How does the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act of 1994 affect the JWOD Program?
The statutory requirement to buy JWOD items continues under the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act of 1994 (FASA). However, current emphasis on decentralized and more flexible procurement necessitates greater awareness of the JWOD Program among Federal customers. The JWOD Program is not waived, superseded or bypassed by any of the following FASA provisions: Micropurchasing Authority: Lifts many requirements on purchases under $2,500.00 but does not exempt Federal employees from the legal requirement to buy JWOD supplies, regardless of how small the dollar value. Permits “non-contracting” employees to use Purchase Cards, but not to buy commercial products that are essentially the same as JWOD items. Buying “Off the Shelf”: Agencies are no longer required to buy unique, Government-specified items, but are not allowed to substitute commercial items for JWOD products. Simplified Acquisitions under $100,000.00: Unlike some procurement laws, the JWOD Act remains applicable under this thres
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