9.  Modify FSS Contracts To Change the MOT to the SAT

Comment: One respondent stated that the old FAR subpart 8.4 ordering procedures and the price reduction clause (PRC) reflected the balance between competition and price reductions above the MOT versus compliance with the PRC. The PRC recognized that the PRC remedies were not necessary above the MOT, where competition and requests for price reductions were required by the old FAR subpart 8.4. According to the respondent, the new FAR subpart 8.4 ordering procedures have replaced the MOT with the simplified acquisition threshold and, as such, there should be a corresponding change in the contracts.

Response: The respondent's suggestion is out of the scope of this rule. The suggestion has been forwarded to the GSA Federal Acquisition Service for consideration.