13.306 SF 44, Purchase Order-Invoice-Voucher.
The SF 44 , Purchase Order-Invoice-Voucher, is a multipurpose pocket-size purchase order form designed primarily for on-the-spot, over-the-counter purchases of supplies and nonpersonal services while away from the purchasing office or at isolated activities. It also can be used as a receiving report, invoice, and public voucher.
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(a) This form may be used if all of the following conditions are satisfied:
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(1) The amount of the purchase is at or below the micro-purchase threshold, except for purchases made under unusual and compelling urgency or in support of contingency operations. Agencies may establish higher dollar limitations for specific activities or items.
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(2) The supplies or services are immediately available.
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(3) One delivery and one payment will be made.
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(4) Its use is determined to be more economical and efficient than use of other simplified acquisition procedures.
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(b) General procedural instructions governing the form’s use are printed on the form and on the inside front cover of each book of forms.
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(c) Since there is, for all practical purposes, simultaneous placement of the order and delivery of the items, clauses are not required for purchases using this form.
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(d) Agencies shall provide adequate safeguards regarding the control of forms and accounting for purchases.