41 C.F.R. PART 101–30—FEDERAL CATALOG SYSTEM
Title 41 - Public Contracts and Property Management
Authority: Sec. 205(c), 63 Stat. 390; 40 U.S.C. 486(c).
This part provides for a Federal Catalog System by which items of supply under §101–30.301 are uniformly named, described, classified, and assigned national stock numbers (NSN's) to aid in managing all logistical functions and operations from determination of requirements through disposal. This system provides a standard reference language or terminology to be used by personnel in managing these items of supply, a prerequisite for integrated item management under the Federal procurement system concept. [46 FR 35644, July 10, 1981] The provisions of this part are applicable to all Federal agencies. However, they shall apply to the Department of Defense only when so specified within or by the subparts of this part. [36 FR 20292, Oct. 20, 1971] Source: 29 FR 16004, Dec. 1, 1964, unless otherwise noted.
This subpart defines the objectives of the Federal Catalog System, and assigns responsibilities for its operation. The basic principles and procedures of the Federal Catalog System are contained in published cataloging handbooks and manuals described in subpart 101–30.2. As used in this part 101–30, the following terms shall have the meanings set forth in this §101–30.101. Civil agency item means an item of supply in the supply system of one or more civilian agencies, which is repetitively procured, stocked, or otherwise managed (includes direct delivery requirements as well as items stocked for issue). [46 FR 35644, July 10, 1981] Item-of-production means those articles, equipment, materials, parts, pieces, or objects produced by a manufacturer which conform to the same engineering drawing, standard, or specification and receive the same quality control and inspection. [46 FR 35644, July 10, 1981] Item of supply means an item of production that is purchased, cataloged, and assigned a national stock number by the Government. The item of supply is determined by the requirements of each Government agency's supply system. The item of supply concept differentiates one item from another item in the Federal Catalog System. Each item of supply is expressed in and fixed by a national item identification number. An item of supply may be: (a) A single item of production; (b) Two or more items of production that are functionally interchangeable; (c) A more precise quality controlled item than the regular item of production, or (d) A modification of a regular item of production. [46 FR 35644, July 10, 1981] The national stock number (NSN) is the identifying number assigned to each item of supply. The NSN consists of the 4-digit Federal Supply Classification (FSC) code and the 9-digit national item identification number (NIIN). The written, printed, or typed NSN configuration is 1234–00–567–8901. The following terms are elements of the 13-digit national stock number: (a) Federal Supply Classification (FSC) is a 4-digit number which groups similar items into classes. (b) National Codification Bureau (NCB) code is a 2-digit number designating the central cataloging office of the NATO or other friendly country which assigned the national item identification number (NIIN) and is used as the first two digits of the NIIN. (c) National item identification number (NIIN) is a 9-digit number composed of the NCB code number (2-digits) followed by 7 other nonsignificant digits. [41 FR 11308, Mar. 18, 1976] Federal item identification means the approved item identification for the item of supply, plus the national stock number assigned to that item identification. It consists of four basic elements: The name of the item, the identifying characteristics, the Federal Supply Classification code, and the national item identification number. [41 FR 11308, Mar. 18, 1976] Cataloging means the process of uniformly identifying, describing, classifying, numbering, and publishing in the Federal Catalog System all items of personal property (items of supply) repetitively procured, stored, issued, and/or used by Federal agencies. [41 FR 11308, Mar. 18, 1976] Cataloging activity means the activity of a Federal agency having responsibility for performing cataloging operations in identifying and describing items of supply in the Federal Catalog System. [41 FR 11308, Mar. 18, 1976] Federal Catalog System means the single supply catalog system designed to uniformly identify, classify, name, describe, and number the items of personal property used by the Federal Government by providing only one classification, one name, one description, and one item identification number for each item of supply. It provides a standard reference language or terminology to be used by all persons engaged in the process of supply. [41 FR 11308, Mar. 18, 1976] Conversion means the changeover from using existing supply classifications, stock numbers, names, and identification data to using those of the Federal Catalog System in all supply operations, from determination of requirements to final disposal. [41 FR 11308, Mar. 18, 1976] Item entry control means the functional responsibility of GSA/DOD cataloging to minimize the number of items in the supply system by: (a) Establishing controls that prevent unessential new items from entering the supply system; (b) promoting the development of standards and use of standard items; and (c) eliminating items having nonstandard characteristics, and isolating and recommending the use of duplicate or replacement items. [46 FR 35645, July 10, 1981] GSA section of the Federal Supply Catalog means a series of supply catalogs issued by GSA as an integral part of the Federal Supply Catalog. These catalogs indicate the source for obtaining supplies and services and contain ordering instructions and related supply management data. [41 FR 11308, Mar. 18, 1976] Recorded data means the data which are associated with a national stock number and are recorded on microfilm or magnetic computer tape at the Defense Logistics Center (DLSC), Battle Creek, MI 49016. [41 FR 11308, Mar. 18, 1976] Item identification data means recorded data which are used to differentiate an item from all other items. Item identification data are composed of data that describe the essential physical characteristics of the item and reference data that relate the item to other identifying media (such as manufacturers' part numbers, identified blueprints, suppliers' catalogs, or the like). [41 FR 11308, Mar. 18, 1976] Management data means recorded data that relate an item to the individual agency's supply system for purposes of supply management as standardization, source of supply, or