[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 197 (Thursday, October 9, 2008)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 59590-59595]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-23703]
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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
48 CFR Parts 511 and 552
[GSAR Case 2007-G507; Docket 2008-0007; Sequence 21]
RIN 3090-AI74
General Services Acquisition Regulation; GSAR Case 2007-G507;
Describing Agency Needs
AGENCY: Office of the Chief Acquisition Officer, General Services
Administration (GSA).
ACTION: Proposed rule.
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SUMMARY: The General Services Administration (GSA) is proposing to
amend the General Services Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) to revise
language regarding the requirements for describing the agency needs.
DATES: Interested parties should submit written comments to the
Regulatory Secretariat on or before December 8, 2008 to be considered
in the formulation of a final rule.
ADDRESSES: Submit comments identified by GSAR Case 2007-G507 by any of
the following methods:
Regulations.gov: http://www.regulations.gov.
Submit comments via the Federal eRulemaking portal by inputting
``GSAR Case 2007-G507'' under the heading ``Comment or Submission''.
Select the link ``Send a Comment or Submission'' that corresponds with
GSAR Case 2007-G507. Follow the instructions provided to complete the
``Public Comment and Submission Form''. Please include your name,
company name (if any), and
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``GSAR Case 2007-G507'' on your attached document.
Fax: 202-501-4067.
Mail: General Services Administration, Regulatory
Secretariat (VPR), 1800 F Street, NW, Room 4041, ATTN: Laurieann
Duarte, Washington, DC 20405.
Instructions: Please submit comments only and cite GSAR Case 2007-
G507 in all correspondence related to this case. All comments received
will be posted without change to http://www.regulations.gov, including
any personal and/or business confidential information provided.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For clarification of content, contact
Ms. Cecelia Davis at (202) 219-0202, or by e-mail at
[email protected]. For information pertaining to the status or
publication schedules, contact the Regulatory Secretariat (VPR), Room
4041, GS Building, Washington, DC 20405, (202) 501-4755. Please cite
GSAR Case 2007-G507.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
A. Background
The General Services Administration (GSA) is amending the General
Services Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) to update the
text addressing GSAR Part 511, Describing Agency Needs, Subpart 511.1,
Selecting and Developing Requirements Documents, Subpart 511.2, Using
and Maintaining Requirements Documents, Subpart 511.4, Delivery or
Performance Schedules, Subpart 511.5, Liquidated Damages, and Subpart
511.6, Priorities and Allocations.
This rule is a result of the General Services Administration
Acquisition Manual (GSAM) Rewrite initiative. The initiative was
undertaken by GSA to revise the GSAM to maintain consistency with the
FAR and implement streamlined and innovative acquisition procedures
that contractors, offerors, and GSA contracting personnel can utilize
when entering into and administering contractual relationships. The
GSAM incorporates the General Services Administration Acquisition
Regulation (GSAR) as well as internal agency acquisition policy.
GSA will rewrite each part of the GSAR and GSAM, and as each GSAR
part is rewritten, will publish it in the Federal Register.
This rule covers the rewrite of GSAR Part 511. The rule revises
GSAR Subpart 511.1, Selecting and Developing Requirements Documents; to
renumber 511.104-70, Solicitation provisions, to 511.107 and revise its
content for grammatical and structural clarity and consistency with FAR
52.211-6, GSAR Subpart 511.2, Using and Maintaining Requirements
Documents; to revise 511.204, Solicitation provisions and contract
clauses; to delete paragraphs (a), (b)(2), and (b)(4) and insert new
paragraphs (a),(b)(4) through (b)(13), and change paragraph (d) to
paragraph (c) accordingly, and update the section and insert
prescriptions for the use of new GSAR clauses in solicitations and
contracts that cite Federal specifications, or in supply contracts that
exceed the simplified acquisition threshold to include a format at
paragraph (b)(11), Subpart 511.4, Delivery or Performance Schedules, to
revise 511.404, Contract clauses; to delete paragraphs (a)(1), (2), and
(5) and renumber paragraphs (3), (4), and (6) as paragraphs (1), (2)
and (3) respectively, and revise paragraph (b) to change the title of
the GSAR clause referenced in the paragraph to ``Phased Completion of
Work,'' and revise the prescription for the use of the clause for
consistency with FAR 52.211-10, to add a new Subpart 511.5, Liquidated
Damages, and 511.503, Contract Clause; to require liquidated damages
for phased completion of construction for consistency with FAR 52.211-
12, Subpart 511.6, Priorities and Allocations, to revise 511.600, Scope
of Part; to delete obsolete text and update the section to note its
non-applicability to non-rated orders; to delete 511.601, Definitions,
in its entirety because the definitions are adequately addressed in FAR
11.601; revise 511.602, General, to update paragraphs (d) and (e); to
remove obsolete text and add new language to make the paragraphs
consistent with GSA's current operating structure; to maintain section
511.603, Procedures, as written without change; and to delete 511.604,
Solicitation provision and contract clause in its entirety as the
clause is obsolete and is no longer required.
