Overview
This subpart defines the specific procedures and safety requirements for leasing motor vehicles from commercial entities within the United States and its territories.
Key Rules
- Commercial Sourcing: Applies exclusively to the leasing of vehicles from commercial concerns (private sector businesses).
- Safety Standards: Leased vehicles must comply with both Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and relevant State motor vehicle safety regulations.
- Geographic Limitation: The scope is restricted to the United States and its outlying areas; it does not govern motor vehicle leases conducted outside these jurisdictions.
Practical Implications
- Contracting officers must ensure that any domestic vehicle lease solicitation includes requirements for compliance with federal and state safety regulations.
- Procurement professionals operating outside the United States are exempt from these specific subpart procedures and must look to other regulations for international vehicle leasing.