(a) This part applies to purchases of utility services from nonregulated and regulated utility suppliers when a delegation of authority from GSA for those services is requested and obtained.

(b)(4) The acquisition of energy, such as electricity, and natural or manufactured gas, when purchased as a commodity is considered to be acquisitions of supplies rather than utility services as described in FAR part 41.

The contracting officer shall insert the clause at 852.241-70, Disputes - Utility Contracts, in solicitations and contracts for utility services subject to the jurisdiction and regulation of a utility rate commission.