1753.67—Contracts and specifications.

(a) Special Equipment Contract, RUS Form 397 shall be used to purchase equipment on a furnish and install basis.
(b) Special Equipment Contract, RUS Form 398 shall be used to purchase equipment on a furnish only basis.
(c) The equipment specifications must accompany the selected contract form.
(1) Each specification consists of performance specifications, installation requirements (if applicable) and application engineering requirements.
(2) RUS specifications for the Special Equipment Contract are listed in 7 CFR part 1755.