilian agencies to requisition any item from GSA or to requisition any specifically authorized item from Department of Defense (DOD). Requisitions to the Veterans Administration (VA) should be submitted on punched cards in FEDSTRIP format or typed on Standard Form 147, Order for Supplies or Services.

[43 FR 19853, May 9, 1978]

§ 101-26.203   Activity address codes.
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To obtain items through the FEDSTRIP system, each ordering activity is required to have an activity address code. The FEDSTRIP Operating Guide (FPMR 101–26.2) contains instructions to civilian agencies on requesting activity address codes. Once assigned, an activity address code allows an activity to order supplies under the FEDSTRIP system. Because there is a potential for abuse in the use of these codes, agencies shall establish stringent internal controls to ensure that the codes are used only by authorized personnel. It is imperative that all requests for activity address codes or deletions or address changes flow through a central contact point in the agency headquarters or regions where the need, purpose, and validity of the request can be verified. Agencies should send GSA the addresses of the contact points (mailing address: General Services Administration (FSR), Washington, DC 20406). GSA will only honor requests from the established points within the agency. GSA will periodically send a listing of current activity address codes and addresses to contact points for review.

[45 FR 71565, Oct. 29, 1980]

§§ 101-26.204--101-26.205   [Reserved]
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§ 101-26.206   GSA assistance.
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Agency field activities should direct their questions regarding FEDSTRIP to the Federal Supply Service at each GSA regional office. The addresses of GSA regional offices are listed in each of the volumes of the GSA Supply Catalog. Agency headquarters activities requiring assistance may contact General Services Administration (FSR), Washington, DC 20406.

[45 FR 71565, Oct. 29, 1980]

Subpart 101–26.3—Procurement of GSA Stock Items
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§ 101-26.300   Scope of subpart.
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This subpart prescribes policy and procedures governing the procurement by agencies of items of supply stocked by GSA, including reporting and obtaining adjustments for overages, shortages, and damages and the issue of used, repaired, and rehabilitated items in serviceable condition.

[35 FR 12721, Aug. 11, 1970]

§ 101-26.301   Applicability.
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All executive agencies within the United States (including Hawaii and Alaska), in order to maximize the use of the Government's centralized supply system, shall requisition GSA stock items in accordance with the following:

(a) When the requirement is for Standard and optional forms, an item produced by the Federal Prison Industries, Inc. (FPI), or an item listed in the procurement list published by the Committee for Purchase from the Blind and Other Severely Handicapped (NIB-NISH), the dollar thresholds and language indicated in paragraph (b) of this section are not applicable and acquisition of such items continues to be as set forth in the applicable sections of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, Federal Property Management Regulations and other appropriate regulations. In order to identify FPI/NIB-NISH items stocked by GSA, they are marked with an asterisk in the GSA Supply Catalog NSN index,

(b) GSA will process all requisitions for stock items, regardless of total line item value, from activities electing to purchase from GSA. If an agency determines that alternative sources are more favorable, the following guidelines shall apply. However, the price alone of an item without other substantive consideration will not be considered as sufficient justification to use alternative sources. (These guidelines also apply to the procurement of special order program (SOP) established source, see §101–26.102–1.)

(1) When the total value of the line item requirement is less than $100, procurement from other sources is authorized.

(2) When the total value of the line item requirement is $100 or more, but less than $5,000, procurement from other sources is authorized: provided, that a written justification shall be prepared and placed in the purchase file stating that such action is judged to be in the best interest of the Government in terms of the combination of quality, timeliness, and cost that best meets the requirement. Cost comparisons shall include the agency administrative cost to effect a local purchase.

(3) For total line item requirements of $5,000 and over, agencies shall submit a requisition to GSA unless a waiver has been approved by GSA. Request for waivers shall be submitted in accordance with §101–26.100–2.

(c) Agencies shall not divide requisitions to avoid higher threshold documentation requirements.

(d) In authorizing procurements in accordance with paragraph (b)(2) of this section, agencies shall reimburse GSA for any cost arising out of breach of a GSA contract, where sufficient justification is not documented in their procurement files.

[56 FR 12457, Mar. 26, 1991]

§ 101-26.301-1   Similar items.
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(a) Agencies required to requisition, exclusively, items listed in the GSA Supply Catalog shall utilize such items in lieu of procuring similar items from other sources when the GSA items will adequately serve the required functional end-use purpose.

(b) When an agency determines that items available from GSA stock will not serve the required functional end-use purpose of the item proposed to be procured, a request to waive the requirement to use this source shall be submitted to GSA for consideration in accordance with the provisions of §101–26.100–2.

[36 FR 17424, Aug. 31, 1971, as amended at 38 FR 28566, Oct. 15, 1973]

§ 101-26.301-2   Issue of used, repaired, and rehabilitated items in serviceable condition.
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Stock items returned to GSA under the provisions of subpart 101–27.5 will be reissued to all requisitioning activities without distinction between new, used, repaired, or rehabilitated items in serviceable condition. Requisitioning agencies will be billed for these items at the current GSA selling price.

[38 FR 28566, Oct. 15, 1973]

§ 101-26.302   Standard and optional forms.
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Agencies shall obtain Standard and optional forms by requisitioning them from GSA (FSS) unless the forms have been approved by GSA (KMPS) to be stocked and distributed by the promulgating agency or to be reproduced locally. Assistance or information on the forms management program may be obtained by contacting GSA (KMPS), Washington, DC 20405. (See part 201–45, subpart 201–45.5 of this chapter.)

(a) For purposes of economy, existing stocks are depleted prior to issuance of revisions unless the promulgating agency determines previous editions unusable and obsolete.

(b) Forms or form assemblies which deviate from the standard and optional forms listed in the GSA Supply Catalog have restricted use and are not stocked. Agencies requiring such forms shall prepare and transmit a Standard Form 1, Printing and Binding Requisition, or Standard Form 1–C, Printing and Binding Requisition for Specialty Items, to the General Services Administration, Federal Supply Service (FCNI), Washington, DC 20406, for review and submission to GPO. Prior approval of GSA (KMPS) is required whenever the content or construction of a form is altered or modified. Requests for such exceptions may be obtained by submission of a SF 152, Requests for Clearance of a Standard or Optional Form or Exception, to GSA (KMPS), with appropriate justification.

(c) Certain standard forms are serially numbered and are to be accounted for to prevent possible fraudulent use. The General Accounting Office (GAO) requires accurate accountability records to be maintained for such items by applicable agencies. GSA forwards a receipt verification card with each shipment of accountable forms. The receiving agency is responsible for verifying receipt of the serially numbered forms in the shipment by returning the card to the address preprinted on the card. See §101–41.308 of this chapter for information governing agency control and disposition of unused U.S. Government Bills of Lading (GBL's).

(d) Standard and optional forms which are excess to the needs of an agency shall be reported to GSA in the same manner as other excess personal property pursuant to part 101–43 of this chapter. Obsolete forms shall be disposed of under the provisions of part 101–45 of this chapter.

[56 FR 12457, Mar. 26, 1991]

§ 101-26.303   Out-of-stock items.
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Generally, it is more advantageous to agencies if GSA backorders requisitions for out-of-stock items rather than cancels requisitions. Unless notified by agencies not to backorder a requisition, through FEDSTRIP advice codes 2C or 2J, a back order will be established. The agency will be notified of the estimated date that shipment will be made. Upon receipt of the status transaction, the agency shall determine if the estimated shipping date will meet its needs and, as appropriate: (a) Accept the back order, (b) request a suitable substitute item, or (c) request cancellation in accordance with §101–26.309.

[43 FR 22210, May 24, 1978]

§ 101-26.304   Substitution policy.
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In supplying items requisitioned from GSA stock, GSA may substitute items with similar characteristics. Substitute items may be issued from new stock or from returned stock that is in serviceable condition (condition code A) as described in §101–27.503–1. A notice of intent to substitute will be provided to the ordering activity only if the characteristics of the substitute item differ substantially from the characteristics of the item requisitioned. Ordering activities may prevent substitution by entering advice code 2B (do not substitute) or 2J (do not substitute or backorder) in cc 65–66 of requisitions.

[45 FR 27764, Apr. 24, 1980]

§ 101-26.305   Submission of orders to GSA.
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(a) Orders shall be submitted in accordance with the instructions in the FEDSTRIP Operating Guide (FPMR 101–26.2).

(b) Orders in other than FEDSTRIP format shall be submitted:

(1) In original only when for shipment to destinations in the United States, including Hawaii but excluding Alaska.

(2) In accordance with applicable GSA/agency agreements when for shipment to Alaska or for export to destinations outside the United States.

(c) Sufficient funds should be reserved by the requisitioner to cover expenses incurred by GSA in export packing, marking, documentation, etc. GSA will assess a surcharge on all material ordered and delivered to customers in certain overseas areas. The surcharge is a percentage factor of the value of the material shipped. Information on the specific areas and the current percentage of surcharge is included in the GSA Handbook, Discrepancies or Deficiencies in GSA or DOD Shipments, Material, or Billings (FPMR 101–26.8). The surcharge is a percentage factor of the value of the material shipped. Information on the current percentage of surcharge may be obtained from the GSA regional office to which orders are submitted.

[30 FR 13826, Oct. 30, 1965, as amended at 42 FR 58748, Nov. 11, 1977; 42 FR 61597, Dec. 6, 1977]

§ 101-26.306   Planned requisitioning for GSA stock items.
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In preparing requisitions for GSA stock items, agencies shall follow schedules or cyclical plans for replenishment of stocks so as to reduce the number of repetitive requisitions required while adjusting ordering frequency to comply with the economic order quantity principle. (See §101–27.102.)

[43 FR 22211, May 24, 1978]

§ 101-26.307   Processing overages, shortages, and damages.
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(a) Transportation-type discrepancies shall be processed in accordance with the instructions in subpart 101–40.7 when the discrepancies are the fault of the carrier and occur while the shipments are in the possession of:

(1) International ocean or air carriers, regardless of who pays the transportation charges, except when shipment is on a through Government bill of lading (TGBL) or is made through the Defense Transportation System (DTS) (Discrepancies in shipments on a TGBL or which occur while in the DTS shall be reported as prescribed in subpart 101–26.8.); or

(2) Carriers within the continental United States, when other than GSA or DOD pays the transportation charges.

(b) Reporting discrepancies or deficiencies in material or shipments and processing requests for or documenting adjustments in billings from or directed by GSA activities shall be in accordance with the provisions of subpart 101–26.8.

