8.1100
Scope of subpart
FAR 8.1100 limits vehicle leasing procedures to domestic contracts and mandates compliance with all relevant safety standards.
Overview
FAR 8.1100 defines the scope of Subpart 8.11, which establishes the procedures for leasing motor vehicles from commercial sources for government use. The subpart specifically requires that leased vehicles comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and relevant state safety regulations. Importantly, this subpart does not apply to vehicles leased outside the United States and its outlying areas, focusing its requirements on domestic leasing activities only.
Key Rules
- Applicability to Domestic Leasing
- The subpart applies only to the leasing of motor vehicles within the United States and its outlying areas.
- Compliance with Safety Standards
- Leased vehicles must meet both federal and applicable state motor vehicle safety standards.
Responsibilities
- Contracting Officers: Ensure that all leased vehicles comply with federal and state safety standards and that leases are only for vehicles within the covered geographic scope.
- Contractors: Provide vehicles that meet all required safety standards and regulations.
- Agencies: Oversee compliance with these requirements and ensure proper application of the subpart.
Practical Implications
- This section clarifies the boundaries for leasing vehicles under government contracts, helping prevent non-compliant or unsafe vehicles from being leased for government use. Contractors and contracting officers must be vigilant about safety compliance and geographic applicability to avoid regulatory violations.