1. Property Administration (PA)
Cannibalization of Government Property
Presented By:
Mr. Ed Hoenig
18 May 2011
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2. Property Administration (PA)
Terminal Learning Objective (TLO):
Recognize what cannibalization of Government Property is, why it is allowed, and who is responsible for approving it.
Enabling Learning Objectives (ELO):
ELO #1 – Define cannibalization of government property.
ELO#2 – Recognize the benefits to cannibalizing government property in a contingency environment. Describe the roles of other individuals and organizations that may have responsibility for property other than the PA.
ELO#3 – Describe the roles and responsibilities of the GPA and the ACO as it relates to the cannibalization of government property.
Learning Point for this slide is:
Self explanatory 2
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3. Property Administration (PA)
Definition of Cannibalization
  Government Property
(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—
Cannibalize” means to remove parts from Government property for use or for installation on other Government property
Learning Point for this slide is:
Cannibalization is to remove serviceable parts from (damaged airplanes, for example) for use in the repair of other equipment.
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From This to….. 3
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4. Property Administration (PA)
Why Cannibalize Government Property?
Cannibalization is normally authorized for property that is Beyond Economical Repair (BER)
Cannibalization may be authorized in situations based on criticality or urgency of need
Parts removed that are not used immediately are to be recorded and properly stored in accordance with the contractor’s Property Management System (PMS)
Residual property resulting from cannibalization MUST be placed into disposal process by the contractor
Learning Points for this slide are:
Cannibalization is normally authorized for assets that are Beyond Economical Repair
Candidates for cannibalization maybe come from damaged/destroyed property or Fear Wear and Tear Items
Cannibalization is based on need or urgency
Parts removed from assets cannibalized are usually consumed immediately
Parts not used immediately need to be recorded in the contractor’s property control records.
After assets are cannibalized the reminding residual property must be disposed of IAW the contractor’s procedures for disposal of Government Property
Candidate for DRMO 4
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5. Property Administration (PA)
What is the benefit of Cannibalizing Government Property?
The benefits of cannibalizing government property in a contingency environment are:
Cost savings/avoidance measure
Keeps mission rolling forward in the absence of spare parts availability.
Learning Point for this slide is:
Cannibalization is a cost savings/avoidance measure not just in terms of money but time as well it may keep a mission going while waiting for spare parts.
“Forward Ho” 5
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6. Property Administration (PA)
Roles and Responsibilities
Property Administrator
Reviews the contractor’s request to cannibalize government property to ensure:
That the item being cannibalized is in fact not useable for its intended purpose
Determine how the assets got into that condition i.e. as a result of an LTDD, fair wear and tear etc.
Contracting Officer (KO) or ACO
ALL CANNIBALIZATION ACTIONS MUST BE AUTHORIZED BY THE CONTRACTING OFFICER PRIOR TO THE ACT
Learning Points for this slide are:
The Property Administrator’s role and the KO/ACO Role
PA reviews documentation and records for adequacy
KO/ACO approve contractor requests for cannibalizing government property
is to review the request for cannibalization to ensure:
Asset can no longer be used for intended purposed i.e. Vehicle damaged to the point it will no longer operate as a vehicle only value is parts to keep other vehicles running.
Ensure that the reason the assets got into a BER condition is well documented i.e. LTDD or FWT
The request is forwarded to the KO for approval
Cannibalization can only be approved by the KO/ACO 6
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Lesson Summary
Definition of Cannibalization Government Furnished Property : To take parts from something, especially a machine, in order to use them elsewhere.
The benefits to cannibalizing government property in a contingency environment:
Cost savings/avoidance measure
Keeps mission rolling forward in the absence of spare parts availability.
The roles and responsibilities of the GPA and the ACO (as it relates to the cannibalization of government property):
PA reviews documentation and records for adequacy
KO/ACO approve contractor requests for cannibalizing government property.
Learning Point for this slide is:
Re enforcement of Lesson objectives
Review lessons learned with students
Answer any questions students may still have 7
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8. Property Administration (PA)
TEST TIME!
Circle your answer for each test item.
The test is student graded (trade/pass to your nearest student).
correct answers. “X” incorrect answers.
All tests are collected at the end of the lesson.
Learning Points for this slide are:
Make sure students understand that test is just to gage if they have grasp the learning objective
Grades are not recorded for or against them
Administer the test and go over the answers with students
Provide any necessary additional help clarifications to students needing it. 8
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9. Property Administration (PA)
1. Requests to cannibalize government property are authorized only by the commander of a military unit?
(True/False)
False
2. Under no circumstances can government property be cannibalized ?
True/False)
3. Cannibalization is normally authorized for property that is Beyond Economical Repair (BER)?
True
4. Generally parts removed through the cannibalization process are for immediate use on repair efforts?
True/False 9
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5. Residual property resulting from cannibalization should not be placed into the disposal process by the contractor
(True/False)
False
6. The benefits to cannibalizing government property in a contingency environment are:
Cost savings/avoidance measure
Keeps mission rolling forward in the absence of spare parts availability.
Both of the above
C. Both of the above 10
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