Acquisition regulations: DOD contractors; supplies and services order form; instructions update,

[Federal Register: January 15, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 10)]

[Rules and Regulations]

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

48 CFR Part 253

[DFARS Case 97-D024]

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Order for Supplies or Services

AGENCY: Department of Defense (DoD).

ACTION: Final rule.

SUMMARY: The Director of Defense Procurement has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update instructions for completion of a form that DoD contracting officers use to place orders for supplies and services.

EFFECTIVE DATE: January 15, 1999.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Amy Williams, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, PDUSD (A&T) DP (DAR), IMD 3D139, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062. Telephone (703) 602-0131; telefax (703) 602-0350. Please cite DFARS Case 97-D024.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

1. Background

   This final rule amends DFARS 253.213-70 to update instructions for completion of DD Form 1155, Order for Supplies or Services. The amendments address use of the form for purchases under blanket purchase agreements, and make other minor editorial changes.

2. Regulatory Flexibility Act

   The final rule does not constitute a significant revision within the meaning of FAR 1.501 and Public Law 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 97-D024.

3. 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.

   List of Subjects in 48 CFR Part 253

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

   Therefore, 48 CFR Part 253 is amended as follows:

   1. The authority citation for 48 CFR Part 253 continues to read as follows:

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

      PART 253--FORMS

   2. Section 253.213-70 is amended in paragraph (e) by revising the introductory text and the entries for Blocks 1, 2, 3, and 13 to read as follows:

      253.213-70 Instructions for completion of DD Form 1155.

      * * * * *

      (e) Instructions for DD Form 1155 entries. (Instructions apply to purchase orders, delivery orders, and calls, except Block 2, which applies only to delivery orders and calls, and Block 12, which applies only to purchase orders.)

      Block

      1 Contract/Purch Order/Agreement No.--Enter the Procurement Instrument Identification (PII) number and, when applicable, the supplementary identification number for contracts, purchase orders, and agreements as prescribed in Subpart 204.70.

      2 Delivery Order/Call No.--Enter the PII number for delivery orders/calls, when applicable, as prescribed in Subpart 204.70.

      3 Date of Order/Call--Enter the four position numeric year, three position alpha month, and two position numeric day. * * * * *

      13 Mail Invoices to the Address in Block--Enter a reference to the block number containing the address to which invoices are to be mailed. When not in Block 6, 7, 14, or 15, insert in Block 13, ``see schedule.'' * * * * *

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