225.7503  Contract clauses.

3. In section 225.7503, revise paragraphs (a)(1) and (b) to read as follows:

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(a)(1) Use the clause at 252.225-7044, Balance of Payments Program--Construction Material, in solicitations and contracts for construction to be performed outside the United States, including acquisitions of commercial items or components, with a value greater than the simplified acquisition threshold but less than $7,777,000.

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(b)(1) Use the clause at 252.225-7045, Balance of Payments Program--Construction Material Under Trade Agreements, in solicitations and contracts for construction to be performed outside the United States with a value of $7,777,000 or more, including acquisitions of commercial items or components.

(2) For acquisitions with a value of $7,777,000 or more, but less than $10,074,262, including acquisitions of comercial items or components, use the clause with its Alternate I, unless the acquisition is in support of Afghanistan.

(3) If the acquisition is for construction with a value of $10,074,262 or more and is in support of operations in Afghanistan, use the clause with its Alternate II.

(4) If the acquisition is for construction with a value of $7,777,000 or more, but less than $10,074,262, and is in support of operations in Afghanistan, use the clause with its Alternate III.

[FR Doc. 2012-1487 Filed 1-27-12; 8:45 am]

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