§ 2951.102 - Authorization to use Government supply sources.

(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.