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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
48 CFR Ch. 1
Semiannual Regulatory Agenda
AGENCY: Department of Defense (DoD), General Services Administration
(GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.
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SUMMARY: This agenda announces the proposed regulatory actions the
Council plans for the next 12 months and those completed since the fall
2018 edition. This agenda was developed under the guidelines of
Executive Orders (E.O.) 12866 ``Regulatory Planning and Review,'' as
amended, Executive Order 13771 ``Reducing Regulation and Controlling
Regulatory Costs,'' and Executive Order 13563 ``Improving Regulation
and Regulatory Review.'' The purpose in publishing this agenda is to
allow interested persons an opportunity to participate in the
rulemaking process. Members of the public may submit comments on
individual proposed and interim final rulemakings at
www.regulations.gov during the comment period that follows publication
in the Federal Register. This agenda updates the report published on
June 24, 2019, and the next agenda is scheduled for publication in the
spring of 2020. The complete Unified Agenda is available online at
www.reginfo.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lois Mandell, Division Director,
Regulatory Secretariat Division, 1800 F Street NW, 2nd Floor,
Washington, DC 20405-0001, 202-501-4755.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DoD, GSA, and NASA, under their several
statutory authorities, jointly issue and maintain the FAR through
periodic issuance of changes published in the Federal Register and
produced electronically as Federal Acquisition Circulars (FACs).
The electronic version of the FAR, including changes, can be
accessed at http://www.acquisition.gov/far.
Dated: July 24, 2019.
William F. Clark,
Director, Office of Government-wide Acquisition Policy, Office of
Acquisition Policy, Office of Government-wide Policy.
DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR)--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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359....................... FAR Acquisition Regulation 9000-AN31
(FAR); FAR Case 2015-038,
Reverse Auction Guidance.
360....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN34
Regulation; FAR Case 2016-
002, Applicability of
Small Business
Regulations Outside the
United States.
361....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN38
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2016-013, Tax on
Certain Foreign
Procurement.
362....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN39
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2017-003; Individual
Sureties.
363....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN43
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2017-014, Use of
Acquisition 360 to
Encourage Vendor Feedback.
364....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN44
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2017-013, Breaches
of Personally
Identifiable Information.
365....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN46
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2017-011, Section
508-Based Standards in
Information and
Communication Technology.
366....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN56
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2017-016, Controlled
Unclassified Information
(CUI).
367....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN57
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2017-018, Violation
of Arms Control Treaties
or Agreements With the
United States.
368....................... Federal Regulation 9000-AN59
Acquisition (FAR); FAR
Case 2017-019, Policy on
Joint Ventures.
369....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN62
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2018-002, Protecting
Life in Global Health
Assistance.
370....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN65
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2018-004; Increased
Micro-Purchase and
Simplified Acquisition
Thresholds.
371....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN66
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2018-006; Definition
of Subcontract.
372....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN69
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2018-005,
Modifications to Cost or
Pricing Data and
Reporting Requirements.
373....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN71
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2018-012, Rights to
Federally Funded
Inventions and Licensing
of Government-Owned
Inventions.
374....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN72
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2018-013, Exemption
of Commercial and COTS
Item Contracts From
Certain Laws and
Regulations.
375....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN73
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2018-014, Increasing
Task-Order Level
Competition.
376....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN75
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2018-016, Lowest
Price Technically
Acceptable Source
Selection Process.
377....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN76
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2018-018, Revision
of Definition of
``Commercial Item''.
378....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN77
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2018-019, Review of
Commercial Clause
Requirements and Flowdown.
379....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN78
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2018-020,
Construction Contract
Administration.
380....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN79
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2018-021, Reserve
Officer Training Corps
and Military Recruiting
on Campus.
381....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN80
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2018-022; Orders
Issued Via Fax or
Electronic Commerce.
382....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN81
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2018-023, Taxes--
Foreign Contracts in
Afghanistan.
383....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN82
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2018-024; Use of
Interagency Fleet
Management System
Vehicles and Related
Services.
384....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN84
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2019-001, Analysis
for Equipment
Acquisitions.
385....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN85
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2019-002,
Recreational Services on
Federal Lands.
386....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN86
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2019-003,
Substantial Bundling and
Consolidation.
387....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN87
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2019-004, Good Faith
in Small Business
Subcontracting.
388....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN90
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2019-007, Update of
Historically
Underutilized Business
Zone Program.
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389....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN91
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2019-008, Small
Business Program
Amendments.
390....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN92
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2019-009,
Prohibition on
Contracting With Entities
Using Certain
Telecommunications and
Video Surveillance
Services or Equipment.
391....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN94
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2019-010, Efficient
Federal Operations.
392....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN96
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2019-013, Inflation
Adjustment of Acquisition-
Related Thresholds.
393....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN98
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2019-015, Improving
Consistency Between
Procurement & Non-
Procurement Procedures on
Suspension and Debarment.
394....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN99
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2019-016, Maximizing
Use of American-Made
Goods, Products and
Materials.
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DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR)--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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395....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AM58
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2013-002; Reporting
of Nonconforming Items to
the Government-Industry
Data Exchange Program
(Reg Plan Seq No. 151).
396....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AM93
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2014-002; Set-Asides
Under Multiple Award
Contracts.
397....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN29
Regulation: FAR Case 2016-
005; Effective
Communication Between
Government and Industry.
398....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN32
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2017-005,
Whistleblower Protection
for Contractor Employees.
399....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN35
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2016-011, Revision
of Limitations on
Subcontracting.
400....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN40
Regulations (FAR); FAR
Case 2015-002,
Requirements for DD Form
254, Contract Security
Classification
Specification.
401....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN54
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2017-010, Evaluation
Factors for Multiple-
Award Contracts.
402....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN61
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2018-003, Credit for
Lower-Tier Small Business
Subcontracting.
403....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN83
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2018-017--
Prohibition on Certain
Telecommunications and
Video Surveillance
Services or Equipment.
404....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN88
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2019-005, Update to
Contract Performance
Assessment Reporting
System (CPARS).
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References in boldface appear in The Regulatory Plan in part II of this
issue of the Federal Register.
DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR)--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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405....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AM89
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2015-015; Strategic
Sourcing Documentation.
406....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN28
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2015-033,
Sustainable Acquisition.
407....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN53
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2017-006, Exception
From Certified Cost or
Pricing Data
Requirements--Adequate
Price Competition.
408....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN58
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2017-020, Ombudsman
for Indefinite-Delivery
Contracts.
409....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN64
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2018-010, Use of
Product and Services of
Kaspersky Lab.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION/NATIONAL
AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (FAR)
Proposed Rule Stage
359. FAR Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2015-038, Reverse
Auction Guidance
E.O. 13771 Designation: Other.
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement policies addressing the
effective use of reverse auctions. Reverse auctions involve offerors
lowering their pricing over multiple rounds of bidding in order to win
Federal contracts. This change incorporates guidance from the Office of
Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP) memorandum, ``Effective Use of
Reverse Auctions,'' which was issued in response to recommendations
from the GAO report, Reverse Auctions: Guidance is Needed to Maximize
Competition and Achieve Cost Savings (GAO-14-108). Reverse auctions are
one tool used by Federal agencies to increase competition and reduce
the cost of certain items. Reverse auctions differ from traditional
auctions in that sellers compete against one another to provide the
lowest price or highest-value offer to a buyer. This change to the FAR
will include guidance that will standardize agencies' use of reverse
auctions to help agencies maximize competition and savings when using
reverse auctions.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 12/00/19
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NPRM Comment Period End............. 02/00/20
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Curtis E. Glover Sr., Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/
NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 501-
1448, Email: [email protected].
RIN: 9000-AN31
360. Federal Acquisition Regulation; FAR Case 2016-002, Applicability
of Small Business Regulations Outside the United States
E.O. 13771 Designation: Fully or Partially Exempt.
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing a final rule to amend the
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) consistent with SBA's regulation
at 13 CFR 125.2 as finalized in its rule ``Acquisition Process: Task
and Delivery Order Contracts, Bundling, Consolidation'' issued on
October 2, 2013, to clarify that overseas contracting is not excluded
from agency responsibilities to foster small business participation.
In its final rule, SBA has clarified that, as a general matter, its
small business contracting regulations apply regardless of the place of
performance. In light of these changes, there is a need to amend the
FAR, both to bring its coverage into alignment with SBA's regulation,
and to give agencies the tools they need, especially the ability to use
set-asides to maximize opportunities for small businesses overseas.
SBA has included contracts performed outside of the United States
in agencies' prime contracting goals since FY 2016. Although inclusion
for goaling purposes is not dependent on FAR changes, amending FAR part
19 will allow agencies to take advantage of the tools authorized for
providing small business opportunities for contracts awarded outside of
the United States.
This will make it easier for small businesses to receive additional
opportunities for contracts performed outside of the United States.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 08/12/19 84 FR 39793
NPRM Comment Period End............. 10/11/19
Final Rule.......................... 04/00/20
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Marilyn Chambers, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 969-7185,
Email: [email protected].
RIN: 9000-AN34
361. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2016-013, Tax on
Certain Foreign Procurement
E.O. 13771 Designation: Fully or Partially Exempt.
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 37; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing a final rule to amend the
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement a final rule issued
by the Department of the Treasury that implements section 301 of the
James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010, Public Law
111347. This section imposes on any foreign person that receives a
specified Federal procurement payment a tax equal to two percent of the
amount of such payment. This rule applies to foreign persons that are
awarded Federal Government contracts to provide goods or services.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 09/20/19 84 FR 49498
NPRM Comment Period End............. 11/19/19
Final Rule.......................... 06/00/20
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Zenaida Delgado, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 969-7207,
Email: [email protected].
RIN: 9000-AN38
362. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2017-003;
Individual Sureties
E.O. 13771 Designation: Other.
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. 137; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to change the kinds of assets that
individual sureties must use as security for their individual surety
bonds. This change implements section 874 of the National Defense
Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY 2016 (Pub. L. 114-92), codified at 31
U.S.C. 9310, Individual Sureties. Individual sureties will no longer be
able to pledge real property, corporate stocks, corporate bonds, or
irrevocable letters of credit. The requirements of 31 U.S.C. 9310 are
intended to strengthen the assets pledged by individual sureties,
thereby mitigating risk to the Government.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 01/00/20
NPRM Comment Period End............. 03/00/20
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Zenaida Delgado, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 969-7207,
Email: [email protected].
RIN: 9000-AN39
363. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2017-014, Use of
Acquisition 360 To Encourage Vendor Feedback
E.O. 13771 Designation: Other.
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to address the solicitation of contractor
feedback on both contract formation and contract administration
activities. Agencies would consider this feedback, as appropriate, to
improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their acquisition
activities. The rule would create FAR policy to encourage regular
feedback in accordance with agency practice (both for contract
formation and administration activities) and a standard FAR
solicitation provision to support a sustainable model for broadened use
of the Acquisition 360 survey to elicit feedback on the pre-award and
debriefing processes in a consistent and standardized manner. Agencies
would be able to use the solicitation provision to notify interested
sources that a procurement is part of the Acquisition 360 survey and
encourage stakeholders to voluntarily provide feedback on their
experiences of the pre-award process.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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ANPRM............................... 07/23/18 83 FR 34820
ANPRM Comment Period End............ 09/21/18
NPRM................................ 01/00/20
NPRM Comment Period End............. 03/00/20
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Curtis E. Glover Sr., Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/
NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 501-
1448, Email: [email protected].
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RIN: 9000-AN43
364. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2017-013, Breaches
of Personally Identifiable Information
E.O. 13771 Designation: Other.
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to create and implement appropriate
contract clauses and regulatory coverage to address contractor
requirements for a breach response consistent with the requirements.
This FAR change will implement the requirements outlined in the Office
of Management and Budget (OMB) Memorandum, M-17-12, ``Preparing for and
Responding to a Breach of Personally Identifiable Information,''
section V part B.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 01/00/20
NPRM Comment Period End............. 03/00/20
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: FAR Policy, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW,
Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 969-4075, Email: [email protected].
