Overview
FAR 41.702 identifies the availability of standardized templates for conducting annual utility service reviews and outlines the discretionary authority of agencies regarding their use and modification.
Key Rules
- Availability of Formats: Standardized review formats are provided for electric, gas, water, and sewage services.
- Source Location: These formats must be obtained from the General Services Administration (GSA) address specified in FAR 41.301(a).
- Discretionary Use: Agencies are not mandated to use these specific GSA formats; their application is at the agency's discretion.
- Modification Authority: Contracting officers are explicitly permitted to alter the review formats to ensure they accurately reflect and cover the specific utility services being utilized.
Practical Implications
- Contracting officers can use GSA templates as a baseline to ensure compliance with annual review requirements while maintaining the flexibility to address unique local utility billing structures or technical requirements.
- This section allows for administrative efficiency by providing ready-made forms while preventing "one-size-fits-all" errors in complex utility service oversight.