Semiannual Regulatory Agenda, 40368-40379 [2017-17028]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
GENERAL SERVICES
ADMINISTRATION
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND
SPACE ADMINISTRATION
48 CFR Ch. 1
Semiannual Regulatory Agenda
Department of Defense (DoD),
General Services Administration (GSA),
and National Aeronautics and Space
Administration (NASA).
ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.
AGENCY:
This agenda provides
summary descriptions of regulations
being developed by the Civilian Agency
Acquisition Council and the Defense
SUMMARY:
Acquisition Regulations Council in
compliance with Executive Order 12866
‘‘Regulatory Planning and Review.’’
This agenda is being published to allow
interested persons an opportunity to
participate in the rulemaking process.
The Regulatory Secretariat Division
has attempted to list all regulations
pending at the time of publication,
except for minor and routine or
repetitive actions; however,
unanticipated requirements may result
in the issuance of regulations that are
not included in this agenda. There is no
legal significance to the omission of an
item from this listing.
Published proposed rules may be
reviewed in their entirety at the
Government’s rulemaking Web site at
http://www.regulations.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Joanne Sosa, Regulatory Secretariat
Division, 1800 F Street NW.,
Washington, DC 20405, or via telephone
at 202–501–4755.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DoD, GSA,
and NASA, under their several statutory
authorities, jointly issue and maintain
the FAR through periodic issuance of
changes published in the Federal
Register and produced electronically as
Federal Acquisition Circulars (FACs).
The electronic version of the FAR,
including changes, can be accessed on
the FAR Web site at http://
www.acquisition.gov/far.
Dated: March 31, 2017.
William F. Clark,
Director, Office of Government-Wide
Acquisition Policy, Office of Acquisition
Policy, Office of Government-Wide Policy.
DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR)—PROPOSED RULE STAGE
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Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2015–021; Determination of Fair and Reasonable Prices
on Orders Under Multiple Award Contracts.
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2015–014; Prohibition on Providing Funds to the Enemy
FAR Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2015–038, Reverse Auction Guidance .................................
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2017–005, Whistleblower Protection for Contractor Employees.
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2015–031, Policy on 8(a) Joint Ventures ........................
Federal Acquisition Regulation; FAR Case 2016–002, Applicability of Small Business Regulations Outside
the United States.
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2017–008, Duties of Office of Small and Disadvantaged
Business Utilization.
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2016–013, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurement ............
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2017–003; Alternatives in Lieu of Corporate or Individual Sureties.
Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR); FAR Case 2015–002, Requirements for DD Form 254, Contract
Security Classification Specification.
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2017–014, Acquisition 360 ..............................................
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2017–013, Breaches of Personally Identifiable Information.
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2017–011, Section 508-Based Standards in Information
and Communication Technology.
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2016–012, Incremental Funding of Fixed-Price Contracting Actions.
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2015–037, Definition of ‘‘Information Technology’’ ..........
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2015–028, Performance-Based Payments ......................
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); Far Case 2015–004, Provisions and Clauses for Acquisitions of
Commercial Items and Acquisitions That do not Exceed the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT).
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2017–006, Exception From Certified Cost or Pricing
Data Requirements—Adequate Price Competition.
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2017–010, Evaluation Factors for Multiple-Award Contracts.
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2015–026, Contractor Use of Mandatory Sources of
Supply in Service Contracts.
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2017–016, Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) .....
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Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2015–015; Strategic Sourcing Documentation ................
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2013–018; Clarification of Requirement for Justifications
for 8(a) Sole Source Contracts.
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Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2015–017; Combating Trafficking in Persons—Definition
of ‘‘Recruitment Fees’’.
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2016–007, Non-Retaliation for Disclosure of Compensation Information.
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2015–005, System for Award Management Registration
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2015–039, Audit of Settlement Proposals .......................
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2017–001, Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors ......
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2015–033, Sustainable Acquisition ..................................
Federal Acquisition Regulation: FAR Case 2016–005; Effective Communication Between Government and
Industry.
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2016–011, (S) Revision of Limitations on Subcontracting
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2017–004, Rate Adjustment of Liquidated Damages ......
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2017–007, Task- and Delivery-Order Protests ................
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2017–009, Special Emergency Procurement Authority ...
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2017–012, Increased Micro-Purchase Threshold for
Certain Procurement Activities.
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2017–015, Removal of Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces
Rule.
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DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR)—COMPLETED ACTIONS
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Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2010–013; Privacy Training .............................................
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2012–025; Applicability of the Senior Executive Compensation Benchmark.
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2012–022; Contracts Under the Small Business Administration 8(a) Program.
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2013–014; Uniform Use of Line Items .............................
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2014–003; Small Business Subcontracting Improvements.
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2015–016; Prohibition on Reimbursement for Congressional Investigations and Inquiries.
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2014–004; Payment of Subcontractors ...........................
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2015–012; Contractor Employee Internal Confidentiality
Agreements.
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2016–004; Acquisition Threshold for Special Emergency
Procurement Authority.
Federal Regulation Acquisition (FAR); FAR Case 2015–024, Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals-Representation.
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2015–035, Removal of Regulations Relating to Telegraphic Communication.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/
GENERAL SERVICES
ADMINISTRATION/NATIONAL
AERONAUTICS AND SPACE
ADMINISTRATION (FAR)
Proposed Rule Stage
216. Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2015–021;
Determination of Fair and Reasonable
Prices on Orders Under Multiple
Award Contracts
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10
U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA and NASA are
proposing to amend the FAR to direct
contracting officers to make a
determination of fair and reasonable
pricing when using GSA’s Federal
Supply Schedules (FSS). The Federal
Acquisition Streamlining Act (FASA) of
1994 established a preference for the
types of information used to assess price
reasonableness. Fair and reasonable
price determinations are used for
evaluating quotations, bids, and
proposals for the source selection
decision and during sole-source
negotiations with the goal of promoting
a healthy and efficient competitive
sourcing environment.
