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(ii) Temporary audit assistance is
required to meet audit reporting
requirements mandated by law or DoD
regulation.
(2) See PGI 237.270 for a list of DoD
publications that govern the conduct of
audits.
(b) Contract period. Except in unusual
circumstances, award contracts for
recurring audit services for a 1-year
period with at least 2 option years.
(c) Approvals. Do not issue a
solicitation for audit services unless the
requiring activity provides evidence that
the cognizant DoD audit organization
has approved the statement of work.
The requiring agency shall obtain the
same evidence of approval for
subsequent material changes to the
statement of work.
(d) Solicitation provisions and
contract clauses.
(1) Use the provision at 252.237–7000,
Notice of Special Standards of
Responsibility, in solicitations for audit
services.
(2) Use the clause at 252.237–7001,
Compliance with Audit Standards, in
solicitations and contracts for audit
services.
237.271 and 237.272
[Removed]
4. Sections 237.271 and 237.272 are
removed.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
48 CFR Parts 237 and 252
[DFARS Case 2003–D041]
Defense Federal Acquisition
Regulation Supplement; Specialized
Service Contracting
Department of Defense (DoD).
ACTION: Proposed rule with request for
comments.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: DoD is proposing to amend
the Defense Federal Acquisition
Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to
update text pertaining to the acquisition
of mortuary and laundry and dry
cleaning services. This proposed rule is
a result of a transformation initiative
undertaken by DoD to dramatically
change the purpose and content of the
DFARS.
DATES: Comments on the proposed rule
should be submitted in writing to the
address shown below on or before April
25, 2005, to be considered in the
formation of the final rule.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments,
identified by DFARS Case 2003–D041,
using any of the following methods:
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• Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://
www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
• Defense Acquisition Regulations
Web Site: https://emissary.acq.osd.mil/
dar/dfars.nsf/pubcomm. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
• E-mail: dfars@osd.mil. Include
DFARS Case 2003–D041 in the subject
line of the message.
• Fax: (703) 602–0350.
• Mail: Defense Acquisition
Regulations Council, Attn: Ms. Robin
Schulze, OUSD(AT&L)DPAP(DAR), IMD
3C132, 3062 Defense Pentagon,
Washington, DC 20301–3062.
• Hand Delivery/Courier: Defense
Acquisition Regulations Council,
Crystal Square 4, Suite 200A, 241 18th
Street, Arlington, VA 22202–3402.
All comments received will be posted
to https://emissary.acq.osd.mil/dar/
dfars.nsf.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Ms.
Robin Schulze, (703) 602–0326.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
A. Background
DFARS Transformation is a major
DoD initiative to dramatically change
the purpose and content of the DFARS.
The objective is to improve the
efficiency and effectiveness of the
acquisition process, while allowing the
acquisition workforce the flexibility to
innovate. The transformed DFARS will
contain only requirements of law, DoDwide policies, delegations of FAR
authorities, deviations from FAR
requirements, and policies/procedures
that have a significant effect beyond the
internal operating procedures of DoD or
a significant cost or administrative
impact on contractors or offerors.
Additional information on the DFARS
Transformation initiative is available at
https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dfars/
transf.htm.
This proposed rule is a result of the
DFARS Transformation initiative. The
proposed changes—
• Revise DFARS Subpart 237.70 to
delete procedures for defining the
geographic area to be covered by
mortuary services contracts, and
procedures for distribution of those
contracts. These procedures will be
relocated to the new DFARS companion
resource, Procedures, Guidance, and
Information, available at https://
www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/pgi.
• Delete the clause at DFARS
252.237–7010 containing facility
requirements for mortuary services, as
these requirements are adequately
addressed in State law.
• Revise DFARS Subpart 237.71 to
delete unnecessary requirements
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relating to contracting for laundry and
dry cleaning services.
This rule was not subject to Office of
Management and Budget review under
Executive Order 12866, dated
September 30, 1993.
B. Regulatory Flexibility Act
DoD does not expect this rule to have
a significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities
within the meaning of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 601, et seq.,
because the rule makes no significant
change to contracting policy. Therefore,
DoD has not performed an initial
regulatory flexibility analysis. DoD
invites comments from small businesses
and other interested parties. DoD also
will consider comments from small
entities concerning the affected DFARS
subparts in accordance with 5 U.S.C.
610. Such comments should be
submitted separately and should cite
DFARS Case 2003–D041.
C. Paperwork Reduction Act
The Paperwork Reduction Act does
not apply because the rule does not
impose any information collection
requirements that require the approval
of the Office of Management and Budget
under 44 U.S.C. 3501, et seq.
List of Subjects in 48 CFR Parts 237 and
252
Government procurement.
