532.908 Contract clauses.
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(a) GSA has a FAR deviation that allows this agency to use the clause at 552.232-1, Payments, in lieu of the clause at FAR 52.232-1, Payments.
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(b) General. Before exercising the authority to modify the date for constructive acceptance or constructive approval of progress payments in paragraph (a)(5)(i) of the clause at FAR 52.232-25, Prompt Payment, the contracting officer must prepare a written justification explaining why a longer period is necessary. An official one level above the contracting officer must approve the justification. The time needed should be determined on a case-by-case basis, but the specified constructive acceptance period shall not exceed 30 days.
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(c) Stock, Special Order, and Schedules Programs.
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(1) GSA has obtained a FAR Deviation to authorize payment within 10 days of receipt of a proper invoice. The authority applies only to:
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(i) Orders placed by GSA under the referenced programs;
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(ii) That include FAR 52.232-33, Mandatory Information for Electronic Funds Transfer Payment; and
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(iii) For which the order is placed, and the contractor submits invoices, using EDI in accordance with the Trading Partner Agreement.
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(2) If the contract is for commercial items and will include FAR 52.212-4, use the clause with its Alternate II. If the contract is not for commercial items, use the clause at 552.232-25, Prompt Payment, instead of FAR 52.232-25.
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