DoD policy is to exchange, rather than replace, eligible nonexcess property whenever exchange promotes economical and efficient program accomplishment. Exchange policy, authority, and applicability are governed by--
(a) The Federal Property Management Regulations issued by the Administrator of the General Services Administration; and
(b) DoD 4140.1-R, Chapter 9.5. [56 FR 36345, July 31, 1991, as amended at 65 FR 39705, June 27, 2000; 77 FR 23631, Apr. 20, 2012]