Discussion of Comments
One public comment was received in response to the ``Advanced
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking'' at 71 FR 7910, February 15, 2006,
pertaining to this GSAR Part 511. The commenter suggested that GSA
consider whether the various delivery and packaging requirements
identified in the ``Risk of Loss'' clause to be simplified to clearly
require delivery and packaging that comports with the contractor's
standard commercial practices. The agency determined that this comment
is outside the scope of this Part, and has referred it for
consideration under GSAM Part 538.
This is not a significant regulatory action and, therefore, was not
subject to review under Section 6(b) of Executive Order 12866,
Regulatory Planning and Review, dated September 30, 1993. This rule is
not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.
B. Regulatory Flexibility Act
The General Services Administration does not expect this proposed
rule to have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of
small entities within the meaning of the Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5
U.S.C. 601, et seq., because the revisions are not considered
substantive. The revisions only update and reorganize existing
coverage. An Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis has, therefore,
not been performed. We invite comments from small businesses and other
interested parties. GSA will consider comments from small entities
concerning the affected GSAR Parts 511 and 552 in accordance with 5
U.S.C. 610. Interested parties must submit such comments separately and
should cite 5 U.S.C. 601, et seq. (GSAR case 2007-G507), in
correspondence.
C. Paperwork Reduction Act
The Paperwork Reduction Act does not apply because the proposed
changes to the GSAM do not impose information collection requirements
that require the approval of the Office of Management and Budget under
44 U.S.C. 3501, et seq.
List of Subjects in 48 CFR Parts 511 and 552
Government procurement.
Dated: September 26, 2008
Al Matera,
Director, Office of Acquisition Policy.
Therefore, GSA proposes to amend 48 CFR parts 511 and 552 as set
forth below:
1. The authority citation for 48 CFR parts 511 and 552 continues to
read as follows:
Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c).
PART 511--DESCRIBING AGENCY NEEDS
511.104-70 [Removed]
2. Remove section 511.104-70.
3. Add section 511.107 to read as follows:
511.107 Solicitation provisions.
In addition to FAR clause 52.211-6, the contracting officer shall
insert the provision at 552.211-X2 in solicitations when permitting
brand name or equal item description(s), with instructions for the
offeror to complete the information.
4. Amend section 511.204 by--
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a. Removing paragraph (a), and redesignating paragraphs (b), (c),
and (d) as (a), (b), and (c) respectively;
b. Removing the newly redesignated paragraphs (b)(2) and (b)(4),
and redesignating the newly redesignated paragraph (b)(3) as (b)(2) and
adding new paragraphs (b)(3) through (b)(13); and
c. Removing from the second sentence of the newly redesignated
paragraph (b)(2) ``You'' and adding ``The Contracting Officer'' in its
place.
The added text reads as follows:
511.204 Solicitation provisions and contract clauses.
* * * * *
(b)* * *
(3) Insert a clause substantially the same as the clause at
552.211-76, Charges for Packaging, Packing and Marking, in
solicitations and contracts for supplies to be delivered to GSA
distribution centers.
(4) Include the clause at 552.211-X8, Non-Manufactured Wood
Packaging Material for Export, in solicitations and contracts for
supplies when deliveries may be made to both civilian and military
activities overseas and the contract amount is expected to exceed the
simplified acquisition threshold.
(5) Include the clause 552.211-X4, Consistent Pack and Package
Requirements, in solicitations and contracts for supplies when
deliveries may be made to both civilian and military activities and the
contract amount is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition
threshold.
