Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Uniform Contract Line Item Numbering, 19036-19037 [05-7082]

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[FR Doc. 05–7328 Filed 4–11–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 48 CFR Part 204 [DFARS Case 2003–D082] Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Uniform Contract Line Item Numbering AGENCY: Department of Defense (DoD). VerDate jul<14>2003 16:24 Apr 11, 2005 Jkt 205001 Proposed rule with request for comments. ACTION: SUMMARY: DoD is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update text addressing uniform line item numbering in DoD contracts. 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 June 13, 2005, to be considered in the formation of the final rule. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by DFARS Case 2003–D082, 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–D082 in the subject line of the message. » Fax: (703) 602–0350. » Mail: Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: Ms. Debbie Tronic, 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. Debbie Tronic, (703) 602–0289. 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. PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 This proposed rule is a result of the DFARS Transformation initiative. The proposed changes— » Eliminate certain exceptions to requirements for uniform contract line item numbering at DFARS 204.7102, to promote standardization in contract writing; and » Delete procedures for use and numbering of contract exhibits and attachments at DFARS 204.7105. This text will be relocated to the new DFARS companion resource, Procedures, Guidance, and Information, available at https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/pgi. 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 pertains only to DoD administrative procedures for numbering of contract line items, exhibits, and attachments. 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 subpart in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 610. Such comments should be submitted separately and should cite DFARS Case 2003–D082. 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 Part 204 Government procurement. Michele P. Peterson, Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations System. Therefore, DoD proposes to amend 48 CFR Part 204 as follows: 1. The authority citation for 48 CFR Part 204 continues to read as follows: Authority: 41 U.S.C. 421 and 48 CFR Chapter 1. PART 204—ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS 2. Section 204.7102 is revised to read as follows: E:\FR\FM\12APP1.SGM 12APP1 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 69 / Tuesday, April 12, 2005 / Proposed Rules 204.7102 Policy. (a) The numbering procedures of this subpart shall apply to all— (1) Solicitations; (2) Solicitation line and subline item numbers; (3) Contracts as defined in FAR Subpart 2.1; (4) Contract line and subline item numbers; (5) Exhibits; (6) Exhibit line and subline items; and (7) Any other document expected to become part of the contract. (b) The numbering procedures are mandatory for all contracts where separate contract line item numbers are assigned, unless— (1) The contract is an indefinitedelivery type for petroleum products against which posts, camps, and stations issue delivery orders for products to be consumed by them; or (2) The contract is a communications service authorization issued by the Defense Information Systems Agency’s Defense Information Technology Contracting Organization. 3. Section 204.7105 is revised to read as follows: 204.7105 Contract exhibits and attachments. Follow the procedures at PGI 204.7105 for use and numbering of contract exhibits and attachments. [FR Doc. 05–7082 Filed 4–11–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–08–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 48 CFR Part 204 [DFARS Case 2003–D084] Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Administrative Matters Department of Defense (DoD). ACTION: Proposed rule with request for comments. AGENCY: DoD is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update text addressing administrative matters related to contract placement. 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 June 13, 2005, to be considered in the formation of the final rule. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by DFARS Case 2003–D084, using any of the following methods: SUMMARY: VerDate jul<14>2003 16:24 Apr 11, 2005 Jkt 205001 Æ Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Æ Defense Acquisition Regulations Web Site: https://emissary.acq.osd.mil/ dar/dfars.nsf/pubcomm. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Æ E-mail: dfars@osd.mil. Include DFARS Case 2003–D084 in the subject line of the message. Æ Fax: (703) 602–0350. Æ Mail: Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: Ms. Robin Schulze, OUSD (AT&L) DPAP (DAR), IMD 3C132, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301–3062. Æ 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— Æ Delete administrative procedures for DoD signature of contract documents at DFARS 204.101. This text will be relocated to the new DFARS companion resource, Procedures, Guidance, and Information, available at https:// www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/pgi. Æ Delete unnecessary cross-references at DFARS 204.402(1) and 204.902(b). Æ Delete text on security requirements and IRS reporting requirements at DFARS 204.402 and 204.904, respectively, as these requirements are adequately addressed in the FAR. This rule was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 19037 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 DoD 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–D084. 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 Part 204 Government procurement. Michele P. Peterson, Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations System. Therefore, DoD proposes to amend 48 CFR Part 204 as follows: 1. The authority citation for 48 CFR Part 204 continues to read as follows: Authority: 41 U.S.C. 421 and 48 CFR Chapter 1. PART 204—ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS 2. Section 204.101 is revised to read as follows: 204.101 Contracting officer’s signature. Follow the procedures at PGI 204.101 for signature of contract documents. 3. Section 204.402 is revised to read as follows: 204.402 General. DoD employees or members of the Armed Forces who are assigned to or visiting a contractor facility and are engaged in oversight of an acquisition program will retain control of their work products, both classified and unclassified. 204.902 [Amended] 4. Section 204.902 is amended in paragraph (b) by removing the parenthetical ‘‘(see 204.670)’’. E:\FR\FM\12APP1.SGM 12APP1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 69 (Tuesday, April 12, 2005)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 19036-19037]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-7082]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

