217.7003 Purchase request.

Ensure that the requiring activity provides all of the following in support of the purchase request-

(a)  A certification that the property is eligible for exchange and complies with all conditions and limitations of DoD 4140.1-R, Chapter 6.2.

(b)  A written determination of economic advantage indicating-

(1)  The anticipated economic advantage to the Government from use of the exchange authority;

(2)  That exchange allowances shall be applied toward, or in partial payment of, the items to be acquired; and

(3)  That, if required, the exchange property has been rendered safe or innocuous or has been demilitarized;

(c)  All applicable approvals for the exchange; and

(d)  A description of the property available for exchange (e.g., nomenclature, location, serial number, estimated travel value).