[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 197 (Thursday, October 9, 2008)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 59590-59595]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-23703]


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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

48 CFR Parts 511 and 552

[GSAR Case 2007-G507; Docket 2008-0007; Sequence 21]
RIN 3090-AI74


General Services Acquisition Regulation; GSAR Case 2007-G507; 
Describing Agency Needs

AGENCY:  Office of the Chief Acquisition Officer, General Services 
Administration (GSA).

ACTION:  Proposed rule.

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SUMMARY:  The General Services Administration (GSA) is proposing to 
amend the General Services Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) to revise 
language regarding the requirements for describing the agency needs.

DATES:  Interested parties should submit written comments to the 
Regulatory Secretariat on or before December 8, 2008 to be considered 
in the formulation of a final rule.

ADDRESSES:  Submit comments identified by GSAR Case 2007-G507 by any of 
the following methods:
     Regulations.gov: http://www.regulations.gov.
    Submit comments via the Federal eRulemaking portal by inputting 
``GSAR Case 2007-G507'' under the heading ``Comment or Submission''. 
Select the link ``Send a Comment or Submission'' that corresponds with 
GSAR Case 2007-G507. Follow the instructions provided to complete the 
``Public Comment and Submission Form''. Please include your name, 
company name (if any), and

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``GSAR Case 2007-G507'' on your attached document.
     Fax: 202-501-4067.
     Mail: General Services Administration, Regulatory 
Secretariat (VPR), 1800 F Street, NW, Room 4041, ATTN: Laurieann 
Duarte, Washington, DC 20405.
    Instructions: Please submit comments only and cite GSAR Case 2007-
G507 in all correspondence related to this case. All comments received 
will be posted without change to http://www.regulations.gov, including 
any personal and/or business confidential information provided.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  For clarification of content, contact 
Ms. Cecelia Davis at (202) 219-0202, or by e-mail at 
[email protected]. For information pertaining to the status or 
publication schedules, contact the Regulatory Secretariat (VPR), Room 
4041, GS Building, Washington, DC 20405, (202) 501-4755. Please cite 
GSAR Case 2007-G507.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

A. Background

    The General Services Administration (GSA) is amending the General 
Services Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) to update the 
text addressing GSAR Part 511, Describing Agency Needs, Subpart 511.1, 
Selecting and Developing Requirements Documents, Subpart 511.2, Using 
and Maintaining Requirements Documents, Subpart 511.4, Delivery or 
Performance Schedules, Subpart 511.5, Liquidated Damages, and Subpart 
511.6, Priorities and Allocations.
    This rule is a result of the General Services Administration 
Acquisition Manual (GSAM) Rewrite initiative. The initiative was 
undertaken by GSA to revise the GSAM to maintain consistency with the 
FAR and implement streamlined and innovative acquisition procedures 
that contractors, offerors, and GSA contracting personnel can utilize 
when entering into and administering contractual relationships. The 
GSAM incorporates the General Services Administration Acquisition 
Regulation (GSAR) as well as internal agency acquisition policy.
    GSA will rewrite each part of the GSAR and GSAM, and as each GSAR 
part is rewritten, will publish it in the Federal Register.
    This rule covers the rewrite of GSAR Part 511. The rule revises 
GSAR Subpart 511.1, Selecting and Developing Requirements Documents; to 
renumber 511.104-70, Solicitation provisions, to 511.107 and revise its 
content for grammatical and structural clarity and consistency with FAR 
52.211-6, GSAR Subpart 511.2, Using and Maintaining Requirements 
Documents; to revise 511.204, Solicitation provisions and contract 
clauses; to delete paragraphs (a), (b)(2), and (b)(4) and insert new 
paragraphs (a),(b)(4) through (b)(13), and change paragraph (d) to 
paragraph (c) accordingly, and update the section and insert 
prescriptions for the use of new GSAR clauses in solicitations and 
contracts that cite Federal specifications, or in supply contracts that 
exceed the simplified acquisition threshold to include a format at 
paragraph (b)(11), Subpart 511.4, Delivery or Performance Schedules, to 
revise 511.404, Contract clauses; to delete paragraphs (a)(1), (2), and 
(5) and renumber paragraphs (3), (4), and (6) as paragraphs (1), (2) 
and (3) respectively, and revise paragraph (b) to change the title of 
the GSAR clause referenced in the paragraph to ``Phased Completion of 
Work,'' and revise the prescription for the use of the clause for 
consistency with FAR 52.211-10, to add a new Subpart 511.5, Liquidated 
Damages, and 511.503, Contract Clause; to require liquidated damages 
for phased completion of construction for consistency with FAR 52.211-
12, Subpart 511.6, Priorities and Allocations, to revise 511.600, Scope 
of Part; to delete obsolete text and update the section to note its 
non-applicability to non-rated orders; to delete 511.601, Definitions, 
in its entirety because the definitions are adequately addressed in FAR 
11.601; revise 511.602, General, to update paragraphs (d) and (e); to 
remove obsolete text and add new language to make the paragraphs 
consistent with GSA's current operating structure; to maintain section 
511.603, Procedures, as written without change; and to delete 511.604, 
Solicitation provision and contract clause in its entirety as the 
clause is obsolete and is no longer required.
    Discussion of Comments
    One public comment was received in response to the ``Advanced 
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking'' at 71 FR 7910, February 15, 2006, 
pertaining to this GSAR Part 511. The commenter suggested that GSA 
consider whether the various delivery and packaging requirements 
identified in the ``Risk of Loss'' clause to be simplified to clearly 
require delivery and packaging that comports with the contractor's 
standard commercial practices. The agency determined that this comment 
is outside the scope of this Part, and has referred it for 
consideration under GSAM Part 538.
    This is not a significant regulatory action and, therefore, was not 
subject to review under Section 6(b) of Executive Order 12866, 
Regulatory Planning and Review, dated September 30, 1993. This rule is 
not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