(6) Include the clause 552.211-X5, Maximum Weight Per Shipping
Container, in solicitations and contracts for supplies when deliveries
may be made to both civilian and military activities and the contract
amount is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.
(7) Include the clause 552.211-X6, Export Packing, in solicitations
and contracts for supplies when deliveries may be made to both civilian
and military activities and the contract amount is expected to exceed
the simplified acquisition threshold.
(8) Include the clause 552.211-X7, Vehicle Export Preparation, in
solicitations and contracts for supplies when deliveries may be made to
both civilian and military activities and the contract amount is
expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.
(9) Include the clause 552.211-X9, Small Parts, in solicitations
and contracts for supplies when deliveries may be made to both civilian
and military activities and the contract amount is expected to exceed
the simplified acquisition threshold.
(10) Include the clause 552.211-X10, Decals, Stickers, and Data
Plates, in solicitations and contracts for supplies when deliveries may
be made to both civilian and military activities and the contract
amount is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.
(11) Include the clause 552.211-X11, Purchased Vehicle Format, in
solicitations and contracts for supplies when deliveries may be made to
both civilian and military activities and the contract amount is
expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.
(12) Include the clause 552.211-X12, Radio Frequency Identification
(RFID) Using Passive Tags, in solicitations and contracts for supplies
when deliveries may be made to military activities and the contract
amount is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.
(13) Include the clause 552.211-X13, Unique Item Identification
(UID), in solicitations and contracts for supplies when deliveries may
be made to military activities and a single item exceeds $5,000 in
cost.
* * * * *
5. Revise section 511.404 to read as follows:
511.404 Contract clauses.
(a) Supply contracts.--(1) Shelf-life items. Use the following
clauses in solicitations and contracts that require delivery of shelf-
life items within a specified number of months from the date of
manufacture or production:
(i) Insert 552.211-79, Acceptable Age of Supplies, if the required
shelf-life period is 12 months or less, and lengthy acceptance testing
may be involved. For items having a limited shelf-life, substitute
Alternate I when required by the director of the portfolio concerned.
(ii) Insert 552.211-80, Age on Delivery, if the required shelf-life
period is more than 12 months, or when source inspection can be
performed within a short time period.
(2) Stock replenishment contracts. Insert 552.211-81, Time of
Shipment, in solicitations and stock replenishment contracts that do
not include the Availability for Inspection, Testing and Shipment/
Delivery clause at 552.211-83 and require shipment within 45 calendar
days after receipt of the order. If shipment is required in more than
45 days, use Alternate I.
(3) Indeterminate testing time. Insert 552.211-83, Availability for
Inspection, Testing and Shipment/Delivery, in solicitations and
contracts that provide for source inspection by Government personnel
and that require lengthy testing for which time frames cannot be
determined in advance. If the contract is for stock items, use
Alternate I.
(b) Construction contracts. Insert the clause at 552.211-84, Phased
Completion of Work, in solicitations and contracts for construction
when different completion dates are anticipated and FAR 52.211-10 is
applicable.
6. Add Subpart 511.5 to read as follows:
Subpart 511.5--Liquidated Damages
511.503 Contract clauses.
Insert the clause at 552.211-X3, Liquidated Damages for Phased
Completion--Construction, in solicitations and contracts for
construction when supplementing FAR 52.211-12, Liquidated Damages--
Construction.
7. Revise section 511.600 to read as follows:
511.600 Scope of subpart.
Pursuant to the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS)
Delegation 3, the Department of Commerce delegated to the GSA Global
Supply (Southwest Supply Center) the authority to use the DPAS system.
This subpart implements the DPAS within GSA. This subpart does not
apply to non-rated orders placed by GSA on behalf of other agencies,
for emergency preparedness, response, and recovery support.
511.601 [Removed and reserved]
8. Remove and reserve section 511.601.
9. Amend section 511.602 by revising paragraphs (d) and (e) to read
as follows:
511.602 General.
* * * * *
(d) Only the GSA Global Supply (Southwest Supply Center) may place
an order containing a DPAS priority rating.
(e) The Commissioner, FAS, shall issue additional guidance, as may
be necessary, to ensure effective implementation of its delegated DPAS
authority.
