B-223585.2: Oct 1, 1986

FAR CASE NO. 85-10 IS A PROPOSAL TO AMEND FAR PARTS 6. NOTWITHSTANDING THAT THE SERVICES WILL BE PROVIDED WITHIN A FRANCHISED SERVICE TERRITORY. WE ARE UNAWARE OF ANY STATUTE THAT EXPRESSLY AUTHORIZES SPECIFIC PROCEDURES FOR PROCUREMENTS OF UTILITY SERVICES SUCH THAT THE REQUIREMENTS OF CICA WOULD NOT APPLY. THAT THERE IS CONCERN BY SOME. THAT THE PROPOSED CHANGE COULD HAVE AN ADVERSE EFFECT ON FE...

B-223585.2: Published: Oct 1, 1986. Publicly Released: Oct 1, 1986.

GAO commented on two proposed changes to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and on a Federal Acquisition Circular. GAO noted that: (1) one change would require contracting officers to acquire utility services competitively; (2) the change could have an adverse effect on federal energy policy; (3) the other change would affect the administration of contract claims; (4) the Circular set forth...