Ordering From Government Supply Sources Sample Clauses
The "Ordering From Government Supply Sources" clause authorizes a contractor to procure materials, supplies, or services directly from government supply sources when fulfilling a contract. In practice, this means the contractor may access government inventories or catalogs, such as those managed by the General Services Administration, to obtain items at government-negotiated prices. This clause streamlines procurement, reduces costs, and ensures that contractors can efficiently obtain necessary resources to meet contract requirements.
Ordering From Government Supply Sources. (1) Seller is authorized to use Government Federal Supply Schedule Contracts in the performance of this contract.
(2) This authorization is issued in accordance with the provisions of FAR 51.1, Contractor Use of Government Supply Sources, and can be used only to acquire goods and services required specifically for performance under this contract.
(3) Buyer will provide Seller a copy of the authorization letter upon request.
(4) For each order placed to a Federal Supply Schedule vendor (i) a copy of the authorization letter must accompany the order, unless a copy was previously furnished to the vendor, and (ii) the following statement must appear on the order: “This order is placed under written authorization from the U.S. Army Tank- Automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM) dated [May 30, 2003]. In the event of any inconsistency between the terms and conditions of this order and those of your Federal Supply Schedule Contract, the latter will govern.”