This rule will ensure uniform
implementation of this FAR change
across government contracts and avoid
the proliferation of agency actions (e.g.
revisions to FAR supplements or
issuance of policy guidance)
implementing this requirement.
Timetable:
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Curtis E. Glover Sr.,
Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW., Washington,
DC 20405, Phone: 202 501–1448, Email:
curtis.glover@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000–AM94
217. Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2015–014; Prohibition
on Providing Funds to the Enemy
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10
U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are
proposing to amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to prevent
the flow of funds to persons or entities
that are actively opposing United States
or coalition forces involved in a
contingency operation. This rule
implements subtitle E of title VIII of the
Carl Levin and Howard P. Buck’’
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Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2015,
which prohibits providing funds to the
enemy. The statute does not apply to
contracts that are equal to or less than
$50,000, contracts performed inside the
United States, or contracts subject to a
national security exception.
Timetable:
Action
Date
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08/00/17
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Cecelia L. Davis,
Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW., Washington,
DC 20405, Phone: 202 219–0202, Email:
cecelia.davis@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000–AN03
218. • FAR Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2015–038, Reverse
Auction Guidance
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10
U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are
proposing to amend the FAR to
implement policies addressing the
effective use of reverse auctions.
Reverse auctions involve offerors
lowering their pricing over rounds of
bidding in order to win federal contracts
This change will incorporates guidance
from the OFPP memorandum, ‘‘Effective
Use of Reverse Auctions,’’ which was
issued in response to recommendations
from the GAO report, Reverse Auctions:
Guidance is Needed to Maximize
Competition and Achieve Cost Savings
(GAO–14–108).
Timetable:
Action
Date
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Curtis E. Glover Sr.,
Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW., Washington,
DC 20405, Phone: 202 501–1448, Email:
curtis.glover@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000–AN31
implement 41 U.S.C. 4712,
Enhancement of contractor protection
from reprisal for disclosure of certain
information and makes the pilot
program permanent. The pilot was
enacted on January 2, 2013, by section
828 of the National Defense
Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal
Year (FY) 2013. This statute also
clarifies that the cost principles at 10
U.S.C. 2324(k) and 41 U.S.C. 4304 and
4310 apply to costs incurred by a
contractor, subcontractor, or personal
services contractor.
Timetable:
Action
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Date
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Cecelia L. Davis,
Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW., Washington,
DC 20405, Phone: 202 219–0202, Email:
cecelia.davis@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000–AN32
220. • Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2015–031, Policy on
8(a) Joint Ventures
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10
U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are
proposing to amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to be
consistent with the guidance in SBA
regulations at 13 CFR 124 8(A) Business
Development/Small Disadvantaged
Business Status Determinations > These
clarifications are expected to relieve
burden on both industry and
government by reducing the number of
protests related to inappropriate
elimination from competition of offers
from 8(a) joint ventures and
inappropriate awards to ineligible 8(a)
joint ventures. This will reduce the risk
for fraud by clarifying the role of SBA
as the authority for making eligibility
determination. The rule is also expected
to facilitate competition by clarifying
the circumstances under which a joint
venture is eligible for award under the
8(a) program.
Timetable:
Action
Date
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219. • Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2017–005,
Whistleblower Protection for
Contractor Employees
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Period End.
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10
U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are
proposing to amend the FAR to
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Mahruba Uddowla,
Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
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(FAR), 1800 F Street NW., Washington,
DC 20405, Phone: 703 605–2868, Email:
mahruba.uddowla@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000–AN33
222. • Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2017–008, Duties of
Office of Small and Disadvantaged
Business Utilization
221. • Federal Acquisition Regulation;
FAR Case 2016–002, Applicability of
Small Business Regulations Outside the
United States
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10
U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are
proposing to amend the FAR to provide
additional duties for the Office of Small
and Disadvantaged Business Utilization
(OSDBU), or for DoD, the Office of
Small Business Programs (OSBP).
Additionally the rule will include
existing OSDBU duties that are not
currently listed in the FAR.
This rule implements sections 1812,
paragraph (a) of section 1813 and
paragraph (b) of section 1821 of the
National Defense Authorization Act of
Fiscal Year 2017, which amends section
15(k) of the Small Business Act (15
U.S.C. 644(k)). Additionally the rule
will include existing duties prescribed
in section 15(k) of the Small Business
Act that are not currently listed in the
FAR.
Timetable:
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10
U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are
proposing to amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) consistent
with SBA’s final rule at 13 CFR 125.2
as finalized in their rule Acquisition
Process: Task and Delivery Order
Contracts, Bundling, Consolidation’’
issued on October 2, 2013 to clarify that
overseas contracting is not excluded
from agency responsibilities to foster
small business participation.
In its final rule, SBA has clarified
that, as a general matter, its small
business contracting regulations apply
regardless of the place of performance.
In light of these changes, there is a need
to amend the FAR both to bring its
coverage into alignment with SBA’s
regulation and to give agencies the tools
they need especially the ability to use
set-asides to maximize opportunities for
small businesses overseas.
SBA intends to include contracts
performed outside of the United States
in agencies’ prime contracting goals
beginning in FY 2016. Although
inclusion for goaling purposes is not
dependent on FAR changes, amending
FAR part 19 will allow agencies to take
advantage of the tools authorized for
providing small business opportunities
for contracts awarded outside of the
United States.
This rule will allow agencies to take
advantage of the tools authorized for
providing small business opportunities
for contracts awarded outside of the
United States. This will make it easier
for small businesses to receive
additional opportunities for contracts
performed outside of the United States.
Timetable:
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Mahruba Uddowla,
Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW., Washington,
DC 20405, Phone: 703 605–2868, Email:
mahruba.uddowla@gsa.gov.
