4. If this item, or an item for which it is an acceptable substitute*, is carried in stock, supply the following data:

5. If the item described above, or an item for which it is an acceptable substitute*, is not carried in stock but is purchased for use when needed:

a. Quantity acquired since June 30, 1959.

(1) From purchases (including
purchases from GSA stores)

Show date and quantity.

(2) Transfers from other government agencies
including excess property transfora

6. Comments explaining any unusual situations indicated by data given above:

7. Prepared by:

*SEE COMMENTS ON OTHER SIDE

Phone No.

1. The utilization potential of an excess property item includes uses for which it is an
acceptable substitute as well as uses for which it is specifically designed. For ex-
ample, a heavy duty item available as excess can frequently be substituted for a light
duty item of the same kind. A higher quality item available as excess might be suit-
able as a substitute for an item of the same kind but of lower quality. Similarly, items
packed in small containers might be substituted for the same item packed in larger con.
tainers, etc.

2. The above comments are intended to be illustrative only. For the purposes of this
questionnaire the agency will determine whether it purchases an item for which an item
included in this test is an acceptable substitute.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING QUESTIONNAIRE

1. Insert name and post office address of agency completing the questionnaire.

2. Insert item number from the list of items included in this test.

3. Insert description of item. If data is reported on a substitute item insert the descrip-
tion of the substitute.

4. Self explanatory.

5. Self explanatory.

6. Self explanatory.

7. Insert name and telephone number of person who should be contacted by the Bureau
staff if questions arise during the analysis of the completed questionnaires.

Mr. E. P. DONALDSON,

JANUARY, 6, 1960.

Chief, Special Programs Branch, Utilization Division, Federal Supply Service, General Services Administration, Washington, D.C.

DEAR MR. DONALDSON: This headquarters is in receipt of your letter, file FLS, December 7, 1959, forwarding a General Services Administration approved, Department of State Purchase Order No. NC-27-10072-60 for the nonreimbursable transfer of 406 excess blankets located at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Paris Island, S.C.

As desirable as a transfer of this nature may be, existing authority contained in the "Regulations Governing Stock Fund Operations," does not permit the Marine Corps to transfer these blankets without reimbursement.

In view of the above, the enclosed purchase order is returned herewith.
Sincerely yours,

P. W. JOHN,

Brigadier General, U.S. Marine Corps, Director, Materiel Division, Supply Department.

By direction of the Commandant of the Marine Corps.

DEAR SIR: Enclosed is Purchase Order NC-27-10072-60, dated November 27, 1959, from Department of State, Washington 25, D.C., for 406 blankets, bed, woolen, brown, green, olive drab, reported in 02 condition. These blankets were listed on Report of Excess Property No. MC-35-59-1003, DOD No. 002286, GSA Control No. 4-60-2251, and are located at Marine Corps Recruitment Depot, Paris Island, S.C.

The Department of State has a need for these blankets to carry out an ap proved overseas program. Funds are not available to pay the established fair value of $629.24, and it is requested that reimbursement be waived in accordance with GSA Regulations 1-III-303.03a.4(f). GSA concurs in this request and approves the order accordingly.

Please let us have your decision at an early date.

Sincerely yours,

F. P. DONALDSON,

Chief, Special Programs Branch, Utilization Division.

Utilization and Sales Division, Federal Supply Service, General Services Admin

istration, Washington, D.C.

DEAR SIR: This is in reply to your letters FUU of November 14 and November 19, 1958, regarding the transfer of binoculars and cotton duck to other Federal agencies without reimbursement.

Department of Defense policy as reflected in implementing service regulations governing the operation of the stock funds prohibits the transfer without reimbursement of any excess stock fund property to another Federal agency except line items under $500 acquisition cost.

Accordingly, it is regretted that authorization to transfer the binoculars and cotton duck without reimbursement cannot be obtained.

Sincerely yours,

P.M. SOMERVILLE,

Assistant Chief, Utilization Division.

NOVEMBER 14, 1958.

In reply refer to FUU.

Capt. FRED F. FALLIS,

U.S. Navy, Chief, Utilization Division, Armed Forces Supply Support Center, Washington, D.C.

DEAR CAPTAIN FALLIS: This is with reference to the reports of excess personal property for cotton duck and webbing located at the Richmond Quartermaster Depot, Richmond, Va., and Memphis General Depot, Memphis, Tenn. (AFSSC Control 836318, GSA Control 4-59-2991, AFSSC Control 836319, GSA Control 3-59-1474, AFSSC Control 835413, GSA Control 3-58-8121).

