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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
AGENCIES: 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 provides summary descriptions of regulations being
developed by the Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense
Acquisition Regulations Council in compliance with Executive Order
12866 ``Regulatory Planning and Review.'' This agenda is being
published to allow interested persons an opportunity to participate in
the rulemaking process. The Regulatory Secretariat Division has
attempted to list all regulations pending at the time of publication,
except for minor and routine or repetitive actions; however,
unanticipated requirements may result in the issuance of regulations
that are not included in this agenda. There is no legal significance to
the omission of an item from this listing. Also, the dates shown for
the steps of each action are estimated and are not commitments to act
on or by the dates shown.
Published proposed rules may be reviewed in their entirety at the
Government's rulemaking Web site at http://www.acquisition.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Hada Flowers, 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 on the FAR Web site at http://www.acquisition.gov/far.
Dated: September 19, 2014.
Jeffrey A. Koses,
Senior Procurement Executive/Deputy CAO, Office of Acquisition Policy,
U.S. General Services Administration
DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR)--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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419....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AM74
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2013-020,
Information on Corporate
Contractor Performance
and Integrity.
420....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AM80
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2014-022, Inflation
Adjustment of
Acquisition_Related
Thresholds.
421....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AM81
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2014-025, Fair Pay
and Safe Workplaces.
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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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422....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AL82
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2011-001;
Organizational Conflicts
of Interest.
423....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AM02
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2010-013, Privacy
Training.
424....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AM19
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2011-020; Basic
Safeguarding of
Contractor Information
Systems.
425....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AM55
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2013-001, Ending
Trafficking in Persons.
426....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AM56
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2013-015, Pilot
Program for Enhancement
of Contractor Employee
Whistleblower Protections.
427....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AM65
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2012-032, Higher-
Level Contract Quality
Requirements.
428....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AM68
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2012-022, Contracts
Under the Small Business
Administration 8(a)
Program.
429....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AM69
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2013-022, Extension
of Limitations on
Contractor Employee
Personal Conflicts of
Interest.
430....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AM71
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2013-016; EPEAT
Items.
431....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AM72
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2014-006; Year
Format.
432....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AM75
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2014-012, Limitation
on Allowable Government
Contractor Compensation
Costs.
433....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AM78
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2014-001;
Incorporating Section K
in Contracts.
434....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AM82
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2015-003;
Establishing a Minimum
Wage for Contractors.
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DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR)--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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435....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AM05
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2009-016; Federal
Contracting Programs for
Minority-Owned and Other
Small Businesses.
436....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AM40
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2012-028; Contractor
Comment Period_Past
Performance Evaluations.
437....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AM46
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2012-014; Small
Business Protests and
Appeals.
438....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AM49
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2012-024; Commercial
and Government Entity
Code.
439....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AM50
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2012-016; Defense
Base Act.
440....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AM53
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2011-023,
Irrevocable Letters of
Credit.
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441....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AM59
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2013-010,
Contracting With Women-
Owned Small Businesses.
442....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AM60
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2012-023, Uniform
Procurement
Identification.
443....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AM64
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2013-017,
Allowability of Legal
Costs for Whistleblower
Proceedings.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION/NATIONAL
AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (FAR)
Proposed Rule Stage
419. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2013-020,
Information on Corporate Contractor Performance and Integrity
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 to implement a section of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 to include in the Federal
Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS), to the
extent practicable, identification of any immediate owner or
subsidiary, and all predecessors of an offeror that held a Federal
contract or grant within the last three years. The objective is to
provide a more comprehensive understanding of the performance and
integrity of the corporation in awarding Federal contracts. This case
is included in the FAR retrospective review of existing regulations
under Executive Order 13563. Additional information is located in the
FAR final plan (2014), available at https://www.acquisition.gov/.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 11/00/14
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Cecelia Davis, Program Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR),
1800 F Street NW., Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 219-0202, Email:
[email protected].