* * * * *
511.604 [Removed and reserved]
10. Remove and reserve section 511.604.
PART 552--SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT CLAUSES
552.211-8 [Removed and reserved]
11. Remove and reserve section 552.211-8.
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12. Add sections 552.211-X1, 552.211-X2, and 552.211-X3, after
section 552.211-8 to read as follows:
552.211-X1 Time of Delivery.
As prescribed at 511.404(a), insert the following clause:
TIME OF DELIVERY (DATE)
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The Contractor will ship contract item(s) to the Federal Supply Acquisition Service
(FAS) stocking points identified in the delivery order at its discretion in order to
maintain the required stock levels within the minimum and maximum requirements
provided in the weekly status report.
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Delivery is required to be made at destination within *------------* calendar days
after receipt of order for deliveries to a GSA facility.
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Orders under this contract may require direct delivery to other agencies. Orders for
direct delivery must be shipped and delivered within the time specified in blocks
below.
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Shipment must be made with *------------* days after receipt of order.
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In addition to block above the Contractor must also ensure that delivery will be made
within *------------* days after receipt of order.
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Note: A ``X'' mark in the left hand block shall be considered a
mandatory requirement to be fulfilled by the contractor.
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552.211-X2 Brand Name or Equal.
As prescribed at 511.107, insert the following provision:
BRAND NAME OR EQUAL (DATE)
The offeror shall include the following information for any brand
name or equal item it is offering as required by Federal Acquisition
Regulation 52.211-6:
Manufacturer's Name ----------
Brand ----------
Model or Part No. ----------
552.211-X3 Liquidated Damages for Phased Completion--Construction
As prescribed in 511.503, insert the following clause:
LIQUIDATED DAMAGES FOR PHASED COMPLETION--CONSTRUCTION (DATE)
(a) Where the contract specifies different completion dates for
different phases or portions of the work, the Contractor shall be
liable for liquidated damages at the specified rate for each calendar
day following the completion date that the phase or portion of work is
not completed. If a single rate is specified, the specified rate shall
be apportioned between the different phases or portions of the work.
(b) If the Government elects to accept any portion of the work not
specifically designated as a phase or portion of work with its own
completion date, the liquidated damage rate shall be apportioned
between accepted work and uncompleted work, and the Contractor's
liability for liquidated damages shall be computed accordingly. The
Contractor may receive a rated order under this contract from a
Delegate Agency. The Contractor must give preferential treatment to
rated orders as required by the Defense Priorities and Allocations
System (DPAS) regulation (15 CFR part 700). The existence of previously
accepted unrated or lower rated orders is not sufficient reason to
reject a rated order. Rated orders take preference over all unrated
orders as necessary to meet required delivery dates. There are two
levels of ratings designated by the symbol of either ``DO'' or ``DX.''
All ``DO'' rated orders have equal priority with each other and take
preference over unrated orders. All ``DX'' rated orders have equal
priority with each other and take preference over ``DO'' rated orders
and unrated orders. The rating designation is followed by a program
identification symbol. Program identification symbols indicate which
approved program is supported by the rated order (see Schedule 1 of 15
CFR part 700 for a list of Delegate Agencies, approved programs, and
program identification symbols).
552.211-15 [Removed and reserved]
13. Remove and reserve section 552.211-15.
552.211-71 [Removed and reserved]
14. Remove and reserve section 552.211-71.
552.211-74 [Removed and reserved]
15. Remove and reserve section 552.211-74.
16. Revise section 552.211-76 to read as follows:
552.211-76 Charges for Packaging, Packing and Marking.
As prescribed in 511.204(c)(4), insert a clause substantially as
follows:
CHARGES FOR PACKAGING, PACKING AND MARKING (DATE)
If supplies shipped to a GSA wholesale distribution center are not
packaged, packed and marked in accordance with contract requirements,
the Government has the right, without prior notice to the Contractor,
to perform the required repackaging/repacking/ remarking, by contract
or otherwise, and charge the Contractor therefore at the rate of $----
*---- per man-hour or fraction thereof. The Contractor will also be
charged for material costs, if incurred. This right is not exclusive,
and is in addition to other rights or remedies provided for in this
contract.
(End of clause)
* The rate to be inserted in the above clause shall be
determined by the Commissioner, Federal Supply Service, or a
designee.