Michele P. Peterson,
Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations
System.
Therefore, DoD proposes to amend 48
CFR parts 237 and 252 as follows:
PART 237—SERVICE CONTRACTING
1. The authority citation for 48 CFR
parts 237 and 252 continues to read as
follows:
Authority: 41 U.S.C. 421 and 48 CFR
Chapter 1.
2. Subpart 237.70 is revised to read as
follows:
Subpart 237.70—Mortuary Services
Sec.
237.7000 Scope.
237.7001 Method of acquisition.
237.7002 Area of performance and
distribution of contracts.
237.7003 Solicitation provisions and
contract clauses.
237.7000
Scope.
This subpart—
(a) Applies to contracts for mortuary
services (the care of remains) for
military personnel within the United
States; and
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(b) May be used as guidance in areas
outside the United States for mortuary
services for deceased military and
civilian personnel.
237.7101
237.7001
5. Section 237.7102 is redesignated as
section 237.7101.
Method of acquisition.
(a) Requirements type contract. By
agreement among the military activities,
one activity in each geographical area
will contract for the estimated
requirements for the care of remains for
all military activities in the area. Use a
requirements type contract (see FAR
16.503) when the estimated annual
requirements for the activities in the
area are ten or more.
(b) Purchase order. Where no contract
exists, use DD Form 1155, Order for
Supplies and Services/Request for
Quotations, to obtain mortuary services.
237.7002 Area of performance and
distribution of contracts.
Follow the procedures at PGI
237.7002 for—
(a) Defining the geographic area to be
covered by the contract; and
(b) Distributing copies of the contract.
(a) Use the provision at 252.237–7002,
Award to Single Offeror, in all sealed
bid solicitations for mortuary services.
Use the basic provision with its
Alternate I in all negotiated solicitations
for mortuary services.
(b) Use the following clauses in all
mortuary service solicitations and
contracts, except do not use the clauses
at 252.237–7004, Area of Performance,
in solicitations or contracts that include
port of entry requirements:
(1) 252.237–7003, Requirements,
(insert activities authorized to place
orders in paragraph (e) of the clause).
(2) 252.237–7004, Area of
Performance.
(3) 252.237–7005, Performance and
Delivery.
(4) 252.237–7006, Subcontracting.
(5) 252.237–7007, Termination for
Default.
(6) 252.237–7008, Group Interment.
(7) 252.237–7009, Permits.
(8) 252.237–7011, Preparation
History.
(c) Use the clause at FAR 52.245–4,
Government-Furnished Property (Short
Form), in solicitations and contracts that
include port of entry requirements.
3. Section 237.7100 is revised to read
as follows:
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237.7102
[Redesignated as 237.7101]
PART 252—SOLICITATION
PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT
CLAUSES
252.237–7002
[Amended]
6. Section 252.237–7002 is amended
in the introductory text, and in
Alternate I in the introductory text, by
removing ‘‘237.7004’’ and adding in its
place ‘‘237.7003.’’
252.237–7003 through 252.237–7009
[Amended]
7. Sections 252.237–7003 through
252.237–7009 are amended in the
introductory text by removing
‘‘237.7004’’ and adding in its place
‘‘237.7003.’’
[Removed and Reserved]
8. Section 252.237–7010 is removed
and reserved.
252.237–7011
[Amended]
9. Section 252.237–7011 is amended
in the introductory text by removing
‘‘237.7004’’ and adding in its place
‘‘237.7003.’’
252.237–7012 through 252.237–7015
[Amended]
10. Sections 252.237–7012 through
252.237–7015 are amended in the
introductory text by removing
‘‘237.7102’’ and adding in its place
‘‘237.7101.’’
252.237–7016
[Amended]
11. Section 252.237–7016 is amended
in the introductory text, and in
Alternates I and II in the introductory
text, by removing ‘‘237.7102’’ and
adding in its place ‘‘237.7101.’’
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48 CFR Part 239
[DFARS Case 2003–D055]
Defense Federal Acquisition
Regulation Supplement; Acquisition of
Telecommunications Services
Department of Defense (DoD).
Proposed rule with request for
comments.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
SUMMARY: DoD is proposing to amend
the Defense Federal Acquisition
Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to
update text pertaining to the acquisition
of telecommunications services. This
proposed rule is a result of a
transformation initiative undertaken by
DoD to dramatically change the purpose
and content of the DFARS.
DATES: Comments on the proposed rule
should be submitted in writing to the
address shown below on or before April
25, 2005, to be considered in the
formation of the final rule.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments,
identified by DFARS Case 2003–D055,
using any of the following methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://
www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
• Defense Acquisition Regulations
Web Site: https://emissary.acq.osd.mil/
dar/dfars.nsf/pubcomm. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
• E-mail: dfars@osd.mil. Include
DFARS Case 2003-D055 in the subject
line of the message.
