[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 48, Volume 1]

[Revised as of October 1, 2005]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 48CFR51]



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            TITLE 48--FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS SYSTEM

 

                CHAPTER 1--FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION

 

PART 51_USE OF GOVERNMENT SOURCES BY CONTRACTORS--Table of Contents

 

   Subpart 51.2_Contractor Use of Interagency Fleet Management System 

                                 (IFMS)

 

51.202  Authorization.



    (a) The contracting officer may authorize a cost-reimbursement 

contractor to obtain interagency fleet management system (IFMS) vehicles 

and related services, if the contracting officer has--

    (1) Determined that the authorization will accomplish the agency's 

contractual objectives and effect demonstrable economies;



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    (2) Received evidence that the contractor has obtained motor vehicle 

liability insurance covering bodily injury and property damage, with 

limits of liability as required or approved by the agency, protecting 

the contractor and the Government against third-party claims arising 

from the ownership, maintenance, or use of an interagency fleet 

management system (IFMS) vehicle;

    (3) Arranged for periodic checks to ensure that authorized 

contractors are using vehicles and related services exclusively under 

cost-reimbursement contracts;

    (4) Ensured that contractors shall establish and enforce suitable 

penalties for their employees who use or authorize the use of Government 

vehicles for other than performance of Government contracts (see 41 CFR 

101-38.301-1);

    (5) Received a written statement that the contractor will assume, 

without the right of reimbursement from the Government, the cost or 

expense of any use of interagency fleet management system (IFMS) 

vehicles and services not related to the performance of the contract; 

and

    (6) Considered any recommendations of the contractor.

    (b) The authorization shall--

    (1) Be in writing;

    (2) Cite the contract number;

    (3) Specify any limitations on the authority, including its 

duration, and any other pertinent information; and

    (4) Instruct the contractor to comply with the applicable policies 

and procedures provided in this subpart.

    (c) Authorizations to subcontractors shall be issued through, and 

with the approval of, the contractor.

    (d) Contracting officers authorizing contractor use of interagency 

fleet management system (IFMS) vehicles and related services subject 

their agencies to the responsibilities and liabilities provided in 41 

CFR 101-39.4 regarding accidents and claims.



[48 FR 42476, Sept. 19, 1983, as amended at 54 FR 29282, July 11, 1989]