Overview
This section establishes the framework for managing hazardous materials in federal acquisitions, specifically focusing on the requirement for safety data and advance notification for radioactive substances.
Key Rules
- Hazardous Material Data: The subpart applies to all deliverable items (excluding ammunition and explosives) that require the submission of specific hazardous material information.
- Ammunition and Explosives Exception: Standard procedures for ammunition and explosives are excluded here, as agencies are permitted to develop their own specialized protocols for these items.
- Radioactive Notification: Mandatory procedures are established for providing the government with formal notification before any radioactive materials are delivered.
Practical Implications
- Contractors must identify deliverables containing hazardous components early in the procurement process to ensure compliance with data submission requirements.
- Logistics and receiving departments must coordinate closely to meet strict advance-notice timelines when transporting radioactive materials to government facilities.