Common use of GOVERNMENT PROPERTY Clause in Contracts

GOVERNMENT PROPERTY. Any equipment, property, or facilities furnished by the government or any contractor-acquired property must be specified in the applicable task order. Agency OCOs are responsible for ensuring that the applicable task orders are consistent with the policies and procedures of FAR Part 45 for providing government property to contractors, contractors’ use and management of government property, and reporting, redistributing, and disposing of contractor inventory. Contractors are responsible and liable for government property in their possession pursuant to FAR 52.245-1 and 52.245-2, as applicable. In the event that the Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE) or Government-Furnished Information (GFI) are not provided to the contractor by the specified date, the contractor will immediately notify the OCO. Upon conclusion of the applicable task order, the contractor shall return the GFE or GFI to the government as specified in the task order or as directed in writing by the OCO. If a task order RFP will result in the acquisition or use of Government Property provided by an HHS OCO or if the OCO authorizes in the preaward negotiation process, the acquisition of property (other than real property) for HHS customers, this Article will include applicable provisions and incorporate the HHS Publication, entitled, "HHS Contracting Guide for Contract of Government Property," which can be found at: xxxx://xxxx.xx.xxx.xxx/sites/default/files/appendix_q_hhs_contracting_guide.pdf. G.9.1 On-Site Contractor Access to Government Property a. The contract requires contractor personnel to be located on a Government site or installation; b. The property utilized by contractor personnel is incidental to the place of performance; and, c. The property used by the contractor remains accountable to the Government. Responsibility includes physical presence, proper use and handling, normal maintenance, and reporting loss, damage or destruction. Responsibility for government property shared by two or more contractors or located in space shared by two or more contractors, shall be determined and documented by the contractors involved. In cases where the parties cannot reach agreement on shared responsibility, the matter will be referred to the appropriate Property Officer for resolution.

GOVERNMENT PROPERTY. Any equipment, property, or facilities furnished by the government or any contractor-acquired property must be specified in the applicable task order. Agency OCOs are responsible for ensuring that the applicable task orders are consistent with the policies and procedures of FAR Part 45 for providing government property to contractors, contractors’ use and management of government property, and reporting, redistributing, and disposing of contractor inventory. Contractors are responsible and liable for government property in their possession pursuant to FAR 52.245-1 and 52.245-2, as applicable. In the event that the Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE) or Government-Furnished Information (GFI) are not provided to the contractor by the specified date, the contractor will immediately notify the OCO. Upon conclusion of the applicable task order, the contractor shall return the GFE or GFI to the government as specified in the task order or as directed in writing by the OCO. If a task order RFP will result in the acquisition or use of Government Property provided by an HHS OCO or if the OCO authorizes in the preaward negotiation process, the acquisition of property (other than real property) for HHS customers, this Article will include applicable provisions and incorporate the HHS Publication, entitled, "HHS Contracting Guide for Contract of Government Property," which can be found at: xxxx://xxxx.xx.xxx.xxx/sites/default/files/appendix_q_hhs_contracting_guide.pdf.: G.9.1 On-Site Contractor Access to Government Property a. The contract requires contractor personnel to be located on a Government site or installation; b. The property utilized by contractor personnel is incidental to the place of performance; and, c. The property used by the contractor remains accountable to the Government. Responsibility includes physical presence, proper use and handling, normal maintenance, and reporting loss, damage or destruction. Responsibility for government property shared by two or more contractors or located in space shared by two or more contractors, shall be determined and documented by the contractors involved. In cases where the parties cannot reach agreement on shared responsibility, the matter will be referred to the appropriate Property Officer for resolution.