RIN: 9000-AN44
365. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2017-011, Section
508-Based Standards in Information and Communication Technology
E.O. 13771 Designation: Other.
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to incorporate revisions and updates to
standards in section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, developed
by the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (also
referred to as the ``Access Board''). This FAR change incorporates the
U.S. Access Board's final rule, ``Information and Communication
Technology (ICT) Standards and Guidelines,'' published on January 18,
2017, which implemented revisions and updates to the section 508-based
standards and section 255-based guidelines. This rule is expected to
impose additional costs on Federal agencies. The purpose is to increase
productivity for Federal employees with disabilities, time savings due
to improved accessibility of Federal websites for members of the public
with disabilities, and reduced call volumes to Federal agencies.
Additionally, this rule harmonizes standards with national and
international consensus standards. This would assist American ICT
companies by helping them to achieve economies of scale created by a
wider use of these technical standards.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 11/00/19
NPRM Comment Period End............. 01/00/20
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: FAR Policy, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW,
Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 969-4075, Email: [email protected].
RIN: 9000-AN46
366. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2017-016,
Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)
E.O. 13771 Designation: Other.
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement the National Archives and
Records Administration (NARA) Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)
program of Executive Order 13556 of November 4, 2010. As the executive
agent designated to oversee the Governmentwide CUI program, NARA issued
implementing regulations in late 2016 designed to address Federal
agency policies for designating, safeguarding, disseminating, marking,
decontrolling, and disposing of CUI. The NARA rule, which is codified
at 32 CFR 2002, affects contractors that handle, possess, use, share,
or receive CUI. This FAR rule helps to ensure uniform implementation of
the requirements of the CUI program in contracts across Government
agencies.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 04/00/20
NPRM Comment Period End............. 06/00/20
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: FAR Policy, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW,
Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 969-4075, Email: [email protected].
RIN: 9000-AN56
367. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2017-018, Violation
of Arms Control Treaties or Agreements With the United States
E.O. 13771 Designation: Other.
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing a proposed rule to address
a public comment on the interim rule issued to amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement section 1290(c)(3) of the
National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY 2017, which requires
an offeror or any of its subsidiaries to certify that it does not
engage in any activity that contributed to or is a significant factor
in the determination that a country is not in full compliance with its
obligations undertaken in all arms control, nonproliferation, and
disarmament agreements or commitments in which the United States is a
participating state.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Interim Final Rule.................. 06/15/18 83 FR 28145
Interim Final Rule Comment Period 08/14/18
End.
NPRM................................ 02/00/20
NPRM Comment Period End............. 04/00/20
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Cecelia L. Davis, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 219-0202,
Email: [email protected].
RIN: 9000-AN57
368. Federal Regulation Acquisition (FAR); FAR Case 2017-019, Policy on
Joint Ventures
E.O. 13771 Designation: Other.
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement regulatory changes made by
the Small Business Administration (SBA), Small Business Mentor
Prot[eacute]g[eacute] Programs, published on July 25, 2016 (81 FR
48557), regarding joint ventures and to clarify policy on 8(a) joint
ventures. The regulatory changes provide industry with a new way to
compete for small business or socioeconomic set-asides using a joint
venture made up of a mentor and a prot[eacute]g[eacute]. The 8(a) joint
venture clarification prevents confusion on an 8(a) joint venture's
eligibility to compete for an 8(a) competitive procurement.
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Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 01/00/20
NPRM Comment Period End............. 03/00/20
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Marilyn Chambers, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 969-7185,
Email: [email protected].
RIN: 9000-AN59
369. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2018-002,
Protecting Life in Global Health Assistance
E.O. 13771 Designation: Regulatory.
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. 137; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement Presidential Memorandum,
``The Mexico City Policy,'' issued on January 13, 2017, in accordance
with the Department of State's implementation plan dated May 9, 2017.
This rule would extend requirements of the memorandum and plans to new
funding agreements for global health assistance furnished by all
Federal departments or agencies. This expanded policy will cover global
health assistance to include funding for international health programs,
such as those for HIV/AIDS, maternal and child health, malaria, global
health security, and certain family planning and reproductive health.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 02/00/20
NPRM Comment Period End............. 04/00/20
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: FAR Policy, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW,
Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 969-4075, Email: [email protected].
RIN: 9000-AN62
370. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2018-004; Increased
Micro-Purchase and Simplified Acquisition Thresholds
E.O. 13771 Designation: Deregulatory.
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing a final rule to amend the
FAR to implement sections 805, 806, and 1702(a) of the National Defense
Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY 2018. Section 805 increases the micro-
purchase threshold (MPT) to $10,000 and limits the use of convenience
checks to not more than one half of the MPT amount (i.e., $5,000).
Section 806 increases the simplified acquisition threshold (SAT) to
$250,000. Section 1702(a) amends section 15(j)(1) of the Small Business
Act (15 U.S.C. 644(j)(1)) to replace specific dollar thresholds with
the terms ``micro-purchase threshold'' and ``simplified acquisition
threshold.''
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 10/02/19 84 FR 52420
NPRM Comment Period End............. 12/02/19
Final Rule.......................... 02/00/20
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Michael O. Jackson, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/
NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 208-
4949, Email: [email protected].
RIN: 9000-AN65
371. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2018-006;
Definition of Subcontract
E.O. 13771 Designation: Other.
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to implement section 820
of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY 2018. Section
820 amends 41 U.S.C. 1906(c)(1) to change the definition of
``subcontract'' for the procurement of commercial items to exclude
agreements entered into by a contractor for the supply of commodities
that are intended for use in the performance of multiple contracts with
the Federal Government and other parties and are not identifiable to
any particular contract.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 02/00/20
NPRM Comment Period End............. 04/00/20
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Michael O. Jackson, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/
NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 208-
4949, Email: [email protected].
RIN: 9000-AN66
372. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2018-005,
Modifications to Cost or Pricing Data and Reporting Requirements
E.O. 13771 Designation: Deregulatory.