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Date
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Period End.
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10
U.S.C. ch 37; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are
proposing to amend the FAR to
implement a final rule issued by the
Department of the Treasury (published
at 81 FR 55133) that implements section
301 of the James Zadroga 9/11 Health
and Compensation Act of 2010, Public
Law 111347. This section imposes on
any foreign person that receives a
specified Federal procurement payment
a tax equal to 2 percent of the amount
such payment. This rule applies to
Federal government contracts for goods
or services that are awarded to foreign
persons.
Timetable:
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224. • Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2017–003;
Alternatives in Lieu of Corporate or
Individual Sureties
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10
U.S.C. 137; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are is
proposing to amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to change
the kinds of assets that individual
sureties must use as security for their
individual surety bonds. This change
will implement section 874 of the
NDAA for FY 2016 (Pub. L. 114–92).
Timetable:
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223. • Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2016–013, Tax on
Certain Foreign Procurement
NPRM ..................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Zenaida Delgado,
Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW., Washington,
DC 20405, Phone: 202 969–7207, Email:
zenaida.delgado@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000–AN38
Action
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Janet Fry, Program
Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800
F Street NW., Washington, DC 20405,
Phone: 703 605–3167, Email: janet.fry@
gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000–AN36
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Zenaida Delgado,
Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW., Washington,
DC 20405, Phone: 202 969–7207, Email:
zenaida.delgado@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000–AN39
225. • Federal Acquisition Regulations
(FAR); FAR Case 2015–002,
Requirements for DD Form 254,
Contract Security Classification
Specification
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10
U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are
proposing to amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to require
the use of Wide Area Workflow
(WAWF) for the submission of the DD
Form 254, Contract Security
Classification Specification. This form is
used to convey security requirements
regarding classified information to
contractors and subcontractors and must
be submitted to the Defense Security
Services (DSS) when contractors or
subcontractors require access to
classified information under contracts
awarded by agencies covered by the
National Industrial Security Program
(NISP).
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The NISP Contracts Classification
System (NCCS) is being deployed as a
module within the existing WAWF
platform to provide a centralized
repository for classified contract
security requirements and automate the
DD Form 254 processes and workflows.
The rule also clarifies that a unique
CAGE code is required for each location
of performance listed on a DD Form 254
and that System for Award Management
(SAM) registration is only required for
the business location listed on the
contract. The DD Form 254 is used to
convey security requirements regarding
classified information to contractors and
subcontractors and must be submitted to
DSS when contractors or subcontractors
require access to classified information.
On average, approximately 130,000
forms are received each year from 61
agencies and components. These forms
are submitted manually and there is no
central repository for the form. The rule
will provide a centralized repository for
classified contract security requirements
and supporting data while automating
the DD Form 254 processes and
workflows. By using this form, burden
will reduce.
Timetable:
Action
Date
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Period End.
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10/00/17
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Curtis E. Glover, Sr.,
Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW., Washington,
DC 20405, Phone: 202 501–1448, Email:
curtis.glover@gsa.gov.
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226. • Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2017–014, Acquisition
360
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10
U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are
proposing to amend the FAR to address
the solicitation of contractor feedback
on both contract formation and contract
administration activities. Agencies
would consider this feedback, as
appropriate, to improve the efficiency
and effectiveness of their acquisition
activities. The rule would create FAR
policy to encourage regular feedback in
accordance with agency practice (both
on contract formation and
administration activities) and a standard
FAR solicitation provision to support a
sustainable model for broadened use of
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debriefing processes in a consistent and
standardized manner. Agencies would
be able to use the solicitation provision
to notify interested sources that a
procurement is part of the Acquisition
360 survey and encourage stakeholders
to voluntarily provide feedback on their
experiences on the pre-award process.
Timetable:
Action
Date
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12/00/17
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Curtis E. Glover, Sr.,
Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW., Washington,
DC 20405, Phone: 202 501–1448, Email:
curtis.glover@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000–AN43
227. • Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2017–013, Breaches of
Personally Identifiable Information
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10
U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are
proposing to revise the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to create
and implement appropriate contract
clauses and regulatory coverage to
address contractor requirements for
breach response consistent with the
requirements. This FAR change will
implement the requirements outlined in
Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) Memorandum, M–17–12
‘‘Preparing for and Responding to a
Breach of Personally Identifiable
Information’’ section V part B.
Timetable:
Action
Date
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Period End.
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02/00/18
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Camara Francis,
Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW., Washington,
DC 20405, Phone: 202 550–0935, Email:
camara.francis@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000–AN44
228. • Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2017–011, Section
508-Based Standards in Information
and Communication Technology
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10
U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are
proposing to amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to
incorporate revisions and updates to
standards in Section 508 of the
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Rehabilitation Act of 1973, developed
by the Architectural and Transportation
Barriers Compliance Board (also
referred to as the ‘‘Access Board’’). This
FAR change incorporates the U.S.
Access Board’s final rule 82 FR 5790,
Information and Communication
Technology (ICT) Standards and
Guidelines, published on January 18,
2017 , which implemented revisions
and updates to the section 508-based
standards and section 255-based
guidelines.
Timetable:
Action
NPRM ..................
NPRM Comment
Period End.
Date
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12/00/17
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Camara Francis,
Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW., Washington,
DC 20405, Phone: 202 550–0935, Email:
camara.francis@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000–AN46
229. • Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2016–012,
Incremental Funding of Fixed-Price
Contracting Actions
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10
U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are
proposing to amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to allow
for incrementally funding of certain
fixed-price contracting action to help
minimize disruptions to agency
operations, and provide Federal
acquisition professionals with new
funding flexibility for fixed-price
contracting actions. The importance of
incremental funding policy is driven, in
large part, by chronic impediments to
the timely passage of the Federal
budget. Because the FAR is silent on the
incremental funding of fixed-price
contracts; however, in many cases, full
funding (due to budgetary uncertainties)
is not possible. There is potential for
benefits to be realized through creating
consistent language in the FAR. The
flexibility to incrementally fund fixedprice contracts will enable acquisition
professionals more efficiently get
contracts underway.
