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[FR Doc No: 94-3709]


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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

41 CFR Part 101-26

RIN 3090-AF09

 

Removing Federal Supply Service Schedule Ordering Instructions

AGENCY: Federal Supply Service, GSA.

ACTION: Proposed rule.

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SUMMARY: This document invites written comments on a proposed amendment 
to the Federal Property Management Regulations (FPMR) that removes 
Federal Supply Service (FSS) schedule ordering instructions. FSS 
schedule ordering instructions will be restated in the form of non-
regulatory principles. GSA's Federal Supply Service will issue and 
maintain these non-regulatory principles in the Federal Supply Service 
Program Guide. This document is issued simultaneously with another 
notice that similarly affects multiple award schedule ordering 
instructions contained in the Federal Information Resources Management 
Regulations (FIRMR).

    When combined, these actions will result in uniform set of 
principles that empower Federal agencies to make ``best value'' buying 
decisions in a de-monopolized environment. These proposed changes are 
consistent with the Report of the National Performance Review (NPR), 
and are part of GSA's larger plans to create a Government that works 
better and costs less.

DATES: Comments are due in writing on or before April 25, 1994.

ADDRESSES: Comments should be addressed to Nicholas Economou, FSS 
Acquisition Management Center (FCO), Crystal Mall Building #4, room 
716, Washington, DC 20406.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Nicholas Economou, FSS Acquisition Management Center (703-305-6936).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

A. Background

    FPMR subpart 101-26.4 primarily contains FSS schedule ordering 
instructions. Over time, these instructions have become obsolete. 
Hence, it is no longer necessary to retain these instructions in the 
FPMR. Removing these instructions from FPMR subpart 101-26.4 will carry 
out the principles of the NPR Report by unburdening all Federal 
agencies from unnecessary regulations.
    A small amount of the information previously contained in subpart 
101-26.4 will be retained and relocated in the FPMR: Text permitting 
the procurement of printing of Standard Form 149 by GSA; text 
permitting certain fixed-price contractors and lower tier 
subcontractors to purchase security equipment from GSA sources; and 
text explaining why GSA supply distribution facilities make multiple 
award schedule purchases.

B. Executive Order 12866

    This rule was submitted to and approved by the Office of Management 
and Budget (OMB) in accordance with Executive Order 12866, Regulatory 
Planning and Review.

C. Regulatory Flexibility Act

    This proposed rule is not expected to have a significant economic 
impact on a substantial number of small entities within the meaning of 
the Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 601 et seq., because it only 
eliminates FSS schedule ordering instructions that are obsolete and no 
longer necessary, and introduces no new procurement policies or 
procedures.

D. Paperwork Reduction Act

    This proposed rule does not contain information collection 
requirements that require approval of OMB under the Paperwork Reduction 
Act (44 U.S.C. 3501).

List of Subjects in 41 CFR Part 101-26

    Government property management.

    Accordingly, 41 CFR part 101-26 is proposed to be amended as set 
forth below:

PART 101-26--PROCUREMENT SOURCES AND PROGRAMS

    1. The authority citation for Part 101-26 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: Sec. 205(c), 63 Stat. 390; 40 U.S.C. 486(c).

Subpart 101-26.4--Purchase of Items From Federal Supply Schedule 
Contracts

    2. The heading of subpart 101-26.4, consisting of sections 101-
26.401 through 101-26.408-5, is revised to read ``Federal Supply 
Schedules'', and the subpart is reserved.

Subpart 101-26.5--GSA Procurement Programs

    3. Section 101-26.406-7 is redesignated as Sec. 101-26.502 and 
revised to read as follows:


Sec. 101-26.502  U.S. Government National Credit Card.

    A waiver has been issued by the Government Printing Office to GSA 
for the procurement of the printing of Standard Form 149, U.S. 
Government National Credit Card.
    4. Paragraph (c) of Sec. 101-26.408-4 is redesignated as Sec. 101-
26.503 and revised to read as follows:


Sec. 101-26.503  Multiple award schedule purchases made by GSA supply 
distribution facilities.

    GSA supply distribution facilities are responsible for quickly and 
economically providing Government customers with frequently needed 
common-use items. Stocking a variety of commercial, high-demand items 
purchased from FSS multiple award schedules is an important way in 
which GSA supply distribution facilities meet this responsibility.
    5. Section 101-26.507 is revised to read as follows:


Sec. 101-26.507  Security equipment.

    Federal agencies and other activities authorized to purchase 
security equipment through GSA sources shall do so in accordance with 
provisions of this Sec. 101-26.507. Under section 201 of the Federal 
Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 481), the 
Administrator of GSA has determined that fixed-price contractors and 
lower tier subcontractors who are required to protect and maintain 
custody of security classified records and information may purchase 
security equipment from GSA sources. Delivery orders for security 
equipment submitted by such contractors and lower tier subcontractors 
shall contain a statement that the security equipment is needed for 
housing Government security classified information and that the 
purchase of such equipment is required to comply with the security 
provision of a Government contract. In the event of any inconsistency 
between the terms and conditions of the delivery order and those of the 
Federal Supply Schedule contract, the latter shall govern. Security 
equipment shall be used as prescribed by the cognizant security office.
    6. Section 101-26.507-3 is revised to read as follows:


Sec. 101-26.507-3  Purchase of security equipment from Federal Supply 
Schedules.

    To ensure that a readily available source exists to meet the 
unforeseen demands for security equipment, Federal Supply Schedule 
contracts have been established to satisfy requirements that are not 
appropriate for consolidated procurement and do not exceed the maximum 
order limitations.

    Dated: December 15, 1993.
Nicholas M. Economou,
Director, FSS Acquisition Management Center (FCO).
[FR Doc. 94-3709 Filed 2-22-94; 8:45 am]
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