inventory control. Management data do not affect the identification of an item. [41 FR 11308, Mar. 18, 1976] Maintenance action means any action taken after conversion to the Federal Catalog System which changes the previously reported identification or management data regarding a cataloged item. [46 FR 35645, July 10, 1981] Data preparation means the conversion of item identification and management data to the appropriate Automated Data Processing (ADP) format. [41 FR 11308, Mar. 18, 1976] Data transmission means the operation of telecommunication equipment for the receipt and transmission of item identification and management data. [41 FR 11308, Mar. 18, 1976] Supply support means the functions performed by the supply manager to provide requesting (using) activities with a Government source and method of supply for an item; e.g., GSA stock program, Federal supply schedule program, GSA's buy-on-demand program, or GSA's authorizing an agency to purchase locally. [43 FR 42257, Sept. 20, 1978] Supply support request means a request from an activity to a supply manager; e.g., a request to GSA to provide that activity with supply support for an item. [43 FR 42257, Sept. 20, 1978] The objectives of the Federal cataloging program are: (a) To provide for the maintenance of a uniform Federal supply catalog system and the conversion to and exclusive use of this system by all Federal agencies. (b) To name, describe, identify, classify, and number each item of personal property to be included in the Federal Catalog System so that the same items will have a single Federal item identification within and among the organizational elements of all Federal agencies. (c) To collect, maintain, and publish such Federal catalog data and related supply management data as may be determined necessary or desirable to reflect such benefits to supply management as: (1) Assistance in standardization of supplies and equipment; (2) Disclosure of interchangeability and substitutability of items; (3) Reduction in inventories of stock and increased rates of turnover; (4) Increase in vendor competition and broader sources of supply; (5) Provision of data for determining the most effective and economical method of item management on a Federal agency systemwide basis; (6) Enhance item entry control; (7) Facilitation of better interagency and intra-agency use of supplies, equipment, and excess stocks, and more exact identification of surplus personal property; and (8) Assistance in providing precise statistics for budget and financial accounting purposes. [29 FR 16004, Dec. 1, 1964, as amended at 36 FR 20292, Oct. 20, 1971; 41 FR 11308, Mar. 18, 1976] (a) The provisions of section 206 of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 487) authorize the Administrator of General Services to establish and maintain a uniform Federal Catalog System to identify and classify personal property under the control of Federal agencies. Under this law each Federal agency is required to utilize the uniform Federal Catalog System, except as the Administrator of General Services shall otherwise provide, taking into consideration efficiency, economy, and other interests of the Government. (b) The Defense Cataloging and Standardization Act (chapter 145, title 10, U.S. Code) authorizes the Secretary of Defense to develop a single supply catalog system for the Department of Defense. (c) Both laws require that the Administrator of General Services and the Secretary of Defense shall coordinate the cataloging activities of GSA and the Department of Defense to avoid unnecessary duplication. [29 FR 16004, Dec. 1, 1964, as amended at 41 FR 11309, Mar. 18, 1976] (a) Each civil agency shall: (1) Participate in the preparation and maintenance of the civil agency portion of the Federal Catalog System and in the conversion to and utilization of this system, and (2) Comply with the policies, principles, rules, and procedures of the Federal Catalog System as prescribed in this part 101–30. (b) Adherence by the Department of Defense to the single supply catalog system developed for the military departments under chapter 145, title 10, U.S. Code, shall be deemed to constitute full coordination of cataloging activities with GSA. (a) This subpart describes the cataloging handbooks and manuals prepared by the Defense Logistics Agency, Department of Defense, in coordination with GSA. (b) The following basic cataloging handbooks and manuals are available for purchase from the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402. The requirements of these publications shall be followed by all cataloging activities participating in the Federal Catalog System. (1) Federal Catalog System Policy Manual (DOD 4130.2–M). This hard copy manual prescribes the operating policies and instructions covering the maintenance of a uniform catalog system. (2) Defense Integrated Data Systems (DIDS) Procedures Manual (DOD 4100.39–M). This hard copy manual prescribes the procedures covering the maintenance of a uniform catalog system. (3) Federal Supply Classification (Cataloging Publication H2 Series). This microfiche publication includes the listings and indexes necessary for using the commodity classification system (grouping related items of supply) as prescribed by the Federal Catalog System Policy Manual. (4) Federal Supply Code for Manufacturers (Cataloging Publication H4 Series). This microfiche publication includes a comprehensive listing of the names and addresses of manufacturers who have supplied or are currently supplying items of supply used by the Federal Government and the applicable 5-digit code assigned to each. (5) Federal Item Name Directory (FIND) for Cataloging (Cataloging Publication H6 Series). This microfiche publication includes names of supply items with definitions, item name codes, and other related data required to prepare item identifications for inclusion in the Federal Catalog System. [29 FR 16004, Dec. 1, 1964, as amended at 42 FR 36254, July 14, 1977; 46 FR 35645, July 10, 1981] The cataloging publications indicated in §101–30.201 provide a ready reference to the following operating policies and rules covering the uniform catalog system: (a) Identification. (1) Each civil agency shall ensure that each of its items authorized for cataloging is included and maintained in the Federal Catalog System as prescribed in the Federal Catalog System Policy Manual. (2) Each item of supply shall have applicable to it one, and only one, Federal item identification; each Federal item identification shall be applicable to one, and only one, item of supply. (b) Federal Supply Classification (FSC). (1) The Federal Supply Classification