48 C.F.R. PART 525—FOREIGN ACQUISITION
Title 48 - Federal Acquisition Regulations System
Authority: 40 U.S.C. 486(c).
Source: 64 FR 37221, July 9, 1999, unless otherwise noted.
GSA procurements made directly for other agencies of items to be used outside the United States are made the Balance of Payments Program. The only exception is if GSA contracts as the agent for an agency governed by the Foreign Assistance Act (22 U.S.C. 2151 et seq.). If this exception applies, the contract will be governed by the policies and procedures of the agency instead of FAR 25.3 and 525.3. For example, GSA sometimes acts as agent for the Agency for International Development and the Bureau of International Narcotics Matters. (a) Stainless steel flatware means special order and stock items of stainless steel flatware purchased for DOD, including, but not limited to, the following National Stock Numbers (NSN):
7340–00–060–6057 7340–00–205–3340 7340–00–241–8171 7340–00–559–8357 7340–00–205–3341 7340–00–241–8169 7340–00–241–8170 7340–00–688–1055 7340–00–721–6316 7340–00–721–6971 (b) Purchases of hand or measuring tools or stainless steel flatware exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold by DOD must be domestic end products. In the case of stainless steel flatware, the Secretary of the Department concerned can make an exception. The individual must determine that a satisfactory quality and sufficient quantity produced in the United States or its possessions are not available when needed at domestic market prices. (c) If GSA solicitations of hand or measuring tools or stainless steel flatware include DOD requirements, GSA will apply the DOD restrictions. The bases for applying the DOD restriction to GSA acquisitions are: (1) DOD's restrictions apply to requisitions of such items from the GSA stock program. (2) The impracticality of establishing a dual supply system to satisfy the requirements of civilian and military agencies. (3) GSA may reject any offer when it is considered necessary for reasons of national interest. [65 FR 41379, July 5, 2000] If you include DOD requirements for hand or measuring tools or stainless steel flatware in the solicitation for an acquisition estimated to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold, insert 552.225–70, Notice of Procurement Restriction—Hand or Measuring Tools or Stainless Steel Flatware, in the solicitation and resulting contract(s). [65 FR 41379, July 5, 2000]
Title 48: Federal Acquisition Regulations System
PART 525—FOREIGN ACQUISITION
Section Contents
525.302 Policy.
525.302-70 Procurements for agencies under the Foreign Assistance Act.
525.570 Procurement of hand or measuring tools or stainless steel flatware for DOD.
525.1101 Acquisition of supplies.
Subpart 525.1—Buy American Act-Supplies [Reserved]
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Subpart 525.3—Balance of Payments Program
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525.302 Policy.
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525.302-70 Procurements for agencies under the Foreign Assistance Act.
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Subpart 525.5—Evaluating Foreign Officers—Supply Contracts
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525.570 Procurement of hand or measuring tools or stainless steel flatware for DOD.
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Subpart 525.11—Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses
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525.1101 Acquisition of supplies.
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