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48 CFR · Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense supplement

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52 sections with “Utility service”: the first 40

  • FAR 52.236-14 Availability and Use of Utility Services.
    … performed on Government sites when the contracting officer decides (a) that the existing utility system is adequate for the needs of both the Government and the contractor, and (b) furnishing it is in the Government's interest. When this c…
  • FAR 36.514 Availability and use of utility services.
    The contracting officer shall insert the clause at 52.236-14, Availability and Use of Utility Services, in solicitations and contracts when a fixed-price construction contract or a fixed-price dismantling, demolition, or removal of improvem…
  • FAR 41.701 Formats for utility service specifications.
    (a) The following specification formats for use in acquiring utility services are available from the address specified at 41.301(a) and may be used and modified at the agency's discretion: (1) Electric service. (2) Water service. (3) Ste…
  • FAR 41.702 Formats for annual utility service review.
    (a) Formats for use in conducting annual reviews of the following utility services are available from the address specified at 41.301(a) and may be used at the agency's discretion: (1) Electric service. (2) Gas service. (3) Water and sew…
  • FAR 41.601 Utility services forms.
    (a) If acquiring utility services under other than an areawide contract, a purchase order, or an interagency agreement, the Standard Form (SF) 33, Solicitation, Offer and Award; SF 26, Award/Contract; or SF 1447, Solicitation/Contract, shal…
  • FAR 52.241 Utility Services Provisions and Clauses.
  • FAR 6.302-1 Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.
    …in and of itself justify the use of these authorities) (see part 27). (3) When acquiring utility services (see 41.101), circumstances may dictate that only one supplier can furnish the service (see 41.202); or when the contemplated contrac…
  • FAR 52.241-1 Electric Service Territory Compliance Representation.
    … of the United States to be consistent with State law governing the provision of electric utility service, including State utility commission rulings and electric utility franchises or service territories established pursuant to State statu…
  • FAR 41.101 Definitions.
    …act means a contract entered into between the General Services Administration (GSA) and a utility service supplier to cover utility service needs of Federal agencies within the franchise territory of the supplier. Each areawide contract inc…
  • FAR 41.102 Applicability.
    …ept as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, this part applies to the acquisition of utility services for the Government, including connection charges and termination liabilities. (b) This part does not apply to— (1) Utility services…
  • FAR 41.103 Statutory and delegated authority.
    …y 40 U.S.C. 501 to prescribe policies and methods governing the acquisition and supply of utility services for Federal agencies. This authority includes related functions such as managing public utility services and representing Federal age…
  • FAR 41.201 Policy.
    …of this section, it is the policy of the Federal Government that agencies obtain required utility services from sources of supply which are most advantageous to the Government in terms of economy, efficiency, reliability, or service. (b) E…
  • FAR 41.202 Procedures.
    (a) Prior to executing a utility service contract, the contracting officer shall comply with parts 6 and 7 and 41.201 (d) and (e). In accordance with parts 6 and 7, agencies shall conduct market surveys and perform acquisition planning in o…
  • FAR 41.204 GSA areawide contracts.
    …l agencies. Areawide contracts provide a pre-established contractual vehicle for ordering utility services under the conditions in paragraph (c)(1) of this section. (b) Features. (1) Areawide contracts generally provide for ordering utilit…
  • FAR 41.205 Separate contracts.
    …nce of an areawide contract or interagency agreement (see 41.206), agencies shall acquire utility services by separate contract subject to this part, and subject to agency contracting authority. (b) If an agency enters into a separate cont…
  • FAR 41.301 Requirements.
    …: www.gsa.gov/energy; Email: [email protected]. (b) Requests for contracting assistance for utility services shall be sent not later than 120 days prior to the date new services are required to commence an existing contract will expire. Reque…
  • FAR 41.401 Monthly and annual review.
    Agencies shall review utility service invoices on a monthly basis and all utility accounts, with annual values exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, on an annual basis. Annual reviews of accounts with annual values at or below the…
  • FAR 41.501 Solicitation provision and contract clauses.
    (a) Because the terms and conditions under which utility suppliers furnish service may vary from area to area, the differences may influence the terms and conditions appropriate to a particular utility's contracting situation. To accommodat…
  • DFARS 241.102 Applicability.
    (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) Th…
  • FAR 52.241-6 Service Provisions.
    …ractor regarding any material changes anticipated in the volume or characteristics of the utility service required at each location. (d) Continuity of service and consumption. The Contractor shall use reasonable diligence to provide a regu…
  • FAR 52.241-11 Multiple Service Locations.