shall be used in supply management within the civil agencies. (2) Each item included in the Federal Catalog System shall be classified under the Federal Supply Classification and shall be assigned only one 4-digit class in accordance with the rules prescribed in the Federal Catalog System Policy Manual. (c) Numbering. (1) Each item of supply identified in the Federal Catalog System shall be assigned a national stock number which shall consist of the applicable 4-digit FSC class code and a 9-digit national item identification number. (2) The national stock number shall be the only stock number used in supply operations for items within the scope of the Federal Catalog System. The integrity of the national stock number shall always be maintained whenever it is employed in any operation or document. Supply management codes, or other management symbols, may be associated with, but never included as a part of the national stock number. These management codes or symbols shall always be separated from the national stock number in such a manner that the national stock number is clearly distinguishable. [29 FR 16004, Dec. 1, 1964, as amended at 39 FR 37060, Oct. 17, 1974; 41 FR 11309, Mar. 18, 1976] This subpart prescribes the types of items to be cataloged, the types of items to be excluded from the Federal Catalog System, the responsibilities for catalog data preparation and transmission to the Defense Logistics Services Center (DLSC), and the application of item entry control procedures upon request for cataloging action. [42 FR 36255, July 14, 1977] Items of personal property in the civil agency systems that are subject to repetitive procurement, storage, distribution and/or issue, and all locally purchased, centrally managed items will be named, described, identified, classified, and numbered (cataloged) in the Federal Catalog System. Other locally purchased items may be cataloged based upon civil agency requirements. The term “repetitive” will be construed to mean continual or recurring and applies to those items for which a need is deemed to exist within the appropriate civil agency. [41 FR 11309, Mar. 18, 1976] Items of personal property in the following categories are to be excluded from the Federal Catalog System except when an agency determines that Federal item identification data will be of value in its supply management operations: (a) Capital equipment items which are nonexpendable and are especially designed for a specific purpose, such as elevators or central air-conditioning system installations. (b) Items of personal property on which security classification is imposed. (c) Items procured on a one-time or infrequent basis for use in research and development, experimentation, construction, or testing and not subject to centralized item inventory management, reporting, or stock control. (d) Items procured in foreign markets for use in overseas activities of Federal agencies. (e) Printed forms. [29 FR 16004, Dec. 1, 1964, as amended at 41 FR 11309, Mar. 18, 1976; 42 FR 36255, July 14, 1977] Each agency shall ensure that each of its items to be cataloged is included and maintained in the Federal Catalog System. (a) Agencies with cataloging and data preparation and transmission capabilities, when authorized by GSA, shall submit data direct to the Defense Logistics Services Center (DLSC) in conformance with procedures set forth in the Defense Integrated Data System (DIDS) Procedures Manual (DOD 4100.39–M). (b) Agencies not having the capabilities cited in paragraph (a) of this section shall submit their request to the appropriate cataloging activity; i.e., GSA or VA, for the performance of all cataloging functions and/or the preparation of data for submission to DLSC. Cataloging requests to GSA or VA shall be prepared using Standard Form 1303, Request for Federal Cataloging/Supply Support Action (illustrated at §101–30.4901–1303). EAM card formatted requests for volume add/delete user actions may also be submitted. Instructions on the preparation of Standard Form 1303 and EAM card formatted requests and guidance in determining the appropriate cataloging activity designated to receive requests are in the GSA Handbook, Federal Catalog System-Logistics Data (FPMR 101–30.3), issued by the Commissioner, Federal Supply Service. (c) GSA will confer with civil agencies periodically to review and devise methods of submission according to their needs and capabilities. [42 FR 36255, July 14, 1977, as amended at 46 FR 35645, July 10, 1981] In addition to the reviews attendant to the process of item identification and assignment of national stock numbers, proposed new items will be subjected to a technical review to associate them with items available through the GSA supply system. Where a similar item is available through the GSA supply system, the agency will be informed of the national stock number and a source of supply and will be requested to use that item. If the requesting agency considers the GSA item unacceptable because of technical differences, the requesting agency shall notify GSA of the technical differences between the alternate item and the requested item to allow for the assignment of a new national stock number to the requested item. [46 FR 35645, July 10, 1981] When an agency believes that the benefits of the Federal Catalog System may be realized without formal participation, a request for an exemption shall be submitted to the General Services Administration (FRI), Washington, DC 20406. After reviewing the request for an exemption, GSA will inform the requesting agency of the decision and will provide instructions for implementation. The request for an exemption shall include, but not be limited to, the following information: (a) Number of items repetitively procured, stored, distributed, or issued. (b) Number of items currently used having national stock numbers. (c) Identification system planned or in use other than the Federal catalog system. (d) Whether procurement is centralized. (e) Description of any catalogs published. If none, so state. (f) Whether supply support is received from another agency including the name of the agency and category of item involved; e.g., electronics. (g) Cost differential between submitting a request for cataloging action and identifying the item under the agency's current or planned system. [43 FR 42257, Sept. 20, 1978, as amended at 46 FR 35645, July 10, 1981] This subpart prescribes the policies and procedures governing the dissemination of Federal catalog data, the conversion to and use of the Federal catalog system by Federal agencies, and the requesting of supply support from Government supply managers. [43 