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing a final rule to amend the
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to increase the Truth in
Negotiation Act (TINA) threshold to $2 million and require other than
certified cost or pricing data. The rule reduces the burden on
contractors because they would not be required to certify their cost or
pricing data between $750,000 and $2 million. This change implements
section 811 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY
2018. Section 811 modifies 10 U.S.C. 2306a and 41 U.S.C. 3502.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 10/02/19 84 FR 52428
NPRM Comment Period End............. 12/02/19
Final Rule.......................... 02/00/20
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Ms. Zenaida Delgado, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/
NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 969-
7207, Email: [email protected].
RIN: 9000-AN69
373. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2018-012, Rights to
Federally Funded Inventions and Licensing of Government-Owned
Inventions
E.O. 13771 Designation: Other.
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the FAR to
implement the changes to 37 CFR parts 401 and 404, ``Rights to
Federally Funded Inventions and Licensing of Government-Owned
Inventions,'' dated May 14, 2018. The changes reduce regulatory
burdens, provide greater clarity to large businesses by codifying the
applicability of Bayh-Dole as directed in Executive Order 12591, and
provide greater clarity to all Federal funding recipients by updating
regulatory provisions to align with provisions of the Leahy-Smith
America Invents Act in terms of definitions and timeframes.
Timetable:
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NPRM Comment Period End............. 04/00/20
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Cecelia L. Davis, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 219-0202,
Email: [email protected].
RIN: 9000-AN71
374. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2018-013, Exemption
of Commercial and COTS Item Contracts From Certain Laws and Regulations
E.O. 13771 Designation: Deregulatory.
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch.137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement paragraph (a) of section 839
of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal
year 2019. Paragraph (a) requires the FAR Council to review each past
determination made not to exempt contracts and subcontracts for
commercial products, commercial services, and commercially available
off-the-shelf (COTS) items from certain laws when these contracts would
otherwise have been exempt under 41 U.S.C. 1906(d) or 41 U.S.C.
1907(b). The FAR Council or the Administrator for Federal Procurement
Policy has to determine whether there still exists specific reason not
to provide exemptions from certain laws. If no determination is made to
continue to exempt commercial contracts and subcontracts from certain
laws, paragraph (a) requires that revisions to the FAR be proposed to
reflect exemptions from those laws. Paragraph (a) requires these
revisions to be proposed within one year of the date of enactment of
section 839.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 12/00/19
NPRM Comment Period End............. 02/00/20
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Mahruba Uddowla, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 703 605-2868,
Email: [email protected].
RIN: 9000-AN72
375. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2018-014,
Increasing Task-Order Level Competition
E.O. 13771 Designation: Other.
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement section 876 of the John S.
McCain National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2019, which
would provide civilian agencies with an exception to the existing
statutory requirement to include price to the Federal Government as an
evaluation factor that must be considered in the evaluation of
proposals for all contracts. The exception would only apply to IDIQ
contracts and to Federal Supply Schedule contracts for services that
are priced at an hourly rate. Furthermore, the exception would only
apply in those instances where the Government intends to make a
contract award to all qualifying offerors, thus affording maximum
opportunity for effective competition at the task order level. An
offeror would be qualified only if it is a responsible source and
submits a proposal that conforms to the requirements of the
solicitation, meets any technical requirements, and is otherwise
eligible for award.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 02/00/20
NPRM Comment Period End............. 04/00/20
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Curtis E. Glover Sr., Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/
NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 501-
1448, Email: [email protected].
RIN: 9000-AN73
376. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2018-016, Lowest
Price Technically Acceptable Source Selection Process
E.O. 13771 Designation: Not subject to, not significant.
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing a final rule to amend the
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement section 880 of the
John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal
Year (FY) 2019 to avoid using lowest price technically acceptable
source selection criteria in circumstances that would deny the
Government the benefits of cost and technical tradeoffs in the source
selection process.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 10/02/19 84 FR 52425
NPRM Comment Period End............. 12/02/19
Final Rule.......................... 02/00/20
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Michael O. Jackson, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/
NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 208-
4949, Email: [email protected].
RIN: 9000-AN75
377. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2018-018, Revision
of Definition of ``Commercial Item''
E.O. 13771 Designation: Other.
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C.121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to separate the commercial item definition
into definitions of commercial product and commercial service. Section
836 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year
(FY) 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) set the effective date of the new
definitions to January 1, 2020. This is consistent with the
recommendations by the independent panel created by section 809 of the
NDAA for FY 2016 (Pub. L. 11492). This case implements amendment to 41
U.S.C. 103.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 12/00/19
NPRM Comment Period End............. 02/00/20
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Zenaida Delgado, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 969-7207,
Email: [email protected].
RIN: 9000-AN76
378. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2018-019, Review of
Commercial Clause Requirements and Flowdown
E.O. 13771 Designation: Deregulatory.
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement paragraphs (b) and (c) of
section 839 of the John S. McCain
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National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2019.
Paragraph (b) requires the FAR Council to review the FAR to assess
every regulation that requires a specific clause in contracts for
commercial products or commercial services, unless the regulation is
required by law or Executive Order. Paragraph (b) also requires that
revisions to the FAR be proposed to eliminate those regulations unless
the FAR Council makes a determination not to eliminate a regulation.
Paragraph (c) requires the FAR Council to review the FAR to assess
every regulation that requires a prime contractor to include a specific
clause in subcontracts for commercially available off-the-shelf items,
unless the clause is required by law or Executive Order. Paragraph (c)
also requires that revisions to the FAR be proposed to eliminate those
regulations unless the FAR Council makes a determination not to
eliminate a regulation.
Paragraphs (b) and (c) require these revisions to be proposed
within one year of the date of the enactment of section 839.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 12/00/19
NPRM Comment Period End............. 02/00/20
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Mahruba Uddowla, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 703 605-2868,
Email: [email protected].
RIN: 9000-AN77
379. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2018-020,
Construction Contract Administration
E.O. 13771 Designation: Other.
