Reclamation Acquisition Regulations (RAR)
PART WBR 1408
REQUIRED SOURCES OF SUPPLIES AND SERVICES
WBR 1408.001 Priorities for use of
Government supply sources.
WBR
1408.002 Use of other Government supply sources.
WBR 1408.002-80 Acquisition of Audio-visual
Production Services.
SUBPART WBR 1408.8 -- ACQUISITION OF PRINTING AND RELATED SUPPLIES.
WBR 1408.802 Policy.
WBR 1408.880 Acquisition of printing services.
WBR 1408.881 Acquisition
of reprographic equipment.
PART WBR 1408
REQUIRED SOURCES OF SUPPLIES AND SERVICES
WBR 1408.001 Priorities for use of Government supply sources. The responsible property officer shall review the sources in FAR 8.001(a)(1)(i),(ii), and (v) when screening a requisition.
WBR 1408.002 Use of other Government supply sources.
In addition to the sources specified in FAR 8.002, the Naval Construction Battalion Center (NCBC), Department of the Navy may be considered as a supply source for rigid frame steel buildings (20 ft. x 48 ft., and 40 ft. x 100 ft.) and for certain types of construction equipment (eg., crawler tractors, truck cranes, lighting plants, air compressors, pumps, drilling equipment, heavy shop equipment, trucks and trailers). The NCBC offers the sale of these items to other Government agencies at prices based on its own scale of depreciation and applies sale revenues to the purchase of new equipment. Reclamation cooperates on a voluntary basis in this program and further information may be obtained from the Commanding Officer, NCBC, Code 15321, Port Hueneme, California 93043, telephone (805) 982-2158.
WBR 1408.002-80 Acquisition of audio-visual production services.
a. Applicability. This subsection applies to audio and video
tape recordings, motion pictures, sound-synchronized slide shows,
digital audio tapes (DAT), CD-Rom programs and laser discs as
used for exhibits and any other audiovisual products used for
public showings, including digital audio and video products and
any multimedia programs. Multimedia refers to the use, in combination,
of audiovisual formats and elements produced by a bureau, or cooperatively,
with a private entity. Included are radio and television public
service announcements.
b. Exceptions. The following
products and services are excluded from the coverage of this subsection:
(1) Training programs and other intra-bureau
audiovisual products produced entirely with in-house production
capabilities and without outside contracting for production or
post-production services;
(2) Video news releases
dealing with fast-breaking news stories;
(3)
Radio news actualities, reports, and other time-critical news
stories;
(4) Collections of slides or transparencies
to be used as one-time visual accompaniments to speeches or other
verbal presentations; and
(5) Stock footage
specifically for "B" roll use, and not specifically
intended for use in a specific audiovisual presentation.
c. Policy. Prior to developing a video, motion picture,
or audio production which requires in whole, or in part, the services
of an outside contractor, offices must submit a Form DI-551, Audiovisual
Authorization Request, approved by the Commissioner and the Reclamation
Public Affairs Officer, to the Office of Communications (OCO).
The DI-551 will be reviewed by the OCO for cost effectiveness
and to ensure that products produced will be of acceptable industry
quality, and procured at the most advantageous rates to the government.
No production work may commence until an approved DI-551 has been
returned to the requesting office. Contracts and purchase orders
shall not be awarded unless an approved DI-551 has been presented
to the contracting officer.
d. Sources.
(1) The Department of the Interior operates U.S.
Film and Video Productions, formerly known as the Audiovisual
Center. The mailing address for this government-owned/contractor-operated
facility is PO Box 280982, Denver Federal Center, Lakewood, Colorado
80225. If market research and the program offices cost-benefit
analysis result in a decision to acquire these products from this
source, U.S. Films staff will prepare all necessary paperwork,
including DI-551s and Statements of Work. Their staff will assist
COs and technical representatives by customizing programs to match
Reclamations requirements and budgets and may be reached at (303)236-2001.
(2) Reclamation may obtain these products and
services from other sources after prior approval is received from
OCO pursuant to WBR 1408.002-80c. When pursuing this option, contracting
officers must solicit an offer from U.S. Film and Video Productions.
(e) Authority. If an interagency acquisition
is made from U.S. Film and Video Productions, the proper authority
is not the Economy Act. This sources parent bureau, the Minerals
Management Service, operates as a franchising activity under the
Government Management Reform Act (GMRA) of 1994. Therefore, the
authority would be GMRA. Consequently, it is not required that
the interagency agreement be signed by a warranted contracting
officer. (Refer to FAR
17.500(b) and COWS Manual Exemption D.)
(f)
Other considerations. Other general policies, reporting requirements,
and periodic review criteria may be found in 471 DM 1.
SUBPART WBR 1408.8 -- ACQUISITION OF PRINTING AND RELATED SUPPLIES
WBR 1408.802 Policy. The Leader, Property and Office Services, D-7910, is the designated Reclamation liaison officer for the purpose of obtaining the approval required by DIAR 1408.802 (b).
WBR 1408.880 Acquisition of printing services.
(a) In accordance with DIAPR 93-7, dated November 18, 1992, CO's shall obtain all requirements for printing/duplicating products (including camera-ready artwork, film negatives, plates, presswork, and bindery), regardless of dollar amount, from the Government Printing Office (GPO). Desktop publishing is included in the definition of composition or typesetting when the information is reproduced through a laser printer (or other source of typeset quality printer) and is to be used as camera-ready copy for printing or duplication.
(b) Reclamation contracts for services (other than printing/duplication services) which include a report as a final product may include duplication of less than 5,000 units of only one page (or less than 25,000 units in the aggregate of multiple pages) when printed in only one color. Such pages may not exceed a maximum image size of 10 3/4 by 14 1/4 inches. GPO approval is required prior to acquisition of copy quantities exceeding these limits.
WBR 1408.881 Acquisition of reprographic equipment. In accordance with a memorandum from the Leader, Property and Office Services, dated December 21, 1994, Reclamation has redelegated authority to approve the acquisition of reprographic equipment to Reclamation Directors (Regional, RSC, and ASC).