RIN: 9000-AM74
420. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2014-22,
Inflation Adjustment Of Acquuisition--Related Thresholds
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 further implement 41 U.S.C. 1908,
Inflation adjustment of acquisition-related dollar thresholds. This
statute requires an adjustment every five years of acquisition-related
thresholds for inflation using the Consumer Price Index for all urban
consumers, except for the Construction Wage Rate Requirements statute
(Davis-Bacon Act), Service Contract Labor Standards statute, and trade
agreements thresholds. DoD, GSA, and NASA are also proposing to use the
same methodology to adjust nonstatutory FAR acquisition-related
thresholds in 2015.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 11/00/14
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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-AM80
421. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2014-025,
Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces
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) which implements Executive
Order 13673, Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces, seeks to increase efficiency
in the work performed by Federal contractors by ensuring that they
understand and comply with labor laws designed to promote safe,
healthy, fair and effective workplaces
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 01/00/15
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Edward Loeb, Program Manager, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR),
1800 F Street NW., Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 501-0650, Email:
[email protected].
RIN: 9000-AM81
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION/NATIONAL
AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (FAR)
Final Rule Stage
422. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2011-001;
Organizational Conflicts of Interest
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 provide revised regulatory coverage on
organizational conflicts of interest (OCIs), and add related provisions
and clauses. Coverage on contractor access to protected information has
been moved to a new proposed rule, FAR Case 2012-029 now folded into
FAR Case 2014-021. Section 841 of the Duncan Hunter National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (Pub. L. 110-417) required a
review of the FAR coverage on OCIs. The proposed rule was developed as
a result of a review conducted in accordance with section 841 by the
Civilian Agency Acquisition Council, the Defense Acquisition
Regulations Council, and the Office of Federal Procurement Policy, in
consultation with the Office of Government Ethics. The proposed rule
was preceded by an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, under FAR
Case 2007-018 (73 FR 15962), to gather comments from the public with
regard to whether and how to improve the FAR coverage on OCIs. This
case is included in the FAR retrospective review of existing
regulations under Executive Order 13563. Additional information is
located in the FAR final plan (2014), available at: https://www.acquisition.gov/.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 04/26/11 76 FR 23236
NPRM Comment Period End............. 06/27/11
NPRM Comment Period Extended........ 06/29/11 76 FR 38089
Comment Period End.................. 07/27/11
Final Rule.......................... 05/00/15
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Deborah Erwin, Attorney-Advisor in the Office of
Governmentwide Policy, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW.,
Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 501-2164, Email:
[email protected].
RIN: 9000-AL82
423. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2010-013, Privacy
Training
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 ensure that all contractors are
required to complete training in the protection of privacy and the
handling and safeguarding of Personally Identifiable Information (PII).
The proposed FAR language provides flexibility for agencies to conduct
the privacy training or require the contractor to conduct the privacy
training.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 10/14/11 76 FR 63896
NPRM Comment Period End............. 12/13/11
Final Rule.......................... 01/00/15
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Karlos Morgan, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW., Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 501-2364,
Email: [email protected].
RIN: 9000-AM02.
424. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2011-020; Basic
Safeguarding of Contractor Information Systems
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 to add a new subpart and contract clause for the
safeguarding of contractor information systems that contain information
provided by the Government (other than public information) or generated
for the Government that will be resident on or transiting through
contractor information systems.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 07/26/12 77 FR 51496
NPRM Comment Period End............. 10/23/12
Final Rule.......................... 03/00/15.
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Marissa Petrusek, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW., Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 501-0136,
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 9000-AM19
425. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2013-001, Ending
Trafficking In Persons
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 to strengthen protections against
trafficking in persons in Federal contracts. These changes are intended
to implement Executive Order 13627, entitled ``Strengthening
Protections Against Trafficking in Persons in Federal Contracts,'' and
title XVII of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2013.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 09/26/13 78 FR 59317
NPRM Comment Period End............. 12/20/13
Final Rule.......................... 11/00/14
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Marissa Petrusek, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW., Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 501-0136,
Email: [email protected].
