Overview
This section outlines the specific administrative procedures and mandatory documentation that contractors must provide when placing orders against Federal Supply Schedules or obtaining items from Government stock.
Key Rules
- Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) Orders: Contractors must include a copy of the Contracting Officer's authorization and a mandatory legal statement affirming that the FSS contract terms take precedence over the individual order.
- Government Stock Procedures: Orders for Government stock must utilize FEDSTRIP or MILSTRIP procedures as directed by the Contracting Officer.
- Identification Requirements: When ordering from GSA Customer Supply Centers, contractors must use a specific Government activity address code (AAC) and an assigned access code.
- Usage Limitation: Contractors are strictly prohibited from using these supply sources for items not specifically required for the performance of their Government contracts.
Practical Implications
- Contractors must maintain rigorous administrative oversight to ensure that every order contains the required legal boilerplate and valid authorization copies to prevent delays or compliance issues.
- The regulation serves as a safeguard to ensure that preferential government pricing is only utilized for authorized contract work and not for a contractor's general commercial business.