GOVERNMENT PROPERTY. Any (Jan 2000) (a) Government-Furnished Property (GFP). The Government reserves the right to supply the Contractor, as Government-furnished property, any additional supplies, equipment, propertyand materials determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary and in the best interest of the Government in the performance of this contract provided the property is furnished, or facilities the Contractor is notified of the Government’s intent to furnish it, prior to the Contractor’s commitment to acquire such items. (b) Contractor-Acquired Property (CAP). Regardless of the place of performance, when the costs of such items will be charged to the contract, the Contractor must receive written consent from the Contracting Officer prior to purchase of any item which requires such consent under FAR 52.244-2 (see Section I, FAR 52.244-2, paragraphs (c), (d) and (e)). (c) If performance of this contract is within and on Government facilities, and the Government-furnished by the government property or any contractor-acquired property must is for use only within or on the Government facilities, the control and accountable record keeping for such property shall be specified in retained by the applicable task order. Agency OCOs are responsible for ensuring that the applicable task orders are consistent with the policies and procedures of FAR Part 45 for providing government property to contractors, contractors’ use and management of government property, and reporting, redistributing, and disposing of contractor inventory. Contractors are responsible and liable for government property in their possession pursuant to Government (see FAR 52.245-1 1, Property Records). The Contractor shall remain accountable for loss or damage, but will not be required to submit an annual inventory or place its own bar codes on the items. The Government will provide property labels and 52.245other identification for contractor-2acquired Government property under this paragraph. (d) If performance of this contract is not within Government facilities, as applicable. In the event that the and there is either Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE) furnished property or Governmentcontractor-Furnished Information (GFI) are not provided to acquired property being used in performance of the contractor by the specified datework, the contractor will immediately notify Contractor shall be responsible for the OCO. Upon conclusion of the applicable task order, the contractor shall return the GFE or GFI to the government control and accountable record keeping for such property in accordance with FAR Subpart 45.5 as specified in the task order or as directed in writing supplemented by the OCO. If a task order RFP will result in the acquisition or use of Government Property provided by an HHS OCO or if the OCO authorizes in the preaward negotiation process, the acquisition of property Publication (other than real propertyOS) for HHS customers, this Article will include applicable provisions and incorporate the HHS Publication, entitled, "HHS Contracting 74.115 entitled “Contractor’s Guide for Contract Control of Government Property," ” a copy of which can will be found at: xxxx://xxxx.xx.xxx.xxx/sites/default/files/appendix_q_hhs_contracting_guide.pdfprovided upon request. G.9.1 On-Site (e) The Chief of Material Management Branch, PGO, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is hereby designated as the Property Administrator for this contract. The Contractor Access agrees to furnish information regarding the Government property under this contract to the Property Administrator, an authorized representative, or a duly designated successor(s). The Contractor shall identify each item of equipment furnished by the Government to the Contractor or acquired by the Contractor using contract funds, with a suitable decal, tag, or other marking, as prescribed by the Property Administrator, and shall follow the guidance set forth in the “Contractor’s Guide for Control of Government Property a. The contract requires contractor personnel to be located on a Government site or installation; b. The property utilized by contractor personnel is incidental to the place of performance; and, c. The property used by the contractor remains accountable to the Government. Responsibility includes physical presence, proper use and handling, normal maintenance, and reporting loss, damage or destruction. Responsibility for government property shared by two or more contractors or located in space shared by two or more contractors, shall be determined and documented by the contractors involved. In cases where the parties cannot reach agreement on shared responsibility, the matter will be referred to the appropriate Property Officer for resolution.”

GOVERNMENT PROPERTY. Any equipment, property, or facilities furnished by the government or any contractor-acquired property must be specified in the applicable task orderTask Order. Agency OCOs are responsible for ensuring that the applicable task orders Task Orders are consistent with the policies and procedures of FAR Part 45 for providing government property to contractors, contractors’ use and management of government property, and reporting, redistributing, and disposing of contractor inventory. Contractors are responsible and liable for government property in their possession pursuant to FAR 52.245-1 and 52.245-2, as applicable. In the event that the Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE) or Government-Furnished Information (GFI) are not provided to the contractor by the specified date, the contractor will immediately notify the OCO. Upon conclusion of the applicable task orderTask Order, the contractor shall return the GFE or GFI to the government as specified in the task order or as directed in writing by the OCO. If a task order RFP will result in the acquisition or use of Government Property provided by an HHS OCO or if the OCO authorizes in the preaward negotiation process, the acquisition of property (other than real property) for HHS customers, this Article ARTICLE will include applicable provisions and incorporate the HHS Publication, entitled, "HHS Contracting Guide for Contract of Government Property," which can be found at: xxxx://xxxx.xx.xxx.xxx/sites/default/files/appendix_q_hhs_contracting_guide.pdfxxxx://xxxx.xx.xxx.xxx/sites/default/files/appendix_q_hhs_contracting_guide.pdf . G.9.1 On-Site Contractor Access to Government Property a. The contract requires contractor personnel to be located on a Government site or installation; b. The property utilized by contractor personnel is incidental to the place of performance; and, c. The property used by the contractor remains accountable to the Government. Government Responsibility includes physical presence, proper use and handling, normal maintenance, and reporting loss, damage or destruction. Responsibility for government property shared by two or more contractors or located in space shared by two or more contractors, shall be determined and documented by the contractors involved. In cases where the parties cannot reach agreement on shared responsibility, the matter will be referred to the appropriate Property Officer for resolution.

