Overview
This section establishes the regulatory scope and policy framework for the procurement of federal printing services and their associated supplies.
Key Rules
- Policy Applicability: Governs how executive agencies must approach the acquisition of all government-authorized printing.
- Comprehensive Coverage: Extends requirements beyond the act of printing itself to include "related supplies."
- Statutory Foundation: Acts as the entry point for regulations derived from Title 44 of the U.S. Code regarding public printing and documents.
Practical Implications
- Contracting officers must treat printing as a specialized procurement category that often requires coordination with the Government Publishing Office (GPO) rather than using standard commercial acquisition methods.
- Agencies are restricted from bypassing centralized printing mandates unless specific exemptions apply, ensuring government-wide consistency and cost-control.