• Fax: (703) 602–0350.
• Mail: Defense Acquisition
Regulations Council, Attn: Mr. Bill Sain,
OUSD(AT&L)DPAP(DAR), IMD 3C132,
3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC
20301–3062.
• Hand Delivery/Courier: Defense
Acquisition Regulations Council,
Crystal Square 4, Suite 200A, 241 18th
Street, Arlington, VA 22202–3402.
All comments received will be posted
to https://emissary.acq.osd.mil/dar/
dfars.nsf.
252.237–7017 and 252.237–7018
[Amended]
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
12. Sections 252.237–7017 and
252.237–7018 are amended in the
introductory text by removing
‘‘237.7102’’ and adding in its place
‘‘237.7101.’’
Mr.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Bill Sain, (703) 602–0293.
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Scope.
This subpart—
(a) Applies to contracts for laundry
and dry cleaning services within the
United States; and
(b) May be used as guidance in areas
outside the United States.
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4. Section 237.7101 is removed.
252.237–7010
237.7003 Solicitation provisions and
contract clauses.
237.7100
[Removed]
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A. Background
DFARS Transformation is a major
DoD initiative to dramatically change
the purpose and content of the DFARS.
The objective is to improve the
efficiency and effectiveness of the
acquisition process, while allowing the
acquisition workforce the flexibility to
innovate. The transformed DFARS will
contain only requirements of law, DoDwide policies, delegations of FAR
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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 34 (Tuesday, February 22, 2005)]
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[Pages 8563-8564]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
48 CFR Parts 237 and 252
[DFARS Case 2003-D041]
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Specialized
Service Contracting
AGENCY: Department of Defense (DoD).
ACTION: Proposed rule with request for comments.
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SUMMARY: DoD is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition
Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update text pertaining to the
acquisition of mortuary and laundry and dry cleaning services. This
proposed rule is a result of a transformation initiative undertaken by
DoD to dramatically change the purpose and content of the DFARS.
DATES: Comments on the proposed rule should be submitted in writing to
the address shown below on or before April 25, 2005, to be considered
in the formation of the final rule.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by DFARS Case 2003-D041,
using any of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov.
Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
Defense Acquisition Regulations Web Site: https://
emissary.acq.osd.mil/dar/dfars.nsf/pubcomm. Follow the instructions for
submitting comments.
E-mail: dfars@osd.mil. Include DFARS Case 2003-D041 in the
subject line of the message.
Fax: (703) 602-0350.
Mail: Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: Ms.
Robin Schulze, OUSD(AT&L)DPAP(DAR), IMD 3C132, 3062 Defense Pentagon,
Washington, DC 20301-3062.
Hand Delivery/Courier: Defense Acquisition Regulations
Council, Crystal Square 4, Suite 200A, 241 18th Street, Arlington, VA
22202-3402.
All comments received will be posted to https://
emissary.acq.osd.mil/dar/dfars.nsf.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Robin Schulze, (703) 602-0326.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
A. Background
DFARS Transformation is a major DoD initiative to dramatically
change the purpose and content of the DFARS. The objective is to
improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the acquisition process,
while allowing the acquisition workforce the flexibility to innovate.
The transformed DFARS will contain only requirements of law, DoD-wide
policies, delegations of FAR authorities, deviations from FAR
requirements, and policies/procedures that have a significant effect
beyond the internal operating procedures of DoD or a significant cost
or administrative impact on contractors or offerors. Additional
information on the DFARS Transformation initiative is available at
https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dfars/transf.htm.
This proposed rule is a result of the DFARS Transformation
initiative. The proposed changes--
Revise DFARS Subpart 237.70 to delete procedures for
defining the geographic area to be covered by mortuary services
contracts, and procedures for distribution of those contracts. These
procedures will be relocated to the new DFARS companion resource,
Procedures, Guidance, and Information, available at https://
www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/pgi.
Delete the clause at DFARS 252.237-7010 containing
facility requirements for mortuary services, as these requirements are
adequately addressed in State law.
Revise DFARS Subpart 237.71 to delete unnecessary
requirements relating to contracting for laundry and dry cleaning
services.
This rule was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review
under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993.
B. Regulatory Flexibility Act
DoD does not expect this rule to have a significant economic impact
on a substantial number of small entities within the meaning of the
Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 601, et seq., because the rule
makes no significant change to contracting policy. Therefore, DoD has
not performed an initial regulatory flexibility analysis. DoD invites
comments from small businesses and other interested parties. DoD also
will consider comments from small entities concerning the affected
DFARS subparts in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 610. Such comments should be
submitted separately and should cite DFARS Case 2003-D041.
