(a) The contracting officer may use the clause at (TAR) 48 CFR 1252.242-70, Dissemination of Information—Educational Institutions, in lieu of the clause at (TAR) 48 CFR 1252.242-72, Dissemination of Contract Information, in DOT research contracts with educational institutions that require the release or coordination of information.

(b) The contracting officer shall insert the clause at (TAR) 48 CFR 1252.242-71, Contractor Testimony, in all solicitations and contracts issued by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Other Operating Administrations (OAs) may use the clause as deemed appropriate.

(c) The contracting officer may insert the clause at (TAR) 48 CFR 1252.242-72, Dissemination of Contract Information, in all DOT contracts, except contracts that require the release or coordination of information.

(d) The contracting officer shall insert the clause at (TAR) 48 CFR 1252.242-73, Contracting Officer's Technical Representative, in solicitations and contracts when it is intended that a representative will be assigned to the contract to perform functions of a technical nature.

[70 FR 6507, Feb. 7, 2005]