[41 FR 56320, Dec. 28, 1976]

§ 101-26.308   Obtaining filing cabinets.
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Each agency head, after taking actions prescribed in §101–25.302–2, shall determine agency requirements for filing cabinets. When additional filing cabinets are required, requisitions shall be submitted in FEDSTRIP format to the GSA region supporting the geographic area in which the requisitioning agency is located.

[43 FR 22211, May 24, 1978]

§ 101-26.309   Cancellation of orders for GSA stock items.
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When an agency determines that material ordered from GSA is not required, GSA will accept requests for cancellation as long as the items ordered have not been shipped. However, since processing cancellations is costly and interferes with normal order processing, agencies are cautioned to use discretion in requesting cancellation of low dollar value orders. Cancellation of orders may be accomplished by agencies through written, telegraphic, or telephonic communication with the GSA regional office to which the order was sent. However, telephonic communication should be used whenever feasible to forestall shipment of material and subsequent billing by GSA. If material has been shipped, GSA will advise that cancellation cannot be effected and agency requests for return for credit will be processed under the provisions of §§101–26.310 and 101–26.311.

[32 FR 11163, Aug. 1, 1967]

§ 101-26.310   Ordering errors.
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In accordance with the provisions of this §101–26.310, GSA may authorize agencies to return for credit material that has been ordered in error by the agency. Material shipped in error by GSA is subject to the provisions of the GSA Handbook, Discrepancies or Deficiencies in GSA or DOD Shipments, Material, or Billings (FPMR 101–26.8). Credit for material ordered in error will be based on the selling price billed the agency at the time shipment was made to the agency, with the adjustment reflected in current or future billings. Material shall not be returned until appropriate documentation is received from GSA.

(a) The return of material by an agency, to correct ordering errors, may be authorized and later accepted by GSA: Provided,

(1) The value of the material exceeds $25 per line item based on the selling price billed the customer.

(2) Authorization to return is requested from the GSA Discrepancy Reports Center (6FRB), 1500 East Bannister Road, Kansas City, MO 64131 within 45 calendar days (60 calendar days for overseas points) after receipt of shipment. Requests should always contain a complete explanation of reason(s) for return of the material. Exceptions may be granted on a case-by-case basis when GSA is in need of the material and extenuating circumstances precluded earlier submission of the request.

(3) Each item is in “like-new” condition and is identified by a stock number in the current edition of the GSA Supply Catalog.

(4) Each item is identified with a specific purchase order or requisition number.

(5) The condition of the material is acceptable on inspection by GSA. When it is not acceptable, disposition, without credit, will be made by GSA. However, when the condition is attributable to carrier negligence, subsequent credit allowed by GSA will be reduced by the amount to be paid the agency by the carrier for damages incurred.

(6) The merchandise to be returned will not adversely affect the GSA nationwide inventory situation.

(7) The return transportation costs are not excessive in relation to the cost of the material.

(b) Transportation costs on material specifically authorized for return by a GSA regional office will be paid by the customer activity. Claims against carriers for discrepancies in shipment will also be the responsibility of the customer activity in accordance with the provisions of subpart 101–40.7. When appropriate, GSA will prepare initial documentation to support claim actions.

[35 FR 181, Jan. 6, 1970, as amended at 38 FR 28567, Oct. 15, 1973; 42 FR 58748, Nov. 11, 1977; 50 FR 42021, Oct. 17, 1985]

§ 101-26.311   Frustrated shipments.
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(a) At the request of the ordering agency, GSA may authorize diversion or return for credit of any shipment consigned to an overseas destination which, while en route, cannot be continued onward for any reason and for which the consignee or requisitioning agency cannot provide diversion instructions:

Provided, The frustration occurs at a water or air terminal and title to the material has not passed from the Government. Frustrated shipments located outside the United States are the responsibility of the consignee or ordering agency. However, GSA will assist the agency whenever possible in disposing of the material when it cannot be utilized by the overseas control area of the agency, e.g., oversea command or AID area.

(b) Requests to GSA for disposition instructions shall be directed to the GSA office which made the shipment. Data provided by the agency shall include the original requisition document number, purchase order number (if any), supplementary addresses, and present location of the frustrated shipment. In addition, the agency should furnish the Government bill of lading number or commercial bill of lading reference, and the carrier's freight or waybill number.

(c) GSA may direct disposition of such material through any of the means listed below. Disposition instructions will include a determination by GSA as to the responsibility for payment of transportation costs.

(1) Shipment of material to another consignee.

(2) Temporary storage pending further instructions.

(3) Return to GSA stock.

(4) Disposal by agency.

(5) Disposition through other means if deemed to be in the best interest of the Government.

(d) GSA will provide required documentation to accomplish the desired action and will, if appropriate, initiate necessary adjustments in billing.

(e) Frustrated shipments involving other than GSA stock items will be treated in a manner similar to that prescribed in this §101–26.311 on a case by case basis.

[30 FR 11138, Aug. 28, 1965, as amended at 35 FR 12721, Aug. 11, 1970; 42 FR 58748, Nov. 11, 1977]

Subpart 101–26.4—Federal Supply Schedules [Reserved]
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Subpart 101–26.5—GSA Procurement Programs
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§ 101-26.500   Scope and applicability of subpart.
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(a) This subpart prescribes policies and procedures relating to GSA procurement programs other than the GSA stock and the Federal supply schedule programs. Also excluded are the policies and procedures relating to the procurement of automatic data processing equipment and services set forth in part 101–36.

(b) The policies and procedures in this subpart 101–26.5 are applicable to executive agencies except as otherwise specifically indicated. Federal agencies other than executive agencies may participate in these programs and are encouraged to do so.

[43 FR 32767, July 28, 1978]

§ 101-26.501   Purchase of new motor vehicles.
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(a) It shall be the policy to procure commercially available motor vehicles, unless other vehicles are specifically required.

(b) New sedans, station wagons, and light trucks (other than those to be used for law enforcement or where other than standard vehicles are required) shall be procured as follows: Sedans, class IB-subcompact or II-compact; station wagons, class I-subcompact or class II compact vehicles, as described in Federal standard No. 122; and light trucks as defined in Federal standard Nos. 292 and 307. (Federal standard Nos. 122, 292, and 307 as used in this section mean the latest editions.)

Requisitions submitted to GSA for motor vehicles shall be in conformance with the requirements of subpart 101–38.1.

(1) Standard passenger vehicles as defined in Federal standard No. 122 are considered to be completely equipped for ordinary operation and are subject to the maximum statutory price limitation.

(2) Items (vehicles) included in Federal standard No. 122 other than those listed as standard (basic units) are considered to be equipped with additional systems and equipment for passenger vehicles.

(c) Requisitions submitted to GSA for the acquisition of new passenger vehicles and light trucks under 8500 GVWR (gross vehicle weight rating) shall be in conformance with Pub. L. 94–163 and Executive Order 12375.

(d) New trucks and buses shall be requisitioned in accordance with the provisions of this §101–26.501 and the following:

(1) Light trucks shall be in accordance with Federal standard Nos. 292 and 307; and

(2) Medium and heavy trucks and buses, when not procured from standardized buying programs, shall be in accordance with the latest editions of Federal standard No. 794, Federal specification Nos. KKK-T-2107, 2108, 2109, 2110, 2111, and Federal specification No. KKK-B-1579. Standardized buying programs shall be based on these specifications as appropriate.

(e) Selection of additional systems or equipment in new vehicles shall be made by the requiring agency and shall be based on the need to provide for overall safety, efficiency, economy, and suitability of the vehicle for the purposes intended pursuant to §101–38.104–2.

(1) The essentiality of such systems or equipment shall be weighed against the economic factors involved, the potential benefits to be derived therefrom, and the impact on the fuel consumption characteristics of the vehicle.

(2) Additional systems or equipment requested to be purchased by GSA will be construed to have been determined essential for the effective operation of the vehicle involved by the agency head or a designee. When systems or equipment other than those listed in Federal standards are requested, these systems or equipment shall be considered and treated as deviations under §101–26.501–4(b).

[57 FR 47777, Oct. 20, 1992]

§ 101-26.501-1   General.
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Except as provided for the Department of Defense (DOD) in paragraph (a) of this section, each executive agency shall submit to GSA for procurement its orders for purchase in the United States of all new passenger motor vehicles (FSC 2310), trucks or truck tractors (FSC 2320), trailers (FSC 2330) van type (with payload of not less than 5,000 nor more than 50,000 pounds), and firetrucks and firefighting trailers (FSC 4210). Specifically included are sedans, station wagons, carryalls, ambulances, buses, and trucks, including trucks with specialized mounted equipment, truck chassis with special purpose bodies, and all van-type trailers (with payload of not less than 5,000 nor more than 50,000 pounds).

(a) DOD shall submit to GSA for procurement its orders for purchase in the United States for all non-tactical vehicles including, but not limited to, commercial-type passenger motor vehicles (FSC 2310), including buses, and trucks and truck tractors (FSC 2320).

(b) When it is determined by the ordering activity that requirements for passenger motor vehicles and trucks indicate the need for procurement by buying activities other than GSA, a request for waiver justifying the procurement shall be submitted in writing to the General Services Administration (FCA), Washington, DC 20406. GSA will notify agencies in writing whether a waiver has been granted. Justification may be based on the urgency of need or the fact that the vehicle has unique characteristics, such as special purpose body or equipment, requiring the agency personnel to closely supervise installation of the equipment by the contractor; e.g., when a medical van is to be equipped with Government- or contractor-supplied equipment. Requests for procurement through sources other than GSA will be handled on an individual basis provided full justification is submitted therefore.

(c) When it is determined by GSA that procurement of an individual agency requirement by GSA would offer no advantage over local purchase of the item, GSA may grant the ordering activity authority for local purchase. When such a determination is made, the order will be returned to the ordering agency with written authority for local purchase.

[38 FR 2176, Jan. 22, 1973, as amended at 43 FR 32767, July 28, 1978; 47 FR 41362, Sept. 20, 1982; 52 FR 29523, Aug. 10, 1987; 57 FR 47777, Oct. 20, 1992]

§ 101-26.501-2   Standardized buying programs.
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Wherever practical, requirements for motor vehicles will be satisfied under existing standardized buying programs (Indefinite Quantity, Requirements, Federal Supply Schedule contracts). Agencies not familiar with these programs, or seeking additional information about them, are encouraged to contact the GSA Automotive Commodity Center prior to submitting their orders.

