# Acquisition Regulation; Acquisition of Federal Information Processing Resources by Contracting
> **US Department of Energy** · Final rule. · Published 1995-08-04 · Effective 1995-09-05 · 60 FR 39871
## Document
- **Document number:** 95-19010
- **Category:** other
- **Sub-agency:** US Department of Energy
- **Federal Register citation:** 60 FR 39871
- **CFR reference:** 48 CFR 939
- **Publication date:** 1995-08-04
- **Effective date:** 1995-09-05
## Abstract

The Department of Energy (DOE) today issues a final rule to amend the Department of Energy Acquisition Regulation (DEAR) to add regulations regarding the acquisition of Federal Information Processing Resources by contracting. This rule implements pertinent parts of the Federal Information Resources Management Regulation (FIRMR) to prescribe internal DOE policies relevant to the acquisition of Federal Information Processing (FIP) resources. The rule is necessary to establish policy regarding contracting authority for heads of contracting activities and the responsibilities of the contracting officer to comply with the delegated procurement authority provided by the General Services Administration. Further, the rule sets forth the Department's policy concerning contractor acquisition of FIP resources.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1995/08/04/95-19010/acquisition-regulation-acquisition-of-federal-information-processing-resources-by-contracting)
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