Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Contracting Methods and Contract Type (DFARS Case 2006-D018), 65768-65769 [E6-19034]

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E6–18486 Filed 11–8–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Defense Acquisition Regulations System 48 CFR Part 235 RIN 0750–AF45 Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Contracting Methods and Contract Type (DFARS Case 2006–D018) Defense Acquisition Regulations System, 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 add an exception to the requirement for a written determination before using a fixed-price type contract for a development program effort. The exception would apply to contracts for systems integration of commercial offthe-shelf information technology products under the DoD Enterprise Software Initiative. DATES: Comments on the proposed rule should be submitted in writing to the address shown below on or before January 8, 2007, to be considered in the formation of the final rule. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by DFARS Case 2006–D018, using any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • E-mail: dfars@osd.mil. Include DFARS Case 2006–D018 in the subject line of the message. • Fax: (703) 602–0350. • Mail: Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Attn: Mr. Mark Gomersall, OUSD (AT&L) DPAP (DARS), IMD 3C132, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301–3062. PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 • Hand Delivery/Courier: Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Crystal Square 4, Suite 200A, 241 18th Street, Arlington, VA 22202–3402. Comments received generally will be posted without change to https:// www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Mark Gomersall, (703) 602–0302. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A. Background This proposed rule amends DFARS 235.006 to add an exception to the requirement for a written determination before using a fixed-price type contract for a development program effort. The exception would apply to contracts for systems integration of commercial offthe-shelf information technology products under the DoD Enterprise Software Initiative. The Enterprise Software Initiative, addressed in DFARS Subpart 208.74, promotes the use of enterprise software agreements with contractors that allow DoD to obtain favorable terms and pricing for commercial software and related 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 relates to requirements for a written determination that is prepared and executed by the Government. The rule makes no significant change to DoD policy regarding the use of fixed-price contracts for development effort. 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 2006–D018. 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. E:\FR\FM\09NOP1.SGM 09NOP1 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 217 / Thursday, November 9, 2006 / Proposed Rules List of Subjects in 48 CFR Part 235 Government procurement. Michele P. Peterson, Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations System. Therefore, DoD proposes to amend 48 CFR part 235 as follows: PART 235—RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CONTRACTING Authority: 41 U.S.C. 421 and 48 CFR Chapter 1. 2. Section 235.006 is amended as follows: a. By revising paragraph (b)(i)(C) introductory text; b. By redesignating paragraphs (b)(ii) and (iii) as paragraphs (b)(iii) and (iv) respectively; and c. By adding a new paragraph (b)(ii) to read as follows: Contracting methods and contract (b)(i) * * * (C) Except as provided in paragraph (b)(ii) of this section, a written determination that the criteria of paragraphs (b)(i)(A) and (B) of this section have been met is executed— (ii) The written determination specified in paragraph (b)(i)(C) of this section is not required for the acquisition of systems integration of commercial off-the-shelf information technology products under the Enterprise Software Initiative (see Subpart 208.74). * * * * * [FR Doc. E6–19034 Filed 11–8–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–08–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Defense Acquisition Regulations System 48 CFR Part 252 and Chapter 2 RIN 0750–AF53 Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Receiving Reports for Shipments (DFARS Case 2006–D024) Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Department of Defense (DoD). ACTION: Proposed rule with request for comments. rmajette on PROD1PC67 with PROPOSALS1 AGENCY: SUMMARY: DoD is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:20 Nov 08, 2006 Jkt 211001 Comments on the proposed rule should be submitted in writing to the address shown below on or before January 8, 2007, to be considered in the formation of the final rule. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by DFARS Case 2006–D024, using any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • E-mail: dfars@osd.mil. Include DFARS Case 2006–D024 in the subject line of the message. • Fax: (703) 602–0350. • Mail: Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Attn: Ms. Robin Schulze, OUSD (AT&L) DPAP (DARS), IMD 3C132, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301–3062. • Hand Delivery/Courier: Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Crystal Square 4, Suite 200A, 241 18th Street, Arlington, VA 22202–3402. Comments received generally will be posted without change to https:// www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Robin Schulze, (703) 602–0326. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DATES: 1. The authority citation for 48 CFR part 235 continues to read as follows: 235.006 type. address requirements for the distribution of material inspection and receiving reports under DoD contracts. The proposed rule clarifies that copies of the Wide Area WorkFlow-Receipt and Acceptance (WAWF–RA) report must be distributed with a shipment, when WAWF–RA is used to satisfy material inspection and receiving report requirements. A. Background The clause at DFARS 252.246–7000, Material Inspection and Receiving Report, contains requirements for preparing and furnishing material inspection and receiving reports to the Government. Contractors can satisfy material inspection and receiving report requirements by using DD Form 250, in a manner and to the extent required by DFARS Appendix F, or by using the Wide Area WorkFlow-Receipt and Acceptance (WAWF–RA) electronic form. This proposed rule clarifies that, when WAWF–RA is used, two copies of the WAWF–RA report must be distributed with the shipment in accordance with DFARS Appendix F. Such clarification is needed to ensure proper identification of all shipments. This rule was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 65769 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 policy for preparation and use of material inspection and receiving reports. 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 2006–D024. C. Paperwork Reduction Act The information collection requirements for DoD material inspection and receiving reports have been approved by the Office of Management and Budget, under Control Number 0704–0248, for use through March 31, 2008. List of Subjects in 48 CFR Part 252 Government procurement. Michele P. Peterson, Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations System. Therefore, DoD proposes to amend 48 CFR part 252 and Appendix F to chapter 2 as follows: 1. The authority citation for 48 CFR part 252 and Appendix F to subchapter I continues to read as follows: Authority: 41 U.S.C. 421 and 48 CFR Chapter 1. PART 252—SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT CLAUSES 2. Section 252.246–7000 is revised to read as follows: 252.246–7000 Material Inspection and Receiving Report. As prescribed in 246.370, use the following clause: Material Inspection and Receiving Report (XXX 2006) (a) At the time of each delivery of supplies or services under this contract, the Contractor shall prepare and furnish to the Government a material inspection and receiving report in the manner and to the extent required by Appendix F, Material Inspection and Receiving Report, of the Defense FAR Supplement. (b) Contractor submission of the material inspection and receiving information required by Appendix F of the Defense FAR Supplement by using the Wide Area E:\FR\FM\09NOP1.SGM 09NOP1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 217 (Thursday, November 9, 2006)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 65768-65769]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-19034]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Defense Acquisition Regulations System