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: This proposal implements section 855 of the NDAA for FY
2019 (Pub. L. 115-232). Section 855 requires, for solicitations for
construction contracts anticipated to be awarded to a small business,
notification to prospective offerors regarding agency policies or
practices in complying with FAR requirements relating to the timely
definitization of requests for equitable adjustment and agency past
performance in definitizing such requests.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 01/00/20
NPRM Comment Period End............. 03/00/20
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Marilyn Chambers, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 969-7185,
Email: [email protected].
RIN: 9000-AN78
380. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2018-021, Reserve
Officer Training Corps and Military Recruiting on Campus
E.O. 13771 Designation: Fully or Partially Exempt.
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA and NASA are issuing a final rule to amend the
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement the requirements at
10 U.S.C. 983, which prohibits the award of certain Federal contracts
or grants to institutions of higher education that prohibit Senior
Reserve Officer Training Corps units or military recruiting on campus.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 09/24/19 84 FR 49974
NPRM Comment Period End............. 11/25/19
Final Rule.......................... 05/00/20
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Cecelia L. Davis, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 219-0202,
Email: [email protected].
RIN: 9000-AN79
381. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2018-022; Orders
Issued Via Fax or Electronic Commerce
E.O. 13771 Designation: Not subject to, not significant.
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA and NASA are issuing a final rule to amend the
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.216-18, Ordering, to
authorize issuance of orders via fax or email and clarify when an order
is considered to be issued when utilizing these methods.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 08/23/19 84 FR 44270
NPRM Comment Period End............. 10/22/19
Final Rule.......................... 03/00/20
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Curtis E. Glover Sr., Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/
NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 501-
1448, Email: [email protected].
RIN: 9000-AN80
382. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2018-023, Taxes--
Foreign Contracts in Afghanistan
E.O. 13771 Designation: Not subject to, not significant.
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing a final rule to amend the
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement the provisions on
taxes, duties, and fees contained in the Security and Defense
Cooperation Agreement (dated 2014) and the North Atlantic Treaty
Organization Status of Forces Agreement (dated 2014) with the Islamic
Republic of Afghanistan. Both Agreements exempt the United States
Government, and its contractors and subcontractors (other than those
who are Afghan legal entities or residents), from paying any tax or
similar charge assessed on activities associated with contracts
performed within Afghanistan. The Agreements also exempt the
acquisition, importation, exportation, reexportation, transportation,
and use of supplies and services in Afghanistan, by or on behalf of the
United States Government, from any taxes, customs, duties, fees, or
similar charges in Afghanistan.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 09/20/19 84 FR 49502
Correction.......................... 10/15/19 84 FR 55109
NPRM Comment Period End............. 11/19/19
Final Rule.......................... 03/00/20
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: FAR Policy, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW,
Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 969-4075, Email: [email protected].
RIN: 9000-AN81
383. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2018-024; Use of
Interagency Fleet Management System Vehicles and Related Services
E.O. 13771 Designation: Other.
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Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.251-1, Interagency Fleet
Management System Vehicles and Related Services, to provide contractors
who have been authorized to use fleet vehicles with additional
information on how to request the vehicles from the Government.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 02/00/20
NPRM Comment Period End............. 04/00/20
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Curtis E. Glover Sr., Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/
NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 501-
1448, Email: [email protected].
RIN: 9000-AN82
384. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2019-001, Analysis
for Equipment Acquisitions
E.O. 13771 Designation: Other.
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the FAR by
implementing section 555 of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Reauthorization Act for FY 2018 (Pub. L. 115-254), which requires
equipment to be acquired using the method of acquisition most
advantageous to the Government based on a case-by-case analysis of
costs and other factors. Section 555 requires the methods of
acquisition to be compared in the analysis to include, at a minimum:
(1) Purchase; (2) long-term lease or rental; (3) short-term lease or
rental; (4) interagency acquisition; or, (5) acquisition agreements
with a State or local government. Section 555 exempts certain
acquisitions from this required analysis.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 02/00/20
NPRM Comment Period End............. 04/00/20
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Michael O. Jackson, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/
NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 208-
4949, Email: [email protected].
RIN: 9000-AN84
385. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2019-002,
Recreational Services on Federal Lands
E.O. 13771 Designation: Not subject to, not significant.
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing a final rule to amend the
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to exempt contracts for seasonal
recreational services and seasonal recreational equipment rental on
Federal lands from the Executive Order 13658 minimum wage requirements.
This rule implements Executive Order 13838 that was issued on May 25,
2018, and associated Department of Labor final rule published on
September 26, 2018. In accordance with Executive Order 13838, this
proposed rule will not limit Executive Order 13658's coverage of
lodging and food services associated with seasonal recreational
services, even when seasonal recreational services or seasonal
recreational equipment rental are also provided under the same
contract.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 10/21/19 84 FR 56157
NPRM Comment Period End............. 12/20/19
Final Rule.......................... 04/00/20
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: FAR Policy, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW,
Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 969-4075, Email: [email protected].
RIN: 9000-AN85
386. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2019-003,
Substantial Bundling and Consolidation
E.O. 13771 Designation: Other.
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement section 863 of the National
Defense Authorization Acts (NDAA) for FY 2016 and the Small Business
Administration (SBA) implementing regulations requiring publication of
a notice of substantial bundling and a notice of consolidation of
contract requirements.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 03/00/20
NPRM Comment Period End............. 05/00/20
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Marilyn Chambers, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 969-7185,
Email: [email protected].
RIN: 9000-AN86
387. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2019-004, Good
Faith in Small Business Subcontracting
E.O. 13771 Designation: Other.
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement section 1821 of the National
Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY 2017 and the Small Business
Administration regulatory changes relating to small business
subcontracting plans. Section 1821 requires examples of activities that
would be considered a failure to make a good faith effort to comply
with small business subcontracting plan requirements.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 01/00/20
NPRM Comment Period End............. 03/00/20
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Marilyn Chambers, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 969-7185,
Email: [email protected].
RIN: 9000-AN87
388. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2019-007, Update of
Historically Underutilized Business Zone Program
E.O. 13771 Designation: Other.