(a) Requirements contracts are in place or anticipated to be in place for the following types of standard motor vehicles:

(1) Medium and heavy trucks:

(i) 4×2 and 6×4 cab-chassis, stake, van, dump, and truck-tractor; 19,000 to 60,000 pounds GVWR.

(ii) 4×4 and 6×4 cab-chassis, stake, dump, and truck-tractor; 26,000 to 52,000 pounds GVWR.

(iii) 1,200 and 2,000 gallon fuel servicing vehicles; and 2,000 gallon aircraft refueler.

(2) Ambulances (in accordance with Federal Specification No. KKK-A-1822): Type I, modular body on cab-chassis; Type II, van body with raised roof; Type III, modular body on van cutaway chassis.

(3) Buses and mini-buses, including school buses:

(i) 32 to 44 adult passenger; 48 to 66 school age passenger.

(ii) 12 to 28 adult passenger; 24 to 42 school age passenger.

(4) Sedans and station wagons (based on standardized, consolidated requirements).

(5) Certain types of light trucks (e.g., conventional carryall, maintenance telephone utility); requirements contracts are established to cover as many types of light trucks as feasible.

(b) Federal Supply Schedule contracts are available to cover certain special purpose motor vehicles, such as firefighting trucks, waste disposal trucks, and construction equipment.

[57 FR 47777, Oct. 20, 1992]

§ 101-26.501-3   Consolidated purchase program.
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(a) Except as noted in §101–26.501(a) and where motor vehicle requirements can not be satisfied under the standardized buying programs described in §101–26.501–2, GSA will continue to make consolidated procurements of all motor vehicle types each year to achieve maximum benefits and economies, as follows:

(1) Family buys—Large annual consolidated buys for sedans, station wagons, and standard light trucks, purchased in the aggregate by group to the extent practical. These procurements are designed to obtain the best market prices available and are normally definite quantity type with maximum option potential. It is anticipated that resulting contracts will remain in place from approximately mid-November to approximately May 1 (or end of model year closeout).

(2) Two (2) volume procurements each year for light trucks of the types covered by Federal standard Nos. 292 and 307, but not covered by standardized buying programs or family buys, as previously described. Requisitions to be included under these two procurements should reach the GSA Automotive Commodity Center by June 15 and December 1 respectively.

(3) Up to three (3) consolidated procurements for medium and heavy trucks and buses of the types covered by Federal standard No. 794, Federal specification Nos. KKK-T-2107, 2108, 2109, 2110, 2111, and Federal specification No. KKK-B-1579.

(b) Requirements not covered by Federal standards 122, 292, 307, or 794 shall conform with the provisions of §101–26.501–4.

[57 FR 47777, Oct. 20, 1992]

§ 101-26.501-4   Submission of orders.
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Orders for all motor vehicles shall be submitted on GSA Form 1781, Motor Vehicle Requisition, or DD Form 448, Military Interdepartmental Purchase Request (MIPR), to the General Services Administration, Automotive Commodity Center (FCA), Washington, DC 20406, and shall contain required FEDSTRIP data for mechanized processing. The Department of Defense shall ensure that appropriate MILSTRIP data are entered on DD Form 448.

(a) Requisitions covering vehicle types not included in Federal standard Nos. 122, 292, 307, or 794, in a military specification, or in an agency specification on file with GSA, shall contain complete descriptions of the vehicles required, the intended use of the vehicles, and terrain in which the vehicles will be used.

(b) Requisitions for vehicles within the category of Federal standard Nos. 122, 292, 307, or 794, but for which deviations from such standards are required, unless already waived by the Director, Automotive Commodity Center (FCA), Federal Supply Service, GSA, Washington, DC 20406, shall include with the requisition a justification supporting each deviation from the standards and shall contain a statement of the intended use of the vehicles, including a description of the terrain in which the vehicles will be used. Prior approval of deviations shall be indicated on the requisitions by citing the waiver authorization number.

(c) GSA Form 1781, Motor Vehicle Requisition, has been specifically designed for agency use to expedite ordering of all vehicles. Agencies are requested to use GSA Form 1781 as a single-line-item requisition for nonstandard as well as standard vehicles. When ordering standard vehicles, the appropriate standard item number for such vehicles equipped to meet specific operational needs may be selected from the applicable table in the Federal standards. Additional systems and equipment may be added by inserting in the “Option Codes” portion of the form the appropriate code for the selected items from the table of options in the standard. When ordering nonstandard vehicles or options, the instructions on the reverse of GSA Form 1781, properly completed, will satisfy the requirements regarding the submission of requisitions as set forth in paragraph (a) of this section.

(d) Each requisition shall indicate the appropriation fund code to be charged and must bear the original signature of an officer authorized to obligate cited funds.

(e) Separate requisitions shall be submitted for each vehicle type and consignee.

[57 FR 47778, Oct. 20, 1992]

§ 101-26.501-5   Procurement time schedules.
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(a) Requisitions covering vehicle types included in Federal standard Nos. 122, 292, 307, 794, Federal specification Nos. KKK-T-2107, 2108, 2109, 2110, 2111, and Federal specification No. KKK-B-1579 will be procured either under a standardized buying program, as described in §101–26.501–2, or a consolidated purchase program, as described in §101–26.501–3, unless a statement is included justifying the need for delivery other than the delivery times indicated in this section. Requisitions containing a statement of justification will be handled on an emergency basis in accordance with §101–26.501–5(b).

(b) Emergency requirements. Emergency requirements will receive special handling only when the requisitions are accompanied by adequate justification for individual purchase action. Every effort will be made to meet the delivery date specified in the requisition.

(c) Delivery time. Delivery times for motor vehicle requirements will range widely depending on method of purchase.

(1) Existing contracts. Delivery times for motor vehicle requirements submitted and placed against existing in-place contracts (family buy option, requirements contract or Federal Supply Schedule contract) will range from 60 to 150 days from date of purchase order.

(2) Volume consolidated procurements. Delivery times for motor vehicle requirements submitted for volume consolidated purchases will range from 210 to 330 days after solicitation consolidation date. Included in delivery time estimates are 90 to 105 days required for soliciting and receiving offers, 30 to 60 days for evaluation and award of contracts, 90 to 180 days from date of award for delivery of vehicles to destination (dealer or consignee, as applicable).

(3) For buses, ambulances, and other special duty vehicles which can not be procured under the standardized buying programs or consolidated purchase programs described in §§101–26.501–2 and 101–26.501–3, 240 to 270 days from date of award are usually required to effect delivery. However, special purpose vehicles with unique characteristics, such as certain types of firetrucks, may require longer delivery. In such instances, every effort will be made by GSA to facilitate deliveries and keep the requisitioning agencies informed of any unauthorized delay.

[57 FR 47778, Oct. 20, 1992]

§ 101-26.501-6   Forms used in connection with delivery of vehicles.
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(a) GSA Form 1398, GSA Purchased Vehicle. This form is used by the contractor to indicate that preshipment inspection and servicing of each vehicle has been performed. The contractor is required to complete GSA Form 1398 (illustrated at §101–26.4902–1398) and affix it, preferably, to the lock face or door frame of the right front door after the final inspection. The form should be left in place during the warranty period to permit prompt identification of vehicles requiring dealer repairs pursuant to the warranty.

(b) Standard Form 368, Quality Deficiency Report (Category II). GSA is constantly striving to improve customer service and the quality of motor vehicles for which it contracts. To inform contractors of the deficiencies noted during the life of the vehicles, Standard Form 368 shall be prepared by the consignee and sent to GSA describing details of vehicle deficiency and action taken for correction. Procedures for documenting and reporting quality deficiencies are set forth in the GSA Publication “Discrepancies or Deficiencies in GSA or DOD Shipments, Material or Billings.” Agencies are urged to report all deficiencies to GSA irrespective of satisfactory corrective action taken by the manufacturer's authorized dealer. If the dealer refuses to take corrective action on any vehicle within its warranty period, the report shall so state and include an explanation of circumstances. Standard Form 368 shall also be used to report all noncompliance with specifications or other requirements of the purchase order.

(c) Instructions to Consignee Receiving New Motor Vehicles Purchased by General Services Administration. This information is printed on the reverse of the consignee copy of the delivery order. Personnel responsible for receipt and operation of Government motor vehicles should be familiar with the instructions and information contained in the document entitled “Instructions to Consignee Receiving New Motor Vehicles Purchased by General Services Administration.”

[41 FR 34631, Aug. 16, 1976, as amended at 43 FR 32768, July 28, 1978; 52 FR 29524, Aug. 10, 1987; 57 FR 47778, Oct. 20, 1992]

§ 101-26.501-7   Sale of vehicles.
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GSA will not solicit trade-in bids when purchasing new motor vehicles for replacement purposes because experience has shown that suppliers (manufacturers) are unwilling to accept used vehicles in part payment for new ones. Accordingly, used vehicles that are being replaced will be disposed of by sale as set forth in Part 101–46.

[57 FR 47779, Oct. 20, 1992]

§ 101-26.501-8   [Reserved]
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§ 101-26.501-9   Centralized motor vehicle leasing program.
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GSA has a centralized leasing program to provide an additional source of motor vehicle support to all Federal agencies. This program relieves Federal agencies that use it from both the time constraints and administrative costs associated with independently entering into lease contracts. The centralized leasing program covers subcompact, compact, and midsize sedans, station wagons, and certain types of light trucks (pickups and vans). Participation in the centralized leasing program is mandatory on all executive agencies of the Federal Government (excluding the Department of Defense and the U.S. Postal Service) within the 48 contiguous States and Washington, DC. However, agencies must obtain GSA authorization to lease in accordance with §101–39.205 prior to using these established mandatory use contracts. For further information on existing contracts, including vehicles covered, rates, and terms and conditions of the contract(s), contact General Services Administration (FCA), Washington, DC 20406.

[52 FR 29525, Aug. 10, 1987]

§ 101-26.502   U.S. Government National Credit Card.
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A waiver has been issued by the Government Printing Office to GSA for the procurement of the printing of Standard Form 149, U.S. Government National Credit Card.

[60 FR 19674, Apr. 20, 1995]

§ 101-26.503   Multiple award schedule purchases made by GSA supply distribution facilities.
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GSA supply distribution facilities are responsible for quickly and economically providing customers with frequently needed common-use items. Stocking a variety of commercial, high-demand items purchased from FSS multiple award schedules is an important way in which GSA supply distribution facilities meet this responsibility.