Timetable:
Action
NPRM ..................
NPRM Comment
Period End.
Date
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01/00/18
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Required: Yes.
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Agency Contact: Camara Francis,
Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW., Washington,
DC 20405, Phone: 202 550–0935, Email:
camara.francis@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000–AN47
230. • Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2015–037, Definition
of ‘‘Information Technology’’
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10
U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are
proposing to revise the FAR to update
the definition of ‘‘information
technology,’’ as directed in the Office of
Management and Budget Memo, M–15–
14, entitled Management Oversight of
Federal Information Technology.’’
Specifically, the rule broadens the
definition of information technology to
include services such as cloud
computing and to remove an exemption
for information technology embedded in
other systems.
Timetable:
Action
Date
NPRM ..................
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Period End.
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12/00/17
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Camara Francis,
Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW., Washington,
DC 20405, Phone: 202 550–0935, Email:
camara.francis@gsa.gov.
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231. • Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2015–028,
Performance-Based Payments
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10
U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA and NASA are
proposing to amend the FAR to
harmonize the policy on flowdown
requirements at FAR 32.504 with FAR
clause 52.232–32 for the financing of
subcontracts through performance-based
payments. FAR 32.504(f) states that
‘‘When financing payments are in the
form of performance-based payments,
the Performance-Based Payments clause
at 52.232–32 requires that the
subcontract terms include the substance
of the Performance-Based Payments
clause, modified to indicate that the
contractor, not the Government, awards
the subcontract and administers the
performance-based payments . . .’’
However, FAR clause 52.232–32 does
not include instructions to the
contractor to flowdown the
requirements to the subcontractor. The
FAR recognizes that prudent contract
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financing can be a useful working tool
in Government acquisition.
Performance-based payments are a form
of contract financing authorized by the
FAR under certain conditions. The
proposed rule would merely make it
clear to the contractor under which
circumstances the substance of this form
of contract financing is required to flow
down to the subcontractor, when FAR
52.232–32 is included in its contract.
Timetable:
Action
Date
NPRM ..................
NPRM Comment
Period End.
FR Cite
10/00/17
12/00/17
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Zenaida Delgado,
Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW., Washington,
DC 20405, Phone: 202 969–7207, Email:
zenaida.delgado@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000–AN49
232. • Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2015–004, Provisions
and Clauses for Acquisitions of
Commercial Items and Acquisitions
That Do Not Exceed the Simplified
Acquisition Threshold (SAT)
Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are
proposing to revise the FAR with an
internal administrative change to
support the use of automated contract
writing systems and reduce FAR
maintenance when clauses are updated.
Currently, the FAR provides a single,
consolidated list of all provisions and
clauses applicable to the acquisition of
commercial items. When new clauses
applicable to commercial items are
added the FAR, a manual process of
cross checking and renumbering of the
list is employed the conform the FAR,
The process is cumbersome and
inefficient, and challenging to maintain,
especially for contract writing systems.
The propose rule would propose a
change to each clause prescription and
each clause flowdown for commercial
items to specify required information
within the prescription/clause itself,
without having to cross-check another
clause, list or other parts of the FAR.
Timetable:
Action
Date
NPRM ..................
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Period End.
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12/00/17
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Required: Yes.
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Agency Contact: Michael O. Jackson,
Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW., Washington,
DC 20405, Phone: 202 208–4949, Email:
michaelo.jackson@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000–AN51
233. • Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2017–006, Exception
From Certified Cost or Pricing Data
Requirements—Adequate Price
Competition
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10
U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are
proposing to amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to
implement section 822 of the National
Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for
Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 (Pub. L. 114–328).
This addresses the exception from
certified cost or pricing data
requirements when price is based on
adequate price competition. It also
limits the exception for price based on
adequate price competition to
circumstances in which there is
adequate competition that results in at
least two or more responsive and viable
competing bids.
Timetable:
Action
NPRM ..................
NPRM Comment
Period End.
Date
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08/00/17
10/00/17
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Michael O. Jackson,
Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW., Washington,
DC 20405, Phone: 202 208–4949, Email:
michaelo.jackson@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000–AN53
234. • Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2017–010, Evaluation
Factors for Multiple-Award Contracts
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10
U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are
proposing to amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to
implement section 825 of the NDAA for
FY 17 (Pub. L. 114–328) which changes
the requirement regarding the
consideration of cost or price to the
Government as a factor in the evaluation
of proposals for certain multiple-award
task order contracts. At the
Government’s discretion, solicitations
for multiple-award contracts, which
intend to award the same or similar
services to each qualifying offeror, do
not require price or cost as an
evaluation factor for the base contract
award. This exception does not apply to
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solicitations for multiple-award
contracts that provide for sole source
orders pursuant to section 8(a) of the
Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 637(a)).
When cost or price is not considered in
evaluation of the base award, the
contracting officer must consider price
or cost as one of the factors in the
selection decision for each order.
Timetable:
Action
Date
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Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Michael O. Jackson,
Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW., Washington,
DC 20405, Phone: 202 208–4949, Email:
michaelo.jackson@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000–AN54
235. • Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2015–026, Contractor
Use of Mandatory Sources of Supply in
Service Contracts
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10
U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are
proposing to amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause
associated with the AbilityOne Program.
These revisions respond to concerns
raised by the Committee for Purchase
From People Who Are Blind or Severely
Disabled (Committee) that a FAR
clarification is necessary for situations
when Government agencies contract
with commercial sources to perform an
agency’s service function. The
Committee believes that reductions in
procurement of several service-related
supplies has adversely affected
employment of people who are blind or
have significant disabilities because of
the lack of this clarification.