RIN: 9000-AM55
426. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); Far Case 2013-015, Pilot
Program for Enhancement of Contractor Employee Whistleblower
Protections
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 an interim rule amending the
Federal Acquisition Regulation to implement a statutory pilot program
enhancing whistleblower protections for contractor employees.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Interim Final Rule.................. 09/30/13 78 FR 60169
Interim Final Rule Comment Period 11/29/13
End.
Final Rule.......................... 11/00/14
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Cecelia Davis, Program Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR),
1800 F Street NW., Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 219-0202, Email:
[email protected].
RIN: 9000-AM56
427. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2012-032, Higher-
Level Contract Quality Requirements
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 proposed rule to amend the
Federal Acquisition Regulation to clarify when to use higher-level
quality standards in solicitations and contracts, and to update the
examples of higher-level quality standards by revising obsolete
standards and adding two new industry standards that pertain to quality
assurance for avoidance of counterfeit items. These standards will be
used to help minimize and mitigate counterfeit items or suspect
counterfeit items in Government contracting.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 12/03/13 78 FR 72620
NPRM Comment Period End............. 02/03/14
Final Rule.......................... 11/00/14
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Marissa Petrusek, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW., Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 501-0136,
Email: [email protected].
RIN: 9000-AM65
428. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2012-022, Contracts
Under The Small Business Administration 8(A) Program
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 proposed rule to amend the
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement revisions made by the
Small Business Administration to its regulations implementing section
8(a) of the Small Business Act, and to provide additional FAR coverage
regarding protesting an 8(a) participant's eligibility or size status,
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releasing a requirement for non-8(a) procurements, and the ways a
participant could exit the 8(a) Business Development program.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 02/03/14 79 FR 6135
NPRM Comment Period End............. 04/14/14
Final Rule.......................... 02/00/15
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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-AM68.
429. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2013-022, Extension
of Limitations on Contractor Employee Personal Conflicts of Interest
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 proposed rule to amend the
Federal Acquisition Regulation to implement a section of the National
Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2013 to extend the
limitations on contractor employee personal conflicts of interest to
apply to the performance of all functions that are closely associated
with inherently governmental functions and contracts for personal
services.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 04/02/14 79 FR 18503
NPRM Comment Period End............. 06/02/14
Final Rule.......................... 11/00/14
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Cecelia Davis, Program Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR),
1800 F Street NW., Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 219-0202, Email:
[email protected].
RIN: 9000-AM69
430. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2013-016;
EPEAT Items
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 an interim rule amending the
Federal Acquisition Regulation to implement changes in the Electronic
Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT[supreg]) registry.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Interim Final Rule.................. 06/24/14 79 FR 35859
Interim Final Rule Comment Period 08/25/14
End.
Final Rule.......................... 01/00/15
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Marissa Petrusek, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW., Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 501-0136,
Email: [email protected].
RIN: 9000-AM71
431. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2014-006;
Year Format
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 proposed rule to amend the
Federal Acquisition Regulation to delete regulations relating to the
year 2000 compliance.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 02/25/14 79 FR 16274
NPRM Comment Period End............. 05/27/14
Final Rule.......................... 11/00/14
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Edward Loeb, Program Manager, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR),
1800 F Street NW., Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 501-0650, Email:
[email protected].
RIN: 9000-AM72
432. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2014-012,
Limitation on Allowable Government Contractor Compensation Costs
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 an interim rule amending the
Federal Acquisition Regulation to implement Section 702 of the
Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013. In accordance with Section 702, the
interim rule revises the allowable cost limit relative to the
compensation of contractor and subcontractor employees. Also, in
accordance with section 702, this interim rule implements the possible
exception to this allowable cost limit for narrowly targeted
scientists, engineers, or other specialists upon an agency
determination that such exceptions are needed to ensure that the
executive agency has continued access to needed skills and
capabilities.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Interim Final Rule.................. 06/24/14 79 FR 35865
Interim Final Rule Comment Period 08/25/14
End.