[60 FR 19675, Apr. 20, 1995]

§ 101-26.504   [Reserved]
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§ 101-26.505   Office and household furniture and furnishings.
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Requirements for new office and household furniture and furnishings as described in this §101–26.505 shall be satisfied from GSA stock or Federal Supply Schedule contracts to the extent that agencies are required to use these sources. Requirements for items not obtainable from these sources may be satisfied by any Federal agency through GSA special buying services upon agency request pursuant to the provisions of §101–26.102. Before initiating a procurement action for new items, items on hand should be redistributed, repaired, or rehabilitated, as feasible, pursuant to §101–26.101

[43 FR 22211, May 24, 1978]

§ 101-26.505-1   Description of office and household furniture.
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(a) Office furniture is equipment normally associated with occupancy or use in such areas as offices, conference and reception rooms, institutional waiting rooms, lobbies, and libraries. Such equipment includes desks, tables, credenzas, bookcases, coatracks, telephone cabinets, filing sections and cabinets, office safes, security cabinets, chairs, and davenports.

(b) Household furniture is equipment normally associated with occupancy or use in areas such as housekeeping and nonhousekeeping quarters, reception rooms, and lobbies. Such equipment includes davenports, chairs, tables, buffets, china cabinets, beds, wardrobes, and chests.

[33 FR 14959, Oct. 5, 1968]

§ 101-26.505-2   Description of office and household furnishings.
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(a) Office furnishings are articles which supplement office furniture and augment the utility of the space assigned. These articles include lamps, desk trays, smoking stands, waste receptacles, carpets, and rugs.

(b) Household furnishings are articles which supplement household furniture and add to the comfort or utility of the space assigned. Such articles include lamps, mirrors, carpets, rugs, and plastic shower and window curtains.

[33 FR 14959, Oct. 5, 1968]

§ 101-26.505-3   Requests to procure similar items from sources other than GSA supply sources.
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When an agency required to obtain items of office and household furniture and furnishings from GSA stock or Federal Supply Schedule contracts determines that items available from these sources will not serve the required functional end use, requests to procure similar items from other than GSA sources shall be submitted for consideration in accordance with §101–26.100–2.

[41 FR 34632, Aug. 16, 1976]

§§ 101-26.505-4--101-26.505-6   [Reserved]
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§ 101-26.505-7   GSA assistance in selection of furniture and furnishings.
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The Customer Service Representative in each GSA regional office will, upon request, furnish agencies with information on the types, styles, finishes, coverings, and colors of office and household furniture and furnishings available through the GSA purchase program. (See §101–26.506.)

[43 FR 22211, May 24, 1978]

§ 101-26.506   Interior planning and design services.
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In addition to the assistance provided in the selection of furniture and furnishings as specified in §101–26.505–7, the GSA Public Buildings Service, through facilities located in each region, will assist Federal activities within the United States, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands in various phases of interior planning and design. These services will be provided either directly or through commercial sources. (For services involving space layout, see §101–17.400.)

[41 FR 42953, Sept. 29, 1976]

§ 101-26.506-1   Types of service.
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GSA interior planning and design services consist of data gathering and organizational analysis; development of a space requirements program; softline space plans; development of an interior design program (to include finish materials, furniture and furnishing specifications, and procurement data); and complete floor plans for telephones, electrical outlets, partitions, furniture, and equipment. The items specified for procurement will be selected from approved GSA sources of supply.

[41 FR 42953, Sept. 29, 1976]

§ 101-26.506-2   Limitations.
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(a) When furniture and furnishings requirements have been developed in connection with interior planning and design services furnished by GSA, the requesting agency shall determine that such requirements are in consonance with the criteria for acquisition of furniture and furnishings as provided in §§101–25.302 and 101–25.404.

(b) Furniture and furnishings to be obtained in connection with interior planning and design services furnished by GSA shall be acquired, to the extent available, from GSA stock or through Federal Supply Schedules in accordance with the provisions of §§101–26.301 and 101–26.401.

[31 FR 9797, July 20, 1966, as amended at 43 FR 22211, May 24, 1978]

§ 101-26.506-3   Submission of requests.
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Requests for interior planning and design services shall be submitted on Standard Form 81, Request for Space (illustrated at §101–17.4901–81), and forwarded to PBS in the GSA regional office serving the geographic area of the requesting agency. Requests shall include the following information:

(a) Type of space in terms of its use;

(b) Location;

(c) Floor plans, if available;

(d) Occupancy date;

(e) Amount of funds available for the project; and

(f) Name, address, title, and telephone number of requesting official.

[41 FR 42953, Sept. 29, 1976]

§ 101-26.506-4   Acceptance and processing of requests.
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Agency requests for interior planning and design service will be reviewed and if considered feasible, will be accepted. Upon acceptance of a request by GSA, a proposal will be furnished the requesting activity for review and approval within 30 days. The proposal will include the following:

(a) Approximate date the work can be started;

(b) Estimated completion date of planning and design services;

(c) The amount to be reimbursed GSA for the services; and

(d) Other pertinent data or recommendations.

[31 FR 9797, July 20, 1966]

§ 101-26.506-5   Reimbursement for services.
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If the GSA proposal is acceptable, a purchase order, requisition, or other funded authorization document shall be issued to the GSA office named in the proposal. GSA will bill the office indicated in the order or authorization for the amount specified in the proposal. The reimbursement procedures are designed to recover GSA's direct cost for providing these services. Any changes in the scope of the project requested by the requisitioning agency prior to its completion may require a revision in the amount of the reimbursable charges and the time schedule for completion.

[31 FR 9797, July 20, 1966]

§ 101-26.507   Security equipment.
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Federal agencies and other activities authorized to purchase security equipment through GSA sources shall do so in accordance with the provisions of this §101–26.507. Under section 201 of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 481), the Administrator of GSA has determined that fixed-price contractors and lower tier subcontractors who are required to protect and maintain custody of security classified records and information may purchase security equipment from GSA sources. Delivery orders for security equipment submitted by such contractors and lower tier subcontractors shall contain a statement that the security equipment is needed for housing Government security classified information and that the purchase of such equipment is required to comply with the security provision of a Government contract. In the event of any inconsistency between the terms and conditions of the delivery order and those of the Federal Supply Schedule contract, the latter shall govern. Security equipment shall be used as prescribed by the cognizant security office.

[60 FR 19675, Apr. 20, 1995]

§ 101-26.507-1   Submission of requisitions.
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Requisitions for security equipment covered by the latest edition of Federal specifications AA-F-357, AA-F-358, AA-F-363, AA-S-1518, and AA-D-600, and interim Federal specifications AA-F-00364 and AA-C-001697 shall be submitted in FEDSTRIP format to the GSA regional office supporting the geographic area in which the requisitioner is located. GSA will consolidate requisitions for these items from all regions for procurement on a definite quantity basis.

[43 FR 32765, July 28, 1978]

§ 101-26.507-2   Procurement time schedule.
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Requisitions for security equipment will be consolidated by GSA on January 31, April 30, July 31, and October 31 of each year. The consolidated requisitions will be used in executing definite quantity contracts. To ensure inclusion in the invitation for bids, requisitions shall be submitted to GSA on or before January 1, April 1, July 1, or October 1 as appropriate. Requisitions received after any of these dates normally will be carried over to the subsequent consolidation date. Approximately 180 calendar days following the consolidation dates should be allowed for initial delivery. Requisitions shall include a required delivery date which reflects anticipated receipt under the time schedule.

[43 FR 32765, July 28, 1978]

§ 101-26.507-3   Purchase of security equipment from Federal Supply Schedules.
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To ensure that a readily available source exists to meet the unforeseen demands for security equipment, Federal Supply Schedule contracts have been established to satisfy requirements that are not appropriate for consolidated procurement and do not exceed the maximum order limitations.

[60 FR 19675, Apr. 20, 1995]

§ 101-26.507-4   Quantities in excess of the maximum order limitation.
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Quantities exceeding the maximum order limitation on Federal Supply Schedules will also be consolidated and procured by GSA pursuant to §101–26.507–2. Where quantities are required to be delivered before the time frames established for the quarterly consolidated procurement, the requisition must indicate the earlier required delivery. As necessary, separate procurement action will be taken by GSA to satisfy the requirements.

[41 FR 34632, Aug. 16, 1976]

§ 101-26.508   Electronic data processing (EDP) tape and instrumentation tape (wide and intermediate band).
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Procurement by Federal agencies of EDP tape and instrumentation tape (wide and intermediate band) shall be accomplished in accordance with the provisions of this §101–26.508.

[38 FR 2176, Jan. 22, 1973]

§ 101-26.508-1   Requisitioning data processing tape available through Federal Supply Schedule contracts.
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Federal Supply Schedules, FSC group 70, part XI, and FSC group 58, part V, section C, include contracts to satisfy Government requirements for those types of EDP tape and instrumentation tape (wide and intermediate band) which are most widely used. Federal agencies located within the 48 contiguous United States, Washington, DC and Hawaii (applicable to EDP tape only for Hawaii) shall procure these tapes in accordance with the provisions of the current schedules and this §101–26.508–1. Orders not exceeding the maximum order limitations of the Federal Supply Schedules and prepared directly by activities located outside the geographical areas referenced above shall, to the extent possible, be consolidated and submitted in FEDSTRIP format to the GSA regional office supporting the geographic area in which the requisitioner is located.

[43 FR 32765, July 28, 1978]

§ 101-26.508-2   Requisitioning data processing tape not available from Federal Supply Schedule contracts.
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(a) Requisitions for types of EDP tape and instrumentation tape (wide and intermediate band) covered by Federal Supply Schedule contracts which exceed the maximum order limitations of the schedule shall be submitted to the GSA regional office supporting the geographic area in which the requisitioner is located.

(b) Requisitions for all types of EDP tape and instrumentation tape (wide and intermediate band) not covered by Federal Supply Schedule contracts shall be submitted to GSA for purchase action when the dollar value of the requisitions exceeds, or is estimated to exceed, $2,500 for EDP tape and $5,000 for instrumentation tape. However, regardless of the amount involved (including requisitions estimated to be less than the dollar limitations referenced above), purchase action shall not be taken by GSA or an agency unless a waiver of the requirement for using items of tape available from Federal Supply Schedule contracts has been furnished in accordance with §101–26.100–2.

