Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Contracting Officers' Representatives (DFARS Case 2005-D022), 69488-69489 [E6-20393]

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DATES: Effective Date: December 1, 2006. 13:12 Nov 30, 2006 * Ms. Robin Schulze, Defense Acquisition Regulations System, OUSD(AT&L)DPAP(DARS), IMD 3C132, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301–3062. Telephone (703) 602–0326; facsimile (703) 602–0350. Please cite DFARS Case 2005–D022. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: [FR Doc. E6–20291 Filed 11–30–06; 8:45 am] VerDate Aug<31>2005 * Jkt 211001 A. Background This final rule revises DFARS text addressing contracting officers’ representatives. The DFARS changes— • Clarify the authority of a contracting officer’s representative; and • Remove internal DoD procedures relating to the designation of a contracting officer’s representative. Text on this subject has been relocated to the DFARS companion resource, Procedures, Guidance, and Information (PGI), available at https:// www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/pgi. DoD published a proposed rule at 71 FR 27659 on May 12, 2006. One source submitted comments on the proposed rule. That source recommended revising the rule at 201.602–2(2)(v) to require that the contracting officer include a copy of the written designation of the contracting officer’s representative in the official contract file. DoD agrees with the recommended requirement for file documentation, but, since this is an PO 00000 Frm 00060 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 * * administrative matter internal to the Government, DoD has added the requirement to the corresponding text at PGI 201.602–2. DoD has adopted the proposed DFARS rule as a final rule without change. 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 addresses internal DoD procedural matters and makes no significant change to DoD contracting policy. 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\01DER1.SGM 01DER1 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 231 / Friday, December 1, 2006 / Rules and Regulations List of Subjects in 48 CFR Part 201 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Defense Acquisition Regulations System 48 CFR Part 208 48 CFR Parts 212, 232, and 252 Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Technical Amendment Therefore, 48 CFR part 201 is amended as follows: I PART 201—FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS SYSTEM Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Department of Defense (DoD). AGENCY: 1. The authority citation for 48 CFR part 201 continues to read as follows: I ACTION: Authority: 41 U.S.C. 421 and 48 CFR Chapter 1. 2. Section 201.602–2 is revised to read as follows: I rmajette on PROD1PC67 with RULES1 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Defense Acquisition Regulations System Government procurement. Michele P. Peterson, Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations System. 201.602–2 Responsibilities. (1) Follow the procedures at PGI 201.602–2 regarding designation of a contracting officer’s representative (COR). (2) A COR— (i) Must be a Government employee, unless otherwise authorized in agency regulations; (ii) Must be qualified by training and experience commensurate with the responsibilities to be delegated in accordance with department/agency guidelines; (iii) May not be delegated responsibility to perform functions at a contractor’s location that have been delegated under FAR 42.202(a) to a contract administration office; (iv) Has no authority to make any commitments or changes that affect price, quality, quantity, delivery, or other terms and conditions of the contract; and (v) Must be designated in writing, and a copy furnished the contractor and the contract administration office— (A) Specifying the extent of the COR’s authority to act on behalf of the contracting officer; (B) Identifying the limitations on the COR’s authority; (C) Specifying the period covered by the designation; (D) Stating the authority is not redelegable; and (E) Stating that the COR may be personally liable for unauthorized acts. Final rule. SUMMARY: DoD is making a technical amendment to the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update a reference number within the DFARS text. DATES: Effective Date: December 1, 2006. Ms. Michele Peterson, Defense Acquisition Regulations System, OUSD(AT&L)DPAP(DARS), IMD 3C132, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301–3062. Telephone (703) 602–0311; facsimile (703) 602–0350. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: This final rule amends DFARS 208.7003–2(a) by updating a reference to a section of the Federal Acquisition Regulation. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: List of Subjects in 48 CFR Part 208 Michele P. Peterson, Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations System. Therefore, 48 CFR part 208 is amended as follows: I PART 208—REQUIRED SOURCES OF SUPPLIES AND SERVICES 1. The authority citation for 48 CFR part 208 continues to read as follows: I Authority: 41 U.S.C. 421 and 48 CFR Chapter 1. 208.7003–2 [Amended] 2. Section 208.7003–2 is amended in paragraph (a) by removing ‘‘8.001’’ and adding in its place ‘‘8.002’’. I [FR Doc. E6–20397 Filed 11–30–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–08–P BILLING CODE 5001–08–P 13:12 Nov 30, 2006 Jkt 211001 PO 00000 Frm 00061 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 [DFARS Case 2004–D033] Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Levy on Payments to Contractors Defense Acquisition Regulations System, 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 address the effect of Internal Revenue Service (IRS) levies on contract payments. The rule requires DoD contractors to promptly notify the contracting officer if a levy may result in an inability to perform a contract. DATES: Effective Date: December 1, 2006. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Bill Sain, Defense Acquisition Regulations System, OUSD(AT&L)DPAP(DARS), IMD 3C132, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301–3062. Telephone (703) 602–0293; facsimile (703) 602–0350. Please cite DFARS Case 2004–D033. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A. Background Government procurement. [FR Doc. E6–20393 Filed 11–30–06; 8:45 am] VerDate Aug<31>2005 69489 DoD published an interim rule at 70 FR 52031 on September 1, 2005, addressing policy and procedures that apply when an IRS levy may result in a contractor’s inability to perform a DoD contract. DoD received comments from 6 sources in response to the interim rule. DoD considered all comments and has incorporated the following changes in the final rule: DFARS 212.301(f)—Addition of a prescription for use of the clause at 252.232–7010, Levies on Contract Payments, in contracts for the acquisition of commercial items. DFARS 232.7101 and 252.232–7010— Clarification that the requirement for the contractor to notify the contracting officer applies in situations where the levy may result in an ‘‘inability to perform the contract.’’ This change eliminates the term ‘‘jeopardize contract performance,’’ since that term may be understood as establishing a different standard than causing an inability to perform. DFARS 232.7102—Exclusion of micro-purchases from the requirement to use the clause at 252.232–7010. E:\FR\FM\01DER1.SGM 01DER1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 231 (Friday, December 1, 2006)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 69488-69489]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-20393]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Defense Acquisition Regulations System

