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Committee, is also available at https://
www.section508.gov.
This is not a significant regulatory
action and, therefore, was not subject to
review under Section 6(b) of Executive
Order 12866, Regulatory Planning and
Review, dated September 30, 1993. This
rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C.
804.
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
B. Regulatory Flexibility Act
[FAC 2005–03; Item III]
The Department of Defense, the
General Services Administration, and
the National Aeronautics and Space
Administration certify that this final
rule will not 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 keeps the status quo by continuing
the micropurchase exemption to Section
508 until April 1, 2005. The extension
of the micropurchase exception will not
cause a significant impact on the
disability community or industry.
Federal Acquisition Regulation;
Technical Amendments
C. Paperwork Reduction Act
The Paperwork Reduction Act does
not apply because the changes to the
FAR do not impose 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 Part 39
Government procurement.
Dated: April 1, 2005.
Rodney P. Lantier,
Director, Contract Policy Division, General
Services Administration.
Interim Rule Adopted as Final Without
Change
Accordingly, the interim rule
amending 48 CFR part 39, which was
published at 69 FR 59702, October 5,
2004, is adopted as a final rule without
change.
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48 CFR Part 52
52.225–13
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5. Amend section 52.225–13 by
removing from the clause heading ‘‘(DEC
2003)’’ and adding ‘‘(MAR 2005)’’ in its
place.
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AGENCIES: Department of Defense (DoD),
General Services Administration (GSA),
and National Aeronautics and Space
Administration (NASA).
ACTION: Final rule.
[FR Doc. 05–6867 Filed 4–8–05; 8:45 am]
This document makes
amendments to the Federal Acquisition
Regulation (FAR) in order to make
editorial corrections.
DATES: Effective Date: April 11, 2005.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The
FAR Secretariat, Room 4035, GS
Building, Washington, DC, 20405, (202)
501–4755, for information pertaining to
status or publication schedules. Please
cite FAC 2005–03, Technical
Amendments.
GENERAL SERVICES
ADMINISTRATION
SUMMARY:
List of Subjects in 48 CFR Part 52
Government procurement.
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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND
SPACE ADMINISTRATION
48 CFR Chapter 1
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Small
Entity Compliance Guide
Department of Defense (DoD),
General Services Administration (GSA),
and National Aeronautics and Space
Administration (NASA).
ACTION: Small Entity Compliance Guide.
AGENCIES:
Dated: April 1, 2005.
Rodney P. Lantier,
Director, Contract Policy Division, General
Services Administration.
SUMMARY: This document is issued
under the joint authority of the
Secretary of Defense, the Administrator
of General Services and the
Administrator for the National
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amend 48 CFR part 52 as set forth below: Aeronautics and Space Administration.
This Small Entity Compliance Guide has
PART 52—SOLICITATION PROVISIONS been prepared in accordance with
AND CONTRACT CLAUSES
Section 212 of the Small Business
Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of
I 1. The authority citation for 48 CFR
1996. It consists of a summary of rules
part 52 is revised to read as follows:
appearing in Federal Acquisition
Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C.
Circular (FAC) 2005–03 which amend
chapter 137; and 42 U.S.C. 2473(c).
the FAR. An asterisk (*) next to a rule
indicates that a regulatory flexibility
52.212–5 [Amended]
analysis has been prepared. Interested
I 2. Amend section 52.212–5 by revising
parties may obtain further information
the date of the clause to read ‘‘(APR
regarding these rules by referring to FAC
2005)’’; and by removing from paragraph 2005–03 which precedes this document.
(b)(26) ‘‘(DEC 2003)’’ and adding ‘‘(MAR These documents are also available via
2005)’’ in its place.
the Internet at https://www.acqnet.gov/
far.
52.213–4 [Amended]
3. Amend section 52.213–4 by revising
the date of the clause to read ‘‘(APR
2005)’’; and by removing from paragraph
(a)(1)(iv) ‘‘(DEC 2003)’’ and adding
‘‘(MAR 2005)’’ in its place.
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4. Amend section 52.219–18, in
Alternate I, by removing ‘‘(Nov 1989)’’
and adding ‘‘(Apr 2005)’’ in its place;
removing ‘‘subparagraph (a)(4)’’ and
adding ‘‘paragraph (a)(3)’’ in its place;
and removing the paragraph designation
‘‘(4)’’ and adding ‘‘(3)’’ in its place.
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501–4755. For clarification of content,
contact the analyst whose name appears
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LIST OF RULES IN FAC 2005–03
Item
Subject
I* ...........
II ...........
III ..........
Purchases From Federal Prison Industries—Requirement for Market Research (Interim) ................
Section 508 Micropurchase Exemption ...............................................................................................
Technical Amendments.