Final Rule.......................... 02/00/15
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Edward Chambers, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW., Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 501-3221,
Email: [email protected].
RIN: 9000-AM75
433. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); Far Case 2014-001;
Incorporating Section K In Contracts
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 proposed rule to amend the
Federal Acquisition Regulation to standardize the incorporation by
reference of representations and certifications in contracts.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 04/23/14 79 FR 22615
NPRM Comment Period End............. 06/23/14
Final Rule.......................... 11/00/14
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Curtis Glover, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street
NW., Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 501-1448, Email:
[email protected].
RIN: 9000-AM78
434. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2015-003;
Establishing a Minimum Wage for Contractors
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 an interim rule amending
the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement Executive Order
(E.O.) 13658, Establishing a Minimum Wage for Contractors, and a final
rule issued by the Department of Labor (DOL) at 29 CFR part 10.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Interim Final Rule.................. 12/00/14
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Edward Loeb, Program Manager, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR),
1800 F Street NW., Washington,
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DC 20405, Phone: 202 501-0650, Email: [email protected].
RIN: 9000-AM82
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION/NATIONAL
AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (FAR)
Completed Actions
435. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2009-016; Federal
Contracting Programs for Minority-Owned and Other Small Businesses
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 remove certain coverage
involving procurements with small disadvantaged business concerns and
certain institutions of higher education that is based on authority
which has expired and been found to be unconstitutional by the Court of
Appeals for the Federal Circuit in Rothe Development Corporation vs.
the DoD and the U.S. Department of Defense. These changes harmonize the
FAR with current statutory authorities.
Completed:
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Reason Date FR Cite
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Final Rule.......................... 10/14/14 79 FR 61746
Final Rule Effective................ 10/14/14
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Mahruba Uddowla, Phone: 703 605-2868, Email:
[email protected].
RIN: 9000-AM05
436. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2012-028;
Contractor Comment Period--Past Performance Evaluations
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 revise the
Federal Acquisition Regulation to implement section 853 of the National
Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2013 (Pub. L.
112-239, enacted January 2, 2013) and section 806 of the NDAA for FY
2012 (Pub. L. 112-81, enacted December 31, 2011, 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).
Section 853, entitled ``Inclusion of Data on Contractor Performance in
Past Performance Databases for Executive Agency Source Selection
Decisions,'' and section 806, entitled ``Inclusion of Data on
Contractor Performance in Past Performance Databases for Source
Selection Decisions,'' require revisions to the acquisition regulations
on past performance evaluations so that contractors are provided ``up
to 14 calendar days . . . from the date of delivery'' of past
performance evaluations ``to submit comments, rebuttals, or additional
information pertaining to past performance'' for inclusion in the
database. In addition, paragraph (c) of both sections 853 and 806
requires that agency evaluations of contractor performance, including
any information submitted by contractors, be ``included in the relevant
past performance database not later than the date that is 14 days after
the date of delivery of the information'' (section 853(c)) to the
contractor. The Governmentwide application of the statute will ensure
that the Government has current performance information about
contractors to help source selection officials make better award
decisions. This case is included in the FAR retrospective review of
existing regulations under Executive Order 13563. Additional
information is located in the FAR final plan (2014), available at:
https://www.acquisition.gov/.
Completed:
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Reason Date FR Cite
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Final Rule.......................... 05/30/14 79 FR 31197
Final Rule Effective................ 07/01/14
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Curtis Glover, Phone: 202 501-1448, Email:
[email protected].
RIN: 9000-AM40
437. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2012-014; Small
Business Protests and Appeals
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA amended the Federal Acquisition
Regulation to implement the Small Business Administration's revision of
the small business size and small business status protest and appeal
procedures.
