[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 120 (Thursday, June 20, 1996)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 31620-31621]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-14521]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
48 CFR Part 15
[FAC 90-39; FAR Case 95-027; Item VI]
RIN 9000-AG97
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Armed Services Pricing Manual
AGENCIES: Department of Defense (DOD), General Services Administration
(GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense
Acquisition Regulations Council have agreed on a final rule to amend
the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to replace the Armed Services
Pricing Manual, as the reference guide for pricing and negotiation
personnel, with five desk references jointly prepared by the Air Force
Institute of Technology and the Federal Acquisition Institute.
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This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and
Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993,
and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.
EFFECTIVE DATE: June 20, 1996.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Jeremy F. Olson at (202) 501-3221
in reference to this FAR case. For general information, contact the FAR
Secretariat, Room 4037, GS Building, Washington, DC 20405 (202) 501-
4755. Please cite FAC 90-39, FAR case 95-027.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
A. Background
This final rule amends FAR 15.805-1 to replace the Armed Services
Pricing Manual, as the reference guide for pricing and negotiation
personnel, with five desk references jointly prepared by the Air Force
Institute of Technology and the Federal Acquisition Institute.
B. Regulatory Flexibility Act
The final rule does not constitute a significant FAR revision
within the meaning of FAR 1.501 and Public Law 98-577, and publication
for public comments is not required. Therefore, the Regulatory
Flexibility Act does not apply. However, comments from small entities
concerning the affected FAR subpart will be considered in accordance
with 5 U.S.C. 610. Such comments must be submitted separately and cite
5 U.S.C. 601, et seq. (FAC 90-39, FAR case 95-027), in correspondence.
C. Paperwork Reduction Act
The Paperwork Reduction Act does not apply because the changes to
the FAR do not impose recordkeeping or information collection
requirements, or collections of information from offerors, contractors,
or members of the public which require the approval of the Office of
Management and Budget under 44 U.S.C. 3501, et seq.
List of Subjects in 48 CFR Part 15
Government procurement.
Dated: June 4, 1996.
Edward C. Loeb,
Director, Federal Acquisition Policy Division.
Therefore, 48 CFR Part 15 is amended as set forth below:
1. The authority citation for 48 CFR Part 15 continues to read as
follows:
PART 15--CONTRACTING BY NEGOTIATION
Authority: 40 U.S.C. 486(c); 10 U.S.C. chapter 137; and 42
U.S.C. 2473(c).
2. Section 15.805-1 is amended by revising paragraph (d) to read as
follows:
15.805-1 General.
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(d) The Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) and the Federal
Acquisition Institute (FAI) jointly prepared a series of five desk
references to guide pricing and negotiation personnel. The five desk
references are: Price Analysis, Cost Analysis, Quantitative Techniques
for Contract Pricing, Advanced Issues in Contract Pricing, and Federal
Contract Negotiation Techniques. The references provide detailed
discussion and examples applying pricing policies to pricing problems.
They are to be used for instruction and professional guidance. However,
they are not directive and should be considered informational only.
Copies of the desk references are available on CD-ROM which also
contains the FAR, the FIRMR, the FTR and various other regulatory and
training materials. The CD-ROM may be purchased by annual subscription
(updated quarterly), or individually (reference ``List ID GSAFF,''
Stock No. 722-009-0000-2). The individual CD-ROMs or subscription to
the CD-ROM may be purchased from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S.
Government Printing Office, by telephone (202) 512-1800 or facsimile
(202) 512-2550, or by mail order from the Superintendent of Documents,
P.O. Box 371954, Pittsburgh, PA 15250-7954. Free copies of the desk
references are available on the World Wide Web, Internet address:
http://www.gsa.gov/staff/v/training.htm
[FR Doc. 96-14521 Filed 6-19-96; 8:45 am]
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