C. Policy

Comment: One respondent recommended a cross reference at 211.274-5 to policy at 245.102-70, with addition of policy at DFARS 245.102-70 regarding the requirement for contractors to tag, label, or mark items of Government-furnished property identified in the contract when the Government-furnished material and Government-furnished property are subject to serialized item management.

DoD Response: DoD has moved the entire discussion of policy to 245.102(4).

Comment: One respondent recommended that the rule address potential conflicts with related sections of the CFR.

DoD Response: DoD is unable to respond in detail to the comment as the respondent did not identify any specific potential conflicts.

Comment: One respondent asked if marked items will be annotated in the initial contract documents. Another respondent recommended that the Government provide drawings and instructions to the contractor on how and where to mark the Government-furnished property.

DoD Response: The rule requires identification in the contract of all Government-furnished property subject to serialized item management, in accordance with Procedures, Guidance, and Information 245.201-71, GFP attachments to solicitations and awards.

Comment: One respondent recommended that the rule include a reference to 48 CFR (DFARS) 245.105.

DoD Response: The requirements of DFARS 245.105 are not directed at contractors. Rather, they are directed at the Government agency responsible for contract administration. Contractor responsibilities for accountability and control are provided under FAR 52.245-1, Government Property.