Federal agencies have expressed interest in substantial quantities of the excess cotton duck provided it can be obtained without reimbursement as they do not have funds available to pay fair value. It is requested that authority be obtained to make transfers of this material without reimbursement in accordance with GSA Regulation I-III-303.00. This will permit agencies to satisfy their current and planned requirements and at the same time assure maximum utilization of this property.

Please let us have your decision at an early date. It is also requested that the automatic release date on AFSSC Control 838318, GSA control 4-59-2991, and AFSSC Control 836319, GSA Control 3-59-1474, be extended to February 1, 1959.

Sincerely yours,

L. C. TUTTLE, Director, Utilization and Sales Division.

U.S. ARMY GENERAL SUPPLIES COMMODITY CENTER,
RICHMOND QUARTERMASTER DEPOT,
Richmond, Va., October 30, 1959.

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION,

Federal Supply Service, Washington, D.C. (Attention: Code FL).

GENTLEMEN: Your letter of October 1, 1959, regarding an electric mixing machine reported excess by Department of Defense, was forwarded to this center for reply.

Published Army regulations prohibit the issue of excess stock fund property on a nonreimbursement basis when the line item value exceeds $500.

In view of the foregoing, the requirement for reimbursement to the stock fund cannot be waived.

Sincerely yours,

(for J. P. Pinzolo, Major, QMC, Chief, Equipment Division).

LAXTON HOLDEN,

OCTOBER 1, 1959.

In reply refer to FL.

OFFICE OF THE QUARTERMASTER GENERAL, Department of the Army, Washington, D.C. (Attention: Code QMGGS).

GENTLEMEN: This is with reference to an electric mixing machine, FSN 7320222-4167, reported excess to the Department of Defense by Report of Excess Personal Property No. A-1461-59-956 (37).

Purchase Order No. 15-449-0 has been received from the Federal Reformatory, El Reno, Okla., requesting the transfer of this mixer to replace and upgrade worn equipment. The reformatory has certified that reimbursement at fair value cannot be financed from available funds.

GSA will approve the transfer pursuant to applicable GSA regulations provided your office will waive the requirement for reimbursement to the stock

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fund in this instance. Favorable consideration of this proposed transfer is asked so that Federal utilization of the excess property may continue. Please advise. Sincerely yours, L. C. TUTTLE, Director, Utilization Division.

MARCH 30, 1959.

Mr. L. TUTTLE,

Director, Utilization and Sales Division, Federal Supply Service, General Services Administration, Washington, D.C.

DEAR MR. TUTTLE: Reference your letter of February 20, 1959, relative to the transfer without reimbursement to the Department of Commerce, Weather Bureau, of 575 AN radiesonde transmitters (T-93B/AMT-4) which are excess at the Sacramento Signal Depot.

The problem was referred to the proper Department of the Army authority for an exception since Department of Defense Directive 7420.1 prohibits the transfer of excess stock fund materiel without reimbursement when the acquisition line item value exceeds $500.00. This office was advised that the transfer requires reimbursement on the basis of the fair value code of the item.

Sincerely,

JAMES D. DEMARR,
Colonel, Signal Corps,
Chief, Distribution Branch.

FEBRUARY 20, 1959.

In reply refer to FUU.

HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY,
Office of the Chief Signal Officer,
Washington, D.C.

GENTLEMEN: This is with reference to Report of Excess Personal Property No. A-439-59-6-2409 (GSA Control 9-59-88253(66), AFSSC Control 667293) for 575 AN radiosonde transmitters (T-93B/AMT-4), located at Sacramento Signal Depot, Sacramento, Calif.

The Department of Commerce, Weather Bureau, has a need for all these transmitters to carry on an approved program, but do not have funds to pay the established fair value of $9.45 each. They have requested that the fair value be waived and property be transferred without reimbursement in accordance with GSA Regulation I-III-303.03a4(f).

Although the transmitters are stock fund property, we concur in the request to transfer the property without reimbursement as it will permit further utilizaion by the Government.

Please let us have your decision at an early date.
Sincerely yours,

L. C. TUTTLE,

Director, Utilization and Sales Division.

NOVEMBER 5, 1959.

In reply refer to FL.

OFFICE OF THE QUARTERMASTER GENERAL, Department of the Army, Washington, D.C. (Attention: Code QMGPD).

GENTLEMEN: Enclosed is purchase order No. MC-27-10073-60, dated October 27, from Department of State, Washington, D.C. It is for two dispensing pumps, gasoline, with 220-volt, 3-phase motor, located at Fort Knox, Ky. (Report of Excess Personal Property, No. A-122-15-014, AFSSC Control No. 499525, GSA Control No. 5-60-950.)