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement regulatory changes proposed
by the Small Business Administration regarding the Historically
Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) Program. The proposed regulatory
changes are intended to reduce the regulatory burden associated with
the HUBZone Program.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 05/00/20
NPRM Comment Period End............. 07/00/20
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Marilyn Chambers, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 969-7185,
Email: [email protected].
RIN: 9000-AN90
389. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2019-008, Small
Business Program Amendments
E.O. 13771 Designation: Other.
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement regulatory changes proposed
by the Small Business Administration regarding small business programs.
The proposed regulatory changes include the timing of the determination
of size status for multiple-award contracts for which price is not
evaluated at the contract level; the grounds for size-status protests;
and the grounds for socioeconomic status protests.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 06/00/20
NPRM Comment Period End............. 08/00/20
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Marilyn Chambers, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 969-7185,
Email: [email protected].
RIN: 9000-AN91
390. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2019-009,
Prohibition on Contracting With Entities Using Certain
Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment
E.O. 13771 Designation: Fully or Partially Exempt.
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement paragraph (a)(1)(B) of
section 889 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY 19
(Pub. L. 115-232). Beginning two years from the enacted date, paragraph
(a)(1)(B) of section 889 prohibits the Government from entering into a
contract or extending or renewing a contract with an entity that uses
any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications
equipment and services from Huawei Technologies Company, ZTE
Corporation, Hytera Communications Corporation, Hangzhou Technology
Company, or Dahua Technology Company, to include any subsidiaries or
affiliates. This FAR rule is needed to protect U.S. networks against
cyber activities conducted through Chinese Government-supported
telecommunications equipment and services. Paragraph (a)(1)(A) of
section 889 is being implemented separately through FAR Case 2018-017.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 12/00/19
NPRM Comment Period End............. 02/00/20
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: FAR Policy, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW,
Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 969-4075, Email: [email protected].
RIN: 9000-AN92
391. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2019-010,
Efficient Federal Operations
E.O. 13771 Designation: Other.
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement Executive Order 13834,
``Efficient Federal Operations.'' Executive Order 13834 directs Federal
agencies to comply with statutory requirements related to energy and
environmental performance in a manner that increases efficiency,
maximizes performance, eliminates unnecessary use of resources, and
protects the environment. This rule promotes the efficient acquisition
of sustainable products, services, and construction methods in order to
reduce energy and water consumption, reliance on natural resources, and
enhance pollution prevention, within the Federal Government.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 03/00/20
NPRM Comment Period End............. 05/00/20
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: FAR Policy, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW,
Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 969-4075, Email: [email protected].
RIN: 9000-AN94
392. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2019-013,
Inflation Adjustment of Acquisition-Related Thresholds
E.O. 13771 Designation: Other.
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c) ; 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing a proposed rule amending
the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement the inflation
adjustment of acquisition-related dollar thresholds. A statute (41
U.S.C. 1908) requires an adjustment every 5 years of acquisition-
related thresholds for inflation using the Consumer Price Index for all
urban consumers, except for the Construction Wage Rate Requirements
statute (formerly Davis-Bacon Act), Service Contract Labor Standards
statute, and trade agreements thresholds.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 12/00/19
NPRM Comment Period End............. 02/00/20
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Michael O. Jackson, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/
NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 208-
4949, Email: [email protected].
RIN: 9000-AN96
393. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2019-015,
Improving Consistency Between Procurement & Non-Procurement Procedures
on Suspension and Debarment
E.O. 13771 Designation: Other.
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to bring the FAR and the Non-procurement
Common Rule (NCR) procedures on suspension and debarment into closer
alignment. The FAR covers procurement matters and the NCR covers other
transactions, such as grants, cooperative agreements, contracts of
assistance, loans and loan guarantees.
The Government uses suspension and debarment procedures to exercise
business judgment. These procedures give Federal officials a
discretionary means to exclude parties from participation in certain
transactions,
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while affording those parties due process.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 02/00/20
NPRM Comment Period End............. 04/00/20
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Cecelia L. Davis, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 219-0202,
Email: [email protected].
RIN: 9000-AN98
394. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2019-016,
Maximizing Use of American-Made Goods, Products and Materials
E.O. 13771 Designation: Other.
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement Executive Order (E.O.) 13881,
Maximizing Use of American-Made Goods, Products, and Materials.
The case proposes to amend the applicable provisions in the FAR
that would provide that materials shall be considered to be of foreign
origin if: (A) For iron and steel end products, the cost of foreign
iron and steel used in such iron and steel end products constitutes 5
percent or more of the cost of all the products used in such iron and
steel end products; or (B) for all other end products, the cost of the
foreign products used in such end products constitutes 45 percent or
more of the cost of all the products used in such end products.
The case also proposes to amend the applicable provisions in the
FAR so that the executive agency concerned shall in each instance
conduct the reasonableness and public interest determination referred
to in sections 8302 and 8303 of title 41, United States Code, on the
basis of the following described differential formula, subject to the
terms thereof: The sum determined by computing 20 percent (for other
than small businesses), or 30 percent (for small businesses), of the
offer or offered price of materials of foreign origin.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 01/00/20
NPRM Comment Period End............. 03/00/20
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Cecelia L. Davis, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 219-0202,
Email: [email protected].
RIN: 9000-AN99
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION/NATIONAL
AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (FAR)
Final Rule Stage
395. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2013-002; Reporting
of Nonconforming Items to the Government-Industry Data Exchange Program
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 151 in part II of this
issue of the Federal Register.
RIN: 9000-AM58
396. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2014-002; Set-
Asides Under Multiple Award Contracts
E.O. 13771 Designation: Fully or Partially Exempt.
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing a final rule amending the
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement regulatory changes
made by the Small Business Administration, which provide Governmentwide
policy for partial set-asides and reserves and for set-asides of orders
for small business concerns under multiple-award contracts.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 12/06/16 81 FR 88072
NPRM Comment Period End............. 02/06/17
Final Rule.......................... 11/00/19
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Mahruba Uddowla, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 703 605-2868,
Email: [email protected].
RIN: 9000-AM93
397. Federal Acquisition Regulation: FAR Case 2016-005; Effective
Communication Between Government and Industry
E.O. 13771 Designation: Not subject to, not significant.
