FAR and DFARS › DFARS Part 241: Acquisition of Utility Services › Subpart 241.1
DFARS 241.102 Applicability.
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In plain English
This section explains when DFARS Part 241 applies to buying utility services. It covers purchases from regulated and nonregulated utility suppliers, including liquefied petroleum gas from regulated suppliers, but excludes third-party financed projects. However, it can still be used for utility services that directly result from such projects, as authorized by specific laws.
Applies to: Acquisitions of utility services from nonregulated and regulated utility suppliers
Key terms: utility services · nonregulated utility suppliers · regulated utility suppliers · liquefied petroleum gas · third party financed projects
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The text
(a) This part applies to purchase of utility services from nonregulated and regulated utility suppliers. It includes the acquisition of liquefied petroleum gas as a utility service when purchased from regulated utility suppliers.
(b)(7) This part does not apply to third party financed projects. However, it may be used for any purchased utility services directly resulting from such projects, including those authorized by—
(A) 10 U.S.C. 2394 for energy, fuels, and energy production facilities for periods not to exceed 30 years;
(B) 10 U.S.C. 2394a for renewable energy for periods not to exceed 25 years;
(C) 10 U.S.C. 2917 for geothermal resources that result in energy production facilities;
(D) 10 U.S.C. 2809 for potable and waste water treatment plants for periods not to exceed 32 years; and
(E) 10 U.S.C. 2812 for lease/purchase of energy production facilities for periods not to exceed 32 years.
← 241.101 Definitions. · 241.103 Statutory and delegated authority. →
Source: eCFR, 48 CFR chapters 1 and 2 (GPO GovInfo bulk data) ↗. Plain words for the terms: glossary.