Limitations on placing rated orders.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 7

(a) (1) A person must not place a DO- or DX-rated order unless authorized by USDA to do so under this part. (2) Rated orders must not be used to obtain: (i) Delivery on a date earlier than needed; (ii) A greater quantity of the item or services than needed, except to obtain a minimum procurable quantity. Separate rated orders must not be placed solely for the purpose of obtaining minimum procurable quantities on each order; (iii) Items or services in advance of the receipt of a rated order, except as specifically authorized by USDA (see § 789.21(c) for information on obtaining authorization for a priority rating in advance of a rated order); (iv) Items that are not needed to fill a rated order, except as specifically authorized by USDA or as otherwise permitted by this part; (v) Any of the following items unless specific priority rating authority has been obtained from USDA or the Department of Commerce, as appropriate: (A) Items for plant improvement, expansion, or construction, unless they will be physically incorporated into a construction project covered by a rated order; and (B) Production or construction equipment or items to be used for the manufacture of production equipment. For information on requesting priority rating authority, see § 789.21; or (vi) Any items related to the development of chemical or biological warfare capabilities or the production of chemical or biological weapons, unless such development or production has been authorized by the President or the

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 7:§ 789.18