The proposed revision will emphasize
that contractors must use mandatory
sources of supply in service contracts
and to update the procedures associated
with purchases made through the
AbilityOne Program to conform to the
current Committee regulatory
administration of this statutory program.
The rule will clarify the obligation for
Government agencies to satisfy their
requirements for certain supplies and
services from the Procurement List
maintained by the Committee.
Timetable:
Action
Date
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Michael O. Jackson,
Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW., Washington,
DC 20405, Phone: 202 208–4949, Email:
michaelo.jackson@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000–AN55
236. • Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2017–016, Controlled
Unclassified Information (CUI)
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10
U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are
proposing to amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to
implement the National Archives and
Records Administration (NARA)
Controlled Unclassified Information
(CUI) program of Executive Order 13556
of Nov 4, 2010. As the executive agent
designated to oversee the
governmentwide CUI program, NARA
issued implementing regulations in late
2016 designed to address agency
policies for designating, safeguarding,
disseminating, marking, decontrolling
and disposing of CUI. The NARA rule
affects contractors that handle, possess,
use, share or receive CUI. The NARA
regulation is codified at 32 CFR 2002.
This FAR rule is necessary to ensure
uniform implementation of the
requirements of the CUI program in
contracts across the government,
thereby avoiding potentially
inconsistent agency-level action.
Timetable:
Action
Date
NPRM ..................
NPRM Comment
Period End.
FR Cite
12/00/17
02/00/18
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Camara Francis,
Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW., Washington,
DC 20405, Phone: 202 550–0935, Email:
camara.francis@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000–AN56
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/
GENERAL SERVICES
ADMINISTRATION/NATIONAL
AERONAUTICS AND SPACE
ADMINISTRATION (FAR)
Final Rule Stage
237. Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2015–015; Strategic
Sourcing Documentation
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10
U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C. 20113
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Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are
issuing a final rule amending the
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to
implement a section of the Carl Levin
and Howard P. Buck’’ McKeon National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2015. This section requires the
contract file shall contain certain
documentation if the Federal
Government makes a purchase of
supplies and services offered under the
Federal Strategic Sourcing Initiative
(FSSI), but the FSSI is not used. The
contract file for the purchase shall
include a brief analysis of the
comparative value, including price and
non-price factors, between the supplies
and services offered under the FSSI and
those offered under the source(s) to be
used for the purchase.
While all action involved on the rule
is internal to the Government, the
documentation requirement ensures a
contracting officer considers contract
vehicles under the Federal Strategic
Sourcing Initiative (FSSI). In doing so,
the rule will raise the visibility of these
strategic sourcing solutions, promote
their use, and help to better leverage the
Government’s buying power.
Timetable:
Action
NPRM ..................
NPRM Comment
Period End.
Final Rule ............
Date
06/20/16
08/19/16
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10/00/17
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Michael O. Jackson,
Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW., Washington,
DC 20405, Phone: 202 208–4949, Email:
michaelo.jackson@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000–AM89
238. Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2013–018;
Clarification of Requirement for
Justifications for 8(A) Sole Source
Contracts
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10
U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are
implementing a final rule to amend the
Federal Acquisition Regulation to
clarify the guidance for sole source 8(a)
contract awards exceeding $22 million.
This rule implements guidance from a
Government Accountability Office
report entitled Federal Contracting:
Slow Start to Implementation of
Justifications for 8(a) Sole-Source
Contracts’’ (GA0–13–118, December
2012). Sole-source contracting
regulations are statutory and are found
in section 811 of the National Defense
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Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010
(Pub. L. 11184) (see 77 FR 23369). These
clarifications improve the contracting
officer’s ability to comply with the sole
source contracts statutory requirements.
The GAO report indicates that the
FAR needed additional clarification of
justification to help ensure that agencies
are applying the requirement
consistently. This rule provides such
guidance, including when justification
is necessary, how contracting officers
should comply, and when a separate
sole-source justification is necessary for
out-of-scope modifications to 8(a) solesource contracts.
Timetable:
Action
Date
NPRM ..................
NPRM Comment
Period End.
Final Rule ............
11/15/16
01/17/17
FR Cite
81 FR 80012
10/00/17
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Mahruba Uddowla,
Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW., Washington,
DC 20405, Phone: 703 605–2868, Email:
mahruba.uddowla@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000–AM90
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239. Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2014–002; Set-Asides
Under Multiple Award Contracts
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10
U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are
issuing a final rule amending the FAR
to implement regulatory changes
regarding procedures for the use of
small business partial set-asides,
reserves, and orders placed under
multiple-award contracts. This rule
incorporates statutory requirements
discussed at section 1331 of the Small
Business Jobs Act of 2010 (15 U.S.C.
644(r)) and the Small Business
Administration’s final rule at 78 FR
61114, dated October 2, 2013.
The rule increases small business
participation in Federal prime contracts
by ensuring that small businesses have
greater access to multiple award
contracts and clarifying the procedures
for submitting proposals for partial setasides, reserves, and orders placed
under such contracts.
Timetable:
Action
Date
NPRM ..................
NPRM Comment
Period End.
Final Rule ............
12/06/16
02/06/17
FR Cite
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09/00/17
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
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Agency Contact: Mahruba Uddowla,
Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW., Washington,
DC 20405, Phone: 703 605–2868, Email:
mahruba.uddowla@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000–AM93
240. Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2015–017; Combating
Trafficking in Persons—Definition of
‘‘Recruitment Fees’’
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10
U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are
issuing a final rule to revise the FAR to
implement Executive Order (E.O.)
13627, Strengthening Protections
Against Trafficking in Persons in
Federal Contracts, and title XVII of the
National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2013, which became
effective on March 2, 2015. The rule
adds a definition of ‘‘recruitment fees’’
to subpart 22.17, Combating Trafficking
in Persons, and the associated clause in
order to clarify how the Government
treats this prohibited practice that has
been associated with labor trafficking
under contracts and subcontracts.