Completed:
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Reason Date FR Cite
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Final Rule.......................... 07/25/14 79 FR 43580
Final Rule Effective................ 08/25/14
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Mahruba Uddowla, Phone: 703 605-2868, Email:
[email protected].
RIN: 9000-AM46
438. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2012-024;
Commercial and Government Entity Code
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 require the use of Commercial
and Government Entity (CAGE) codes, including North Atlantic Treaty
Organization (NATO) CAGE (NCAGE) codes for foreign entities, for awards
valued at greater than the micro-purchase threshold. The CAGE code is a
five-character alpha-numeric identifier used extensively within the
Federal Government. The rule will also require offerors, if owned by
another entity, to identify that entity.
Completed:
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Reason Date FR Cite
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Final Rule.......................... 05/30/14 79 FR 31187
Final Rule Effective................ 11/01/14
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Edward Loeb, Phone: 202 501-0650, Email:
[email protected].
RIN: 9000-AM49
439. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2012-016; Defense
Base Act
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 to clarify contractor and subcontractor
responsibilities to obtain workers' compensation insurance or to
qualify as a self-insurer, and other requirements, under the terms of
the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (LHWCA) as extended
by the Defense Base Act (DBA).
Completed:
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Reason Date FR Cite
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Final Rule.......................... 05/30/14 79 FR 31201
Final Rule Effective................ 07/01/14
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Edward Chambers, Phone: 202 501-3221, Email:
[email protected].
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RIN: 9000-AM50
440. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2011-023,
Irrevocable Letters of Credit
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 proposed rule to amend the
Federal Acquisition Regulation to remove all references to Office of
Federal Procurement Policy Pamphlet No. 7, Use of Irrevocable Letters
of Credit, and also provide updated sources of data required to verify
the credit worthiness of a financial entity issuing or confirming an
irrevocable letter of credit.
Completed:
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Reason Date FR Cite
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Final Rule.......................... 10/14/14 79 FR 61743
Final Rule Effective................ 11/13/14
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Cecelia Davis, Phone: 202 219-0202, Email:
[email protected].
RIN: 9000-AM53
441. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2013-010,
Contracting With Women-Owned Small Businesses
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA have adopted as final, without change,
an interim rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation to remove
the dollar limitation for set-asides to economically disadvantaged
women-owned small business concerns and to women-owned small business
concerns eligible under the Women-Owned Small Business Program.
Completed:
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Reason Date FR Cite
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Final Rule.......................... 06/24/14 79 FR 35864
Final Rule Effective................ 06/24/14
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Mahruba Uddowla, Phone: 703 605-2868, Email:
[email protected].
RIN: 9000-AM59
442. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2012-023, Uniform
Procurement Identification
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 proposed rule to amend the
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement a uniform Procurement
Instrument Identification numbering system, which will require the use
of Activity Address Codes as the unique identifier for contracting
offices and other offices, in order to standardize procurement
transactions across the Federal Government. This proposed rule
continues and strengthens efforts at standardization accomplished under
a previous FAR case.
Completed:
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Reason Date FR Cite
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Final Rule.......................... 10/14/14 79 FR 61739
Final Rule Effective................ 11/13/14
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Edward Loeb, Phone: 202 501-0650, Email:
[email protected].
RIN: 9000-AM60
443. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2013-017,
Allowability of Legal Costs for Whistleblower Proceedings
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA have adopted as final, with changes,
an interim rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation to
implement a section of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)
for Fiscal Year 2013 that addresses the allowability of legal costs
incurred by a contractor or subcontractor related to a whistleblower
proceeding commenced by the submission of a complaint of reprisal by
the contractor or subcontractor employee.
Completed:
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Reason Date FR Cite
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Final Rule.......................... 07/25/14 79 FR 43589
Final Rule Effective................ 07/25/14
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Edward Chambers, Phone: 202 501-3221, Email:
[email protected].
RIN: 9000-AM64
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