552.211-78 [Removed and reserved]
17. Remove and reserve section 552.211-78.
552.211-82 [Removed and reserved]
18. Remove and reserve section 552.211-82.
19. Amend section 552.211-84 by revising the section heading; and
revising the date of the clause to read as follows:
552.211-84 Phased Completion of Work.
* * * * *
PHASED COMPLETION OF WORK (DATE)
* * * * *
20. Add sections 552.211-X4 through 552.211-X13 to read as follows:
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552.211-X4 (D-FSS-457) Consistent Pack and Package Requirements.
As prescribed in 511.204, insert the following clause:
CONSISTENT PACK AND PACKAGE REQUIREMENTS (DATE)
The Contractor is advised that the Government will, where possible,
order in full shipping containers and/or unitized loads. If volume
warrants, the Government may also order in truckload or carload
quantities provided such quantities do not exceed the maximum order
limitation of this contract.
When the number of items per unit container, intermediate container
and/or shipping container is not specified for an item, the offeror
will state, in the spaces provided in the schedule of items, the number
of items to be provided in each container. The quantities which are
accepted at the time of award shall remain in effect throughout the
term of the contract unless the Contracting Officer approves in writing
a request by the Contractor to change the package quantities. Requests
for changes shall be directed to the Contracting Officer or
Administrative Contracting Officer, whichever is applicable.
552.211-X5 (D-FSS-462) Maximum Weight Per Shipping Container.
As prescribed in 511.204, insert the following clause:
MAXIMUM WEIGHT PER SHIPPING CONTAINER (DATE)
In no instance shall the weight of a shipping container and its
contents exceed 23 kilograms (51 pounds), except when caused by--
(1) The weight of a single item within the shipping container;
(2) A prescribed quantity per pack for an item per shipping
container; or
(3) A definite weight limitation set forth in the purchase
description.
(End of clause)
552.211-X6 (D-FSS-465) Export Packing.
As prescribed in 511.204, insert the following clause:
EXPORT PACKING (DATE)
(a) Offerors are requested to quote, in the pricelist accompanying
their offer (or by separate attachment), additional charges or net
prices covering delivery of the items furnished with commercial or
military export packing. Military export packing, if offered, shall be
in accordance with Mil-Std-2073-1 Level A or B as specified. If
commercial export packing is offered, the offer or pricelist shall
include detailed specifications describing the packing to be furnished
at the price quoted.
(b) Ordering activities will not be obligated to utilize the
Contractor's services for export packing accepted under this
solicitation, and they may obtain such services elsewhere if desired.
However, the Contractor shall furnish items export packed when such
packing is specified on the purchase order.
(End of clause)
552.211-X7 (D-FSS-466) Export Preparation.
As prescribed in 511.204, insert the following clause:
EXPORT PREPARATION (DATE)
Vehicles shall be prepared for export on wheels, unboxed, unless
otherwise specified in the Schedule of Items. All parts and equipment
easily removable (subject to pilferage) shall be enclosed in a box
substantially secured to the vehicle (inside body if feasible) in such
a manner as to minimize the possibility of loss or damage while in
transit to ultimate destination.
(End of clause)
552.211-X8 (D-FAS-468) Non-Manufactured Wood Packaging Material for
Export.
As prescribed in 511.204, insert the following clause:
NON-MANUFACTURED WOOD PACKAGING MATERIAL FOR EXPORT (DATE)
(a) Definitions.
Packaged material, and solid wood packing material (SWPM), for
purposes of this clause, is defined as each separate and distinct
material that by itself or in combination with other materials forms
the container providing a means of protecting and handling a product.
This includes, but is not limited to, pallets, dunnage, crating,
packing blocks, drums, load boards, pallet collars, and skids.
Non-manufactured wood, is also called solid wood and defined as
wood packing other than that comprised wholly of wood-based products
such as plywood, particle board, oriented strand board, veneer, wood
wool, and similar materials, which has been created using glue, heat
and pressure or a combination thereof.
IPPC Country: Countries of the European Union (EU) or any other
country endorsing the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC)
``Guidelines for Regulating Wood Packaging Material in International
Trade,'' approved March 15, 2002. A listing of countries participating
in the IPPC is found at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/plant_exports/wpm/country/index.shtml.