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing a final rule amending the
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement section 887 of the
NDAA for FY 2016 (Pub. L. 114-92). This law provides that Government
acquisition personnel are permitted and encouraged to engage in
responsible and constructive exchanges with industry. This change will
permit and encourage Government acquisition personnel to engage in
responsible and constructive exchanges with industry as part of market
research as long as those exchanges are consistent with existing laws
and regulations and promote a fair competitive environment.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 11/29/16 81 FR 85914
NPRM Comment Period End............. 03/02/17
Final Rule.......................... 01/00/20
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Michael O. Jackson, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/
NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 208-
4949, Email: [email protected].
RIN: 9000-AN29
398. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2017-005,
Whistleblower Protection for Contractor Employees
E.O. 13771 Designation: Not subject to, not significant.
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA issued a final rule to amend the
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement 41 U.S.C. 4712,
``Enhancement of Contractor Protection From Reprisal for Disclosure of
Certain Information,'' and makes the pilot program permanent. The pilot
was enacted on January 2, 2013, by section 828 of the National Defense
Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year (FY) 2013. The rule clarifies
that contractors and subcontractors are prohibited from discharging,
demoting, or otherwise discriminating against an employee as a reprisal
for disclosing to any of the entities such as agency Inspector Generals
and Congress information that the employee reasonably believes is
evidence of gross mismanagement of a Federal contract; a gross waste of
Federal funds; an abuse of authority relating to a Federal contract; a
substantial and specific
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danger to public health or safety; or a violation of law, rule, or
regulation related to a Federal contract (including the competition for
or negotiation of a contract.) This rule enhances whistleblower
protections for contractor employees by making permanent the protection
for disclosure of the aforementioned information, and ensuring that the
prohibition on reimbursement for legal fees accrued in defense against
reprisal claims applies to both contractors and subcontractors.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 12/26/18 83 FR 66223
NPRM Comment Period End............. 02/25/19
Final Rule.......................... 12/00/19
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Cecelia L. Davis, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 219-0202, Email:
[email protected].
RIN: 9000-AN32
399. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2016-011, Revision
of Limitations on Subcontracting
E.O. 13771 Designation: Deregulatory.
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing a final rule to amend the
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to revise and standardize the
limitations on subcontracting, including the nonmanufacturer rule, that
apply to small business concerns under FAR part 19 procurements. This
rule incorporates The Small Business Administration's (SBA) final rule
that implemented the statutory requirements of section 1651 of the
National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2013. This
action is necessary to meet the Congressional intent of clarifying the
limitations on subcontracting with which small businesses must comply,
as well as the ways in which they can comply. The rule will benefit
both small businesses and Federal agencies. The rule will allow small
businesses to take advantage of subcontracts with similarly situated
entities. As a result, these small businesses will be able to compete
for larger contracts, which would positively affect their potential for
growth as well as that of their potential subcontractors.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 12/04/18 83 FR 62540
NPRM Comment Period End............. 02/04/19
Final Rule.......................... 01/00/20
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: FAR Policy, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW,
Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 969-4075, Email: [email protected].
RIN: 9000-AN35
400. Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR); FAR Case 2015-002,
Requirements for DD Form 254, Contract Security Classification
Specification
E.O. 13771 Designation: Not subject to, not significant.
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing a final rule to amend the
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to require the use of Department
of Defense (DoD) Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) for the electronic
submission of the DD Form 254, ``Contract Security Classification
Specification.'' This form is used to convey security requirements
regarding classified information to contractors and subcontractors and
must be submitted to the Defense Security Services (DSS) when
contractors or subcontractors require access to classified information
under contracts awarded by agencies that are covered by the National
Industrial Security Program (NISP). By changing the submittal process
of the form from a manual process to an automated one, the Government
will reduce the cost of maintaining the forms, while also providing a
centralized repository for classified contract security requirements
and supporting data.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 07/12/19 84 FR 33201
NPRM Comment Period End............. 09/10/19
Final Rule.......................... 04/00/20
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Curtis E. Glover Sr., Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/
NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 501-
1448, Email: [email protected]
RIN: 9000-AN40
401. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2017-010,
Evaluation Factors for Multiple-Award Contracts
E.O. 13771 Designation: Deregulatory.
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing a final rule to amend the
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement section 825 of the
National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY 17 (Pub. L. 114-328).
Section 825 amends 10 U.S.C. 2305(a)(3) to change the requirement
regarding the consideration of cost or price to the Government as a
factor in the evaluation of proposals for certain multiple-award task
order contracts awarded by DoD, NASA, or the Coast Guard. At the
Government's discretion, solicitations for multiple-award contracts,
which intend to award the same or similar services to each qualifying
offeror, do not require price or cost as an evaluation factor for the
base contract award. This rule will streamline the award of contracts
for DoD, NASA, and the Coast Guard because they will not be required to
consider cost or price in the evaluation of the award decision.
Relieving the requirement to account for cost or price when evaluating
proposals for these types of contracts, which feature competitive
orders, will enable procurement officials to focus their energy on
establishing and evaluating the non-price factors that will result in
more meaningful distinctions among offerors.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 09/24/18 83 FR 48271
Correction.......................... 10/23/18 83 FR 53421
NPRM Comment Period End............. 11/23/18
Final Rule.......................... 12/00/19 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Michael O. Jackson, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/
NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 208-
4949, Email: [email protected].
RIN: 9000-AN54
402. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2018-003, Credit
for Lower-Tier Small Business Subcontracting
E.O. 13771 Designation: Not subject to, not significant.
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing a final rule to amend the
Federal Acquisition Regulation to implement section 1614 of the
National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of fiscal year 2014, as
implemented in the Small Business Administration's final rule issued on
December 23, 2016. Section
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1614 allows other than small business prime contractors to receive
small business subcontracting credit for subcontracts their
subcontractors award to small businesses.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 06/26/19 84 FR 30071
NPRM Comment Period End............. 08/26/19
Final Rule.......................... 06/00/20
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Marilyn Chambers, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 969-7185,
Email: [email protected].