Requests for waivers shall be submitted to the Commissioner, Federal Supply Service (F), General Services Administration, Washington, DC 20406. The requests shall fully describe the type of tape required and state the reasons Federal Supply Schedule items will not adequately serve the agency's needs. GSA will notify the requesting agency in writing of the action taken on the requests. To reduce leadtime, requisitions may be submitted in FEDSTRIP format with the requests for waivers. Requisitions for which a waiver has first been obtained shall be submitted with a copy of the waiver to the GSA regional office supporting the geographic area in which the requisitioner is located. GSA will either arrange for procurement of the items or authorize the requesting agency to procure them.

(c) When establishing required delivery dates in purchase requests submitted in accordance with this §101–26.508–2, agencies should normally allow 105 days leadtime to permit orderly procurement by GSA. In addition to this 105 days leadtime, inspection and testing of the tape requires approximately 15 days.

(d) When an agency submitting a purchase request in accordance with this §101–26.508–2 has a need for scheduled deliveries, minimum or maximum order quantities, or other special arrangements, GSA will develop specific provisions to accommodate the needs. The provisions will be based on information furnished by the agency concerned and will be included in solicitations for offers and resultant contracts.

[37 FR 20941, Oct. 5, 1972, as amended at 41 FR 34633, Aug. 16, 1976; 43 FR 32765, July 28, 1978]

§ 101-26.508-3   Consolidation of requisitions.
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To the maximum extent feasible, agencies shall develop procedures which will permit planned consolidated requisitioning of EDP tape and instrumentation tape (wide and intermediate band) on an agencywide basis. When agencywide consolidation is not feasible, consideration shall be given to the consolidation of individual requisitions for small quantities at any agency level. This will enable the Government to benefit from lower prices generally obtainable through large volume procurements.

[43 FR 32766, July 28, 1978]

§ 101-26.509   Tabulating machine cards.
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Procurement by Federal agencies of tabulating machine cards shall be made in accordance with the provisions of this §101–26.509.

[37 FR 24113, Nov. 14, 1972]

§ 101-26.509-1   Requisitioning tabulating machine cards available from Federal Supply Schedule contracts.
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Federal Supply Schedule, FSC group 75, part VIII, includes contracts for tabulating cards applicable to electrical and mechanical contact tabulating machines, including aperture cards and copy cards. Federal agencies shall procure these cards in accordance with the provisions of the current schedule. Orders not exceeding the maximum order limitation of the Federal Supply Schedule and prepared directly by activities located outside the geographical delivery areas specified in the schedule shall be submitted in FEDSTRIP format to the GSA regional office supporting the geographic area in which the requisitioner is located.

[43 FR 32766, July 28, 1978]

§ 101-26.509-2   Requisitioning tabulating machine cards not available from Federal Supply Schedule contracts.
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(a) Requisitions for tabulating machine cards covered by Federal Supply Schedule contracts which exceed the maximum order limitation of the schedule shall be forwarded in FEDSTRIP format to the GSA regional office supporting the geographic area in which the requisitioner is located.

(b) Requisitions for tabulating machine cards not covered by Federal Supply Schedule contracts shall be submitted to GSA for purchase action if the dollar value of the cards exceeds or is estimated to exceed $2,500. However, regardless of the amount involved (including requisitions estimated to be $2,500 or less), purchase action shall not be taken by GSA or an agency unless a waiver of the requirement for the use of tabulating cards available from Federal Supply Schedule contracts has been furnished in accordance with §101–26.100–2. Requests for waivers shall be submitted to the Commissioner, Federal Supply Service (F), General Services Administration, Washington, DC 20406. The requests shall fully describe the items required and state the reasons the tabulating machine cards covered by the Federal Supply Schedule contracts will not adequately serve the end-use purpose. GSA will notify the requesting agency in writing of the action taken on the waiver request. To reduce leadtime, requisitions may be submitted in FEDSTRIP format with the requests for waivers. A requisition for items for which a waiver has first been obtained shall be submitted with a copy of the waiver to the GSA regional office supporting the geographic area in which the requisitioner is located. GSA will either arrange for procurement of the items or authorize the requesting activity to procure them.

(c) Purchase requests with established delivery dates should allow sufficient leadtime (see §101–26.102–3) to permit orderly procurement by GSA, including acceptance testing and delivery to destination.

(d) In those instances where an agency anticipates a need for scheduled deliveries, minimum or maximum order quantities, or other special arrangements, GSA will develop specific provisions to accommodate the needs of the particular agency. These provisions will be based on information furnished by the agency concerned for inclusion in solicitations for offers and resultant contracts.

[35 FR 13440, Aug. 22, 1970, as amended at 43 FR 22212, May 24, 1978; 43 FR 32766, July 28, 1978]

§ 101-26.509-3   Consolidation of requisitions.
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To the maximum extent feasible, agencies shall consolidate their requisitions for tabulating machine cards on an agencywide basis. If agencywide consolidation is not feasible, consideration shall be given to the consolidation of requisitions at any agency level when the Government will benefit from lower prices through large-volume procurement.

[43 FR 32766, July 28, 1978]

Subpart 101–26.6—Procurement Sources Other Than GSA
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§ 101-26.600   Scope and applicability of subpart.
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This subpart prescribes the policies, procedures, and limitations relating to civil agency use of procurement sources of the Department of Defense (DOD), which include the Defense supply centers of the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) and the inventory control points of the military departments. The provisions of this subpart 101–26.6 are applicable to executive agencies unless otherwise specifically indicated. Other Federal agencies are encouraged to satisfy their requirements in the same manner.

[42 FR 58748, Nov. 11, 1977]

§ 101-26.601   [Reserved]
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§ 101-26.602   Fuels and packaged petroleum products obtained from or through the Defense Logistics Agency.
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(a) Agencies shall be governed by the provisions of this §101–26.602 in satisfying requirements for coal, natural gas from sources other than a public utility, petroleum fuels, and certain petroleum products from or through the Defense Logistics Agency.

(b) The Defense Logistics Agency has been assigned the supply responsibility for these materials which will be available either from contracts (or contracts summarized in contract bulletins) issued by the Defense Fuel Supply Center, Alexandria, Va., or through FEDSTRIP/MILSTRIP requisitions placed on the Defense General Supply Center, Richmond, Va., in accordance with instructions contained in §101–26.602–2. Agencies submitting estimates of requirements which are summarized in the Defense Fuel Supply Center contract bulletins are obligated to procure such requirements from these contracts. Estimates submitted shall not include requirements normally obtained through service station deliveries utilizing the U.S. Government National Credit Card.

[42 FR 58748, Nov. 11, 1977 as amended at 57 FR 21895, May 26, 1992]

§ 101-26.602-1   Procurement of lubricating oils, greases, and gear lubricants.
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(a) The Defense Fuel Supply Center will make annual procurements of lubricating oils, greases, and gear lubricants for ground type (nonaircraft) equipment and of aircraft engine oils on an annual program basis. Estimates of requirements for items covered by these programs will be solicited annually from agencies on record with the Defense Fuel Supply Center in time for the requirements to arrive at the Center on the following schedule:

 ------------------------------------------------------------------------                                       Purchase                                        program      Due on or before------------------------------------------------------------------------Lubricating oils (nonaircraft)......         4.1  November 15.Aircraft engine oils................         4.2  June 15.Grease and gear oils................         4.4  October 15.------------------------------------------------------------------------

(b) Activities not on record but requiring procurement support shall submit requests to: Commander, Defense Fuel Supply Center, Attn: DFSC:PG, Cameron Station, Alexandria, VA 22314, on or before the requirement due dates specified in §101–26.602–1(a). Submission of requirements is not required if:

(1) The maximum single order is less than the minimum quantity obtainable under the bulletin;

(2) Container sizes are smaller than those available under the bulletin; or

(3) Purchase without regard to existing Defense Fuel Supply Center contracts is otherwise authorized.

(c) Agency requirements will be consolidated and solicited for procurement by the Defense Fuel Supply Center. Contractual action to obtain coverage for these programs will be summarized in a contract bulletin for program 4.1 and 4.4. Copies of the bulletins (copies of contracts for program 4.2) will be distributed to addresses provided by the agencies on record.

(d) Deliveries of lubricants covered by Defense Fuel Supply Center contracts shall be obtained by activities in the United States by following the instructions contained in the respective contracts or contract bulletins.

[34 FR 19977, Dec. 20, 1969, as amended at 39 FR 33315, Sept. 17, 1974]

§ 101-26.602-2   Procurement of packaged petroleum products.
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(a) Packaged petroleum products listed in Federal Supply Catalog for Civil Agencies shall be obtained by submitting requisitions prepared in accordance with the FEDSTRIP Operating Guide (FPMR 101–26.2) to the Defense General Supply Center (DGSC), Richmond, Va. 23297, using routing identifier code S9G. The Federal Supply Catalog for Civil Agencies may be obtained, upon written request, from the Commander, Defense Logistics Services Center, Attn: DLSC-T, Battle Creek, Mich. 49016. Requisitions for packaged petroleum items not in this catalog and not otherwise included in Defense Fuel Supply Center (DFSC) procurements under the provisions of §101–26.602–1 may be submitted to DGSC. DGSC will supply the items from inventory or will refer the requisitions to DFSC for purchase and direct delivery to the requisitioner. Packaged petroleum items may be obtained from other Federal activities by agreement with the activity concerned or by local purchase when such action is authorized under the provisions of the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) local purchase policy contained in paragraph (b) of this section.

(b) Activities may effect local purchase of any DLA-managed, centrally procured item, commercially available, provided the purchase:

(1) Is limited to immediate-use requirements generated by emergency conditions (e.g., work stoppage, etc.), or

(2) Is to satisfy a routine requirement having a total line value not in excess of $25 and is determined to be the most economical method of supply.

(c) DGSC may return requisitions for local purchase action citing FEDSTRIP/MILSTRIP status code CW with the concurrence of the requisitioning activity when it is deemed that a local purchase action would be the most economical method of supply. A determination will be based on recognition of excessive costs (procurement, transportation/shipping, and special packaging considerations) as compared to those costs associated with local purchase action. Requisition priorities, backorder situations, procurement and required delivery dates (PDD/RDD), and requisition line item dollar values shall not be a basis or consideration for a Status Code CW reject action. Requisitions from overseas activities will not be returned to overseas activities for a local purchase action.