48 CFR Part 235

RIN 0750-AF45


Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Contracting 
Methods and Contract Type (DFARS Case 2006-D018)

AGENCY: Defense Acquisition Regulations System, 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 add an exception to the requirement 
for a written determination before using a fixed-price type contract 
for a development program effort. The exception would apply to 
contracts for systems integration of commercial off-the-shelf 
information technology products under the DoD Enterprise Software 
Initiative.

DATES: Comments on the proposed rule should be submitted in writing to 
the address shown below on or before January 8, 2007, to be considered 
in the formation of the final rule.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by DFARS Case 2006-D018, 
using any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. 
Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     E-mail: dfars@osd.mil. Include DFARS Case 2006-D018 in the 
subject line of the message.
     Fax: (703) 602-0350.
     Mail: Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Attn: Mr. 
Mark Gomersall, OUSD (AT&L) DPAP (DARS), IMD 3C132, 3062 Defense 
Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062.
     Hand Delivery/Courier: Defense Acquisition Regulations 
System, Crystal Square 4, Suite 200A, 241 18th Street, Arlington, VA 
22202-3402.
    Comments received generally will be posted without change to http:/
/www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Mark Gomersall, (703) 602-0302.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

A. Background

    This proposed rule amends DFARS 235.006 to add an exception to the 
requirement for a written determination before using a fixed-price type 
contract for a development program effort. The exception would apply to 
contracts for systems integration of commercial off-the-shelf 
information technology products under the DoD Enterprise Software 
Initiative. The Enterprise Software Initiative, addressed in DFARS 
Subpart 208.74, promotes the use of enterprise software agreements with 
contractors that allow DoD to obtain favorable terms and pricing for 
commercial software and related 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 
relates to requirements for a written determination that is prepared 
and executed by the Government. The rule makes no significant change to 
DoD policy regarding the use of fixed-price contracts for development 
effort. 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 2006-D018.

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.

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List of Subjects in 48 CFR Part 235

    Government procurement.

Michele P. Peterson,
Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations System.

    Therefore, DoD proposes to amend 48 CFR part 235 as follows:

PART 235--RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CONTRACTING

    1. The authority citation for 48 CFR part 235 continues to read as 
follows:

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

    2. Section 235.006 is amended as follows:
    a. By revising paragraph (b)(i)(C) introductory text;
    b. By redesignating paragraphs (b)(ii) and (iii) as paragraphs 
(b)(iii) and (iv) respectively; and
    c. By adding a new paragraph (b)(ii) to read as follows:


235.006  Contracting methods and contract type.

    (b)(i) * * *
    (C) Except as provided in paragraph (b)(ii) of this section, a 
written determination that the criteria of paragraphs (b)(i)(A) and (B) 
of this section have been met is executed--
    (ii) The written determination specified in paragraph (b)(i)(C) of 
this section is not required for the acquisition of systems integration 
of commercial off-the-shelf information technology products under the 
Enterprise Software Initiative (see Subpart 208.74).
* * * * *
 [FR Doc. E6-19034 Filed 11-8-06; 8:45 am]
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