As prescribed in 1845.107–70(k)(1), the contracting officer shall insert the provision at 1852.245–80, Government Property Management Information, in solicitations when it is known, or there is a reasonable chance, that Government property will be provided to the contractor for contract performance.
(2) The contracting officer shall use the provision with Alternate 1 when there are sufficient time and resources to allow prospective contractors the opportunity to inspect the property.
ALTERNATE 1 (JAN 2011)
As prescribed in 1845.107–70(k)(2) add the following paragraph (i).
(i) Existing available Government property listed in the provision at 1852.245–81 is provided ‘‘as-is’’. NASA makes no warranty regarding its performance or condition. The offeror uses this property at its own risk and should make its own assessment of the property’s suitability for use. The equitable adjustment provisions of the clause at 52.245–1, Government Property as included in this solicitation, are not applicable to this property. The offeror must obtain the Contracting Officer’s written approval before acquiring replacement property when it intends to charge the cost directly to the contract.