GOVERNMENT PROPERTY. Any X. Xxxxxxxxxx of the performer of the work, the Contractor is responsible for complying with the requirements of the Department of Energy (DOE) personal property management program and the Federal Acquisition Regulations. The Contractor is responsible for flowing down the requirements to subcontractors at any tier to the extent necessary to ensure the Contractor’s compliance with the requirements. B. Acquisition Authorization Requirements - The Contractor is not authorized to acquire as a direct charge item under this contract any equipment (including office equipment), furniture, fixtures or other personal property items. 1. In accordance with section D of this clause or upon request of the CO, the Contractor shall be required to provide a listing of all property under the control of the Contractor C. Government Property (Government Furnished Property) 1. Government property includes all “GFP”. 2. The Contractor shall establish, implement, and maintain a cost-effective, risk-based personal property management program to manage personal property from receipt, to use, to final disposition processing by acceptable means. The personal property management program is to be used for all Government property under this contract (GFP). 3. Contractors may use Voluntary Consensus Standards (VCS), such as ASTM International, or Industry Leading Practices (ILP), to the greatest degree practical for the management of personal property, or facilities furnished as deemed appropriate by the government or any contractor-acquired property must be specified in Property Administrator (PA)/Organizational Property Management Officer (OPMO) as designated by the applicable task orderCO. 4. Agency OCOs are responsible for ensuring that the applicable task orders are consistent In accordance with the policies and procedures of FAR Part 45 for providing government Government property that is incidental to contractorsthe place of performance (i.e. office space, contractors’ use and management of government propertychairs, telephones, computers, printers, and reporting, redistributing, and disposing of contractor inventory. Contractors are responsible and liable for government property in their possession pursuant to FAR 52.245-1 and 52.245-2, as applicable. In the event that the Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE) or Government-Furnished Information (GFIfax machines) are not provided to covered by this clause - when the contractor by the specified date, the contractor will immediately notify the OCO. Upon conclusion of the applicable task order, the contractor shall return the GFE or GFI to the government as specified in the task order or as directed in writing by the OCO. If a task order RFP will result in the acquisition or use of Government Property provided by an HHS OCO or if the OCO authorizes in the preaward negotiation process, the acquisition of property (other than real property) for HHS customers, this Article will include applicable provisions and incorporate the HHS Publication, entitled, "HHS Contracting Guide for Contract of Government Property," which can be found at: xxxx://xxxx.xx.xxx.xxx/sites/default/files/appendix_q_hhs_contracting_guide.pdf. G.9.1 On-Site Contractor Access to Government Property a. The contract requires contractor Contractor personnel to be located on a Government site or installation; b. The property utilized by contractor personnel is incidental to , and when the place of performance; and, c. The property used by the contractor Contractor at the location remains accountable to the Government. 5. Responsibility includes physical presenceContractors are responsible for ensuring personal property items that may reveal classified or controlled unclassified information (i.e., proper Official Use Only or Unclassified Controlled Nuclear Information) are managed and controlled in accordance with the requirements found in other DOE directives or Agency regulations. 6. Whenever practical, Government personal property (GFP) shall be identified or tagged as U.S. Government property (or U.S. DOE property). The Contractor shall remove or permanently cover, to the extent practical, tags before formal release from DOE inventory/ownership. 7. Except as otherwise authorized by the Contracting Officer in writing, only that property specifically included in the “GFP List” shall be furnished. 8. A copy of the current “GFP List” is located on the Internet at xxxx://xxxx.xxx.xxx/business/site-support and will be maintained at that site for availability during the solicitation phase of this contract. GFP is provided as-is/where-is and the Contractor is responsible for determining suitability for use. 9. The “GFP List” is broken into categories: a. Capitalized Property – The capitalization threshold for items acquired prior to October 1, 2011 is $50,000. For items acquired on or after October 1, 2011, the threshold is $500,000. Capital equipment is to be managed in accordance with the DOE Financial Management Handbook. b. Accountable Property – Accountable Property is identified as personal property that exceeds the acquisition cost threshold (as identified in DOE Order 580.1A, currently $10,000 or more) and administratively controlled items identified on the provided property matrix necessary for controlling items under the acquisition cost threshold to protect against unauthorized use, disclosure, or loss. The property matrix shall be provided in writing from the CO. c. Non-Accountable Property (Other GFP) – Non-Accountable Property is identified as other personal property with an acquisition cost less than the threshold for Accountable Property and not included on the property matrix list. These items are provided for the Contractor’s use in performing the contract requirements and handling, normal maintenanceare titled to the Government. d. The “GFP List” is incorporated into this contract by reference in its entirety. No hard copy of the GFP List or the property matrix will be attached to this contract. 