B. Regulatory Flexibility Act

    The General Services Administration does not expect this proposed 
rule 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 the revisions are not considered 
substantive. The revisions only update and reorganize existing 
coverage. An Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis has, therefore, 
not been performed. We invite comments from small businesses and other 
interested parties. GSA will consider comments from small entities 
concerning the affected GSAR Parts 511 and 552 in accordance with 5 
U.S.C. 610. Interested parties must submit such comments separately and 
should cite 5 U.S.C. 601, et seq. (GSAR case 2007-G507), in 
correspondence.

C. Paperwork Reduction Act

    The Paperwork Reduction Act does not apply because the proposed 
changes to the GSAM do not impose information collection requirements 
that require the approval of the Office of Management and Budget under 
44 U.S.C. 3501, et seq.

List of Subjects in 48 CFR Parts 511 and 552

    Government procurement.

    Dated: September 26, 2008
Al Matera,
Director, Office of Acquisition Policy.
    Therefore, GSA proposes to amend 48 CFR parts 511 and 552 as set 
forth below:
    1. The authority citation for 48 CFR parts 511 and 552 continues to 
read as follows:

    Authority:  40 U.S.C. 121(c).

PART 511--DESCRIBING AGENCY NEEDS


511.104-70  [Removed]

    2. Remove section 511.104-70.
    3. Add section 511.107 to read as follows:


511.107  Solicitation provisions.

    In addition to FAR clause 52.211-6, the contracting officer shall 
insert the provision at 552.211-X2 in solicitations when permitting 
brand name or equal item description(s), with instructions for the 
offeror to complete the information.
    4. Amend section 511.204 by--

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    a. Removing paragraph (a), and redesignating paragraphs (b), (c), 
and (d) as (a), (b), and (c) respectively;
    b. Removing the newly redesignated paragraphs (b)(2) and (b)(4), 
and redesignating the newly redesignated paragraph (b)(3) as (b)(2) and 
adding new paragraphs (b)(3) through (b)(13); and
    c. Removing from the second sentence of the newly redesignated 
paragraph (b)(2) ``You'' and adding ``The Contracting Officer'' in its 
place.
    The added text reads as follows:


511.204  Solicitation provisions and contract clauses.

* * * * *
    (b)* * *
    (3) Insert a clause substantially the same as the clause at 
552.211-76, Charges for Packaging, Packing and Marking, in 
solicitations and contracts for supplies to be delivered to GSA 
distribution centers.
    (4) Include the clause at 552.211-X8, Non-Manufactured Wood 
Packaging Material for Export, in solicitations and contracts for 
supplies when deliveries may be made to both civilian and military 
activities overseas and the contract amount is expected to exceed the 
simplified acquisition threshold.
    (5) Include the clause 552.211-X4, Consistent Pack and Package 
Requirements, in solicitations and contracts for supplies when 
deliveries may be made to both civilian and military activities and the 
contract amount is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition 
threshold.
    (6) Include the clause 552.211-X5, Maximum Weight Per Shipping 
Container, in solicitations and contracts for supplies when deliveries 
may be made to both civilian and military activities and the contract 
amount is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.
    (7) Include the clause 552.211-X6, Export Packing, in solicitations 
and contracts for supplies when deliveries may be made to both civilian 
and military activities and the contract amount is expected to exceed 
the simplified acquisition threshold.
    (8) Include the clause 552.211-X7, Vehicle Export Preparation, in 
solicitations and contracts for supplies when deliveries may be made to 
both civilian and military activities and the contract amount is 
expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.
    (9) Include the clause 552.211-X9, Small Parts, in solicitations 
and contracts for supplies when deliveries may be made to both civilian 
and military activities and the contract amount is expected to exceed 
the simplified acquisition threshold.
    (10) Include the clause 552.211-X10, Decals, Stickers, and Data 
Plates, in solicitations and contracts for supplies when deliveries may 
be made to both civilian and military activities and the contract 
amount is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.
    (11) Include the clause 552.211-X11, Purchased Vehicle Format, in 
solicitations and contracts for supplies when deliveries may be made to 
both civilian and military activities and the contract amount is 
expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.
    (12) Include the clause 552.211-X12, Radio Frequency Identification 
(RFID) Using Passive Tags, in solicitations and contracts for supplies 
when deliveries may be made to military activities and the contract 
amount is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.
    (13) Include the clause 552.211-X13, Unique Item Identification 
(UID), in solicitations and contracts for supplies when deliveries may 
be made to military activities and a single item exceeds $5,000 in 
cost.
* * * * *
    5. Revise section 511.404 to read as follows:


511.404  Contract clauses.

    (a) Supply contracts.--(1) Shelf-life items. Use the following 
clauses in solicitations and contracts that require delivery of shelf-
life items within a specified number of months from the date of 
manufacture or production:
    (i) Insert 552.211-79, Acceptable Age of Supplies, if the required 
shelf-life period is 12 months or less, and lengthy acceptance testing 
may be involved. For items having a limited shelf-life, substitute 
Alternate I when required by the director of the portfolio concerned.
    (ii) Insert 552.211-80, Age on Delivery, if the required shelf-life 
period is more than 12 months, or when source inspection can be 
performed within a short time period.
    (2) Stock replenishment contracts. Insert 552.211-81, Time of 
Shipment, in solicitations and stock replenishment contracts that do 
not include the Availability for Inspection, Testing and Shipment/
Delivery clause at 552.211-83 and require shipment within 45 calendar 
days after receipt of the order. If shipment is required in more than 
45 days, use Alternate I.
    (3) Indeterminate testing time. Insert 552.211-83, Availability for 
Inspection, Testing and Shipment/Delivery, in solicitations and 
contracts that provide for source inspection by Government personnel 
and that require lengthy testing for which time frames cannot be 
determined in advance. If the contract is for stock items, use 
Alternate I.
    (b) Construction contracts. Insert the clause at 552.211-84, Phased 
Completion of Work, in solicitations and contracts for construction 
when different completion dates are anticipated and FAR 52.211-10 is 
applicable.
    6. Add Subpart 511.5 to read as follows:

Subpart 511.5--Liquidated Damages


511.503  Contract clauses.

    Insert the clause at 552.211-X3, Liquidated Damages for Phased 
Completion--Construction, in solicitations and contracts for 
construction when supplementing FAR 52.211-12, Liquidated Damages--
Construction.
    7. Revise section 511.600 to read as follows:


511.600  Scope of subpart.

    Pursuant to the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) 
Delegation 3, the Department of Commerce delegated to the GSA Global 
Supply (Southwest Supply Center) the authority to use the DPAS system. 
This subpart implements the DPAS within GSA. This subpart does not 
apply to non-rated orders placed by GSA on behalf of other agencies, 
for emergency preparedness, response, and recovery support.


511.601  [Removed and reserved]

    8. Remove and reserve section 511.601.
    9. Amend section 511.602 by revising paragraphs (d) and (e) to read 
as follows:


511.602  General.

* * * * *
    (d) Only the GSA Global Supply (Southwest Supply Center) may place 
an order containing a DPAS priority rating.
    (e) The Commissioner, FAS, shall issue additional guidance, as may 
be necessary, to ensure effective implementation of its delegated DPAS 
authority.
* * * * *


511.604  [Removed and reserved]

    10. Remove and reserve section 511.604.

PART 552--SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT CLAUSES


552.211-8  [Removed and reserved]

    11. Remove and reserve section 552.211-8.

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    12. Add sections 552.211-X1, 552.211-X2, and 552.211-X3, after 
section 552.211-8 to read as follows:


552.211-X1  Time of Delivery.