RIN: 9000-AN61
403. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2018-017--
Prohibition on Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance
Services or Equipment
E.O. 13771 Designation: Fully or Partially Exempt.
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are amending the Federal Acquisition
Regulation (FAR) to implement section 889 of the National Defense
Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY 19 (Pub. L. 115-232). Section 889
prohibits the procurement or use of covered telecommunications
equipment and services from Huawei Technologies Company, ZTE
Corporation, Hytera Communications Corporation, Hangzhou Technology
Company, or Dahua Technology Company, to include any subsidiaries or
affiliates. This FAR rule is needed to protect U.S. networks against
cyber activities conducted through Chinese Government-supported
telecommunications equipment and services.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Interim Final Rule.................. 08/13/19 84 FR 40216
Interim Final Rule Comment Period 10/15/19
End.
Interim Final Rule.................. 11/00/19
Interim Final Rule Comment Period 01/00/20
End.
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: FAR Policy, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW,
Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 969-4075, Email: [email protected].
RIN: 9000-AN83
404. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2019-005, Update to
Contract Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS)
E.O. 13771 Designation: Not subject to, not significant.
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA issued a final rule amending the
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement changes regarding the
Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS). This rule
establishes that the Contract Performance Assessment Reporting System
(CPARS) is the official system for past performance information.
Effective January 15, 2019, PPIRS was officially retired to
conclude its merger with the CPARS. Data from PPIRS has been merged
into CPARS.gov, making CPARS the official system for past performance
information. This merge simplifies functions such as creating and
editing performance and integrity records, changes to administering
users and running reports, generating performance records, and viewing/
managing performance records. Users will now have one location and one
account to perform all functionality.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Final Rule.......................... 09/10/19 84 FR 47865
Final Rule Effective................ 10/10/19
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Curtis E. Glover Sr., Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/
NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 501-
1448, Email: [email protected].
RIN: 9000-AN88
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION/NATIONAL
AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (FAR)
Completed Actions
405. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2015-015; Strategic
Sourcing Documentation
E.O. 13771 Designation: Other.
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: This case is closed because it was implementing a
statutory provision pertaining to a program created by the Executive
Branch that has become outdated since the statute was enacted. This
case was initially opened to implement section 836 of the Carl Levin
and Howard P. ``Buck'' McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2015 (Pub. L. 113291; 41 U.S.C. 3301, note), which called
for the creation of regulation governing the use of contract solutions
established under the ``Federal Strategic Sourcing Initiative'' (FSSI).
Since then, OMB has evolved and expanded FSSI into a larger and more
comprehensive ``Category Management'' framework. OMB Memorandum M-19-
13, Category Management: Making Smarter Use of Common Contract
Solutions and Practices, issued on March 20, 2019, provides the
requisite guidance on the use of category management, including
requirements for the use of Governmentwide solutions. The FAR Council
will review the need for regulatory changes in light of the OMB
guidance and related developments since section 836 was enacted.
Completed:
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Reason Date FR Cite
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Withdrawn........................... 05/28/19
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Michael O. Jackson, Phone: 202 208-4949, Email:
[email protected].
RIN: 9000-AM89
406. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2015-033,
Sustainable Acquisition
E.O. 13771 Designation: Other.
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: This case is closed because it primarily implemented
Executive Order 13693, Planning for Federal Sustainability in the Next
Decade, which has been rescinded and replaced with Executive Order
13834, ``Efficient Federal Operations,'' dated May 17, 2018. The
remaining elements of the case have been rolled into a new FAR case,
2019-010, ``Efficient Federal Operations,'' which will implement
Executive Order 13834.
Completed:
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Reason Date FR Cite
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Withdrawn........................... 05/28/19
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: FAR Policy, Phone: 202 969-4075, Email:
[email protected].
RIN: 9000-AN28
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407. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2017-006, Exception
From Certified Cost or Pricing Data Requirements--Adequate Price
Competition
E.O. 13771 Designation: Not subject to, not significant.
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing a final rule to amend the
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement section 822 of the
National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY 2017 (Pub. L. 114-
328). This rule applies to DoD, NASA, and the Coast Guard, and
implements exceptions for these agencies at FAR 15.403(c)(1) from
certified cost or pricing data requirements when price is based on
adequate price competition. This rule also limits the exception for
price based on adequate price competition to circumstances in which
there is adequate competition that results in at least two or more
responsive and viable competing bids.
Completed:
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Reason Date FR Cite
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Final Rule.......................... 06/12/19 84 FR 27494
Final Rule Effective................ 07/12/19
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Michael O. Jackson, Phone: 202 208-4949, Email:
[email protected].
RIN: 9000-AN53
408. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2017-020, Ombudsman
for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts
E.O. 13771 Designation: Not subject to, not significant.
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA issued a final rule to amend the
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) by providing a new clause with
contact information for the agency task and delivery order ombudsman as
required by the FAR. Specifically, FAR 16.504(a)(4)(v) requires that
the name, address, telephone number, facsimile number, and email
address of the agency task and delivery order ombudsman be included in
solicitations and contracts for an indefinite quantity requirement, if
multiple awards may be made for uniformity and consistency.
Completed:
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Reason Date FR Cite
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Final Rule.......................... 09/06/19 84 FR 38836
Final Rule Effective................ 09/06/19
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Michael O. Jackson, Phone: 202 208-4949, Email:
[email protected].
RIN: 9000-AN58
409. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2018-010, Use of
Product and Services of Kaspersky Lab
E.O. 13771 Designation: Not subject to, not significant.
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA issued a final rule to amend the
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement section 1634 of the
National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of fiscal year 2018 to
prohibit any department, agency, organization, or other element of the
Federal Government from using products and services developed or
provided by Kaspersky Lab or any entity in which Kaspersky Lab has a
majority ownership.
Completed:
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Reason Date FR Cite
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Final Rule.......................... 09/10/19 84 FR 47861
Final Rule Effective................ 09/10/19
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: FAR Policy, Phone: 202 969-4075, Email:
[email protected].
RIN: 9000-AN64
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