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This subpart implements the requirements of the Helium Act (50 U.S.C. 167a, et seq.) concerning the acquisition of liquid or gaseous helium by Federal agencies or by Government contractors or subcontractors for use in the performance of a Government contract (also see 30 CFR parts 601 and 602).
"Bureau helium distributor" means a private helium distributor which has established and maintains eligibility to distribute helium purchased from the Bureau of Land Management, as specified in 30 CFR part 602.
"Bureau of Land Management" means the-
"Helium requirement forecast" means an estimate by the contractor or subcontractor of the amount of helium required for performance of the contract or subcontract.
"Major helium requirement" means a helium requirement during a calendar month of 5,000 or more standard cubic feet (measured at 14.7 pounds per square inch absolute pressure and 70 degrees Fahrenheit temperature), including liquid helium gaseous equivalent. In any month in which the major requirement threshold is met, all helium purchased during that month is considered part of the major helium requirement.
To the extent that supplies are readily available, all major helium requirements purchased by a Government agency or used in the performance of a Government contract shall be purchased from the Bureau of Land Management. This requirement may be satisfied as follows:
The requirements of this subpart do not apply to contracts or subcontracts in which the helium was acquired by the contractor prior to award of the contract or subcontract.
The contracting officer shall insert the clause at 52.208-8, Helium Requirement Forecast and Required Sources for Helium, in solicitations and contracts if it is anticipated that performance of the contract involves a major helium requirement.
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