    As prescribed at 511.404(a), insert the following clause:
    TIME OF DELIVERY (DATE)

 
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                           The Contractor will ship contract item(s) to the Federal Supply Acquisition Service
                            (FAS) stocking points identified in the delivery order at its discretion in order to
                            maintain the required stock levels within the minimum and maximum requirements
                            provided in the weekly status report.
 
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                           Delivery is required to be made at destination within *------------* calendar days
                            after receipt of order for deliveries to a GSA facility.
 
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                           Orders under this contract may require direct delivery to other agencies. Orders for
                            direct delivery must be shipped and delivered within the time specified in blocks
                            below.
 
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                           Shipment must be made with *------------* days after receipt of order.
 
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                           In addition to block above the Contractor must also ensure that delivery will be made
                            within *------------* days after receipt of order.
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Note: A ``X'' mark in the left hand block shall be considered a
 mandatory requirement to be fulfilled by the contractor.
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552.211-X2  Brand Name or Equal.

    As prescribed at 511.107, insert the following provision:
    BRAND NAME OR EQUAL (DATE)
    The offeror shall include the following information for any brand 
name or equal item it is offering as required by Federal Acquisition 
Regulation 52.211-6:
    Manufacturer's Name ----------
    Brand ----------
    Model or Part No. ----------


552.211-X3  Liquidated Damages for Phased Completion--Construction

    As prescribed in 511.503, insert the following clause:
    LIQUIDATED DAMAGES FOR PHASED COMPLETION--CONSTRUCTION (DATE)
    (a) Where the contract specifies different completion dates for 
different phases or portions of the work, the Contractor shall be 
liable for liquidated damages at the specified rate for each calendar 
day following the completion date that the phase or portion of work is 
not completed. If a single rate is specified, the specified rate shall 
be apportioned between the different phases or portions of the work.
    (b) If the Government elects to accept any portion of the work not 
specifically designated as a phase or portion of work with its own 
completion date, the liquidated damage rate shall be apportioned 
between accepted work and uncompleted work, and the Contractor's 
liability for liquidated damages shall be computed accordingly. The 
Contractor may receive a rated order under this contract from a 
Delegate Agency. The Contractor must give preferential treatment to 
rated orders as required by the Defense Priorities and Allocations 
System (DPAS) regulation (15 CFR part 700). The existence of previously 
accepted unrated or lower rated orders is not sufficient reason to 
reject a rated order. Rated orders take preference over all unrated 
orders as necessary to meet required delivery dates. There are two 
levels of ratings designated by the symbol of either ``DO'' or ``DX.'' 
All ``DO'' rated orders have equal priority with each other and take 
preference over unrated orders. All ``DX'' rated orders have equal 
priority with each other and take preference over ``DO'' rated orders 
and unrated orders. The rating designation is followed by a program 
identification symbol. Program identification symbols indicate which 
approved program is supported by the rated order (see Schedule 1 of 15 
CFR part 700 for a list of Delegate Agencies, approved programs, and 
program identification symbols).


552.211-15  [Removed and reserved]

    13. Remove and reserve section 552.211-15.


552.211-71  [Removed and reserved]

    14. Remove and reserve section 552.211-71.


552.211-74  [Removed and reserved]

    15. Remove and reserve section 552.211-74.
    16. Revise section 552.211-76 to read as follows:


552.211-76  Charges for Packaging, Packing and Marking.

    As prescribed in 511.204(c)(4), insert a clause substantially as 
follows:
    CHARGES FOR PACKAGING, PACKING AND MARKING (DATE)
    If supplies shipped to a GSA wholesale distribution center are not 
packaged, packed and marked in accordance with contract requirements, 
the Government has the right, without prior notice to the Contractor, 
to perform the required repackaging/repacking/ remarking, by contract 
or otherwise, and charge the Contractor therefore at the rate of $---- 
*---- per man-hour or fraction thereof. The Contractor will also be 
charged for material costs, if incurred. This right is not exclusive, 
and is in addition to other rights or remedies provided for in this 
contract.
    (End of clause)
    * The rate to be inserted in the above clause shall be 
determined by the Commissioner, Federal Supply Service, or a 
designee.