FR 42257, Sept. 20, 1978] Federal Catalog System data are available in publications of general interest to Government supply activities and in the form of automated output tailored to meet individual agency needs. [42 FR 36255, July 14, 1977] (a) Federal Catalog System publications contain selected data from the Defense Logistics Services Center (DLSC) files chosen, assembled, and formatted to meet recognized needs for information in support of assigned missions, functions, and related responsibilities. Most publications are produced in microfiche form; however, some are produced in hard copy form. The following publications are available: (1) Master cross-reference list. A microfiche publication which contains a master list of national stock numbers (NSN's) cross-referenced to and from manufacturers' part numbers, specifications, or reference drawings. This publication is used to cross-relate reference numbers and stock numbers or to ascertain the manufacturer of an item when the reference number or the NSN is known. (2) Identification list (IL). A microfiche publication arranged by Federal supply class and containing descriptions of items in the DLSC file. The principal uses of the IL are to obtain or verify an NSN when only the characteristics of the item are known or descriptive data when the NSN is known, and to determine interchangeable or substitutable items. (3) Consolidated Management Listing. A microfiche publication which is a consolidated listing of NSN's and related supply management data of each integrated manager and military service. These data include Government source of supply, unit of issue, unit price, etc. (4) Federal item logistics data records (FILDR). A microfiche publication containing complete identification data in tabular format for all descriptive-type item identifications. The data are arranged in NSN sequence within Federal supply class. An FILDR is known in hard copy form as a DD–146 card which is furnished as an output to authorized receivers of Federal catalog data who cannot use other available output media. (5) Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Federal Supply Catalog for Civil Agencies. This publication (available in hard copy only) includes NSN's for which DLA is the single source of supply for civil agencies. These NSN's may not necessarily have a DOD user recorded. The publication contains descriptive and management data for items not usually listed in the GSA catalog but which might be required by civil agencies. (b) Agencies may obtain without charge copies of the DLA Federal Supply Catalog for Civil Agencies, described in paragraph (a)(6)1 1 At 46 FR 35645, July 10, 1981, paragraph (a)(6) of §101–30.401–1 was removed. [42 FR 36255, July 14, 1977, as amended at 46 FR 35645, July 10, 1981] As a result of participation in the Federal catalog system, activities may receive data directly from DLSC tailored to their individual needs in support of their own supply management data system. The two basic categories of file maintenance are: (a) Simplified file maintenance (SFM). Subscribers to this category of file maintenance are provided replacement files (magnetic tape) semiannually containing selected technical and supply management data for those items on which they are a registered user. The subscriber will also receive a monthly maintenance update and cumulative monthly basic records from DLSC which may be used to maintain the semiannual basic file. Recipients of this form of file maintenance have latitude in selecting those items which meet the needs of their supply system from the categories of data available from the Federal Catalog System. (b) Regular file maintenance (RFM). This form of the file maintenance provides activities with data on a daily basis as transactions affect items upon which they are a registered user. It is used primarily by those activities which consider it essential to maintain file compatibility with the DLSC file at all times. [42 FR 36255, July 14, 1977] Following completion of cataloging action, GSA will establish a time period in which conversion to the Federal Catalog System shall be accomplished by all civil agencies. The terminal dates for conversion will be established after consultation with the civil agencies concerned. [29 FR 16004, Dec. 1, 1964] On and after the established date for completion of conversion, all interagency and intra-agency transactions involving item identifications, commodity classification, or stock numbers shall be in the terms of the Federal Catalog System. [29 FR 16004, Dec. 1, 1964] For items of personal property which have been identified in the Federal Catalog System, national stock numbers and Federal item identifications, with such additional descriptive detail as is required, shall be utilized in reports and listings of excess and surplus personal property. The assignment of national stock numbers and Federal item identifications shall not be required for items of excess or surplus personal property which have not been identified in the Federal Catalog System. [39 FR 37060, Oct. 17, 1974] For internal use within an agency, alphabetic codes excluding letters “I” and “O” may be prefixed or suffixed to the national stock number as CM7520–00–123–4567 or 7520–00–123–4567CM, as required for supply management operations. Numeric codes shall not be affixed immediately adjacent to or as a part of the national stock number, nor shall codes be intermingled in the national stock number. [41 FR 11309, Mar. 18, 1976] Civilian agencies requiring supply support on an item of supply shall request this action by preparing Standard Form 1303, Request for Federal Cataloging/Supply Support Action (illustrated at §101–30.4901–1303), and submitting the form to the General Services Administration (FRIS), Washington, DC 20406. All supply support request for nonperishable subsistence items in Federal Supply Group 89, subsistence (except condiment packets in FSC classes 8940 and 8950), shall be submitted to the Veterans Administration, Catalog Division (901S), Veterans Administration Supply Depot, P.O. Box 27, Hines IL 60141. Guidance on the preparation of supply support requests is in the GSA Handbook, Federal Catalog System-Logistics Data (FPMR 101–30.3), issued by the Commissioner, Federal Supply Service. [46 FR 55991, Nov. 13, 1981] Requests for supply support should be consolidated in one focal point within each agency or activity. On the basis of the total consolidated agency or activity requirement; i.e., annual demand, GSA can determine the most economical and efficient method of supply support. [43 FR 42257, Sept. 20, 1978] This subpart prescribes the policies