10. Physical Inventories shall be properly planned and executed to continuously monitor property condition and operational availability, and validate accountable property record accuracy. The scheduling, type, method, and scope of the physical inventory process are to align with management expectations and risks. a. Capitalized and Sensitive Property – Capitalized and sensitive property shall be inventoried at least annually with an accuracy expectation of 100%. Inventory method must be approved by the CO (or as designated to the PA/OPMO) and take into consideration the property condition, classification, and location. b. High Risk Personal Property (HRPP) – HRPP shall be inventoried at least annually. However, when a complete physical inventory (existence testing) is not appropriate, a sampling method can be used on a graded approach based on the assessed risk (safety considerations, restricted access, exposure to contamination, etc.). Inventory method must be approved by the CO (or as designated to the PA/OPMO) and take into consideration the property condition, classification, and location. c. Accountable Property – Accountable Property shall be inventoried at least every three years with an accuracy expectation of 98%. Inventory method must be approved by the CO (or as designated to the PA/OPMO) and take into consideration the property condition, classification, and location. d. Non-Accountable Property (Other GFP) – Non-Accountable Property shall be inventoried upon request of the CO or within the last year of contract performance in order to complete the required reporting of all Government Property in the control of the Contractor. e. Physical inventories of spares or stores are required to be conducted on a frequency and method approved by the CO (or as designated to the PA/OPMO). f. Inventory methods may take different forms, including wall-to-wall, cyclic, sampling, and “by exception” methodologies (use of actions or transactions as an inventory event). Sampling may be used, where appropriate, provided the sampling approach achieves the statistically valid results. g. An independent group must validate the results of the physical inventory. h. Physical inventories shall be reconciled with financial records, as applicable. i. The Contractor shall submit inventory results and requested write-offs (of personal property not found) to the CO (or as designated to the PA/OPMO) for acceptance within 60 days of concluding the inventory. If the Contractor does not operate within acceptable tolerances, the Contractor shall use a graded approach to identify opportunities for improvement. 11. Accountable property records shall be maintained as a system of record and shall include at a minimum: Property control number (item unique identification); contract number; receipt date; description; manufacturer and model number, serial number, and/or NSN; unit acquisition cost; quantity and unit of measure; custodian; location; use status (active, storage, excess, retired, etc.); High risk designation, export control jurisdiction, and relevant export regulation citation (if applicable); and condition code. 12. In accordance with FAR 52.245-1, the Contractor shall use Government property, furnished under this contract, only for performing this contract. 13. Loaning of Personal Property may be authorized provided the property is: a. Not excess. b. Used in performing research, studies, and other efforts that result in benefits to both the U.S. Government and the borrower. c. Used by local agencies in support of health, safety, or security requirements in emergency conditions or upon appropriate Departmental notification of emergency conditions. d. Loaned to another DOE organization, Contractor, Government agency, or organization that has a valid Federal contract, financial assistance agreement, treaty, international or collateral agreement. e. Approved using the a properly completed loan package including DOE F 4420.2 Loan Agreement form which must document that high risk, export control, and hazardous reviews have been completed (foreign loans, refer to DOE Order 580.1A Foreign Transactions). 14. Loss (to include theft), damage, or destruction of personal property shall be reported as soon as practical to the CO (or as designated to the PA/OPMO), and in accordance with local NETL procedures (and to security in the case of loss or theft). Reporting of loss, damage damage, or destructiondestruction is essential to the accountable property record audit trail and is required to formally reconcile accountable property records. 15. Responsibility for government Disposition of property shared by two or more contractors or located in space shared by two or more contractors, shall be determined and documented by coordinated with the contractors involved. In cases where the parties cannot reach agreement on shared responsibility, the matter will be referred to the appropriate Property Officer for resolutionNETL PA/OPMO.

