Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Central Contractor Registration, 57188 [05-19464]

Download as PDF 57188 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 189 / Friday, September 30, 2005 / Rules and Regulations (vi) List and summarize, if seeking the exemption for rural telephone cooperatives pursuant to § 1.2110, all documentation to establish eligibility pursuant to the factors listed under § 1.2110(b)(3)(iii)(A). [FR Doc. 05–19519 Filed 9–29–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 48 CFR Parts 204, 212, 213, and 252 [DFARS Case 2003–D040] Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Central Contractor Registration Department of Defense (DoD). ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: SUMMARY: DoD has adopted as final, with changes, an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to remove policy on Central Contractor Registration (CCR) that duplicated policy found in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). The rule also addresses requirements for use of Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) codes in DoD contracts. EFFECTIVE DATE: September 30, 2005. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Deborah Tronic, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, OUSD(AT&L)DPAP(DAR), IMD 3C132, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301–3062. Telephone (703) 602–0289; facsimile (703) 602–0350. Please cite DFARS Case 2003–D040. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A. Background DoD published an interim rule at 68 FR 64557 on November 14, 2003, to remove DFARS requirements for contractors to register in the CCR database, since policy on this subject had been added to the FAR. The interim rule also addressed requirements for inclusion of CAGE codes on contracts and in the CCR database to accommodate DoD payment systems. Three sources submitted comments on the interim DFARS rule. A discussion of the comments is provided below. 1. Comment: Provision of DUNS numbers and CAGE codes. One respondent stated that the interim rule appeared to require contracting officers to provide both a DUNS number and a CAGE code on contractual documents submitted to the payment office, whereas the previous DFARS coverage VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:28 Sep 29, 2005 Jkt 205001 required either a DUNS number or a CAGE code. DoD Response: The final rule revises DFARS 204.1103(e) to clarify that contracting officers must include the contractor’s CAGE code on contractual documents transmitted to the payment office, instead of the DUNS number. 2. Comment: Timely assignment of CAGE codes. One respondent recommended adding a statement to the rule to address the need for the Defense Logistics Information Service to assign CAGE codes in a timely manner, to avoid payment delays and payment of interest. DoD Response: DoD agrees that timely assignment of CAGE codes is important. However, such a statement is considered unnecessary for inclusion in the DFARS. 3. Comment: Contractor failure to provide correct or current CCR information. One respondent provided an example of a contractor’s failure to maintain current information in the CCR database. DoD Response: Contractors are responsible for maintaining CCR information and are required to review and update their information annually to ensure it is current, accurate, and complete. This rule was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. List of Subjects in 48 CFR Part 204, 212, 213, and 252 B. Regulatory Flexibility Act Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Quality Control of Aviation Critical Safety Items and Related Services DoD certifies 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 adds no new requirements for contractors. The rule removes DFARS text on Central Contractor Registration that has become obsolete as a result of policy that was added to the FAR, and retains existing requirements for use of Commercial and Government Entity codes in DoD contracts. 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. PO 00000 Frm 00068 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 Government procurement. Michele P. Peterson, Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations System. Accordingly, the interim rule amending 48 CFR parts 204, 212, 213, and 252, which was published at 68 FR 64557 on November 14, 2003, is adopted as a final rule with the following change: PART 204–ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS 1. The authority citation for 48 CFR part 204 continues to read as follows: I Authority: 41 U.S.C. 421 and 48 CFR Chapter 1. 2. Section 204.1103 is revised to read as follows: I 204.1103 Procedures. (e) On contractual documents transmitted to the payment office, provide the Commercial and Government Entity code, instead of the DUNS number or DUNS+4 number, in accordance with agency procedures. I [FR Doc. 05–19464 Filed 9–29–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–08–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 48 CFR Parts 209, 217, and 246 [DFARS Case 2003–D101] Department of Defense (DoD). Final rule. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: DoD has adopted as final, with changes, an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement Section 802 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004. Section 802 requires DoD to establish a quality control policy for the procurement of aviation critical safety items and the modification, repair, and overhaul of those items. EFFECTIVE DATE: September 30, 2005. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Robin Schulze, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, OUSD (AT&L) DPAP (DAR), IMD 3C132, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301–3062. Telephone (703) 602–0326; facsimile (703) 602–0350. Please cite DFARS Case 2003–D101. E:\FR\FM\30SER1.SGM 30SER1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 189 (Friday, September 30, 2005)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 57188]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-19464]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

48 CFR Parts 204, 212, 213, and 252

[DFARS Case 2003-D040]


Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Central 
Contractor Registration

AGENCY: Department of Defense (DoD).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: DoD has adopted as final, with changes, an interim rule 
amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 
to remove policy on Central Contractor Registration (CCR) that 
duplicated policy found in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). 
The rule also addresses requirements for use of Commercial and 
Government Entity (CAGE) codes in DoD contracts.

EFFECTIVE DATE: September 30, 2005.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Deborah Tronic, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, OUSD(AT&L)DPAP(DAR), IMD 3C132, 3062 
Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062. Telephone (703) 602-0289; 
facsimile (703) 602-0350. Please cite DFARS Case 2003-D040.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

A. Background

    DoD published an interim rule at 68 FR 64557 on November 14, 2003, 
to remove DFARS requirements for contractors to register in the CCR 
database, since policy on this subject had been added to the FAR. The 
interim rule also addressed requirements for inclusion of CAGE codes on 
contracts and in the CCR database to accommodate DoD payment systems.
    Three sources submitted comments on the interim DFARS rule. A 
discussion of the comments is provided below.
    1. Comment: Provision of DUNS numbers and CAGE codes. One 
respondent stated that the interim rule appeared to require contracting 
officers to provide both a DUNS number and a CAGE code on contractual 
documents submitted to the payment office, whereas the previous DFARS 
coverage required either a DUNS number or a CAGE code.
    DoD Response: The final rule revises DFARS 204.1103(e) to clarify 
that contracting officers must include the contractor's CAGE code on 
contractual documents transmitted to the payment office, instead of the 
DUNS number.
    2. Comment: Timely assignment of CAGE codes. One respondent 
recommended adding a statement to the rule to address the need for the 
Defense Logistics Information Service to assign CAGE codes in a timely 
manner, to avoid payment delays and payment of interest.
    DoD Response: DoD agrees that timely assignment of CAGE codes is 
important. However, such a statement is considered unnecessary for 
inclusion in the DFARS.
    3. Comment: Contractor failure to provide correct or current CCR 
information. One respondent provided an example of a contractor's 
failure to maintain current information in the CCR database.
    DoD Response: Contractors are responsible for maintaining CCR 
information and are required to review and update their information 
annually to ensure it is current, accurate, and complete.
    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 certifies 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 adds no new requirements for contractors. The rule 
removes DFARS text on Central Contractor Registration that has become 
obsolete as a result of policy that was added to the FAR, and retains 
existing requirements for use of Commercial and Government Entity codes 
in DoD contracts.

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, 212, 213, and 252

    Government procurement.

Michele P. Peterson,
Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations System.
    Accordingly, the interim rule amending 48 CFR parts 204, 212, 213, 
and 252, which was published at 68 FR 64557 on November 14, 2003, is 
adopted as a final rule with the following change:

PART 204-ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS

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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.

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2. Section 204.1103 is revised to read as follows:


204.1103  Procedures.

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(e) On contractual documents transmitted to the payment office, provide 
the Commercial and Government Entity code, instead of the DUNS number 
or DUNS+4 number, in accordance with agency procedures.

[FR Doc. 05-19464 Filed 9-29-05; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 5001-08-P
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