    …ing Officer may designate any location within the service area of the Contractor at which utility service shall commence or be discontinued. Any changes to the service specifications shall be made a part of the contract by the issuance of a…
  • DFARS 241.101 Definitions.
    …authority. The body has the power to fix, establish, or control the rates and services of utility suppliers. Nonindependent regulatory body means a body that regulates a utility supplier which is owned or operated by the same entity that c…
  • DFARS 241.103 Statutory and delegated authority.
    (1) The contracting officer may enter into a utility service contract related to the conveyance of a utility system for a period not to exceed 50 years (10 U.S.C. 2688(d)(2)). (2) The contracting officer may enter into an energy savings co…
  • DFARS 217.171 Multiyear contracts for services.
    …lant or equipment. As used in this section, “useful commercial life” means the commercial utility of the facilities rather than the physical life, with due consideration given to such factors as the location, specialized nature, and obsoles…
  • DFARS 241.501 Solicitation provision and contract clauses.
    …41-7, Change in Rates or Terms and Conditions of Service for Regulated Services, when the utility services to be provided are subject to an independent regulatory body. (2) Use a clause substantially the same as the clause at FAR 52.241-8,…
  • FAR 3.103-1 Solicitation provision.
    …nical proposals under two-step sealed bidding procedures; or (d) The solicitation is for utility services for which rates are set by law or regulation.
  • FAR 5.202 Exceptions.
    … from People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled; (5) The proposed contract action is for utility services other than telecommunications services and only one source is available; (6) The proposed contract action is an order placed under s…
  • FAR 5.301 General.
    …ection; (4) The award is made for perishable subsistence supplies; (5) The award is for utility services, other than telecommunications services, and only one source is available; (6) The contract action— (i) Is for an amount not greate…
  • FAR 8.003 Use of other mandatory sources.
    …lowing supplies or services from or through specified sources, as applicable: (a) Public utility services (see part 41). (b) Printing and related supplies (see subpart 8.8). (c) Leased motor vehicles (see subpart 8.11). (d) Strategic an…
  • FAR 13.106-3 Award and documentation.
    …does not exceed the simplified acquisition threshold (does not apply to an acquisition of utility services available from only one source); (ii) Supporting the award decision if other than price-related factors were considered in selecting…
  • FAR 15.209 Solicitation provisions and contract clauses.
    …Acquisitions not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold; (ii) The acquisition of utility services at rates not exceeding those established to apply uniformly to the general public, plus any applicable reasonable connection charge; …
  • FAR 15.408 Solicitation provisions and contract clauses.
    …sition threshold; (ii) Construction or architect-engineer services under part 36; (iii) Utility services under part 41; (iv) Service contracts where supplies are not required; (v) Acquisitions of commercial products and commercial servi…
  • FAR 22.604-2 Regulatory exemptions.
    …owing acquisitions are fully exempt from the statute (see 41 CFR 50-201.603): (1) Public utility services. (2) Supplies manufactured outside the United States, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. (3) Purchases against the account o…
  • FAR 22.1003-3 Statutory exemptions.
    …r cable companies subject to the Communications Act of 1934; (e) Any contract for public utility services; (f) Any employment contract providing for direct services to a Federal agency by an individual or individuals; or (g) Any contract…
  • FAR 37.102 Policy.
    …dance with 40 U.S.C. 1101 et seq. (see part 36); (ii) Construction (see part 36); (iii) Utility services (see part 41); or (iv) Services that are incidental to supply purchases; and (2) Use the following order of precedence (Public Law …
  • FAR 41.100 Scope of part.
    This part prescribes policies, procedures, and contract format for the acquisition of utility services. (See 41.102(b) for services that are excluded from this part.)
  • FAR 41.206 Interagency agreements.
    …ents (e.g., consolidated purchase, joint use, or cross-service agreements) when acquiring utility service or facilities from other Government agencies and shall comply with the policies and procedures at 17.502-2, The Economy Act.
  • FAR 52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications.
    …nical proposals under two-step sealed bidding procedures; or (C) The solicitation is for utility services for which rates are set by law or regulation. (ii) 52.203-11, Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain F…
  • FAR 52.215-14 Integrity of Unit Prices.
    …date of subcontract award; construction or architect-engineer services under FAR part 36; utility services under FAR part 41; services where supplies are not required; commercial products and commercial services; and petroleum products. (E…
  • FAR 52.241-3 Scope and Duration of Contract.
    …rees to furnish and the Government agrees to purchase __________ [insert type of service] utility service in accordance with the applicable tariff(s), rules, and regulations as approved by the applicable governing regulatory body and as set…

FAR (chapter 1)

DFARS (chapter 2, Defense)

Source: eCFR, 48 CFR chapters 1 and 2 (GPO GovInfo bulk data) ↗. Rule changes in progress: FAR, DFARS. Terms: glossary.