Timetable:
Action
Date
NPRM ..................
NPRM Comment
Period End.
Final Rule ............
05/11/16
07/11/16
FR Cite
81 FR 29244
09/00/17
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Cecelia L. Davis,
Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW., Washington,
DC 20405, Phone: 202 219–0202, Email:
cecelia.davis@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000–AN02
241. Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2016–007, NonRetaliation for Disclosure of
Compensation Information
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10
U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA plan
to adopt as final, without change, an
interim rule amending the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to
implement Executive Order (E.O.)
13665, entitled ‘‘Non-Retaliation for
Disclosure of Compensation
Information.’’ signed April 8, 2014, (79
FR 20749) and the final rule issued by
the Office of Federal Contract
Compliance Programs (OFCCP) of the
Department of Labor (DOL) at 80 FR
54934, on September 11, 2015, entitled
‘Government Contractors, Prohibitions
Against Pay Secrecy Policies and
Actions.’
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This rule provides for a uniform
policy for the Federal Government to
prohibit Federal contractors from
discriminating against employees and
job applicants who inquire about,
discuss, or disclose their own
compensation or the compensation of
other employees or applicants.
Timetable:
Action
Interim Final Rule
Interim Final Rule
Comment Period End.
Final Rule ............
Date
09/30/16
11/29/16
FR Cite
81 FR 67732
11/00/17
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Zenaida Delgado,
Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW., Washington,
DC 20405, Phone: 202 969–7207, Email:
zenaida.delgado@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000–AN10
242. Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2015–005, System for
Award Management Registration
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10
U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are
issuing a final rule to amends the
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to
update the instructions for System for
Award Management (SAM) registration
requirements and to correct an
inconsistency with offeror
representation and certification
requirements. This rule makes
consistent the language regarding
offerors’ registration in SAM prior to
submitting an offer or prior to award.
The instructions clarify that once a
business is registered in the SAM
database, it is only required to update
the SAM database registration in
accordance with the clause 52.204–7 or
if there are new decisions on its labor
violations at clause 52.222–59.
Timetable:
Action
NPRM ..................
NPRM Comment
Period End.
Final Rule ............
Date
05/20/16
07/19/16
FR Cite
81 FR 31895
09/00/17
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Curtis E Glover Sr.,
Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW., Washington,
DC 20405, Phone: 202 501–1448, Email:
curtis.glover@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000–AN19
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243. Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2015–039, Audit of
Settlement Proposals
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10
U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are
issuing a final rule to amends the
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to
raise the dollar threshold requirement
for the audit of prime contract
settlement proposals and subcontract
settlements from $100,000 to the Truth
In Negotiation Act (TINA) threshold of
$750,000 to help alleviate the backlog of
contract close-outs and to enable
contracting officers to more quickly
deobligate excess funds from terminated
contracts.
Timetable:
Action
Date
NPRM ..................
NPRM Comment
Period End.
Final Rule ............
09/14/16
11/14/16
FR Cite
81 FR 63158
09/00/17
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Camara Francis,
Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW., Washington,
DC 20405, Phone: 202 550–0935, Email:
camara.francis@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000–AN26
244. Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2017–001, Paid Sick
Leave for Federal Contractors
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10
U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA plan
to finalize an interim rule amending the
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
requiring Federal Government
contractors to ensure that employees on
those contracts can earn up to 7 days or
more of paid sick leave annually,
including paid sick leave for family
care. This rule implements the objective
of E.O. 13706, Establishing Paid Sick
Leave for Federal Contractors and
Department of Labor’s final rule
codified at 29 CFR part 13.
Timetable:
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Action
Date
Interim Final Rule
Interim Final Rule
Effective.
Interim Final Rule
Comment Period End.
Final Rule ............
12/16/16
01/01/17
FR Cite
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02/14/17
11/00/17
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Zenaida Delgado,
Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
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(FAR), 1800 F Street NW., Washington,
DC 20405, Phone: 202 969–7207, Email:
zenaida.delgado@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000–AN27
245. • Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2015–033, Sustainable
Acquisition
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10
U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA and NASA plan
to issue a final rule to amends the FAR
to add a new definition for sustainable
products and services and update
several existing definitions germane to
sustainable acquisition. This rule will
also provide two new Web sites to help
contractors understand the sustainable
acquisition requirements and gain
access to a listing of sustainable
products and services as determined by
the Federal Government. The rule
implements Executive Order 13693,
Planning for Federal Sustainability in
the Next Decade (supersedes E.O.s
13423 and 13514), and the biobased
product acquisition provisions of the
Agricultural Act of 2014 (also known as
the 2014 Farm Bill).
Timetable:
Action
Date
NPRM ..................
NPRM Comment
Period End.
Final Rule ............
01/18/17
03/20/17
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Charles Gray,
Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW., Washington,
DC 20405, Phone: 703 795–6328, Email:
chuck.gray@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000–AN28
246. • Federal Acquisition Regulation:
FAR CASE 2016–005; Effective
Communication Between Government
and Industry
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10
U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: The Council amends the
FAR to implement section 887 of the
NDAA for FY 2016 (Pub. L. 114–92),
which provides that agency acquisition
personnel are permitted and encouraged
to engage in responsible and
constructive exchanges with industry.
The rule clarifies agency acquisition
personnel are permitted and encouraged
to engage in responsible and
constructive exchanges with industry,
in a manner consistent with existing law
and regulation and without promoting
an unfair competitive advantage.
Timetable:
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NPRM ..................
NPRM Comment
Period End.
Final Rule ............
