Just as with my Quick Hitters on the FAR and GSAR, my Quick Hitter series on the DFARS is meant to simplify contract business with the government. This time with DoD.
DFARS 241.2 Acquiring Utility Services
Federal contracting isn’t always a convoluted mess. Utilities used in the government are acquired pretty much like you do at your house.
DFARS 241.201 Policy
DoD normally complies with the processes of your widely known and local utility service providers. OCONUS firms may use locally created processes and paperwork as well as dual language contracts. Prices set forth by trusted utility companies are to be considered valid, fair and reasonable.
DFARS 241.202 Procedures
There is an established connection charge. If none is warranted then DoD possesses the authority to establish what they have defined as termination liability. The connection charge can be refunded or not depending on standard commercial practices. As a rule, construction and labor requirements are governed by legislation concerning connection charges, and do not typically apply to federal property. However, construction labor standards for connection charges concerning construction of public ownership may be incurred.
PGI 241.205
There are two primary contract vehicles concerning utilities. A definite term contract is used for utility services ranging from 1-10 years while an indefinite term contract is used for month-to-month services, but can be terminated by the government as they see fit.
If you are a CO and you’ve overseen the installation of utilities to your property or one of your rental properties then this solicitation, award and oversight would not be a problem. If you are a service provider then you treat the government just as you do every other customer.
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