48 CFR Part 201

RIN 0750-AF30


Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Contracting 
Officers' Representatives (DFARS Case 2005-D022)

AGENCY: Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Department of Defense 
(DoD).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal 
Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update text pertaining to 
the designation of a contracting officer's representative. The rule 
clarifies the authority of a contracting officer's representative and 
relocates text to the DFARS companion resource, Procedures, Guidance, 
and Information.

DATES: Effective Date: December 1, 2006.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Robin Schulze, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations System, OUSD(AT&L)DPAP(DARS), IMD 3C132, 3062 Defense 
Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062. Telephone (703) 602-0326; 
facsimile (703) 602-0350. Please cite DFARS Case 2005-D022.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

A. Background

    This final rule revises DFARS text addressing contracting officers' 
representatives. The DFARS changes--
     Clarify the authority of a contracting officer's 
representative; and
     Remove internal DoD procedures relating to the designation 
of a contracting officer's representative. Text on this subject has 
been relocated to the DFARS companion resource, Procedures, Guidance, 
and Information (PGI), available at https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/
pgi.
    DoD published a proposed rule at 71 FR 27659 on May 12, 2006. One 
source submitted comments on the proposed rule. That source recommended 
revising the rule at 201.602-2(2)(v) to require that the contracting 
officer include a copy of the written designation of the contracting 
officer's representative in the official contract file. DoD agrees with 
the recommended requirement for file documentation, but, since this is 
an administrative matter internal to the Government, DoD has added the 
requirement to the corresponding text at PGI 201.602-2. DoD has adopted 
the proposed DFARS rule as a final rule without change.
    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 addresses internal DoD procedural matters and makes no 
significant change to DoD contracting policy.

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 201

    Government procurement.

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

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Therefore, 48 CFR part 201 is amended as follows:

PART 201--FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS SYSTEM

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1. The authority citation for 48 CFR part 201 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 41 U.S.C. 421 and 48 CFR Chapter 1.
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2. Section 201.602-2 is revised to read as follows:


201.602-2   Responsibilities.

    (1) Follow the procedures at PGI 201.602-2 regarding designation of 
a contracting officer's representative (COR).
    (2) A COR--
    (i) Must be a Government employee, unless otherwise authorized in 
agency regulations;
    (ii) Must be qualified by training and experience commensurate with 
the responsibilities to be delegated in accordance with department/
agency guidelines;
    (iii) May not be delegated responsibility to perform functions at a 
contractor's location that have been delegated under FAR 42.202(a) to a 
contract administration office;
    (iv) Has no authority to make any commitments or changes that 
affect price, quality, quantity, delivery, or other terms and 
conditions of the contract; and
    (v) Must be designated in writing, and a copy furnished the 
contractor and the contract administration office--
    (A) Specifying the extent of the COR's authority to act on behalf 
of the contracting officer;
    (B) Identifying the limitations on the COR's authority;
    (C) Specifying the period covered by the designation;
    (D) Stating the authority is not redelegable; and
    (E) Stating that the COR may be personally liable for unauthorized 
acts.
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