C. Paperwork Reduction Act
The Paperwork Reduction Act does not apply because the rule does
not impose any information collection requirements that require the
approval of the Office of Management and Budget under 44 U.S.C. 3501,
et seq.
List of Subjects in 48 CFR Parts 237 and 252
Government procurement.
Michele P. Peterson,
Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations System.
Therefore, DoD proposes to amend 48 CFR parts 237 and 252 as
follows:
PART 237--SERVICE CONTRACTING
1. The authority citation for 48 CFR parts 237 and 252 continues to
read as follows:
Authority: 41 U.S.C. 421 and 48 CFR Chapter 1.
2. Subpart 237.70 is revised to read as follows:
Subpart 237.70--Mortuary Services
Sec.
237.7000 Scope.
237.7001 Method of acquisition.
237.7002 Area of performance and distribution of contracts.
237.7003 Solicitation provisions and contract clauses.
237.7000 Scope.
This subpart--
(a) Applies to contracts for mortuary services (the care of
remains) for military personnel within the United States; and
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(b) May be used as guidance in areas outside the United States for
mortuary services for deceased military and civilian personnel.
237.7001 Method of acquisition.
(a) Requirements type contract. By agreement among the military
activities, one activity in each geographical area will contract for
the estimated requirements for the care of remains for all military
activities in the area. Use a requirements type contract (see FAR
16.503) when the estimated annual requirements for the activities in
the area are ten or more.
(b) Purchase order. Where no contract exists, use DD Form 1155,
Order for Supplies and Services/Request for Quotations, to obtain
mortuary services.
237.7002 Area of performance and distribution of contracts.
Follow the procedures at PGI 237.7002 for--
(a) Defining the geographic area to be covered by the contract; and
(b) Distributing copies of the contract.
237.7003 Solicitation provisions and contract clauses.
(a) Use the provision at 252.237-7002, Award to Single Offeror, in
all sealed bid solicitations for mortuary services. Use the basic
provision with its Alternate I in all negotiated solicitations for
mortuary services.
(b) Use the following clauses in all mortuary service solicitations
and contracts, except do not use the clauses at 252.237-7004, Area of
Performance, in solicitations or contracts that include port of entry
requirements:
(1) 252.237-7003, Requirements, (insert activities authorized to
place orders in paragraph (e) of the clause).
(2) 252.237-7004, Area of Performance.
(3) 252.237-7005, Performance and Delivery.
(4) 252.237-7006, Subcontracting.
(5) 252.237-7007, Termination for Default.
(6) 252.237-7008, Group Interment.
(7) 252.237-7009, Permits.
(8) 252.237-7011, Preparation History.
(c) Use the clause at FAR 52.245-4, Government-Furnished Property
(Short Form), in solicitations and contracts that include port of entry
requirements.
3. Section 237.7100 is revised to read as follows:
237.7100 Scope.
This subpart--
(a) Applies to contracts for laundry and dry cleaning services
within the United States; and
(b) May be used as guidance in areas outside the United States.
237.7101 [Removed]
4. Section 237.7101 is removed.
237.7102 [Redesignated as 237.7101]
5. Section 237.7102 is redesignated as section 237.7101.
PART 252--SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT CLAUSES
252.237-7002 [Amended]
6. Section 252.237-7002 is amended in the introductory text, and in
Alternate I in the introductory text, by removing ``237.7004'' and
adding in its place ``237.7003.''
252.237-7003 through 252.237-7009 [Amended]
7. Sections 252.237-7003 through 252.237-7009 are amended in the
introductory text by removing ``237.7004'' and adding in its place
``237.7003.''
252.237-7010 [Removed and Reserved]
8. Section 252.237-7010 is removed and reserved.
252.237-7011 [Amended]
9. Section 252.237-7011 is amended in the introductory text by
removing ``237.7004'' and adding in its place ``237.7003.''
252.237-7012 through 252.237-7015 [Amended]
10. Sections 252.237-7012 through 252.237-7015 are amended in the
introductory text by removing ``237.7102'' and adding in its place
``237.7101.''
252.237-7016 [Amended]
11. Section 252.237-7016 is amended in the introductory text, and
in Alternates I and II in the introductory text, by removing
``237.7102'' and adding in its place ``237.7101.''
252.237-7017 and 252.237-7018 [Amended]
12. Sections 252.237-7017 and 252.237-7018 are amended in the
introductory text by removing ``237.7102'' and adding in its place
``237.7101.''
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