HEADQUARTERS, UNITED STATES EUROPEAN COMMAND

APO 128, US Army 30 November 1956

ANNEX CTO DIRECTIVE 70–7: "PROCUREMENT"

PURCHASE ASSIGNMENT

Motor Vehicles, Trailers and Cycles
1. Purpose.—This annex confirms single purchase responsibilities within the
United States European Command for all items in Federal Supply Classification
Group 23 (Motor Vehicles, Trailers and Cycles).

2. References.-a. Department of Army Supply Bulletin 708-401.
b. AFM 67–1, subj: "Supply Manual."
c. US Navy Bureau of Supply and Accounts Manual, Volume 1.

d. Letter, ECJD-P 400.12, HQ US EUCOM, 17 May 1956, subj: "Purchase Assignment, Europe Motor Vehicles, Trailers and Cycles."

3. Assignment.-Effective 1 September 1956, the Commander in Chief, United States Army Europe, was assigned Single Service purchase responsibilities within the United States European Command for all items listed in Federal Supply Classification Group 23 (Motor Vehicles, Trailers and Cycles) by reference 2d. This assignment is hereby confirmed.

4. Specific Instructions.-a. Subsequent revisions or reclassifications by the Department of Defense affecting this group are applicable under this assignment. b. Exceptions:

(1) The geographic area of the United Kingdom is excluded from this assignment.

(2) In case of emergency, when the exigencies of the situation will not permit the delay incident to single procurement through normal channels, purchases may be made without the prior authorization of the Procuring Department. When such emergency purchases are made, one copy of the contractual instrument, bearing or accompanied by a statement of the emergency, shall be transmitted promptly to the purchasing activity of the Procuring Department.

(3) When, due to insufficient procurement lead time, geographical considerations, peculiarities of purchase, or other factors, the purchasing agency assigned procurement responsibility authorizes procurement by the requiring agency on a case-by-case basis.

HEADQUARTERS, UNITED STATES EUROPEAN COMMAND

APO 128, US Army 30 November 1956

ANNEX D TO DIRECTIVE 70–7: "PROCUREMENT"

PURCHASE ASSIGNMENT

Plumbing, Heating and Sanitation Equipment
1. Purpose.—This annex confirms single purchase responsibilities within the
United States European Command for all items in Federal Supply Classification
Group 45 (Plumbing, Heating and Sanitation Equipment).

2. References.-a. Department of Army Supply Bulletin 708–401.
b. AFM 67–1, subj: “Supply Manual.”
c. US Navy Bureau of Supply and Accounts Manual, Volume 1.

d. Letter, ECJD-P 400–12, HQ US EUCOM, 1 June 1956, subj: "Purchase Assignments Europe-Group 45, 55 and 56."

3. Assignment.—Effective 1 October 1956 the Commander in Chief, United States Army Europe, was assigned Single Service purchase responsibilities within the United States European Command for all items listed in Federal Supply Classification Group 45 (Plumbing, Heating and Sanitation Equipment) by reference 2d. This assignment is hereby confirmed.

4. Specific Instructions.-8. Subsequent revisions or reclassifications by the Department of Defense affecting this group are applicable under this assignment. b. Exceptions :

(1) The geographic area of the United Kingdom is excluded from this assignment.

(2) In case of emergency, when the exigencies of the situation will not permit the delay incident to single procurement through normal channels, purchases may be made without the prior authorization of the Procuring Department. When such emergency purchases are made, one copy of the contractual instrument, bearing or accompanied by a statement of the emergency, shall be transmitted promptly to the purchasing activity of the Procuring Department.

(3) When, due to insufficient procurement lead time, geographical considerations, peculiarities of purchase, or other factors, the purchasing agency assigned procurement responsibility authorizes procurement by the requiring agency on a case-by-case basis.

HEADQUARTERS, UNITED STATES EUROPEAN COMMAND

APO 128, US Army 30 November 1956

ANNEX E TO DIRECTIVE 70–7: “PROCUREMENT"

PURCHASE ASSIGNMENT

Lumber, Millwork, Plywood and Veneer

1. Purpose.—This annex confirms single purchase responsibilities within the United States European Command for all items in Federal Supply Classification Group 55 (Lumber, Millwork. Plywood and Veneer).

