# Subpart 553.1 - General

## 553.101 Requirements for use of forms.

Parts 501–552 and 570 prescribe the requirements for use of GSA forms illustrated or referenced in this part. You may identify the prescription as follows:

1. (a) Forms available on-line. The list of forms available on-line in 553.370-1 identifies the basic prescription for each referenced form.

2. (b) Illustrated forms. The prescription for each illustrated form is identified by a cross-reference shown on the illustration. When a form is mentioned in more than one place in this regulation, the section referenced on the illustration is the section that contains the basic prescription.

## 553.102 Current editions.

You must use the current edition of the forms identified in subpart 553.3 unless otherwise authorized under this regulation.

## 553.170 Establishing and revising GSA Forms.

1. (a) If two or more GSA Services or Offices use a GSA form, the Office of Acquisition Policy maintains the form.

2. (b) If only one GSA Service or Office uses a GSA form or if the form is used for a contract type unique to one Service or Office (e.g.,construction contracts), that Service or Office is responsible for maintaining the form.

3. (c) Any proposed new or revised GSA acquisition related form must be submitted to the Office of Acquisition Policy for review and concurrence.