(b) Non-manufactured wood pallets and other non-manufactured wood
packaging material used to pack items for delivery to or through IPPC
countries must be marked and properly treated in accordance with IPPC
guidelines.
(c) This requirement applies whether the shipment is direct to the
end user or through a Government designated consolidation point.
Packaging that does not conform to IPPC guidelines will be refused
entry, destroyed or treated prior to entry.
(d) For Department of Defense distribution facilities or freight
consolidation points, all non-manufactured wood pallets or packaging
material with a probability of entering countries endorsing the IPPC
Guidelines must be treated and marked in accordance with DLAD 47.305-1
(available at http://www.dla.mil/j-3/j-3311/DLAD/rev5.htm), and MIL-
STD-2073-1, Standard Practice for Military Packaging (and any future
revision).
(e) Pallets and packing material shipped to FAS distribution
facilities designated for possible delivery to the countries endorsing
the IPPC Guidelines will comply with DLAD 47.305-1, and MIL-STD-2073-1.
(f) Delays in delivery caused by non-complying pallets or wood
package material will not be considered as beyond the control of the
Contractor. Any applicable Government expense incurred as a result of
the Contractor's failure to provide appropriate pallets or package
material shall be reimbursed by the Contractor. Expenses may include
the applicable cost for repackaging, handling and return shipping, or
the destruction of solid wood packaging material.
(End of clause)
552.211-X9 (D-FSS-469) Small Parts.
As prescribed in 511.204, insert the following clause:
SMALL PARTS (DATE)
All small parts required must be furnished in connection with
machines covered by contracts resulting from this solicitation shall be
packed in envelopes, sealed, identified with part numbers and quantity
on outside of envelopes: larger parts must be individually tagged and
identified with part number on face of tag.
(End of clause)
552.211-X10 (D-FSS-478) Decals, Stickers, and Data Plates.
As prescribed in 511.204, insert the following clause:
DECALS, STICKERS, AND DATA PLATES (DATE)
Unless otherwise specified, caution plates/decals shall be
conspicuously installed for all equipment requiring such notices.
Vehicles for civil agencies
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shall be provided with the manufacturer's current warranty legend
imprinted on decalcomania, and applied in a visible area of the engine
compartment. In addition, a decal or sticker shall provide at least the
following information: contract number; purchase order number; date of
delivery, month and year; and the warranty time, in month and miles.
552.211-X11 (D-FSS-479) Purchase Vehicle.
As prescribed in 511.204, insert the following clause:
PURCHASE VEHICLE (DATE)
The Contractor shall affix one copy of GSA Form 1398, GSA Purchased
Vehicle, fully completed, to the right or left front door lock face or
door post after final inspection is made. All marks on windows and
other labels (except labels cautioning against drained transmission,
crankcase, and rear axle) shall be removed. Copies of GSA Form 1398 are
available from the Contracting Officer.
NOTE TO OFFEROR: Data shown in the solicitation schedule of
items may be utilized to satisfy the requirements for the following
to be shown on GSA Form 1398:
(1) Receiving Agency--Examples are: State, USIA, Forest Service,
GSA.
(2) Purchase Order Number--Use the five-digit ``case'' or
``file'' number.
(End of clause)
552.211-X12 Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Using Passive Tags.
As prescribed in 511.204, insert the following clause:
RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION (RFID) USING PASSIVE TAGS (DATE)
Radio Frequency Identification shall be required on all non-bulk
shipments to the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) or Department of
Defense (DoD) destinations. Shipments shall be tagged in accordance
with 48 CFR clause 252.211-006. Shipments to GSA Distribution Centers
with final destinations to DLA and DoD shall be in compliance to 48 CFR
252.211-7006. Copies may be obtained from http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/cfr-table-search.html.
(End of clause)
552.211-X13 Unique Item Identification (UID).
As prescribed in 511.204, insert the following clause:
UNIQUE ITEM IDENTIFICATION (UID) (DATE)
Unique Item Identification shall be required on tangible personal
property in accordance with DFARS 211.274-4 as requested by the Defense
Logistics Agency (DLA) or Department of Defense (DOD). Item Property
that falls within this criterion shall be valuated and identified in
accordance with DFARS 252.211-7003. Details shall be found in DFARS
252.211-7007. Copies can be obtained from http://www.access.gpo.gov (48
CFR Chapter 2).
(End of clause)
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