17.500  Scope of subpart.

2.  Amend section 17.500 by removing from paragraph (a) "paragraph (b)" and adding "paragraph (c)" in its place; revising paragraph (b); and adding paragraph (c) to read as follows:

17.500  Scope of subpart.

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(b)  This subpart applies to interagency acquisitions, see 2.101 for definition, when--

(1)  An agency needing supplies or services obtains them using another agency's contract; or

(2)  An agency uses another agency to provide acquisition assistance, such as awarding and administering a contract, a task order, or delivery order.

(c)  This subpart does not apply to--

(1)  Interagency reimbursable work performed by Federal employees (other than acquisition assistance), or interagency activities where contracting is incidental to the purpose of the transaction; or

(2)  Orders of $500,000 or less issued against Federal Supply Schedules.