2.101 Definitions.

2. Amend section 2.101 in paragraph (b)(2) by--

a. Adding, in alphabetical order, the definitions "Assisted acquisition", "Direct acquisition", and "Interagency acquisition";

b. Amending the definition "Multi-agency contract (MAC)" by removing "17.500(b)" and adding "17.502-2" in its place; and

c. Adding, in alphabetical order, the definitions "Requesting agency", and "Servicing agency".

The added text reads as follows:

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Assisted acquisition means a type of interagency acquisition where a servicing agency performs acquisition activities on a requesting agency's behalf, such as awarding and administering a contract, task order, or delivery order.

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Direct acquisition means a type of interagency acquisition where a requesting agency places an order directly against a servicing agency's indefinite-delivery contract. The servicing agency manages the indefinite-delivery contract but does not participate in the placement or administration of an order.

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Interagency acquisition means a procedure by which an agency needing supplies or services (the requesting agency) obtains them from another agency (the servicing agency), by an assisted acquisition or a direct acquisition. The term includes--

(1) Acquisitions under the Economy Act (31 U.S.C. 1535); and

(2) Non-Economy Act acquisitions completed under other statutory authorities (e.g., General Services Administration Federal Supply Schedules in subpart 8.4 and Governmentwide acquisition contracts (GWACs)).

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Requesting agency means the agency that has the requirement for aninteragency acquisition.

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Servicing agency means the agency that will conduct an assisted acquisition on behalf of the requesting agency.

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