Modernizing the Federal Supply Schedule Program: Order-Level Materials, 2443-2444 [2014-00456]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 9 / Tuesday, January 14, 2014 / Notices TIME AND DATE: January 15, 2014; 10:00 a.m. 800 N. Capitol Street NW., First Floor Hearing Room, Washington, DC. STATUS: The meeting will be held in Closed Session. MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: PLACE: Closed Session 1. Commission Interview of Applicants for the Position of Inspector General CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION: Karen V. Gregory, Secretary, (202) 523– 5725. Karen V. Gregory, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2014–00562 Filed 1–10–14; 11:15 am] BILLING CODE 6730–01–P GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION [Notice—WWICC–2014–01; Docket No. 2014–0003; Sequence 1] World War One Centennial Commission; Notification of Upcoming Public Advisory Meeting World War One Centennial Commission, GSA. ACTION: Meeting notice. AGENCY: Notice of this meeting is being provided according to the requirements of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. 10(a)(2). This notice provides the schedule and agenda for the February 7, 2014, meeting of the World War One Centennial Commission (the Commission). The meeting is a working administrative meeting and is closed to the public. DATES: Meeting date: The meeting will be held on Friday, February 7, 2013 starting at 9:30 a.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST), and ending no later than 5:30 p.m. The meeting will address administrative issues and will not be open to the public. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Daniel S. Dayton, Designated Federal Officer, c/o The Foundation for the Commemoration of the World Wars, 701 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., #123, Washington, DC 20004–2608, 202–380– 0725 (note: this is not a toll-free number). Written Comments may be submitted to the Commission and will be made part of the permanent record of the Commission. Comments must be received by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST), February 3, 2014 and may be provided by email to daniel.dayton@ dhs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:32 Jan 13, 2014 Jkt 232001 Background The World War One Centennial Commission was established by Public Law 112–272, as a commission to ensure a suitable observance of the centennial of World War I, to provide for the designation of memorials to the service of members of the United States Armed Forces in World War I, and for other purposes. Under this authority, the Committee will plan, develop, and execute programs, projects, and activities to commemorate the centennial of World War I, encourage private organizations and State and local governments to organize and participate in activities commemorating the centennial of World War I, facilitate and coordinate activities throughout the United States relating to the centennial of World War I, serve as a clearinghouse for the collection and dissemination of information about events and plans for the centennial of World War I, and develop recommendations for Congress and the President for commemorating the centennial of World War I. Agenda: Friday, February 7, 2014: • Introductions and plans for today’s meeting—DFO • Committee Reports • Old Business • New Business • Closing comments Meeting Location: The Committee will convene its meeting at: The Embassy of Canada, 501 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20001. Dated: January 9, 2014. Daniel S. Dayton, Designated Federal Official, World War I Centennial Commission. [FR Doc. 2014–00532 Filed 1–13–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6820–95–P GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION [Notice—FAS–2013–02; Docket No. 2013– 0002; Sequence 44] Modernizing the Federal Supply Schedule Program: Order-Level Materials Federal Acquisition Service, General Services Administration. ACTION: Notice; request for information. 2443 materials is allowed under multipleaward Indefinite-Delivery/IndefiniteQuantity (IDIQ) contracts, FAS has yet to develop a clear mechanism for the procurement of these items under the FSS program. FAS is now taking steps to bring the FSS program into parity with other multiple-award IDIQ contract vehicles. This endeavor is a critical piece of a larger effort to modernize the FSS program as a whole, under which FAS aims to increase efficiency and effectiveness, facilitate the purchase of total solutions, maximize competition, and promote small business utilization across Government. Comments: Interested parties should submit written comments to the Regulatory Secretariat at one of the addresses shown below on or before March 17, 2014. DATES: Submit comments in response to Notice—FAS–2013–02 by any of the following methods: • Regulations.gov: https:// www.regulations.gov. Submit comments via the Federal eRulemaking portal by searching for ‘‘Notice—FAS–2013–02’’. Select the link ‘‘Comment Now’’ that corresponds with ‘‘Notice—FAS–2013– 02’’ and follow the instructions provided on the screen. Please include your name, company name (if any), and ‘‘Notice—FAS–2013–02’’ on your attached document. • Mail: General Services Administration, Regulatory Secretariat (MVCB), ATTN: Ms. Flowers/Notice— FAS–2013–02, 1800 F Street NW., 2nd Floor, Washington, DC 20405–0001. Instructions: Please submit comments only and cite Notice—FAS–2013–02, in all correspondence related to this case. All comments received will be posted without change to https:// www.regulations.gov, including any personal and/or business confidential information provided. ADDRESSES: Mr. Robert Bourne, GSA/FAS Director of MAS Program Office at (703) 605–2760. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: AGENCY: A. Background The Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) of the General Services Administration (GSA) is seeking comments that can be used to assist in the development of processes and procedures for the inclusion of orderlevel materials under the Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) program. Though the acquisition of order-level The FSS program is one of many multiple-award IDIQ contract vehicles available Governmentwide. Though the acquisition of order-level materials is allowable under multiple-award IDIQ contracts, FAS has yet to develop a clear mechanism for the procurement of these items under the FSS program. This has resulted in an inability to fully realize the effective use of the FSS program across Government. