48 CFR · Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense supplement

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13 sections with “utility system(s)”

  • 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 41.102 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 41.202 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 41.301 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 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…
  • 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…
  • 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 31.105 Construction and architect-engineer contracts.
    …he work, such as the cost of superintendence, timekeeping and clerical work, engineering, utility costs, supplies, material handling, restoration and cleanup, etc., are allowable as direct or indirect costs, provided the accounting practice…
  • 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 52.232-25 Prompt payment.
    …oes not apply to payments regulated by other Government regulations (e.g., payments under utility contracts subject to tariffs and regulation). (b) Contract financing payment. If this contract provides for contract financing, the Governmen…
  • FAR 52.232-26 Prompt Payment for Fixed-Price Architect-Engineer Contracts.
    …oes not apply to payments regulated by other Government regulations (e.g., payments under utility contracts subject to tariffs and regulation). (b) Contract financing payments. If this contract provides for contract financing, the Governme…
  • DFARS 252.245-7005 Management and Reporting of Government Property.
    …ess beyond repair, rehabilitation, or restoration such that the item's original identity, utility, form, fit, and function have been destroyed. Items can be classified as scrap if processed by cutting, tearing, crushing, mangling, shredding…

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