and procedures governing the maintenance of the Federal Catalog System. [31 FR 11106, Aug. 20, 1966] (a) The Administrator of General Services delegated authority to the Secretary of Defense to develop and maintain the Federal Catalog System. This delegation provided for the cataloging system to continue to provide for the identification and classification of personal property under the control of Federal agencies and to maintain uniform item management data required and suitable for interdepartment supply activities. (b) The Federal Catalog System Policy Manual (DOD 4130.2–M) and the Defense Integrated Data System (DIDS) Procedures Manual (DOD 4100.39–M) are equally applicable to all DOD and civilian agencies. The Federal Supply Service, GSA, and the Department of Defense share joint responsibility for the coordination of civilian agency cataloging to ensure the integrity of the system and the compatibility of civilian and military agency participation in the Federal Catalog System. [46 FR 35646, July 10, 1981] After converting to the Federal Catalog System, the agency concerned shall promptly take maintenance actions affecting the items converted and new items to be added. These actions may include deletion or revision of item identification or management data, or any other change required to ensure that the recorded data are maintained on a current basis. Submission of data to DLSC shall be as follows: (a) As new items meeting criteria for national stock number (NSN) assignment are added to an agency's supply system, the agency shall submit data to GSA, the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), the Veterans Administration (VA), or DLSC when a direct submitter of catalog data is involved in accordance with §101–30.303. (b) All civilian agencies not authorized to submit catalog data direct to DLSC shall prepare Standard Form 1303, Request for Federal Cataloging/Supply Support Action (illustrated at §101–30.4901–1303), to request maintenance action. Maintenance requests shall be submitted to GSA for collaboration and submission to DLSC, except that civilian agencies receiving supply support on an item from a DLA center or the VA, as expressed by major organizational entity (MOE) rule, should submit these requests to the DLA center using DD Form 1685, Data Exchange and/or Proposed Revision of Catalog Data, or to the VA using Standard Form 1303, for collaboration and submission to DLSC. When GSA receives maintenance requests on these items, they will be forwarded to the appropriate DLA center or to the VA. (c) Agencies authorizd to submit catalog data direct to DLSC as provided in §101–30.303(a) shall comply with item maintenance and data collaboration procedures as set forth in the Defense Integrated Data System (DIDS) Procedures Manual (DOD 4100.39M). (d) All civilain agencies not authorized to submit catalog data to DLSC shall use Standard Form 1303, Request for Federal Cataloging/Supply Support Action, to request maintenance action. Proposed maintenance requests shall be submitted to GSA for collaboration and submission to DLSC, except that civilian agencies receiving supply support from DLA supply centers, as expressed in the DLSC user record by major organizational entity (MOE) rule, should submit proposed maintenance requests to the appropriate DLA supply center for collaboration and submission to DLSC. When GSA receives maintenance requests for these items, they will be referred to the appropriate DLA supply center. (e) Any civilian agency participating in the Federal Catalog System (those agencies previously assigned a Cataloging Activity Code) may propose action for maintenance of the catalog system tools as outline in §101–30.201(b). [41 FR 11310, Mar. 18, 1976, as amended at 42 FR 36255, July 14, 1977; 43 FR 18673, May 2, 1978; 46 FR 35646, July 10, 1981] Upon receipt of cataloging data from civil agencies, DLSC will process the data and provide for their inclusion in the Federal Catalog System. Notification to the submitting and originating agencies of the action taken by DLSC will be as required in the Federal Catalog System Policy Manual (DOD 4130.2–M) and will be accomplished by means of electric accounting machine cards, magnetic tape, or wire transmission, according to the capabilities of those agencies. DLSC will send this information to the agencies that are designated by GSA as direct data receivers. Otherwise, DLSC will transmit the information to the submitting agency to be forwarded to the originating agency, when required. [42 FR 36256, July 14, 1977] When a new item is to be introduced into an agency supply system, the agency establishing the need for the new item shall determine whether or not adequate identification data for cataloging the item are available. If the data are not available, the agency may specify in procurement documents the use of Federal Standard No. 5, Standard Guides for Preparation of Proposed Item Logistics Data Records, and submission of the cataloging data required by that standard to the contracting officer (for further processing in accordance with this subpart 101–30.5). [41 FR 11310, Mar. 18, 1976] This subpart describes that section of the Federal Supply Catalog issued by GSA and authorizes its issuance by the Commissioner, Federal Supply Service. [35 FR 3071, Feb. 17, 1970] GSA supply catalogs are primarily designed to aid in the acquisition of GSA centrally managed, stocked, and issued items available from GSA supply facilities by Federal civilian agencies and other organizations authorized to use the GSA Federal Supply Service (FSS) stock program as a source of supply. GSA also provides information relative to other FSS sales programs and GSA services. [46 FR 35646, July 10, 1981] The GSA section of the Federal Supply Catalog is issued as an integral part of the Federal Supply Catalog and the Federal Catalog System as prescribed in subpart 101–30.1. The Commissioner, Federal Supply Service, is authorized to publish catalogs for those items and programs for which GSA furnishes supply support to Federal agencies. [35 FR 3071, Feb. 17, 1970] (a) The GSA Supply Catalog is an illustrated catalog, published annually, which serves as the primary source to identify and order centrally managed, stocked, and issued items available from GSA supply facilities. The catalog also provides information concerning other Federal Supply Service programs and GSA services. (b) The GSA Supply Catalog contains all necessary information for ordering from the GSA Federal Supply Service stock program and basic information, such as: (1) Alphabetical Index. This index is organized alphabetically by approved item