[37 FR 668, Jan. 15, 1972, as amended at 42 FR 58748, Nov. 11, 1977]

§ 101-26.602-3   Procurement of gasoline, fuel oil (diesel and burner), kerosene, and solvents.
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(a) Estimates of annual requirements will be solicited annually by the Defense Fuel Supply Center from agencies on record so as to reach that activity approximately 45 calendar days before the due date shown in Defense Fuel Supply Center geographic alignment of States set forth in §101–26.602–3 (d) and (e). The requirements call will be accomplished by mailing a computer-produced record of the file data for each delivery point that has been identified to each submitting addressee; instructions for validation and return will be included. Activities not on record but requiring procurement support shall prepare and submit estimates on DFSC Form 15:18 to the Defense Fuel Supply Center, Cameron Station, Alexandria, VA 22314. An illustration of DFSC Form 15:18 is contained in §101–26.4904–1518. Copies may be obtained on request from: Commander, Defense Fuel Supply Center, Attention: DFSC—OD, Cameron Station, Alexandria, VA 22314.

(1) Estimated annual requirements for any delivery point which total less than the following minimums shall not be submitted to the Defense Fuel Supply Center, unless the activity does not have authority or capability to procure locally.

 ------------------------------------------------------------------------                                                               Minimum                                                                annual                            Item                             requirement                                                              (gallons)------------------------------------------------------------------------Gasoline...................................................       10,000Burner fuel oil............................................       10,000Diesel oil.................................................       10,000Kerosene...................................................       10,000Solvents...................................................          500------------------------------------------------------------------------

(2) Estimates shall not be submitted when the minimum quantities to be delivered to any one point on a single delivery are less than the following minimums, unless the activity does not have the authority or capability to procure locally.

 ------------------------------------------------------------------------                                           Minimum quantity furnished on             Delivery method                     a single delivery------------------------------------------------------------------------Drums....................................  4 drums (200-220 gallons).Tank wagon...............................  50 gallons.Transport truck..........................  Full truckload (5,200-7,500                                            gallons).Tank car.................................  Full carload (8,000-12,000                                            gallons).------------------------------------------------------------------------

(b) Agency requirements will be solicited for procurement by the Defense Fuel Supply Center, and contracts resulting from these solicitations will be summarized in contract bulletins, separately for each Defense Fuel Supply Center geographic region, and distributed to agencies on record. Activities requiring additional contract bulletins shall submit requests to: Commander, Defense Fuel Supply Center, Attention: DFSC—OD, Cameron Station, Alexandria, VA 22314.

(c) The items covered in contract bulletins issued by the Defense Fuel Supply Center are in accordance with the latest issue of the applicable Federal specification. Agency requirements submitted for products not under a Federal specification must include accurate and complete product laboratory analysis.

(d) The following illustrates the Defense Fuel Supply Center geographic alignment of the States, the delivery periods covered for each region, the identification of purchase programs, and the due dates for submission of requirements for motor gasoline, fuel oil (diesel and burner), and kerosene.

      Motor Gasoline, Fuel Oils (Diesel and Heating), and Kerosene------------------------------------------------------------------------                                                       Requirements due              State                 Delivery period          date------------------------------------------------------------------------Alaska_Purchase Program 3.9 \1\.  July 1-June 30....  January 1.Hawaii_Purchase Program 3. \1\..  January 1-December  July 1.                                   31.DFSC Region 1_Purchase Program 3.21:  Connecticut...................  September 1-August  March 1.                                   31.  Maine.........................  ......do..........   Do.  Massachusetts.................  ......do..........   Do.  New Hampshire.................  ......do..........   Do.  Rhode Island..................  ......do..........   Do.  Vermont.......................  ......do..........   Do.DFSC Region 2_Purchase Program 3.22:  New Jersey....................  October 1-          April 1.                                   September 30.  New York......................  ......do..........   Do.  Pennsylvania..................  ......do..........   Do.DFSC Region 3_Purchase Program 3.23:  Delaware......................  August 1-July 31..  February 1.  District of Columbia..........  ......do..........   Do.  Indiana.......................  ......do..........   Do.  Kentucky......................  ......do..........   Do.  Maryland......................  ......do..........   Do.  Ohio..........................  ......do..........   Do.  Tennessee.....................  ......do..........   Do.  Virginia......................  ......do..........   Do.  West Virginia.................  ......do..........   Do.DFSC Region 4_Purchase Program 3.24:  Alabama.......................  April 1-March 31..  October 1.  Arkansas......................  ......do..........   Do.  Florida.......................  ......do..........   Do.  Georgia.......................  ......do..........   Do.  Louisiana.....................  ......do..........   Do.  Mississippi...................  ......do..........   Do.  Missouri......................  ......do..........   Do.  North Carolina................  ......do..........   Do.  South Carolina................  ......do..........   Do.  Puerto Rico...................  ......do..........   Do.  Virgin Islands................  ......do..........   Do.DFSC Region 5_Purchase Program 3.25:  Illinois......................  May 1-April 30....  Nov. 1.  Iowa..........................  ......do..........   Do.  Michigan......................  ......do..........   Do.  Minnesota.....................  ......do..........   Do.  Wisconsin.....................  ......do..........   Do.DFSC Region 6_Purchase Program 3.26:  Colorado......do..............  June 1-May 31.....  December 1.  Kansas........................  ......do..........   Do.  Nebraska......................  ......do..........   Do.  New Mexico....................  ......do..........   Do.  North Dakota..................  ......do..........   Do.  Oklahoma......................  ......do..........   Do.  South Dakota..................  ......do..........   Do.  Texas.........................  June 1-May 31.....  December 1.  Wyoming.......................  ......do..........   Do.DFSC Region 7_Purchase Program 3.27:  Arizona.......................  November 1-October  May 1.                                   31.  California....................  ......do..........   Do.  Nevada........................  ......do..........   Do.  Utah..........................  ......do..........   Do.DFSC Region 8_Purchase Program 3.28:  Idaho.........................  July 1-June 30....  January 1.  Montana.......................  ......do..........   Do.  Oregon........................  ......do..........   Do.  Washington....................  ......do..........   Do.------------------------------------------------------------------------\1\ Includes solvents.Note: Program 3.23 does not include requirements for those activities  supported by the GSA Region 3 Fuel Yard.

(e) Estimates of requirements for solvents to be delivered in the continental United States, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands during the period January 1 through December 31 shall be submitted to arrive at the Defense Fuel Supply Center by the preceding July 1. The purchase program identification is 3.11.

(f) Estimates of requirements for aviation fuels for delivery in the United States shall be submitted in accordance with section 11, chapter 1, of DOD 4140.25–M, Procedures for the Management of Petroleum Products.

(g) Requirements for aviation fuels (all grades) shall be submitted in accordance with DFSC Regulation 4220.1, Requirements Submission Schedule for Petroleum Products. Copies of DFSCR 4220.1 may be obtained from the Defense Fuel Supply Center (DFSC-W), Cameron Station, Alexandria, Va. 22314.

(h) Requirements for petroleum fuels at locations other than as identified in this §101–26.602–3 may be obtained from other Federal activities by agreement with the activity concerned or from local purchase sources, when local purchase authority and capability exists, or by submitting requests direct to the Defense Fuel Supply Center, Attention: DFSC-OD, Cameron Station, Alexandria, Va. 22314, if centralized procurement is desired.

[34 FR 19978, Dec. 20, 1969, as amended at 39 FR 33316, Sept. 17, 1974; 42 FR 58749, Nov. 11, 1977; 47 FR 4682, Feb. 2, 1982]

§ 101-26.602-4   Procurement of coal.
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(a) Federal agencies desiring to participate in the Defense Fuel Supply Center coal contracting program for carload delivery outside the District of Columbia and vicinity may obtain coal through this program by submitting estimates as provided in this §101–26.602–4.

(b) Estimates of coal requirements shall be prepared on DD Form 416, Requisition for Coal, Coke, or Briquettes (illustrated as §101–26.4904–416), clearly marked “Estimate Only”, and submitted in original and one copy to arrive at the Defense Fuel Supply Center, Cameron Station, Alexandria, Va. 22314, before the following requirement due dates:

 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------                                                                     Requirements due in        For delivery         Purchase program              For activities located in           DFSC by               beginning----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5.5...............................  Indiana, Illinois, Iowa,        June 1...............  December 1.                                     Kansas, Missouri, South                                     Dakota, West Tennessee, West                                     Kentucky, Wisconsin.5.9 (Lignite).....................  North Dakota..................  ......do.............   Do.5.3...............................  Alabama, East Kentucky, East    August 15............  April 1.                                     Tennessee, Ohio, Georgia,                                     North Carolina, South                                     Carolina, West Virginia.5.8 (Anthracite)..................  Connecticut, District of        November 1...........  May 1.                                     Columbia, Maryland,                                     Massachusetts, New Jersey,                                     New York, Pennsylvania,                                     Virginia, South Carolina.5.4...............................  Michigan, Minnesota, North      ......do.............   Do.                                     Dakota, Wisconsin.5.7...............................  Alaska........................  ......do.............   Do.5.2...............................  District of Columbia,           January 15...........  August 1.                                     Maryland, New Jersey,                                     Pennsylvania, Virginia.5.1...............................  Connecticut, Maine,             April 1..............  October 1.                                     Massachusetts, New Hampshire,                                     New York, Vermont.5.6...............................  Arizona, California, Colorado,  ......do.............   Do.                                     Idaho, Montana, New Mexico,                                     Oregon, Utah, Washington,                                     Wyoming.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Note: Except for purchase programs 5.8 and 5.9 all programs refer to requirements for bituminous coal.

(1) A separate requirement form shall be prepared for each delivery point and for each size and kind of coal, such as bituminous, anthracite, or lignite. The purchase program number is to be entered in the upper right hand block of DD Form 416.

(2) The section of DD Form 416 entitled “Analytical Specifications Required” shall reflect minimum requirements based on heating engineering data applicable to the particular equipment in which the coal will be used.

(c) Contractual information covering these requirements will be furnished each participating agency by the Defense Fuel Supply Center after contracts are awarded. As shipments of coal are required, each activity shall direct the contractor to make delivery. Payment for deliveries shall be arranged for by the ordering activity directly with the contractor. Should estimated requirements not be needed due to changes or conversions in heating equipment or other reasons, activities shall notify the Defense Fuel Supply Center of such changes as soon as possible.

(d) Copies of DD Form 416 may be obtained from: Commander, Defense Fuel Supply Center, Attention: DFSC:PE, Cameron Station, Alexandria, VA 22314.

(e) Requirements for coal at locations other than as identified in this §101–26.602–4 may be obtained by submitting requests directly to the Defense Fuel Supply Center, if centralized procurement is desired.

