Section 225.7017-4 - Solicitation provision and contract clause(a)(1) Use the clause at 252.225-7017, Photovoltaic Devices, in solicitations, including solicitations using FAR part 12 procedures for the acquisition of commercial products and commercial services, for a contract expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold that may be a covered contract, i.e., an energy savings performance contract, a utility service contract, or a private housing contract awarded by DoD, if such contract will result in DoD ownership of photovoltaic devices, by means other than DoD purchase as end products.(2) Use the clause in the resultant contract, including contracts using FAR part 12 procedures for the acquisition of commercial products and commercial services, if it is a covered contract.(b) Use the provision at 252.225-7018, Photovoltaic Devices-Certificate, in solicitations, including solicitations using FAR part 12 procedures for the acquisition of commercial products and commercial services, that contain the clause at 252.225-7017. 76 FR 78860 , Dec. 20, 2011, as amended at 78 FR 37988 , June 25, 2013. Redesignated and amended at 80 FR 72603 , Nov. 20, 2015; Redesignated and amended at 83 FR 62500 , Dec. 4, 2018; 88 FR 6584 , Jan. 31, 2023 Redesignated and amended at 83 FR 62500 , 12/4/2018; 88 FR 6584 , 1/31/2023