names under the basic noun name in inverted word sequence, (i.e. sofa, sleeper) with reference to the page that contains the pertinent item description. (2) Item Descriptions/Ordering Data. Item descriptions are listed by commodity groups in this section. Included also are descriptive and ordering data with representative illustrations for selected common-use items that are centrally managed, stocked, and issued from GSA supply facilities. (3) National Stock Number Index. This NSN sequenced index lists items that are centrally managed, stocked, and issued from GSA supply facilities. (4) Narrative. The narrative includes comprehensive detailed information to use and understand the GSA Federal Supply Service stock program. (5) Other Federal Supply Service sales programs and GSA services. This section provides to user agencies pertinent information regarding the use and understanding of the GSA Federal Supply Service stock program, sales program, and other GSA services. (c) Changes to the GSA Supply Catalog are effected by change bulletins issued during April, July, and October. These are cumulative publications that contain information pertaining to new items, changes to supply management data, and deleted items. (d) Special Notice to Ordering Office is issued on a nonscheduled basis as required by the Commissioner, FSS, to inform agencies of significant program changes to the GSA Supply Catalog. [46 FR 35646, July 10, 1981] The GSA Supply Catalog, published annually and updated quarterly, is an illustrated publication which serves as the primary source for identifying items and services available through the following GSA supply sources: (a) GSA supply distribution facilities; (b) Federal Supply Schedules; and (c) Term Contract Program. [39 FR 37060, Oct. 17, 1974] Changes to the GSA Supply Catalog are effected by quarterly cumulative publications entitled “Change Bulletin to the GSA Supply Catalog.” These change bulletins will serve as the media to notify agencies of additions, deletions, and other pertinent changes occurring between the annual publication of the GSA Supply Catalog. [38 FR 28568, Oct. 15, 1973] Special Notices will be issued on a nonschedule basis to advise agencies of program changes, general information, or additions, deletions, and other pertinent changes to the GSA Supply Catalog. [38 FR 28568, Oct. 15, 1973] Agencies that require current copies of and desire to be placed on distribution lists to receive Federal supply catalogs and related publications shall complete GSA Form 457, FSS Publications Mailing List Application (illustrated at §101–26.4902–457), and forward the completed GSA Form 457 to General Services Administration (8BRC), Centralized Mailing Lists Services, Building 41, Denver Federal Center, Denver, CO 80225. Copies of GSA Form 457 may also be obtained from the above address. Periodically, the Centralized Mailing Lists Services will request information from agency offices for use in maintaining current distribution lists. [46 FR 35646, July 10, 1981] Source: 43 FR 4999, Feb. 7, 1978, unless otherwise noted.
This subpart defines the objectives of the item reduction program and assigns responsibilities for its operation. Procedures implementing the policy set forth herein are contained in the GSA Handbook, Item Elimination (FPMR 101–30.7), issued by the Commissioner, Federal Supply Service. As used in this subpart 101–30.7, the following terms shall have the meanings set forth in this §101–30.701. Item reduction study means the study of a group of generally similar items which are subject to evaluation by physical and performance characteristics. This evaluation process identifies items determined to be unnecessarily similar or uneconomical for Government use and which will be considered for removal from Government supply systems. For items so identified, a replacement item shall be proposed. The result of item reduction studies will indicate items which are authorized for procurement or not authorized for procurement. Item standardization code (ISC) means a code assigned an item in the supply system which identifies the item as authorized for procurement or not authorized for procurement. Preparing activity means a Government agency responsible for the preparation of item reduction studies, or an activity authorized by the listed agencies to conduct an item reduction study. The DOD Standardization Directory SD–1 provides such a listing. Standardization relationship means the relationship between the replaced item and the replacement item. The replaced item will contain an item standardization code designating the item as not authorized for procurement and therefore must have a replacement item. The relationship of the two items is displayed within the item reduction study by item standardization codes and, upon approval of the study, in the Federal catalog system data base at the Defense Logistics Services Center (DLSC). Item reduction studies are required where there are large numbers of generally similar items which are subject to grouping and examination by item name, item name modifiers, or other characteristics such as sizes, grades, lengths, and materials. Before conducting a full scale item reduction study, the assignee activity shall determine whether sufficient item reduction potential appears to exist. Item reduction studies shall be undertaken only when the expected benefits outweigh the costs of performing the study. The objective of the item reduction program is to reduce the varieties and sizes of similar items in the Government supply system by: (a) Implementing a coordinated item reduction process among supply managers of using activities; (b) Standardizing items of supply used by the Government; (c) Ensuring that all participants in item reduction studies give priority to controlling and completing item reduction studies; (d) Promptly recording decisions in the Federal catalog system data base; and (e) Phasing out of the Government supply system those items identified in item reduction studies as not authorized for procurement to reduce cataloging, supply management, and warehousing costs; then following through to eliminate the items from agency catalog systems. [43 FR 4999, Feb. 7, 1978, as amended at 46 FR 35646, July 10, 1981] (a) The General Services Administration (GSA) will develop or authorize other Government agencies to develop item reduction studies on items within the Federal supply classification (FSC) classes for which GSA is the integrated material manager. (b) GSA, as the civil agency coordinating activity for item reduction studies originated by both GSA and DOD, will: (1) Distribute proposed