[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 25 (Tuesday, February 7, 1995)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 7129-7130]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-2889]



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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

41 CFR Part 101-40

[FPMR Temp. Reg. G-54, Rev. 1, Supp. 1]
RIN 3090-AF20


Use of Contractor for Express Small Package Transportation

AGENCY: Federal Supply Service, GSA.

ACTION: Temporary regulation.

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SUMMARY: FPMR Temp. Reg. G-54, Rev. 1 mandates the use of the GSA's 
contractor by Federal civilian executive agencies when next day express 
small package transportation is required. The regulation contains a 
description of the services provided, an attachment listing the rates 
and accessorial charges, and information concerning the provisions of 
the contract. This supplement extends the expiration date of FPMR Temp. 
Reg. G-54, Rev. 1 from November 15, 1994 to November 15, 1995.

DATES: Effective date: February 7, 1995.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Brenda Pollock, Transportation Management Division (FBX), Washington, 
DC 20406, 703-305-5671.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The current contract, awarded in 1990, is 
for mandatory use by civilian agencies. However, GSA will resolicit for 
express small package transportation in 1995, and agencies will elect 
whether to be a mandatory user or not, before solicitation issuance. If 
they choose to be non-mandatory, they will be able to obtain contract 
service and prices at a later date if the contractor agrees to do so.
    GSA has determined that this rule is not a significant rule for the 
purposes of Executive Order 12866.

Regulatory Flexibility Act

    This rule is not required to be published in the Federal Register 
for notice and comment. Therefore, the Regulatory Flexibility Act does 
not apply.

List of Subjects in 41 CFR Part 101-40

    Freight, Government property management, Moving of household goods, 
Office relocations, Transportation.

PART 101-40--[AMENDED]

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

    In 41 CFR Chapter 101, the following supplement to FPMR Temp. Reg. 
G-54, Rev. 1 is added to the appendix at the end of Subchapter G to 
read as follows:

Appendix to Subchapter G--Temporary Regulations

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General Services Administration,
Washington, DC 20405

Federal Property Management Regulations, Temporary Regulation G-54, 
Revision 1, Supplement 1

To: Heads of Federal agencies
Subject: Use of contractor for express small package transportation

    Date: December 28, 1994.

    1. Purpose. This supplement extends the expiration date of FPMR 
Temporary Regulation G-54, Revision 1.
    2. Effective date. This supplement is effective February 7, 
1995.
    3. Expiration date. This supplement expires November 15, 1995, 
unless sooner canceled, revised, or extended.
    4. Background.
    a. Under subsection 201(a) of the Federal Property and 
Administrative Services Act of 1949, as amended (40 U.S.C. 481(a)), 
the General Services Administration (GSA) is responsible for 
prescribing policies and procedures that are advantageous to the 
Government in terms of economy, efficiency, or service, regarding 
program activities in the area of transportation and traffic 
management. GSA has entered into a contract with Federal Express 
Corporation (FedEx) for the transportation of express small packages 
from, to, and between specified locations in the United States 
(including Alaska and Hawaii) and Puerto Rico, where the contractor 
or its agent presently provides or will provide next day service. In 
consideration of the contract rates and to the extent provided in 
the contract, the Government has agreed to place transportation 
requirements for express small package service with FedEx. Agencies 
covered by the scope of the contract must use this contract at the 
rates specified for their express small package delivery 
requirements.
    b. GSA's express small package contract with FedEx provides 
that, where possible, express small package shipments within the 
contiguous United States, Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico, must be 
delivered by noon the next business day. The contract also requires 
FedEx to satisfy the Private Express Statutes and is consistent with 
these statutes. These statutes require shipments consisting of 
``letters'' as defined in 39 CFR part 310 to be delivered by noon 
the next business day; delivery after noon to these points where 
noon delivery is possible would not satisfy the contract and would 
violate the Private Express Statutes. A determination must be made 
that the letter is urgent in accordance with the Private Express 
Statutes.
    5. Explanation of change. The expiration date in paragraph 3 of 
FPMR Temporary [[Page 7130]] Regulation G-54, Revision 1 is extended 
to November 15, 1995.
Julia M. Stasch,
Acting Administrator of General Services.
[FR Doc. 95-2889 Filed 2-6-95; 8:45 am]
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