(f) Each participating agency may elect to collect coal samples, for analysis purposes, in accordance with the latest edition of the Handbook on Coal Sampling issued by the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Mines. Copies of this Handbook on Coal Sampling may be obtained upon request from: Coal Sampling and Inspection, Division of Mineral Studies, U.S. Bureau of Mines, College Park, Md. 20740.

(g) Coal samples shall be forwarded by the agency to the Bureau of Mines, 4800 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15213. A charge for each sample submitted will be assessed by the Bureau of Mines for performing such analysis, or agencies may enter into an agreement with the Bureau of Mines for services and testing on an annual flat rate basis. Agencies shall furnish the Bureau of Mines laboratory complete billing instructions at the time samples are submitted. Copies of the results of each analysis will be furnished by the Bureau of Mines to offices responsible for payment for comparison with the analytical limits guaranteed by the contractor. In the event that the sample does not meet the minimum requirements of the analytical limits specified in the contract, the using agency shall compute the amount, if any, to be deducted from the contract price.

[34 FR 19978, Dec. 20, 1969, as amended at 42 FR 58749, Nov. 11, 1977]

§ 101-26.602-5   Procurement of natural gas from the wellhead and other supply sources.
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(a) Natural gas requirements shall be satisfied from sources that are most advantageous to the Government in terms of economy, efficiency, and service. A cost/benefit analysis shall be required by the procuring Federal agency if the natural gas procurements at a facility exceed 20,000 mcf annually and the facility can accept interruptible service. If sources other than the local public utility are the most advantageous to the Government, agency requirements may be satisfied through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). Arrangements for DLA procurements on behalf of civilian agencies shall be made through GSA. GSA will forward agency requests to DLA after assuring that necessary requirements data are included.

(b) Agency requests for DLA natural gas shall be forwarded to the Public Utilities Division (PPU), Office of Procurement, General Services Administration, 18th and F Streets, NW., Washington, DC 20405. The requests shall include for each facility for which natural gas is required: The name, address, and telephone number of the requesting agency representative; the name, address, and telephone number of the facility representative; the name of the local distribution company; the expected usage (in mcf) at the facility for each month during the next year of service; the expected peak day usage in mcf at the facility; a statement of funds availability; and documentation of the cost analysis performed that justifies the alternative source procurement.

(c) Agency requests for procurements by DLA shall be forwarded to GSA at the time the information specified in §101–26.602–5(b) becomes available.

(d) Agencies should anticipate that actions required by DLA to establish a natural gas contract will take 5 to 7 months.

[57 FR 21895, May 26, 1992]

§ 101-26.603   Electronic items available from the Defense Logistics Agency.
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Executive agencies shall satisfy their requirements for electronic items listed in the Federal Supply Catalog for Civil agencies (FSC group 59, except classes 5940, 5970, 5975, 5977, and 5995) from the Defense Electronic Supply Center (DESC), DLA. Requisitions shall be prepared in accordance with the FEDSTRIP Operating Guide and submitted to DESC, 1507 Wilmington Pike, Dayton, Ohio 45444, using routing identifier code S9E. Items listed in classes 5940, 5970, 5975, 5977, and 5995, unless managed as exceptions by GSA, shall be obtained from the Defense General Supply Center (DGSC), Richmond, Va. 23297. Electronic items may be obtained from local purchase sources when such action is authorized under the provisions of §101–26.602–2(b). DESC may return requisitions for local purchase under the same conditions governing the return of requisitions by DGSC set forth in §101–26.602–2(c).

[42 FR 58749, Nov. 11, 1977]

§ 101-26.605   Items other than petroleum products and electronic items available from the Defense Logistics Agency.
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Agencies required to use GSA supply sources should also use Defense supply centers (DSC's) as sources of supply for items listed in the Federal Supply Catalog for Civil Agencies, Identification and Management Data List, published by DLA. By agreement with the Defense Logistics Agency, the catalog will contain only those items in Federal supply classification classes which are assigned to them for Government-wide integrated management, or exception items in other classes similarly assigned. A list of DSC's and their corresponding commodity areas along with requisitioning instructions are published in the FEDSTRIP Operating Guide. As additional items are assigned to managers other than GSA for Government-wide integrated material management, GSA will announce the changes through the Federal Catalog System and GSA's regular supply publications.

[42 FR 58750, Nov. 11, 1977]

§ 101-26.606   Supply support available from the inventory control points of the military departments.
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Federal civil agencies may obtain items of supply which are procured and managed by the inventory control points (ICP) of the Army, Navy, and Air Force and are available in the United States, provided that a national stock number has been assigned to the items. A list of ICP's and their corresponding commodity areas is in the FEDSTRIP operating Guide. Agencies should also refer to the FEDSTRIP operating Guide for additional information concerning supply support from the ICP's and for instructions on obtaining items from these sources.

[42 FR 58750, Nov. 11, 1977]

§ 101-26.607   Billings.
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Unless other arrangements have been made between the Defense Logistics Agency and the requisitioning activity, billings for sales will be rendered at least monthly on Standard Form 1080, Voucher for Transfers Between Appropriations and/or Funds, supported by a listing of documents including identification of requisitions and related cards reflecting data pertaining to the gross sale, the retail loss allowance, and any credits for adjustments applicable to prior billings. In addition to these charges, an accessorial charge will be made on shipments destined for overseas to cover expenses incident to overseas packing, handling, and transportation. The Defense supply centers shall be provided with a continental U.S. address for payment of bills for overseas shipments.

[42 FR 28750, Nov. 11, 1977]

§ 101-26.607-1   Payments.
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Payments are expected to be made within 15 calendar days of receipt of the Standard Form 1080 from the Defense supply centers. Payment shall not be deferred until receipt of shipment or withheld pending resolution of adjustments.

[42 FR 58750, Nov. 11, 1977]

§ 101-26.607-2   Adjustments.
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Requests for billing adjustments should be submitted in accordance with chapter 5 of the GSA Handbook, Discrepancies or Deficiencies in GSA or DOD Shipments, Material, or Billings (FPMR 101–26.8).

[42 FR 58750, Nov. 11, 1977]

§ 101-26.607-3   Emergency requirements.
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In cases of public exigency, items available from the Defense Logistics Agency may be procured from other sources as provided in §1–3.202.

[42 FR 58750, Nov. 11, 1977]

Subpart 101–26.7—Procurement Sources Other Than GSA and the Department of Defense
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§ 101-26.700   Scope and applicability of subpart.
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This subpart prescribes policy and procedures relating to procurement sources other than those of GSA and the Department of Defense. The provisions of this subpart 101–26.7 are applicable to executive agencies unless otherwise indicated. Other Federal agencies are encouraged to obtain their requirements in the same manner.

[39 FR 20599, June 12, 1974]

§ 101-26.701   Purchase of products and services from the blind and other severely handicapped persons.
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(a) Purchases by executive agencies of products produced by workshops of the blind or other severely handicapped persons which are carried in GSA supply distribution facilities must be made as provided in subpart 101–26.3.

(b) Purchases by all Federal agencies of products and services offered for sale by workshops of the blind or other severely handicapped persons which are not carried in GSA supply distribution facilities, and purchases by executive agencies under exceptions set forth in §101–26.301, must be made in accordance with the Procurement List published by the Committee for Purchase of Products and Services of the Blind and Other Severely Handicapped. Products and services offered by the blind shall be given precedence over those offered by other severely handicapped persons. (See §101–26.702(d) for priority accorded to products manufactured by Federal Prison Industries, Inc.)

(c) Products produced by workshops for the blind or other severely handicapped persons which are available from GSA supply distribution facilities are designated by an asterisk(*) preceding the national stock number in the Procurement List identified in paragraph (b) of this section.

[39 FR 20599, June 12, 1974, as amended at 40 FR 7619, Feb. 21, 1975]

§ 101-26.702   Purchase of products manufactured by the Federal Prison Industries, Inc.
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(a) Purchases by executive agencies of prison-made products carried in GSA supply distribution facilities must be made as provided in subpart 101–26.3.

(b) Purchases by all Federal agencies of prison-made products not carried in GSA supply distribution facilities, or supply items procured under exceptions set forth in §101–26.301, must be made in accordance with the provisions in the Schedule of Products Made in Federal Penal and Correctional Institutions.

(c) Prison-made products which are available from GSA supply distribution facilities are designated by an asterisk (*) preceding the national stock number in the product schedule referred to in paragraph (b) of this section.

(d) Products available from Federal Prison Industries, Inc., shall be accorded priority over products offered for sale by the workshops of the blind and other severely handicapped persons.

[39 FR 20599, June 12, 1974, as amended at 40 FR 7619, Feb. 21, 1975]

§ 101-26.703   Marginally punched continuous forms.
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GSA has delegated authority to the U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO) to procure all marginally punched continuous forms for use by Federal agencies except those procured by GSA for stock. Therefore, all Federal agencies shall submit their requirements for such forms in accordance with the provisions of this §101–26.703.

(a) Except for those marginally punched continuous forms which GSA procures for stock, all requirements for such forms shall be ordered from GPO contracts or other established GPO sources. If an item is available from GSA stock, acquisition shall be from this source.

(b) Requirements for marginally punched continuous forms which are not available from GPO or GSA sources or which exceed the maximum monetary limitations of the GPO contract shall be submitted to GPO for appropriate action. If requirements are less than the minimum orders/shipment limitations of the GPO contract, agencies may procure them directly from commercial sources.

[39 FR 20600, June 12, 1974]

§ 101-26.704   Purchase of nonperishable subsistence (NPS) items.
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With the exception of condiment packages in Federal supply classes 8940 and 8950, managed by the Defense Logistics Agency's Defense Personnel Support Center, all nonperishable subsistence items in Federal supply group 89, Subsistence Items, are managed by and available from the Veterans Administration (VA). These items are listed in the Subsistence Catalog, which is available from the Director, Supply Service (134A), Veterans Administration, Washington, DC 20420.

[43 FR 29005, July 5, 1978]

Subpart 101–26.8—Discrepancies or Deficiencies in GSA or DOD Shipments, Material, or Billings
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Source:  41 FR 56320, Dec. 28, 1976, unless otherwise noted.

§ 101-26.800   Scope of subpart.
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This subpart prescribes a uniform system for reporting discrepancies or deficiencies in material or shipments and processing requests for or documenting adjustments in billings from or directed by GSA or Department of Defense (DOD) activities.