item reduction studies, as appropriate, to all civil agencies recorded as users of the item in the DLSC data base. This distribution will be made by coordination letters in which a time frame for a response will be specified. GSA will interpret each nonresponse to a proposed study to mean that the activity concurs with the study. Extensions, when requested by an agency, normally will be granted by GSA. (2) Respond to questions concerning proposed item reduction studies. (3) Prepare a consolidated civil agency position paper (including comments and nonconcurrences) relative to each study upon receipt of user responses. (4) Incorporate civil agency positions into proposed item reduction studies prepared by GSA or forward a consolidated civil agency position paper to appropriate preparing activities. (5) Resolve controversies arising from proposed item reduction study recommendations. (6) Review approved item reduction studies to ensure that concurrences and nonconcurrences from all civil agencies are accurately reflected. (7) Register into the Federal catalog system, data base approved item reduction decisions concerning items within the FSC classes which are managed by GSA. (8) Implement decisions documented in approved item reduction studies within the GSA supply system. (9) Distribute approved item reduction studies to all recorded civil agency users. All civil agencies (except direct submitters of catalog data to DLSC) will also be forwarded covering letters which will request specific information relative to implementing the studies; i.e., inventory levels of items coded ISC 3. Activities not responding within the time frame specified (60 calendar days) will receive a followup notice before being automatically withdrawn as users of all items coded as not authorized for procurement. [43 FR 4999, Feb. 7, 1978, as amended at 46 FR 35646, July 10, 1981] Civil agencies participating in the Federal Catalog System shall: (a) Conduct a review of the items included in the proposed study by the preparing activity with respect to the ISC to determine the impact the assigned code may have on the agency's supply system. (b) Prepare and submit written comments on the proposed study to GSA within the time frame specified in the GSA coordination letter, concur with the study, or nonconcur on specific proposed standardization relationships. If comments cannot be prepared and submitted within the time frame specified, an extension shall be requested from GSA. (c) Review the approved item reduction study and notify GSA in writing if the activity is to be retained or deleted as a user of any item coded as “not authorized for procurement.” This notification will allow the preparer of the study to complete coordination of the study and update the DLSC Total Item Record (TIR). (d) Implement within the agency those item reduction decisions resulting from the study. (e) Request, as appropriate, the retention of a nonstandard item in their supply system by forwarding a letter to General Services Administration (FRIS), Washington, DC 20406. The request shall include but not be limited to the following information: (1) The specific end-use of end-item application; (2) A technical explanation comparing the physical and functional characteristics of the nonstandard item with each authorized-for-procurement item; (3) The duration of the requirement for the item or how long the end-item will be retained in the agency's supply system; and (4) Economic considerations from a technical standpoint. GSA will evaluate the request and inform the agency of its acceptance or rejection. [43 FR 4999, Feb. 7, 1978, as amended at 46 FR 35647, July 10, 1981] Activities requiring assistance in fulfilling their responsibilities under the program shall contact the General Services Administration (FRI), Washington, DC 20406. [46 FR 35647, July 10, 1981] This subpart illustrates forms prescribed or available for use in connection with subject matter covered in other subparts of this part 101–30. [31 FR 11107, Aug. 20, 1966] (a) Standard forms are illustrated in this §101–30.4901 to show their text, format, and arrangement and to provide a ready source of reference. The subsection numbers in this §101–30.4901 correspond with the Standard form numbers. (b) Standard forms illustrated in this §101–30.4901 may be obtained by submitting a requisition in FEDSTRIP format to the GSA regional office providing support to the requesting activity. [43 FR 18674, May 2, 1978] Note: The form illustrated in §101–30.4901–1303 is filed with the original document and does not appear in the [43 FR 18674, May 2, 1978]
Title 41: Public Contracts and Property Management
PART 101–30—FEDERAL CATALOG SYSTEM
Section Contents
§ 101-30.000 Scope of part.
§ 101-30.001 Applicability.
§ 101-30.100 Scope of subpart.
§ 101-30.101 Definitions.
§ 101-30.101-1 Civil agency item.
§ 101-30.101-1a Item of production.
§ 101-30.101-2 Item of supply.
§ 101-30.101-3 National stock number.
§ 101-30.101-4 Federal item identification.
§ 101-30.101-5 Cataloging.
§ 101-30.101-6 Cataloging activity.
§ 101-30.101-7 Federal Catalog System.
§ 101-30.101-8 Conversion.
§ 101-30.101-9 Item entry control.
§ 101-30.101-10 GSA section of the Federal Supply Catalog.
§ 101-30.101-11 Recorded data.
§ 101-30.101-12 Item identification data.
§ 101-30.101-13 Management data.
§ 101-30.101-14 Maintenance action.
§ 101-30.101-15 Data preparation.
§ 101-30.101-16 Data transmission.
§ 101-30.101-17 Supply support.
§ 101-30.101-18 Supply support request.
§ 101-30.102 Objectives.
§ 101-30.103 Responsibilities.
§ 101-30.103-1 General.
§ 101-30.103-2 Agency responsibilities.
§ 101-30.201 General.
§ 101-30.202 Policies.
§ 101-30.300 Scope of subpart.
§ 101-30.301 Types of items to be cataloged.
§ 101-30.302 Types of items excluded from cataloging.
§ 101-30.303 Responsibility.
§ 101-30.304 Application of item entry control.
§ 101-30.305 Exemptions from the system.
§ 101-30.400 Scope of subpart.
§ 101-30.401 Data available from the Federal Catalog System.
§ 101-30.401-1 Publications providing Federal catalog data.
§ 101-30.401-2 Automated catalog data output.
§ 101-30.402 Conversion.
§ 101-30.403 Utilization.
§ 101-30.403-1 Reports of excess and surplus personal property.
§ 101-30.403-2 Management codes.
§ 101-30.404 Supply support.
§ 101-30.404-1 Consolidation of supply support requests.
§ 101-30.500 Scope of subpart.
§ 101-30.501 Applicability.
§ 101-30.502 [Reserved]
§ 101-30.503 Maintenance actions required.
§ 101-30.504 Cataloging data from Defense Logistics Services Center (DLSC).
§ 101-30.505 Assistance by Government suppliers.
§ 101-30.600 Scope of subpart.
§ 101-30.601 Objective.