552.211-78  [Removed and reserved]

    17. Remove and reserve section 552.211-78.


552.211-82  [Removed and reserved]

    18. Remove and reserve section 552.211-82.
    19. Amend section 552.211-84 by revising the section heading; and 
revising the date of the clause to read as follows:


552.211-84  Phased Completion of Work.

* * * * *
    PHASED COMPLETION OF WORK (DATE)
* * * * *
    20. Add sections 552.211-X4 through 552.211-X13 to read as follows:

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552.211-X4  (D-FSS-457) Consistent Pack and Package Requirements.

    As prescribed in 511.204, insert the following clause:
    CONSISTENT PACK AND PACKAGE REQUIREMENTS (DATE)
    The Contractor is advised that the Government will, where possible, 
order in full shipping containers and/or unitized loads. If volume 
warrants, the Government may also order in truckload or carload 
quantities provided such quantities do not exceed the maximum order 
limitation of this contract.
    When the number of items per unit container, intermediate container 
and/or shipping container is not specified for an item, the offeror 
will state, in the spaces provided in the schedule of items, the number 
of items to be provided in each container. The quantities which are 
accepted at the time of award shall remain in effect throughout the 
term of the contract unless the Contracting Officer approves in writing 
a request by the Contractor to change the package quantities. Requests 
for changes shall be directed to the Contracting Officer or 
Administrative Contracting Officer, whichever is applicable.


552.211-X5  (D-FSS-462) Maximum Weight Per Shipping Container.

    As prescribed in 511.204, insert the following clause:
    MAXIMUM WEIGHT PER SHIPPING CONTAINER (DATE)
    In no instance shall the weight of a shipping container and its 
contents exceed 23 kilograms (51 pounds), except when caused by--
    (1) The weight of a single item within the shipping container;
    (2) A prescribed quantity per pack for an item per shipping 
container; or
    (3) A definite weight limitation set forth in the purchase 
description.
    (End of clause)


552.211-X6  (D-FSS-465) Export Packing.

    As prescribed in 511.204, insert the following clause:
    EXPORT PACKING (DATE)
    (a) Offerors are requested to quote, in the pricelist accompanying 
their offer (or by separate attachment), additional charges or net 
prices covering delivery of the items furnished with commercial or 
military export packing. Military export packing, if offered, shall be 
in accordance with Mil-Std-2073-1 Level A or B as specified. If 
commercial export packing is offered, the offer or pricelist shall 
include detailed specifications describing the packing to be furnished 
at the price quoted.
    (b) Ordering activities will not be obligated to utilize the 
Contractor's services for export packing accepted under this 
solicitation, and they may obtain such services elsewhere if desired. 
However, the Contractor shall furnish items export packed when such 
packing is specified on the purchase order.
    (End of clause)


552.211-X7  (D-FSS-466) Export Preparation.

    As prescribed in 511.204, insert the following clause:
    EXPORT PREPARATION (DATE)
    Vehicles shall be prepared for export on wheels, unboxed, unless 
otherwise specified in the Schedule of Items. All parts and equipment 
easily removable (subject to pilferage) shall be enclosed in a box 
substantially secured to the vehicle (inside body if feasible) in such 
a manner as to minimize the possibility of loss or damage while in 
transit to ultimate destination.
    (End of clause)


552.211-X8  (D-FAS-468) Non-Manufactured Wood Packaging Material for 
Export.

