Direct consumable supplies definition
Direct consumable supplies means supplies, tools, or equipment consumed in the performance of a contract which are specifically identified to the contract and the actual cost of which is charged as a direct item of cost to the specific contract. “Tools” as used in this definition does not include “special tooling” subject to the provisions of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.245-17 or any regulation(s) which succeeds FAR 52.245-17.Effective June 14, 2007, “Tools” as used in this definition includes “special tooling” that was previously covered by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.245-17.