§ 101-30.602 Authority for issuance.
§ 101-30.603 GSA Supply Catalog.
§ 101-30.603-1 [Reserved]
§ 101-30.603-2 GSA Supply Catalog.
§§ 101-30.603-3--101-30.603-4 [Reserved]
§ 101-30.603-5 Change bulletins.
§ 101-30.603-6 Special Notices.
§ 101-30.604 Availability.
§ 101-30.700 Scope of subpart.
§ 101-30.701 Definitions.
§ 101-30.701-1 Item reduction study.
§ 101-30.701-2 Item standardization code.
§ 101-30.701-3 Preparing activity.
§ 101-30.701-4 Standardization relationship.
§ 101-30.702 Determining item reduction potential.
§ 101-30.703 Program objectives.
§ 101-30.704 Agency responsibilities.
§ 101-30.704-1 General Services Administration.
§ 101-30.704-2 Other agencies.
§ 101-30.705 GSA assistance.
§ 101-30.4900 Scope of subpart.
§ 101-30.4901 Standard forms.
§ 101-30.4901-1303 Standard Form 1303, Request for Federal Cataloging/Supply Support Action.
§ 101-30.000 Scope of part.
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§ 101-30.001 Applicability.
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Subpart 101–30.1—General
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§ 101-30.100 Scope of subpart.
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§ 101-30.101 Definitions.
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§ 101-30.101-1 Civil agency item.
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§ 101-30.101-1a Item of production.
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§ 101-30.101-2 Item of supply.
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§ 101-30.101-3 National stock number.
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§ 101-30.101-4 Federal item identification.
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§ 101-30.101-5 Cataloging.
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§ 101-30.101-6 Cataloging activity.
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§ 101-30.101-7 Federal Catalog System.
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§ 101-30.101-8 Conversion.
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§ 101-30.101-9 Item entry control.
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§ 101-30.101-10 GSA section of the Federal Supply Catalog.
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§ 101-30.101-11 Recorded data.
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§ 101-30.101-12 Item identification data.
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§ 101-30.101-13 Management data.
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§ 101-30.101-14 Maintenance action.
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§ 101-30.101-15 Data preparation.
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§ 101-30.101-16 Data transmission.
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§ 101-30.101-17 Supply support.
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§ 101-30.101-18 Supply support request.
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§ 101-30.102 Objectives.
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§ 101-30.103 Responsibilities.
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§ 101-30.103-1 General.
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§ 101-30.103-2 Agency responsibilities.
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Subpart 101–30.2—Cataloging Handbooks and Manuals
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§ 101-30.201 General.
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§ 101-30.202 Policies.
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Subpart 101–30.3—Cataloging Items of Supply
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§ 101-30.300 Scope of subpart.
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§ 101-30.301 Types of items to be cataloged.
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§ 101-30.302 Types of items excluded from cataloging.
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§ 101-30.303 Responsibility.
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§ 101-30.304 Application of item entry control.
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§ 101-30.305 Exemptions from the system.
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Subpart 101–30.4—Use of the Federal Catalog System
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§ 101-30.400 Scope of subpart.
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§ 101-30.401 Data available from the Federal Catalog System.
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§ 101-30.401-1 Publications providing Federal catalog data.
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§ 101-30.401-2 Automated catalog data output.
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§ 101-30.402 Conversion.
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§ 101-30.403 Utilization.
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§ 101-30.403-1 Reports of excess and surplus personal property.
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§ 101-30.403-2 Management codes.
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§ 101-30.404 Supply support.
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§ 101-30.404-1 Consolidation of supply support requests.
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Subpart 101–30.5—Maintenance of the Federal Catalog System
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§ 101-30.500 Scope of subpart.
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§ 101-30.501 Applicability.
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§ 101-30.502 [Reserved]
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§ 101-30.503 Maintenance actions required.
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§ 101-30.504 Cataloging data from Defense Logistics Services Center (DLSC).
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§ 101-30.505 Assistance by Government suppliers.
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Subpart 101–30.6—GSA Section of the Federal Supply Catalog
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§ 101-30.600 Scope of subpart.
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§ 101-30.601 Objective.
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§ 101-30.602 Authority for issuance.
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§ 101-30.603 GSA Supply Catalog.
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§ 101-30.603-1 [Reserved]
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§ 101-30.603-2 GSA Supply Catalog.
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§§ 101-30.603-3--101-30.603-4 [Reserved]
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§ 101-30.603-5 Change bulletins.
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§ 101-30.603-6 Special Notices.
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§ 101-30.604 Availability.
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Subpart 101–30.7—Item Reduction Program
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§ 101-30.700 Scope of subpart.
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§ 101-30.701 Definitions.
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§ 101-30.701-1 Item reduction study.
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§ 101-30.701-2 Item standardization code.
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§ 101-30.701-3 Preparing activity.
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§ 101-30.701-4 Standardization relationship.
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§ 101-30.702 Determining item reduction potential.
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§ 101-30.703 Program objectives.
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§ 101-30.704 Agency responsibilities.
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§ 101-30.704-1 General Services Administration.
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§ 101-30.704-2 Other agencies.
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§ 101-30.705 GSA assistance.
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Subparts 101–30.8—101–30.48 [Reserved]
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Subpart 101–30.49—Illustrations of Forms
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§ 101-30.4900 Scope of subpart.
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§ 101-30.4901 Standard forms.
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§ 101-30.4901-1303 Standard Form 1303, Request for Federal Cataloging/Supply Support Action.
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