PGI 241.103 Statutory and delegated authority
Section DFARS Procedures, Guidance, and Information
Facts
- Citation
- PGI 241.103
- Type
- Section
- Supplements
- FAR 41.103 Statutory and delegated authority
- Text as of
- DFARS PGI Change May 7, 2026
- Official text
- acquisition.gov
Text from acquisition.gov. Federal Register history from the Federal Register's records of the rules that amended this section.
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Summary of Statutory Authority for Utility/Energy Purchases
| Acquisition Type | Authority | Maximum Term(years) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Commodities (purchased as supplies) (natural gas & electricity) * | 10 U.S.C. 3501/10 U.S.C. 2829 | 5 (4) ** |
| Utility Service Contracts (in support of privatization) | 10 U.S.C. 2688(d)(2) | 50 |
| Utility Service Contracts ***(when not in support of privatization) | 10 U.S.C. 3201-320540 U.S.C. 113(e)(3) | 10 |
| * Section 8093 of Public Law 100-202 specifically precludes the Federal Government from expending appropriated funds to purchase electricity in a manner inconsistent with State law and regulation. | * Section 8093 of Public Law 100-202 specifically precludes the Federal Government from expending appropriated funds to purchase electricity in a manner inconsistent with State law and regulation. | * Section 8093 of Public Law 100-202 specifically precludes the Federal Government from expending appropriated funds to purchase electricity in a manner inconsistent with State law and regulation. |
| ** 5 years in support of facilities and installations (10 U.S.C. 3501) and 4 years for military family housing (10 U.S.C. 2829). | ** 5 years in support of facilities and installations (10 U.S.C. 3501) and 4 years for military family housing (10 U.S.C. 2829). | ** 5 years in support of facilities and installations (10 U.S.C. 3501) and 4 years for military family housing (10 U.S.C. 2829). |
| *** GSA has delegated to DoD its authority, under 40 U.S.C. 501(b), to enter into utility service contracts for periods not exceeding 10 years. Absent this authority, the length of DoD utility service contracts in support of facilities and installations would be limited to 5 years (10 U.S.C. 3531) and, for military family housing, would be limited to 4 years (10 U.S.C. 2829). | *** GSA has delegated to DoD its authority, under 40 U.S.C. 501(b), to enter into utility service contracts for periods not exceeding 10 years. Absent this authority, the length of DoD utility service contracts in support of facilities and installations would be limited to 5 years (10 U.S.C. 3531) and, for military family housing, would be limited to 4 years (10 U.S.C. 2829). | *** GSA has delegated to DoD its authority, under 40 U.S.C. 501(b), to enter into utility service contracts for periods not exceeding 10 years. Absent this authority, the length of DoD utility service contracts in support of facilities and installations would be limited to 5 years (10 U.S.C. 3531) and, for military family housing, would be limited to 4 years (10 U.S.C. 2829). |
Quick answers
What is PGI 241.103?
PGI 241.103 is a section of the DFARS Procedures, Guidance, and Information, titled "Statutory and delegated authority".
Are changes to PGI 241.103 proposed?
No proposed rule from the last 3 years is waiting on a final rule.
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