48 CFR § 8.003 - 8.003 Use of other mandatory sources.

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# 8.003 8.003   Use of other mandatory sources.

Agencies shall satisfy requirements for the following supplies or services from or through specified sources, as applicable:

(a) Public utility services (see part 41).

(b) Printing and related supplies (see subpart 8.8).

(c) Leased motor vehicles (see subpart 8.11).

(d) Strategic and critical materials (*e.g.,* metals and ores) from inventories exceeding Defense National Stockpile requirements (detailed information is available from the DLA Strategic Materials, 8725 John J. Kingman Rd., Suite 3229, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-6223.

[78 FR 80378, Dec. 31, 2013, as amended at 88 FR 25476, Apr. 26, 2023]