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\14JAN1.SGM 14JAN1 2444 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 9 / Tuesday, January 14, 2014 / Notices B. Solicitation of Public Comment Respondents are encouraged to offer their views on the following questions: 1. Is the current lack of a clear mechanism for the procurement of order-level materials a deterrent from using the FSS program? If so, how? 2. What potential challenges exist for FAS where order-level materials and the FSS program are concerned? How can these be addressed? 3. What kinds of processes and procedures are in place for the procurement of order-level materials under other multiple-award IDIQ contract vehicles? Can these be applied to the FSS program as-is, or are there special considerations FAS needs to address? If possible, please provide specific examples from multiple-award IDIQ contract vehicles that could serve as a good example of the kind of processes and procedures needed for the efficient and effective use of order-level materials. 4. If FAS were to implement clear processes and procedures for the acquisition of order-level materials under the FSS program, is there the potential for administrative cost savings? If so, please elaborate. 5. If FAS were to implement clear processes and procedures for the acquisition of order-level materials under the FSS program, would it provide increased flexibility to contractors to provide total solutions to Government requirements? Are there any additional benefits for small businesses, in particular? 6. What kind of risk management controls are needed to ensure efficient and effective use of order-level materials under the FSS program? Dated: January 8, 2014. Houston W. Taylor, Acting Senior Procurement Executive, General Services Administration. [FR Doc. 2014–00456 Filed 1–13–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6820–61–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with NOTICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Elaine Baker, Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection and Control Advisory Committee (BCCEDCAC) In accordance with section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–463), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), announces the following meeting of the aforementioned committee: VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:32 Jan 13, 2014 Jkt 232001 Time and Date: 9 a.m.–12 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, February 3, 2014. Place: Teleconference. Teleconference login information is as follows: For Participants: TOLL-FREE PHONE #: 888–989–8135 Participant passcode: 4798. For Participants: URL: https:// www.mymeetings.com/nc/join/ Conference number: PW3674736. Audience passcode: 4798. Participants can join the event directly at: https://www.mymeetings.com/nc/ join.php?i=PW3674736&p=4798&t=c There is also a toll free number for anyone outside of the USA: TOLL #: 1–203–827– 7034, Participant passcode: 4798. Status: Open to the public, limited only by the net conference and audio phone lines available. Purpose: The committee is charged with advising the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services, and the Director, CDC, regarding the early detection and control of breast and cervical cancer. The committee makes recommendations regarding national program goals and objectives; implementation strategies; and program priorities including surveillance, epidemiologic investigations, education and training, information dissemination, professional interactions and collaborations, and policy. Matters To Be Discussed: The agenda will include the following: (1) Discussing the impact of implementation of the Affordable Care Act on the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program; and (2) exploring options to expand services to impact women beyond the current eligible screening population. Agenda items are subject to change as priorities dictate. Contact Person for More Information: Jameka R. Blackmon, MBA, CMP, Designated Federal Officer, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, CDC, 4770 Buford Highway NE., Mailstop F76, Atlanta, Georgia 30341, Telephone (770) 488–4880. The Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, has been delegated the authority to sign Federal Register notices pertaining to announcements of meetings and other committee management activities, for both the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. [FR Doc. 2014–00457 Filed 1–13–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163–18–P PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Administration for Children and Families Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request Title: TANF Quarterly Financial Report ACF–196R OMB No.: New Collection Description: This information collection is authorized under Section 411(a)(3) of the Social Security Act. This request is for approval to create the ACF–196R form for quarterly financial reporting under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. Implementation of these changes will entail new costs to ACF, and thus, final adoption will depend upon funding availability. States participating in the TANF program are required by statute to report financial data on a quarterly basis. The form meets the legal standard and provides essential data on the use of federal TANF funds. Failure to collect the data would seriously compromise ACF’s ability to monitor program expenditures, estimate funding needs, and to prepare budget submissions and annual reports required by Congress. Financial reporting under the TANF program is governed by 45 CFR Part 265. Approval of the ACF–196R would result in two basic changes to TANF quarterly financial reports. The first is to require respondents to allocate annual expenditures among an expanded list of categories on the ACF–196R; these categories better reflect the wide range of activities on which states are expending TANF funds. The second change is to the accounting method used to report expenditures made in a fiscal year and monitor cumulative expenditures by grant year award. Specifically, effective FY 2015, with each open grant year award, respondents will be required to report actual expenditures made in a fiscal year rather than updating cumulative totals, using the ACF–196R. If a respondent needs to adjust an expenditure reported in a prior year, it will revise the report for the fiscal year in which that expenditure occurred, rather than the current year’s report. We will maintain the ACF–196 form (Approved OMB No 0970–0247), only for revisions to historical data. Specifically, if a respondent needs to adjust or correct an expenditure submitted in a fiscal year prior to FY 2015, the respondent will revise the ACF–196 pertaining to the relevant E:\FR\FM\14JAN1.SGM 14JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 9 (Tuesday, January 14, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 2443-2444]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-00456]