Date
11/29/16
03/02/17
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Michael O Jackson,
Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW., Washington,
DC 20405, Phone: 202 208–4949, Email:
michaelo.jackson@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000–AN29
247. • Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2016–011, (S)
Revision of Limitations on
Subcontracting
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10
U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are
issuing an interim rule is to amend the
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to
revise and standardize the limitations
on subcontracting (LOS), including the
nonmanufacturer rule (NMR), which
apply to small business concerns under
FAR part 19 procurements. This FAR
change incorporates SBA final rule
which implemented the statutory
requirements of section 1651 of the
National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2013. This action is
necessary to meet the Congressional
intent of clarifying the limitations on
subcontracting with which small
businesses must comply, as well as the
ways in which they can comply. Failure
to implement section 1651 promptly
will prevent small businesses from
taking advantage of subcontracts with
similarly situated entities. As a result,
small businesses may be unable to
compete for larger contracts, which
would adversely affect their potential
for growth as well as that of their
potential subcontractors.
Timetable:
Action
Interim Final Rule
Interim Final Rule
Comment Period End.
Date
FR Cite
08/00/17
10/00/17
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Mahruba Uddowla,
Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW., Washington,
DC 20405, Phone: 703 605–2868, Email:
mahruba.uddowla@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000–AN35
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248. • Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2017–004, Rate
Adjustment of Liquidated Damages
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10
U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA plan
to issue a final rule amending the
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to
adjust the civil monetary penalties for
inflation pursuant to the Inflation
Adjustment Act Improvements Act. This
Act requires agencies to adjust the levels
of civil monetary penalties with an
initial catch-up adjustment, followed by
the annual adjustment for inflation.
This rule implements the Department
of Labor (DOL) interim final rule
published in the Federal Register at 81
FR 43430 on July 1, 2016, finalized at
82 FR 5373 on January 18, 2017. The
DOL rule adjusted the civil monetary
penalties for inflation pursuant to the
Federal Civil Penalties Inflation
Adjustment Act of 1990 as amended by
the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation
Adjustment Act Improvements Act of
2015 (Sec. 701 of Pub. L. 114–74).
Timetable:
Action
Date
Final Rule ............
FR Cite
09/00/17
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Zenaida Delgado,
Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW., Washington,
DC 20405, Phone: 202 969–7207, Email:
zenaida.delgado@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000–AN37
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249. • Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2017–007, Task- and
Delivery-Order Protests
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10
U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA plan
to issue a final rule to raise the
threshold for task- and delivery-order
protests from $10 million to $25 million
for DoD and make permanent the
General Accountability Office’s
authority to hear protests on civilian
task or delivery contracts valued in
excess of $10 million. The rule
implements sections 835 of the National
Defense Authorization Act for FY 2017
(Pub. L. 114–328) and Public Law 114–
260 835(a). Implementation of the Act
reinforces the importance of bid protests
in the procurement process as it
provides relief to protestors either a
sustain’’ decision or voluntary agency
corrective action.
Timetable:
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Date
Final Rule ............
FR Cite
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Charles Gray,
Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW., Washington,
DC 20405, Phone: 703 795–6328, Email:
chuck.gray@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000–AN41
250. • Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2017–009, Special
Emergency Procurement Authority
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10
U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: The Council is proposing to
amend the Federal Acquisition
Regulation (FAR) to implement sections
816 and 1641 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017
(Pub. L. 114–328). Section 816 adds
international disaster assistance under
the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 and
emergency or disaster under the Robert
T. Stafford Disaster Relief and
Emergency Assistance Act. Section 1641
adds special emergency procurement
authority to facilitate defense against or
recovery from a cyber-attack.
Timetable:
Action
Date
Final Rule ............
FR Cite
08/00/17
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Camara Francis,
Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW., Washington,
DC 20405, Phone: 202 550–0935, Email:
camara.francis@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000–AN45
251. • Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2017–012, Increased
Micro-Purchase Threshold for Certain
Procurement Activities
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10
U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA plan
to issue a final rule to implement
section 217(b)(1) of the NDAA for FY
2017 (Pub. L. 114–328). This section
provide a micro-purchase threshold of
$10,000 or a higher amount, as
determined appropriate by the head of
the executive agency and consistent
with clean audit findings under chapter
75 of title 31, internal institutional risk
assessment, or state law. This new
threshold applies to awards to
institutions of higher education or
related or affiliated nonprofit entities, or
to nonprofit research organizations or
independent research institutes.
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Action
09/00/17
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Date
FR Cite
08/00/17
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Michael O. Jackson,
Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW., Washington,
DC 20405, Phone: 202 208–4949, Email:
michaelo.jackson@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000–AN50
252. • Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2017–015, Removal of
Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces Rule
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10
U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA and NASA plan
to issue a final rule to repeal the
implementation of Executive Order
13673 on Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces
since Executive Order 13673 was
officially nullified on March 27, 2017
(see Pub. L. 115–11). Additionally,
Executive Order 13782 of March 30,
2017, revoked Executive Order 13673,
section 3 of Executive Order 13683 of
December 11, 2014, and Executive
Order 13738 of August 23, 2016. This
action was made to have no force or
effect by an enacted joint resolution of
disapproval under the Congressional
Review Act, H.J. Res. 37 (Pub. L. 115–
11).
Timetable:
Action
Final Rule, CRA
Revocation.
Date
FR Cite
06/00/17
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Zenaida Delgado,
Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW., Washington,
DC 20405, Phone: 202 969–7207, Email:
zenaida.delgado@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000–AN52
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/
GENERAL SERVICES
ADMINISTRATION/NATIONAL
AERONAUTICS AND SPACE
ADMINISTRATION (FAR)
Long-Term Actions
253. Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2013–002; Expanded
Reporting of Nonconforming Supplies
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10
U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are
proposing to amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to expand
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Government and contractor
requirements for reporting of
nonconforming items. This rule
partially implements section 818 of the
National Defense Authorization Act
(NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2012 and
implement requirements of the Office of
Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP)
Policy Letter 91–3, entitled ‘‘Reporting
Nonconforming Products,’’ dated April
9, 1991.
