45.602-3
Screening
FAR 45.602-3 establishes strict timelines and procedures for screening excess government property to ensure proper reutilization, transfer, or disposal, with special rules for certain property types.
Overview
FAR 45.602-3 outlines the procedures and timelines for screening excess government property for reutilization, transfer, donation, or disposal. The process begins when a plant clearance officer accepts an inventory disposal schedule and determines whether standard or special screening applies. The regulation details the steps for standard screening (46 days total), including agency, interagency, and donation screening, as well as special requirements for certain property types such as special tooling, test equipment, printing equipment, hazardous materials, and nuclear materials.
Key Rules
- Standard Screening (46 Days)
- First 20 days: Contracting agency screens property for internal use, transfer to other agencies, or donation to schools/nonprofits. By day 21, revised schedules and SF 120 must be sent to GSA.
- Days 21-41: GSA and other Federal agencies screen property for transfer; donation screening also occurs.
- Days 42-46: GSA allocates property for donation. Transfer requests during this period require GSA approval to withdraw items.
- Special Screening Requirements
- Special tooling/test equipment (without commercial components): Screen only within DoD or NASA.
- Special test equipment (with commercial components): Follow standard screening; if contractor interest is expressed, coordinate with contracting officer for possible transfer or sale.
- Printing equipment: Report to Public Printer; if not needed, submit to GSA for further screening.
- Hazardous/classified items: Follow agency procedures; report non-nuclear hazardous materials to GSA if not needed.
- Nuclear materials: Screen according to NRC categories and controls.
Responsibilities
- Contracting Officers: Ensure proper screening procedures are followed, coordinate transfers, and approve or deny contractor requests for property use.
- Contractors: Express interest in property use or acquisition on the inventory disposal schedule, comply with screening and acquisition procedures.
- Agencies: Conduct initial screening, report property as required, and follow special procedures for certain property types.
Practical Implications
- Ensures government property is reused or disposed of efficiently and in compliance with federal regulations.
- Contractors must be proactive in expressing interest and following acquisition procedures.
- Failure to follow timelines or reporting requirements can delay property disposition or result in noncompliance.