    As prescribed in 511.204, insert the following clause:
    NON-MANUFACTURED WOOD PACKAGING MATERIAL FOR EXPORT (DATE)
    (a) Definitions.
    Packaged material, and solid wood packing material (SWPM), for 
purposes of this clause, is defined as each separate and distinct 
material that by itself or in combination with other materials forms 
the container providing a means of protecting and handling a product. 
This includes, but is not limited to, pallets, dunnage, crating, 
packing blocks, drums, load boards, pallet collars, and skids.
    Non-manufactured wood, is also called solid wood and defined as 
wood packing other than that comprised wholly of wood-based products 
such as plywood, particle board, oriented strand board, veneer, wood 
wool, and similar materials, which has been created using glue, heat 
and pressure or a combination thereof.
    IPPC Country: Countries of the European Union (EU) or any other 
country endorsing the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) 
``Guidelines for Regulating Wood Packaging Material in International 
Trade,'' approved March 15, 2002. A listing of countries participating 
in the IPPC is found at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/plant_exports/wpm/country/index.shtml.
    (b) Non-manufactured wood pallets and other non-manufactured wood 
packaging material used to pack items for delivery to or through IPPC 
countries must be marked and properly treated in accordance with IPPC 
guidelines.
    (c) This requirement applies whether the shipment is direct to the 
end user or through a Government designated consolidation point. 
Packaging that does not conform to IPPC guidelines will be refused 
entry, destroyed or treated prior to entry.
    (d) For Department of Defense distribution facilities or freight 
consolidation points, all non-manufactured wood pallets or packaging 
material with a probability of entering countries endorsing the IPPC 
Guidelines must be treated and marked in accordance with DLAD 47.305-1 
(available at http://www.dla.mil/j-3/j-3311/DLAD/rev5.htm), and MIL-
STD-2073-1, Standard Practice for Military Packaging (and any future 
revision).
    (e) Pallets and packing material shipped to FAS distribution 
facilities designated for possible delivery to the countries endorsing 
the IPPC Guidelines will comply with DLAD 47.305-1, and MIL-STD-2073-1.
    (f) Delays in delivery caused by non-complying pallets or wood 
package material will not be considered as beyond the control of the 
Contractor. Any applicable Government expense incurred as a result of 
the Contractor's failure to provide appropriate pallets or package 
material shall be reimbursed by the Contractor. Expenses may include 
the applicable cost for repackaging, handling and return shipping, or 
the destruction of solid wood packaging material.
    (End of clause)


552.211-X9  (D-FSS-469) Small Parts.

    As prescribed in 511.204, insert the following clause:
    SMALL PARTS (DATE)
    All small parts required must be furnished in connection with 
machines covered by contracts resulting from this solicitation shall be 
packed in envelopes, sealed, identified with part numbers and quantity 
on outside of envelopes: larger parts must be individually tagged and 
identified with part number on face of tag.
    (End of clause)


552.211-X10  (D-FSS-478) Decals, Stickers, and Data Plates.

    As prescribed in 511.204, insert the following clause:
    DECALS, STICKERS, AND DATA PLATES (DATE)
    Unless otherwise specified, caution plates/decals shall be 
conspicuously installed for all equipment requiring such notices. 
Vehicles for civil agencies

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shall be provided with the manufacturer's current warranty legend 
imprinted on decalcomania, and applied in a visible area of the engine 
compartment. In addition, a decal or sticker shall provide at least the 
following information: contract number; purchase order number; date of 
delivery, month and year; and the warranty time, in month and miles.


552.211-X11  (D-FSS-479) Purchase Vehicle.

    As prescribed in 511.204, insert the following clause:
    PURCHASE VEHICLE (DATE)
    The Contractor shall affix one copy of GSA Form 1398, GSA Purchased 
Vehicle, fully completed, to the right or left front door lock face or 
door post after final inspection is made. All marks on windows and 
other labels (except labels cautioning against drained transmission, 
crankcase, and rear axle) shall be removed. Copies of GSA Form 1398 are 
available from the Contracting Officer.
    NOTE TO OFFEROR: Data shown in the solicitation schedule of 
items may be utilized to satisfy the requirements for the following 
to be shown on GSA Form 1398:
    (1) Receiving Agency--Examples are: State, USIA, Forest Service, 
GSA.
    (2) Purchase Order Number--Use the five-digit ``case'' or 
``file'' number.
    (End of clause)


552.211-X12  Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Using Passive Tags.

    As prescribed in 511.204, insert the following clause:
    RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION (RFID) USING PASSIVE TAGS (DATE)
    Radio Frequency Identification shall be required on all non-bulk 
shipments to the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) or Department of 
Defense (DoD) destinations. Shipments shall be tagged in accordance 
with 48 CFR clause 252.211-006. Shipments to GSA Distribution Centers 
with final destinations to DLA and DoD shall be in compliance to 48 CFR 
252.211-7006. Copies may be obtained from http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/cfr-table-search.html.
    (End of clause)


552.211-X13  Unique Item Identification (UID).

    As prescribed in 511.204, insert the following clause:
    UNIQUE ITEM IDENTIFICATION (UID) (DATE)
    Unique Item Identification shall be required on tangible personal 
property in accordance with DFARS 211.274-4 as requested by the Defense 
Logistics Agency (DLA) or Department of Defense (DOD). Item Property 
that falls within this criterion shall be valuated and identified in 
accordance with DFARS 252.211-7003. Details shall be found in DFARS 
252.211-7007. Copies can be obtained from http://www.access.gpo.gov (48 
CFR Chapter 2).
    (End of clause)
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