Item I—Purchases From Federal Prison
Industries—Requirement for Market
Research (FAR Case 2003–023)
(Interim)
This interim rule updates and clarifies
procedures for purchase of items from
Federal Prison Industries (FPI). The
changes include—
• Establishment of a permanent
requirement for market research and a
comparability determination before
purchasing an item of supply listed in
the FPI Schedule. For civilian agencies,
this requirement previously applied
only to purchases made using fiscal year
2004 appropriated funds. Section 637 of
Division H of the Consolidated
Appropriations Act, 2005, made this
requirement permanent for all Federal
agencies.
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• Clarification that, if a solicitation is
available through the Governmentwide
point of entry (FedBizOpps), it is not
necessary to provide a separate copy of
the solicitation to FPI.
• Clarification that, if an agency
determines that an FPI item provides
the best value to the Government as a
result of FPI’s response to a competitive
solicitation, the agency must purchase
the item from FPI using the ordering
procedures at FPI’s website.
Item II—Section 508 Micropurchase
Exemption (FAR Case 2004–020)
The interim rule published on
October 5, 2004, is converted to a final
rule without change. This rule extends
the Electronic and Information
Technology (Section 508)
micropurchase exception to April 1,
2005. This rule is of special interest to
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2004–020
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Nelson.
contracting officers and other
individuals designated in accordance
with FAR 1.603–3. All micropurchases
made on and after April 1, 2005, must
comply with the requirements of
Section 508. Micropurchases are subject
to the same exemption provision as
larger dollar buys, as articulated in FAR
39.204.
Item III—Technical Amendments
Editorial changes are made at FAR
52.212–5, 52.213–4, 52.219–18, and
52.225–13, in order to update
references.
Dated: April 1, 2005.
Rodney P. Lantier,
Director, Contract Policy Division, General
Services Administration.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
48 CFR Chapter 1
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Small Entity Compliance Guide
AGENCIES: Department of Defense (DoD), General Services Administration
(GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
ACTION: Small Entity Compliance Guide.
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SUMMARY: This document is issued under the joint authority of the
Secretary of Defense, the Administrator of General Services and the
Administrator for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
This Small Entity Compliance Guide has been prepared in accordance with
Section 212 of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act
of 1996. It consists of a summary of rules appearing in Federal
Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-03 which amend the FAR. An asterisk (*)
next to a rule indicates that a regulatory flexibility analysis has
been prepared. Interested parties may obtain further information
regarding these rules by referring to FAC 2005-03 which precedes this
document. These documents are also available via the Internet at http:/
/www.acqnet.gov/far.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Laurieann Duarte, FAR Secretariat,
(202) 501-4755. For clarification of content, contact the analyst whose
name appears in the table below.
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List of Rules in FAC 2005-03
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Item Subject FAR case Analyst
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I*............. Purchases From Federal Prison Industries-- 2003-023 Nelson.
Requirement for Market Research (Interim).
II............. Section 508 Micropurchase Exemption.......... 2004-020 Nelson.
III............ Technical Amendments.........................
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Item I--Purchases From Federal Prison Industries--Requirement for
Market Research (FAR Case 2003-023) (Interim)
This interim rule updates and clarifies procedures for purchase of
items from Federal Prison Industries (FPI). The changes include--
Establishment of a permanent requirement for market
research and a comparability determination before purchasing an item of
supply listed in the FPI Schedule. For civilian agencies, this
requirement previously applied only to purchases made using fiscal year
2004 appropriated funds. Section 637 of Division H of the Consolidated
Appropriations Act, 2005, made this requirement permanent for all
Federal agencies.
Clarification that, if a solicitation is available through
the Governmentwide point of entry (FedBizOpps), it is not necessary to
provide a separate copy of the solicitation to FPI.
Clarification that, if an agency determines that an FPI
item provides the best value to the Government as a result of FPI's
response to a competitive solicitation, the agency must purchase the
item from FPI using the ordering procedures at FPI's website.
Item II--Section 508 Micropurchase Exemption (FAR Case 2004-020)
The interim rule published on October 5, 2004, is converted to a
final rule without change. This rule extends the Electronic and
Information Technology (Section 508) micropurchase exception to April
1, 2005. This rule is of special interest to contracting officers and
other individuals designated in accordance with FAR 1.603-3. All
micropurchases made on and after April 1, 2005, must comply with the
requirements of Section 508. Micropurchases are subject to the same
exemption provision as larger dollar buys, as articulated in FAR
39.204.
Item III--Technical Amendments
Editorial changes are made at FAR 52.212-5, 52.213-4, 52.219-18,
and 52.225-13, in order to update references.
Dated: April 1, 2005.
Rodney P. Lantier,
Director, Contract Policy Division, General Services Administration.
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