98-15429. Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Use of Auctions, Spot Bids, or Retail Sales of Surplus Contractor Inventory by the Contractor

[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 112 (Thursday, June 11, 1998)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 31937-31938]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-15429]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

48 CFR Part 245

[DFARS Case 98-D004]


Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Use of 
Auctions, Spot Bids, or Retail Sales of Surplus Contractor Inventory by 
the Contractor

AGENCY: Department of Defense (DoD).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Director of Defense Procurement has issued a final rule 
amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 
to lower the level at which the Government must approve the use of 
auctions, spot bids, or retail sales, when a contractor is disposing of 
surplus inventory on the Government's behalf. This change is expected 
to expedite the disposal process.

EFFECTIVE DATE: June 11, 1998.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Rick Layser, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, PDUSD (A&T) DP 
(DAR), IMD 3D139, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062. 
Telephone [phone]; telefax [phone]. Please cite DFARS 
Case 98-D004.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

A. Background

    DFARS Subpart 245.73 contains procedures for the sale of surplus 
Government property that is in the possession of a contractor. This 
final rule amends DFARS 245.7301 to lower, from the headquarters of the 
contract administration activity, to the commander of the contract 
administration office, the level at which the Government must approve 
the use of auctions, spot bids, or retail sales to dispose of such 
property.

B. Regulatory Flexibility Act

    The final rule does not constitute a significant revision within 
the meaning of FAR 1.501 and Pub. L. 98-577 and publication for public 
comment is not required. However, comments from small entities 
concerning the affected DFARS subpart will be considered in accordance 
with 5 U.S.C. 610. Such comments should cite DFARS Case 98-D004.

C. Paperwork Reduction Act

    The Paperwork Reduction Act does not apply because the final rule 
does not impose any information collection requirements that require 
the approval of the Office of Management and Budget under 44 U.S.C. 
3501, et seq.

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List of Subjects in 48 CFR Part 245

    Government procurement.
Michele P. Peterson,
Executive Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council.

    Therefore, 48 CFR Part 245 is amended as follows:
    1. The authority citation for 48 CFR Part 245 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 41 U.S.C. 421 and 48 CFR Chapter 1.

PART 245--GOVERNMENT PROPERTY

    2. Section 245.7301 is amended by revising paragraph (c) to read as 
follows:


245.7301  Policy.

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    (c) The commander of the contract administration office must 
approve the use of auctions, spot bids, or retail sales.

[FR Doc. 98-15429 Filed 6-10-98; 8:45 am]
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