Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Technical Amendments, 21809 [2011-8955]

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• DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 75 (Tuesday, April 19, 2011)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 21809]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-8955]



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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Defense Acquisition Regulations System

48 CFR Parts 202, 204, and 252


Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Technical 
Amendments

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

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: DoD is making technical amendments to the Defense Federal 
Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to provide needed 
administrative and editorial changes.

DATES: Effective Date: April 19, 2011.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Ynette Shelkin, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations System, OUSD (AT&L) DPAP (DARS), Room 3B855, 
3060 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3060. Telephone 703-602-
0311; facsimile 703-602-0350.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This final rule amends the DFARS as follows:
    [cir] 202.1; 204.72. Updates references to the Defense Logistics 
Agency.
    [cir] 252.216-7004. Provides needed editorial changes in the clause 
number in the heading of the clause and in the introductory text.
    [cir] 252.234-7003. Makes needed editorial corrections in the 
introductory text and adds the provision title and date.

List of Subjects in 48 CFR Parts 202, 204, and 252

    Government procurement.

Ynette R. Shelkin,
Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations System.

    Therefore, 48 CFR parts 202, 204, and 252 are amended as follows:

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1. The authority citation for 48 CFR parts 202, 204, and 252 continues 
to read as follows:

    Authority:  41 U.S.C. 1303 and 48 CFR chapter 1.

PART 202--DEFINITIONS OF WORDS AND TERMS

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2. Amend section 202.101 by revising the entry for ``Defense Logistics 
Agency'' in the definition of ``contracting activity'' to read as 
follows:


202.101  Definitions.

* * * * *
    Contracting activity * * *
Defense Logistics Agency
DLA Acquisition (J-7)
DLA Aviation
DLA Energy
DLA Land and Maritime
DLA Troop Support
* * * * *

PART 204--ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS

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3. Amend section 204.7201 by revising paragraphs (a)(1) and (2) to read 
as follows:


204.7201  Definitions.

    (a) * * *
    (1) A code assigned by the DLA Logistics Information Service to 
identify a commercial or Government entity; or
    (2) A code assigned by a member of the North Atlantic Treaty 
Organization (NATO) that DLA Logistics Information Service records and 
maintains in the CAGE master file. This type of code is known as an 
``NCAGE code.''
* * * * *

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4. Amend section 204.7202-1 by revising paragraphs (a), 
(b)(1),(b)(2)(i)(A) and (b)(2)(i)(B), (b)(2)(ii), and (c) to read as 
follows:


204.7202-1  CAGE codes.

    (a) DLA Logistics Information Service assigns or records and 
maintains CAGE codes to identify commercial and Government entities. 
DoD 4000.25-5-M, Military Standard Contract Administration Procedures 
(MILSCAP), and Volume 7 of DoD 4100.39-M, Federal Logistics Information 
System (FLIS) Procedures Manual, prescribe use of CAGE codes.
    (b)(1) If a prospective contractor located in the United States 
must register in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database 
(see FAR subpart 4.11) and does not have a CAGE code, DLA Logistics 
Information Service will assign a CAGE code when the prospective 
contractor submits its request for registration in the CCR database. 
Foreign registrants must obtain a North Atlantic Treaty Organization 
CAGE (NCAGE) code in order to register in the CCR database. NCAGE codes 
may be obtained from the Codification Bureau in the foreign 
registrant's country. Additional information on obtaining NCAGE codes 
is available at https://www.dlis.dla.mil/Forms/Form_AC135.asp.
    (2) * * *
    (i) * * *
    (A) The monthly H-series CD-ROM that contains the H-4/H-8 CAGE 
master file issued by DLA Logistics Information Service. (Their address 
is: Customer Service, Federal Center, 74 Washington Avenue, North, 
Battle Creek, MI 49017-3084. Their telephone number is: Toll-free 888-
352-9333);
    (B) The on-line access to the CAGE file through the DLA Logistics 
Information System [Service];
    * * *
    (ii) If no CAGE code is identified through use of the procedures in 
paragraph (b)(2)(i) of this subsection, ask DLA Logistics Information 
Service to assign a CAGE code. Submit a DD Form 2051, Request for 
Assignment of a Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code, (or 
electronic equivalent) to the address in paragraph (b)(2)(i)(A) of this 
subsection, ATTN: DLIS-SBB. The contracting office completes Section A 
of the DD Form 2051, and the contractor completes Section B. The 
contracting office must verify Section B before submitting the form.
    (c) Direct questions on obtaining computer tapes, electronic 
updates, or code assignments to DLA Logistics Information Service 
Customer Service: Toll-free 888-227-2423 or 888-352-9333; DSN 932-4725; 
or commercial 616-961-4725.

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5. Amend section 204.7204 by revising paragraph (a) introductory text 
and paragraph (b) to read as follows:


204.7204  Maintenance of the CAGE file.

    (a) DLA Logistics Information Service will accept written requests 
for changes to CAGE files, other than name changes, from the following 
entities:
* * * * *
    (b) Submit requests for changes to CAGE files on DD Form 2051, or 
electronic equivalent, to--
    DLA Logistics Information Service, DLIS-SBB, Federal Center, 74 
Washington Avenue, North, Battle Creek, MI 49017-3084. Telephone 
Numbers: toll-free 888-352-9333, DSN 932-4725, commercial 616-961-4725. 
Facsimile: 616-961-4388, -4485.
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PART 252--SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT CLAUSES

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6. Amend section 252.216-7004 by revising the section heading and 
introductory text to read as follows:


252.216-7004  Award Fee Reduction or Denial for Jeopardizing the Health 
or Safety of Government Personnel.

    As prescribed in 216.406, use the following clause:
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