(90) It is DLA policy to rely on the private sector to furnish all the production equipment needed to produce the contracted item. Where property is unique to the production of an item and it is not economical for contractors to own such equipment, DLA may be required to acquire and retain this production equipment.
(a) Government property (GP) associated with the production of end items being assigned to DLA for management under the consumable item transfer (CIT) should be identified, located, moved to DLA-controlled storage, and entered into an accountable property record to assure availability for production when needed. For that property in the hands of contractors, steps should also be taken to ensure proper accountability of the property.
(b) Property will be retained in the DLA Industrial Equipment Reserve (DLAIER) to meet current and future production requirements and will be disposed of when no longer justified. Retention of DLAIER equipment will require a biennial certification. Detailed guidance and procedures on management of GP are contained in DLAI 4215.4, Acquisition and Management of Industrial Resources.