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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

[Notice--FAS-2013-02; Docket No. 2013-0002; Sequence 44]


Modernizing the Federal Supply Schedule Program: Order-Level 
Materials

AGENCY: Federal Acquisition Service, General Services Administration.

ACTION: Notice; request for information.

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SUMMARY: The Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) of the General Services 
Administration (GSA) is seeking comments that can be used to assist in 
the development of processes and procedures for the inclusion of order-
level materials under the Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) program. Though 
the acquisition of order-level materials is allowed under multiple-
award Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contracts, FAS has 
yet to develop a clear mechanism for the procurement of these items 
under the FSS program. FAS is now taking steps to bring the FSS program 
into parity with other multiple-award IDIQ contract vehicles. This 
endeavor is a critical piece of a larger effort to modernize the FSS 
program as a whole, under which FAS aims to increase efficiency and 
effectiveness, facilitate the purchase of total solutions, maximize 
competition, and promote small business utilization across Government.

DATES: Comments: Interested parties should submit written comments to 
the Regulatory Secretariat at one of the addresses shown below on or 
before March 17, 2014.

ADDRESSES: Submit comments in response to Notice--FAS-2013-02 by any of 
the following methods:
     Regulations.gov: https://www.regulations.gov. Submit 
comments via the Federal eRulemaking portal by searching for ``Notice--
FAS-2013-02''. Select the link ``Comment Now'' that corresponds with 
``Notice--FAS-2013-02'' and follow the instructions provided on the 
screen. Please include your name, company name (if any), and ``Notice--
FAS-2013-02'' on your attached document.
     Mail: General Services Administration, Regulatory 
Secretariat (MVCB), ATTN: Ms. Flowers/Notice--FAS-2013-02, 1800 F 
Street NW., 2nd Floor, Washington, DC 20405-0001.
    Instructions: Please submit comments only and cite Notice--FAS-
2013-02, in all correspondence related to this case. All comments 
received will be posted without change to https://www.regulations.gov, 
including any personal and/or business confidential information 
provided.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Robert Bourne, GSA/FAS Director of 
MAS Program Office at (703) 605-2760.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

A. Background

    The FSS program is one of many multiple-award IDIQ contract 
vehicles available Governmentwide. Though the acquisition of order-
level materials is allowable under multiple-award IDIQ contracts, FAS 
has yet to develop a clear mechanism for the procurement of these items 
under the FSS program. This has resulted in an inability to fully 
realize the effective use of the FSS program across Government.

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B. Solicitation of Public Comment

    Respondents are encouraged to offer their views on the following 
questions:
    1. Is the current lack of a clear mechanism for the procurement of 
order-level materials a deterrent from using the FSS program? If so, 
how?
    2. What potential challenges exist for FAS where order-level 
materials and the FSS program are concerned? How can these be 
addressed?
    3. What kinds of processes and procedures are in place for the 
procurement of order-level materials under other multiple-award IDIQ 
contract vehicles? Can these be applied to the FSS program as-is, or 
are there special considerations FAS needs to address? If possible, 
please provide specific examples from multiple-award IDIQ contract 
vehicles that could serve as a good example of the kind of processes 
and procedures needed for the efficient and effective use of order-
level materials.
    4. If FAS were to implement clear processes and procedures for the 
acquisition of order-level materials under the FSS program, is there 
the potential for administrative cost savings? If so, please elaborate.
    5. If FAS were to implement clear processes and procedures for the 
acquisition of order-level materials under the FSS program, would it 
provide increased flexibility to contractors to provide total solutions 
to Government requirements? Are there any additional benefits for small 
businesses, in particular?
    6. What kind of risk management controls are needed to ensure 
efficient and effective use of order-level materials under the FSS 
program?

    Dated: January 8, 2014.
Houston W. Taylor,
Acting Senior Procurement Executive, General Services Administration.
[FR Doc. 2014-00456 Filed 1-13-14; 8:45 am]
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