AFTACI64-117 — Government Purchase Card

AFTACI64-117 governs the Air Force Technical Applications Center Government Purchase Card Program and its local procedures.

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  • Publication number: AFTACI64-117
  • Title: GOVERNMENT PURCHASE CARD
  • Date: 2022-03-28

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It covers automated purchase processing, authorization requirements, purchase limits, specialized approvals, and SDQ pre-surveillance. It requires approvals, justification, documentation, and oversight for GPC purchases.

Applies to: It applies to all personnel assigned to the Air Force Technical Applications Center (AFTAC).

Topics covered

  • Automated GPC processing
  • GPC purchase authorization
  • Micro-purchase thresholds
  • Hazardous materials approvals
  • Information technology equipment approvals
  • Asset accountability
  • SDQ pre-surveillance

Questions and answers

How must AFTAC GPC purchases be processed?

All GPC purchases will be processed through automated system. No GPC purchases will be made without obtaining required approvals in the automated system. (paragraph 1)

What justification is required for an automated GPC request?

All GPC requests must have sufficient justification in either the description block or the special instructions block for all required approvals to make to the proper determination on whether to approve or disapprove the GPC request. (paragraph 1)

What is the GPC micro-purchase threshold?

The GPC may be used to purchase authorized supplies, equipment, and nonpersonal services up to the micro-purchase threshold (currently $10,000). (paragraph 2)

What approvals are required before a GPC purchase?

All GPC purchases require the cardholder to obtain proper signatures on the AFTAC Form 26, AFTAC GPC Purchase Worksheet (PR), before the purchase can be made. (paragraph 3)

What documentation is required for hazardous materials purchases?

Cardholders are required to have AF Form 3952, Chemical/Hazardous Material Request Authorization, in the AF HAZMAT tracking system and a “manufacturer specific” material safety data sheet attached to the AFTAC Form 26. (paragraph 3)

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