5 U.S.C. 301; 40 U.S.C. 486(c).
50 FR 8939, Mar. 5, 1985, unless otherwise noted.
It is DOL policy that cost-type contractors should meet their requirements from Government sources of supply when these sources are available to them, and if it is economically advantageous or otherwise in the best interest of the Government.
(a) The Head of the Contracting Activity may authorize cost-type contractors and subcontractors, where all higher tier contracts and subcontracts are cost-type, to use Government supply sources in accordance with the requirements and procedures in FAR subpart 51. This authority may be redelegated to the level of contracting officer.
(b) If the contracting officer decides to authorize a contractor to use Government supply sources under the conditions prescribed in FAR 51.102, a written request for a FEDSTRIP activity address code (see FPMR 101-26.203) shall be made directly to the DOL Agency, Headquarters Property Management Office.
Materials, supplies, and equipment acquired from Government sources of supply under the procedures described herein must be used exclusively in connection with Government work, except as otherwise authorized by the Head of the Contracting Activity.
If it is in the Government's interest, the contracting officer may authorize cost-reimbursement contractors to obtain, for official purposes only, as defined in FAR 51.201(a), interagency motor pool vehicles and related services for short-term use under Federal Supply Schedule Industrial Group 751.