Authorizing the Secretary of National Defense to Procure Common Items for the Armed Forces
Letter of Instructions No. 275, issued on May 9, 1975, authorizes the Secretary of National Defense to enter into medium or long-term government contracts for the procurement of common items needed by the Armed Forces of the Philippines, bypassing the usual provisions of Executive Order No. 298, s-40. This procurement process will employ negotiation as the mode of contracting. A comprehensive list of common items required, including clothing, equipment, and supplies, is attached to the instruction. Additionally, rules and regulations will be established to guide the implementation of this directive.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Letter of Instructions No. 275
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Presidential Issuances
- Subcategory
- Letters of Instructions
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
May 9, 1975
LETTER OF INSTRUCTIONS NO. 275
| TO | : | The Secretary of National Defense |
| Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo | ||
| Quezon City |
In order to improve the DND-AFP Procurement System as it pertains to common items needed by the Armed Forces of the Philippines, and as an exception to the provisions of Executive Order No. 298, s-40, you are authorized to enter into government contracts, medium or long-term, for the purpose of furnishing supplies, materials and equipment to the Armed Forces of the Philippines through negotiation as a mode of procurement. cdt
It is understood that this exception is applicable only to the procurement of common items that are required in the Armed Forces, a list is hereby attached.
In this connection, rules and regulations shall be promulgated to govern implementation of this letter of instructions.
List of Common Items
1. Shoes, all including rubber shoes
2. Socks for boots with military specifications
3. Briefs and Drawers
4. Belts
5. Buckle
6. Undershirts, sando and T-shirts
7. Handkerchiefs, white and OD
8. Bush Hat. Lousy Hat
9. Tailoring of uniforms
10. Steel Helmet and Liner Helmet
11. Belt Suspender
12. Jungle Pack
13. Ammo Belt
14. Canteen Cup with cover
15. Meat Can
16. Spoons
17. Knives
18. Waving Equipment
19. Shelter Halves
20. Rain Coat
21. Poncho
22. Entrenching-Tools
23. 60mm Ammo Carrier
24. Duffle Bag
25. Laundry Bag
26. Squad Tent
27. Blanket, heavy wave
28. Mat Canvass
29. Bed, single
30. Bed, double deck
31. Bed, cot
32. Such other items of similar nature as may later be determined by the Secretary of National Defense.
Cite This Law
Authorizing the Secretary of National Defense to Procure Common Items for the Armed Forces, Letter of Instructions No. 275, May 9, 1975 (Philippines)
Authorizing the Secretary of National Defense to Procure Common Items for the Armed Forces, Letter of Instructions No. 275 (Phil. 1975)
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