GOVERNMENT PROPERTY. Any equipment, property, or facilities furnished by the government or any contractor-acquired property must be specified in the applicable task order. Agency OCOs are responsible for ensuring that the applicable task orders are consistent with the policies and procedures of FAR Part 45 for providing government property to contractors, contractors’ use and management of government property, and reporting, redistributing, and disposing of contractor inventory. Contractors are responsible and liable for government property in their possession pursuant to FAR 52.245-1 and 52.245-2, as applicable. In the event that the Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE) or Government-Furnished Information (GFI) are not provided to the contractor by the specified date, the contractor will immediately notify the OCO. Upon conclusion of the applicable task order, the contractor shall return the GFE or GFI to the government as specified in the task order or as directed in writing by the OCO. If a task order RFP will result in the acquisition or use of Government Property provided by an HHS OCO or if the OCO authorizes in the preaward negotiation process, the acquisition of property (other than real property) for HHS customers, this Article will include applicable provisions and incorporate the HHS Publication, entitled, "HHS Contracting Guide for Contract of Government Property," which can be found at: xxxx://xxxx.xx.xxx.xxx/sites/default/files/appendix_q_hhs_contracting_guide.pdf. G.9.1 On-Site Contractor Access to Government Property a. The contract requires contractor personnel to be located on a Government site or installation; b. The property utilized by contractor personnel is incidental to the place of performance; and, c. The property used by the contractor remains accountable to the Government. Responsibility includes physical presence, proper use and handling, normal maintenance, and reporting loss, damage or destruction. Responsibility for government property shared by two or more contractors or located in space shared by two or more contractors, shall be determined and documented by the contractors involved. In cases where the parties cannot reach agreement on shared responsibility, the matter will be referred to the appropriate Property Officer for resolution.

GOVERNMENT PROPERTY. Any (Jan 2000) (a) Government-Furnished Property (GFP). The Government reserves the right to supply the Contractor, as Government-furnished property, any additional supplies, equipment, propertyand materials determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary and in the best interest of the Government in the performance of this contract provided the property is furnished, or facilities the Contractor is notified of the Government’s intent to furnish it, prior to the Contractor’s commitment to acquire such items. (b) Contractor-Acquired Property (CAP). Regardless of the place of performance, when the costs of such items will be charged to the contract, the Contractor must receive written consent from the Contracting Officer prior to purchase of any item which requires such consent under FAR 52.244-2 (see Section I, FAR 52.244-2, paragraphs (c), (d) and (e)). (c) If performance of this contract is within and on Government facilities, and the Government-furnished by the government property or any contractor-acquired property must is for use only within or on the Government facilities, the control and accountable record keeping for such property shall be specified in retained by the applicable task order. Agency OCOs are responsible for ensuring that the applicable task orders are consistent with the policies and procedures of FAR Part 45 for providing government property to contractors, contractors’ use and management of government property, and reporting, redistributing, and disposing of contractor inventory. Contractors are responsible and liable for government property in their possession pursuant to Government (see FAR 52.245-1 1, Property Records). The Contractor shall remain accountable for loss or damage, but will not be required to submit an annual inventory or place its own bar codes on the items. The Government will provide property labels and 52.245other identification for contractor-2acquired Government property under this paragraph. (d) If performance of this contract is not within Government facilities, as applicable. In the event that the and there is either Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE) furnished property or Governmentcontractor-Furnished Information (GFI) are not provided to acquired property being used in performance of the contractor by the specified datework, the contractor will immediately notify Contractor shall be responsible for the OCO. Upon conclusion of the applicable task order, the contractor shall return the GFE or GFI to the government control and accountable record keeping for such property in accordance with FAR Subpart 45.5 as specified in the task order or as directed in writing supplemented by the OCO. If a task order RFP will result in the acquisition or use of Government Property provided by an HHS OCO or if the OCO authorizes in the preaward negotiation process, the acquisition of property Publication (other than real propertyOS) for HHS customers, this Article will include applicable provisions and incorporate the HHS Publication, entitled, 74.115 entitled "HHS Contracting Contractor’s Guide for Contract Control of Government Property," a copy of which can will be found at: xxxx://xxxx.xx.xxx.xxx/sites/default/files/appendix_q_hhs_contracting_guide.pdfprovided upon request. G.9.1 On-Site (e) The Chief of Material Management Branch, PGO, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is hereby designated as the Property Administrator for this contract. The Contractor Access agrees to furnish information regarding the Government property under this contract to the Property Administrator, an authorized representative, or a duly designated successor(s). The Contractor shall identify each item of equipment furnished by the Government to the Contractor or acquired by the Contractor using contract funds, with a suitable decal, tag, or other marking, as prescribed by the Property Administrator, and shall follow the guidance set forth in the “Contractor’s Guide for Control of Government Property a. The contract requires contractor personnel to be located on a Government site or installation; b. The property utilized by contractor personnel is incidental to the place .” (End of performance; and, c. The property used by the contractor remains accountable to the Government. Responsibility includes physical presence, proper use and handling, normal maintenance, and reporting loss, damage or destruction. Responsibility for government property shared by two or more contractors or located in space shared by two or more contractors, shall be determined and documented by the contractors involved. In cases where the parties cannot reach agreement on shared responsibility, the matter will be referred to the appropriate Property Officer for resolution.Clause)