48 CFR Part 204

[DFARS Case 2003-D082]


Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Uniform 
Contract Line Item Numbering

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 addressing uniform line 
item numbering in DoD contracts. 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 June 13, 2005, to be considered in 
the formation of the final rule.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by DFARS Case 2003-D082, 
using any of the following methods:
    [ctrcir] Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. 
Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
    [ctrcir] Defense Acquisition Regulations Web Site: https://
emissary.acq.osd.mil/dar/dfars.nsf/pubcomm. Follow the instructions for 
submitting comments.
    [ctrcir] E-mail: dfars@osd.mil. Include DFARS Case 2003-D082 in the 
subject line of the message.
    [ctrcir] Fax: (703) 602-0350.
    [ctrcir] Mail: Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: Ms. 
Debbie Tronic, OUSD (AT&L) DPAP (DAR), IMD 3C132, 3062 Defense 
Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062.
    [ctrcir] 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. Debbie Tronic, (703) 602-0289.

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--
    [ctrcir] Eliminate certain exceptions to requirements for uniform 
contract line item numbering at DFARS 204.7102, to promote 
standardization in contract writing; and
    [ctrcir] Delete procedures for use and numbering of contract 
exhibits and attachments at DFARS 204.7105. This text will be relocated 
to the new DFARS companion resource, Procedures, Guidance, and 
Information, available at https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/pgi.
    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 
pertains only to DoD administrative procedures for numbering of 
contract line items, exhibits, and attachments. 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 subpart in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 610. Such comments should be 
submitted separately and should cite DFARS Case 2003-D082.

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 Part 204

    Government procurement.

Michele P. Peterson,
Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations System.
    Therefore, DoD proposes to amend 48 CFR Part 204 as follows:
    1. The authority citation for 48 CFR Part 204 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 41 U.S.C. 421 and 48 CFR Chapter 1.

PART 204--ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS

    2. Section 204.7102 is revised to read as follows:

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204.7102  Policy.

    (a) The numbering procedures of this subpart shall apply to all--
    (1) Solicitations;
    (2) Solicitation line and subline item numbers;
    (3) Contracts as defined in FAR Subpart 2.1;
    (4) Contract line and subline item numbers;
    (5) Exhibits;
    (6) Exhibit line and subline items; and
    (7) Any other document expected to become part of the contract.
    (b) The numbering procedures are mandatory for all contracts where 
separate contract line item numbers are assigned, unless--
    (1) The contract is an indefinite-delivery type for petroleum 
products against which posts, camps, and stations issue delivery orders 
for products to be consumed by them; or
    (2) The contract is a communications service authorization issued 
by the Defense Information Systems Agency's Defense Information 
Technology Contracting Organization.
    3. Section 204.7105 is revised to read as follows:


204.7105  Contract exhibits and attachments.

    Follow the procedures at PGI 204.7105 for use and numbering of 
contract exhibits and attachments.

[FR Doc. 05-7082 Filed 4-11-05; 8:45 am]
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