§ 101-26.801   Applicability.
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This subpart is applicable to all civilian executive agencies, including their contractors and subcontractors when authorized. DOD activities should follow the applicable DOD or military service/agency regulations in reporting discrepancies or deficiencies in shipments or material, or requesting adjustments in billings from or directed by GSA unless exempted therefrom, in which case the provisions of this §101–26.801 apply.

§ 101-26.802   Exclusions.
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The provisions of this regulation are not applicable to shipments and billings related to the stockpile of strategic and critical materials or excess or surplus property; or to billings for services, space, communications, and printing.

§ 101-26.803   Discrepancies or deficiencies in shipments, material, or billings.
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§ 101-26.803-1   Reporting discrepancies or deficiencies.
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Discrepancies or deficiencies in shipments or material occur in four broad categories: Quality deficiencies, shipping discrepancies, transportation discrepancies, and billing discrepancies. When discrepancies or deficiencies occur, activities shall document them with sufficient information to enable initiation and processing of claims against suppliers and carriers. Procedures for documenting discrepancies or deficiencies are set forth in the GSA publication, Discrepancies or Deficiencies in GSA or DOD Shipments, Material, or Billings, issued by the Federal Supply Service, GSA. Copies of the publication may be obtained by submitting a completed GSA Form 457, FSS Publications Mailing List Application, (referencing mailing list code number ODDH–0001) to the following address: General Services Administration, Centralized Mailing List Service (CMLS-C), 819 Taylor Street, P.O. Box 17077, Fort Worth, TX 76102–0077.

Note: Copies of the GSA Form 457 may be obtained by writing the Centralized Mailing List Service.

[55 FR 24086, June 14, 1990]

§ 101-26.803-2   Reporting quality deficiencies.
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(a) Quality deficiencies are defined as defects or nonconforming conditions which limit or prohibit the item received from fulfilling its intended purpose. Quality deficiencies include deficiencies in design, specification, material, manufacturing, and workmanship. Timely reporting of all quality deficiencies is essential to maintain an acceptable quality level for common-use items. GSA relies on agency reporting of quality deficiencies in order to act to remove the defective items from the supply system as well as to document contractor performance files for use in future procurements.

(b) A product deficiency which may cause death, injury, or severe occupational illness, or directly restrict the mission capabilities of the using organization, is called a “category I” complaint. Quality complaints that do not meet the category I criteria are called “category II” complaints. Standard Form (SF) 368, Quality Deficiency Report, or a message in the format of the Standard Form 368, is used to report quality deficiencies.

(c) Standard Form 368 (including SF's 368 submitted in message formats) are required for all product quality deficiencies that involve material (1) shipped to the user from a GSA distribution center (including shipments made directly to the user from GSA distribution centers as well as “indirect” shipments (shipments with intermediate stops between the GSA distribution center and the ultimate user)), (2) shipped to the user from a DOD depot or another Government activity, as directed by GSA, (3) purchased by GSA for the user and inspected by GSA, or (4) ordered from a GSA Federal Supply Schedule contract which specified source inspection by GSA.

(d) Category I complaints are to be reported to GSA by telephone or telegraphic message within 72 hours of discovery. Category II complaints are to be reported within 15 days after discovery.

(e) Standard Forms 368 (in triplicate) should be sent to the following address: GSA Discrepancy Reports Centers (6 FR-Q), 1500 East Bannister Road, Kansas City, MO 64131–3088. Communications routing indicator: RUEVFXE (unclassified), RULSSAA (classified), Com: (816) 926–7447, FTS: 926–7447, AUTOVON: 465–7447.

In addition, when reporting a category I product quality deficiency condition, an information copy should be sent to the following address: General Services Administration, FSS, Office of Quality and Contract Administration, Quality Assurance Division (FQA), Washington, DC 20406. Communications routing indicator: RUEVFWM (unclassified), RULSSAA (classified), COM: (703) 557–8515, FTS: 557–8515.

(f) For defective items covered by a manufacturer's commercial warranty, activities should initially attempt to resolve all complaints on these items themselves (examples of items with a commercial warranty are vehicles, major appliances such as gas and electric ranges, washing machines, dishwashers, and refrigerators). If the contractor replaces or corrects the deficiency, an SF 368, in triplicate, should be sent to the Discrepancy Reports Center at the above address. The resolution of the case should be clearly stated in the text of the SF 368.

(g) If, however, the contractor refuses to correct, or fails to replace, either a defective item or an aspect of service under the warranty, an SF 368, along with copies of all pertinent correspondence, should be forwarded to the GSA office executing the contract (address will be contained in the pertinent contract/purchase order). An information copy of the SF 368 should also be submitted to the Discrepancy Reports Center at the above address.

(h) For items ordered from a GSA Federal Supply Schedule contract when the inspection is performed by an activity other than GSA or when the items are purchased by GSA for the user but not inspected by GSA, activities should initially attempt to resolve all complaints on these items directly with the contractor. If the contractor refuses to correct, or fails to replace a defective item, an SF 368, along with copies of all correspondence, should be forwarded to the GSA office executing the contract (address will be contained in the pertinent contract/purchase order). An information copy of the SF 368 should also be submitted to the Discrepancy Reports Center at the above address.

(i) Information submitted to the Discrepancy Reports Center regarding defective items will be maintained as a quality history file for use in future procurements.

(j) Additional information regarding reporting of quality deficiences may be obtained by referring to chapter 4 of the GSA publication cited in §101–26.803–1.

[53 FR 26595, July 14, 1988, as amended at 55 FR 24086, June 14, 1990]

§ 101-26.803-3   Reporting of discrepancies in transportation, shipments, material, or billings.
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(a) Transportation-type discrepancies shall be processed under the instructions in subpart 101–40.7 when the discrepancies are the fault of the carrier and occur while the shipments are in the possession of:

(1) International ocean or air carriers, regardless of who pays the transportation charges, except when shipment is on a through Government bill of lading (TGBL), or is made through the Defense Transportation System (DTS). Discrepancies in shipments on a TGBL or which occur while in the DTS shall be reported as prescribed in the GSA publication referenced in §101–26.803–1; or

(2) Carriers within the continental United States, when other than GSA or DOD pays the transportation charges.

(b) All other shipping, transportation, or billing discrepancies shall be reported on the forms, and within the time frames, dollar limitations, and according to the procedures prescribed in the GSA publication referenced in §101–26.803–1.

[53 FR 26596, July 14, 1988, as amended at 55 FR 24086, June 14, 1990]

§ 101-26.803-4   Adjustments.
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GSA and DOD will adjust billings resulting from over or under charges, or discrepancies or deficiencies in shipments, or material on a bill submitted under the provisions of this subpart 101–26.8 and the GSA publication referenced in §101–26.803–1.

[55 FR 24086, June 14, 1990]

Subparts 101–26.9—101–26.48 [Reserved]
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Subpart 101–26.49—Illustrations of Forms
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§ 101-26.4900   Scope of subpart.
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This subpart illustrates forms prescribed or available for use in connection with subject matter covered in other subparts of part 101–26.

[29 FR 14729, Oct. 29, 1964]

§ 101-26.4901   Standard forms.
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(a) The Standard forms are illustrated in this section to show their text, format, and arrangement and to provide a ready source of reference. The subsection numbers in this section correspond with the Standard form numbers.

(b) The Standard forms illustrated in this §101–26.4901 may be obtained by submitting a requisition in FEDSTRIP/MILSTRIP format to the GSA regional office providing support to the requesting agency.

[32 FR 15754, Nov. 16, 1967, as amended at 41 FR 34633, Aug. 16, 1976]

§ 101-26.4901-149   Standard Form 149, U.S. Government National Credit Card.
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Note: The form illustrated in §101–26.4901–149 is filed as part of the original document and does not appear in the Federal Register or the Code of Federal Regulations.

[37 FR 18536, Sept. 13, 1972]

§ 101-26.4902   GSA forms.
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(a) The GSA forms are illustrated in this §101–26.4902 to show their text, format, and arrangement and to provide a ready source of reference. The subsection numbers in this section correspond with the GSA form numbers.

(b) Agency field offices may obtain the GSA forms illustrated in this §101–26.4902 by submitting their requirements to their Washington headquarters office which will forward consolidated annual requirements to the General Services Administration (BRO), Washington, DC 20405.

[31 FR 7235, May 18, 1966, as amended at 41 FR 34633, Aug. 16, 1976]

§ 101-26.4902-457   GSA Form 457, FSS Publications Mailing List Application.
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Note: The form illustrated in §101–26.4902–457 is filed as part of the original document and does not appear in the Federal Register or the Code of Federal Regulations.

[40 FR 31224, July 25, 1975]

§ 101-26.4902-1398   GSA Form 1398: Motor vehicle purchase and inspection label.
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Note: The form illustrated in §101–26.4902–1398 is filed as part of the original document and does not appear in the Federal Register or the Code of Federal Regulations.

[39 FR 20683, June 13, 1974]

§ 101-26.4902-1424   GSA Form 1424, GSA Supplemental Provisions.
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Note: The form illustrated in §101–26.4902–1424 is filed as part of the original document and does not appear in the Federal Register or the Code of Federal Regulations.

[44 FR 24060, Apr. 24, 1979]

§ 101-26.4902-1781   GSA Form 1781, Motor Vehicle Requisition—Delivery Order.
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Note: The form illustrated in §101–26.4902–1781 is filed as part of the original document and does not appear in the Federal Register or the Code of Federal Regulations.

[47 FR 41364, Sept. 20, 1982]

§ 101-26.4902-2891   GSA Form 2891: Instructions to Users of Federal Supply Schedules.
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Note: The form illustrated in §101–26.4902–2891 is filed as part of the original document and does not appear in the Federal Register or the Code of Federal Regulations.

[43 FR 24533, June 6, 1978]

§ 101-26.4904   Other agency forms.
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This section illustrates forms issued by other agencies which are prescribed or available for use in connection with subject matter covered in other subparts of part 101–26. The issuing activity is also identified in the section requiring the use of such forms. The forms are illustrated to show their text, format, and arrangement and to provide a ready source of reference. The subsection numbers in this section correspond with the applicable agency form numbers.

[34 FR 19979, Dec. 20, 1969]

§ 101-26.4904-416   DD Form 416: Purchase Request for Coal, Coke, or Briquettes.
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Note: The form illustrated in §101–26.4904–416 is filed as part of the original document and does not appear in the Federal Register or the Code of Federal Regulations.

[40 FR 31224, July 25, 1975]

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