[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 48, Volume 1] [Revised as of October 1, 2003] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 48CFR8.606] [Page 128-129] TITLE 48--FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS SYSTEM CHAPTER 1--FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION PART 8_REQUIRED SOURCES OF SUPPLIES AND SERVICES--Table of Contents Subpart 8.6_Acquisition From Federal Prison Industries, Inc. Sec. 8.606 Exceptions. FPI clearances are not required when-- (a) Public exigency requires immediate delivery or performance; (b) Suitable used or excess supplies are available; [[Page 129]] (c) Purchases are made from GSA of less-than-carload lots of common- use items stocked by GSA (see Schedule A of the Schedule); (d) The supplies are acquired and used outside the United States; or (e) Orders are for listed items totaling $2,500 or less. [48 FR 42129, Sept. 19, 1983, as amended at 56 FR 15149, Apr. 15, 1991; 68 FR 28095, May 22, 2003]