Overview
This section outlines the specific administrative support and guidance government agencies must provide to contractors after they have been authorized to use government supply sources via an activity address code.
Key Rules
- Notification Requirement: Upon issuance of an activity address code, the contracting officer must notify the relevant GSA regional office or military activity to initiate support for the contractor.
- Provision of Instructions: The government is responsible for providing the contractor with initial ordering information and procedural instructions.
- Technical Assistance: When necessary, the government must assist the contractor in completing:
- Initial FEDSTRIP or MILSTRIP requisitions and agency-approved forms (e.g., Optional Form 347).
- GSA Form 457 to ensure the contractor receives necessary Federal Supply Service (FSS) publications and updates.
- GSA Form 3525 to establish access to Customer Supply Center Services.
Practical Implications
- This regulation ensures that contractors are not forced to navigate complex government-specific logistics systems (like MILSTRIP) without technical guidance, reducing the likelihood of requisition errors.
- It places the burden of onboarding the contractor onto the GSA or military activity, facilitating a smoother transition for the contractor to begin utilizing government supply channels efficiently.