(a) Use the clause at 252.208-7000, Intent to Furnish Precious Metals as Government-Furnished Material, in all solicitations and contracts except—
- (1) When the contracting officer has determined that the required precious metals are not available from DSCP;
- (2) When the contracting officer knows that the items being acquired do not require precious metals in their manufacture; or
- (3) For acquisitions at or below the simplified acquisition threshold.
- (b) To make the determination in paragraph (a)(1) of this section, the contracting officer shall consult with the end item inventory manager and comply with the procedures in Chapter 11, DoD 4160.21-M, Defense Materiel Disposition Manual.
[56 FR 36306, July 31, 1991, as amended at 64 FR 2596, Jan. 15, 1999; 65 FR 14398, Mar. 16, 2000; 65 FR 52952, Aug. 31, 2000]