2. References.-a. Department of Army Supply Bulletin 708—401.
b. AFM 67–1, subj: “Supply Manual.”
C. US Navy Bureau of Supply and Accounts Manual, Volume 1.

d. Letter, ECJD-P 400.12. HQ US EUCOM, 1 June 1956, subj: “Purchase Assignments Europe-Group 45, 55 and 56."

3. Assignment.-- Effective 1 October 1956, the Commander in Chief, United States Army Europe, was assigned Single Service purchase responsibilities within the United States European Command for all items listed in Federal

Supply Classification Group 55 (Lumber, Millwork, Plywood and Veneer) by reference 2d. This assignment is hereby confirmed.

4. Specific Instructions.—a. Subsequent revisions or reclassifications by the Department of Defense affecting this group are applicable under this . assignment. b. Exceptions:

(1) The geographic area of the United Kingdom is excluded from this assignment.

(2) In case of emergency, when the exigencies of the situation will not permit the delay incident to single procurement through normal channels, purchases may be made without the prior authorization of the Procuring Department. When such emergency purchases are made, one copy of the contractual instrument, bearing or accompanied by a statement of the emergency, shall be transmitted promptly to the purchasing activity of the Procuring Department.

(3) When, due to insufficient procurement lead time, geographical considerations, peculiarities of purchase, or other factors, the purchasing agency assigned procurement responsibility authorizes procurement by the requiring agency on a case-by-case basis.

(4) When requirements per line item are not in excess of $1,000 (or foreign currency equivalent) and the total requirement is not in excess of

$5,000. c. Copies of any permanent exceptions granted by the assigned purchasing agency implementing subparagraph 4b, above, will be forwarded to US CINCEUR.

d. Activities located in areas exempted or geographically excluded by this assignment will utilize the services of the assigned purchasing agency, when procuring any of the assigned items from sources located within continental Europe.

FOR THE COMMANDER IN CHIEF:
GABE W. LEWIS,

G. HONNEN
Colonel, AGC,

Major General, US Army,
Adjutant General

Chief of Staff. DISTRIBUTION : A.

HEADQUARTERS, UNITED STATES EUROPEAN COMMAND

APO 128, US Army 30 November 1956

ANNEX FTO DIRECTIVE 70–7: "PROCUREMENT"

PURCHASE ASSIGNMENT

Construction and Building Materials 1. Purpose.—This annex confirms single purchase responsibilities within the United States European Command for all items in Federal Supply Classification Group 56 (Construction and Building Materials).

2. References.-a. Department of Army Supply Bulletin 708–401.
b. AFM 67-1, subj: "Supply Manual.”
c. US Navy Bureau of Supply and Accounts Manual, Volume 1.

d. Letter, ECJD-P 400.12, HQ US EUCOM, 1 June 1956, subj: "Purchase Assignments Europe-Group 45, 55 and 56.

3. Assignment.--Effective i October 1956 the Commander in Chief, United States Army Europe, was assigned Single Service purchase responsibilities within the United States European Command for all items listed in Federal Supply Classification Group 56 (Construction and Building Materials) by reference 20. This assignment is hereby confirmed.

4. Specific Instructions.-a. Subsequent revisions or reclassifications by the Department of Defense affecting this group are applicable under this assignment. b. Exceptions:

(1) The geographic area of the United Kingdom is excluded from this assignment.

(2) In case of emergency, when the exigencies of the situation will not permit the delay incident to single procurement through normal channels, purchases may be made without the prior authorization of the Procuring Department. When such emergency purchases are made, one copy of the contractual instrument, bearing or accompanied by a statement of the emergency, shall be transmitted promptly to the purchasing activity of the Procuring Department.

(3) When, due to insufficient procurement lead time, geographical considerations, peculiarities of purchase, or other factors, the purchasing agency assigned procurement responsibility authorizes procurement by the requiring agency on a case-by-case basis.

(4) When requirements per line item are not in excess of $1,000 (or foreign currency equivalent) and the total requirement is not in excess

of $5,000. C. Copies of any permanent exceptions granted by the assigned purchasing agency implementing subparagraph 4b, above, will be forwarded to US CINCEUR.

d. Activities located in areas exempted or geographically excluded by this assignment will utilize the services of the assigned purchasing agency, when procuring any of the assigned items from sources located within continental Europe.

FOR THE COMMANDER IN CHIEF:
OFFICIAL:
GABE W. LEWIS,

G. HONNEN,
Colonel AGC

Major General, US Army
Adjutant General.

Chief of Staff.. DISTRIBUTION : A.