This change will help mitigate the
growing threat that counterfeit items
pose when used in systems vital to an
agency’s mission. The primary benefit of
this rule is to reduce the risk of
counterfeit items entering the supply
chain by ensuring that contractors
report suspect items to a widely
available database.
Timetable:
Action
Date
NPRM ..................
NPRM Comment
Period End.
Final Rule ............
06/10/14
08/11/14
FR Cite
79 FR 33164
06/00/18
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Camara Francis,
Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW., Washington,
DC 20405, Phone: 202 550–0935, Email:
camara.francis@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000–AM58
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/
GENERAL SERVICES
ADMINISTRATION/NATIONAL
AERONAUTICS AND SPACE
ADMINISTRATION (FAR)
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254. Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2010–013; Privacy
Training
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10
U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA
issued a final rule to amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to ensure
all contractors are required to complete
training in the protection of privacy and
the handling and safeguarding of
Personally Identifiable Information (PII).
The proposed FAR language provides
flexibility for agencies to conduct the
privacy training or require the
contractor to conduct the privacy
training.
Completed:
Date
Final Rule ............
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12/20/16
18:17 Aug 23, 2017
Date
Final Rule Effective.
FR Cite
01/19/17
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Charles Gray, Phone:
202 795–6328, Email: charles.gray@
gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000–AM02
255. Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2012–025;
Applicability of the Senior Executive
Compensation Benchmark
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10
U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: Withdrawal Justification:
The NDAA for FY 17 repealed the
retroactive applicability of the cap on
contractor employee compensation (for
allowability purposes), set forth in
section 803(c) of the NDAA for FY 12
(Pub. L. 11281; 125 Stat. 1485; 10 U.S.C.
2324 note). Accordingly, the case was
closed once the NDAA for FY 17 was
signed into law.)
Completed:
Reason
Date
Withdrawn ...........
FR Cite
03/15/17
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Zenaida Delgado,
Phone: 202 969–7207, Email:
zenaida.delgado@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000–AM39
256. Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2012–022; Contracts
Under the Small Business
Administration 8(a) Program
Completed Actions
Reason
Reason
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Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10
U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA
amended the Federal Acquisition
Regulation (FAR) to implement
revisions made by the Small Business
Administration to its regulations
implementing section 8(a) of the Small
Business Act, and to provide additional
FAR coverage regarding protesting an
8(a) participant’s eligibility or size
status, procedures for releasing a
requirement for non-8(a) procurements,
and the ways a participant could exit
the 8(a) Business Development program.
Completed:
Reason
Date
Final Rule ............
Final Rule Effective.
01/13/17
01/13/17
FR Cite
82 FR 4724
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Required: Yes.
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Agency Contact: Mahruba Uddowla,
Phone: 703 605–2868, Email:
mahruba.uddowla@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000–AM68
257. Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2013–014; Uniform
Use of Line Items
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10
U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA
amended the Federal Acquisition
Regulation to establish and require a
uniform use of a line item identification
structure in Federal procurement. The
system is designed to improve the
accuracy, traceability, and usability of
procurement data.
Completed:
Reason
Final Rule ............
Final Rule Effective.
Date
01/13/17
01/13/17
FR Cite
82 FR 4709
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Camara Francis;
Phone: 202 550–0935; Email:
camara.francis@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000–AM73
258. Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2014–003; Small
Business Subcontracting Improvements
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10
U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA
amended the Federal Acquisition
Regulation (FAR) to implement
regulatory changes made by the Small
Business Administration (SBA) in its
final rule, concerning small business
subcontracting. Among other things,
SBA’s final rule implements the
statutory requirements set forth at
sections 1321 and 1322 of the Small
Business Jobs Act of 2010.
Completed:
Reason
Final Rule Effective.
Date
FR Cite
11/01/16
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Mahruba Uddowla,
Phone: 703 605–2868, Email:
mahruba.uddowla@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000–AM91
259. Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2015–016; Prohibition
on Reimbursement for Congressional
Investigations and Inquiries
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10
U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA
amended the Federal Acquisition
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Regulation (FAR) to implement section
857 of the Carl Levin and Howard P.
‘Buck’ McKeon National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015.
This section provides additional
requirements relative to the allowability
of costs incurred by a contractor in
connection with a congressional
investigation or inquiry.
Completed:
Reason
Date
Final Rule ............
Final Rule Effective.
01/13/17
01/13/17
FR Cite
82 FR 4732
Reason
260. Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2014–004; Payment of
Subcontractors
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10
U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA
amended the Federal Acquisition
Regulation (FAR) to implement a
section of the Small Business Jobs Act
of 2010. This statute requires
contractors to notify the contracting
officer in writing if the contractor pays
a reduced price to a small business
subcontractor, or if the contractor’s
payment to a small business contractor
is more than 90 days past due.
Additional information is located in the
FAR final plan (2016), available at:
https://www.acquisition.gov/.
Completed:
Date
Final Rule ............
Final Rule Effective.
12/20/16
01/19/17
FR Cite
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Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10
U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA
amended the Federal Acquisition
Regulation (FAR) to implement a
section of the Consolidated and Further
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82 FR 4717
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Cecelia L Davis,
Phone: 202 219–0202, Email:
cecelia.davis@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000–AN04
262. Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2016–004; Acquisition
Threshold for Special Emergency
Procurement Authority
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10
U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA
amended the FAR to implement section
816 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016
to raise the simplified acquisition
threshold for special emergency
procurement authority from $300,000 to
$750,000 (within the United States) and
from $1 million to $1.5 million (outside
the United States). The threshold is
used to support contingency operations
or to facilitate defense against or
recovery from nuclear, biological,
chemical, or radiological attack.
Completed:
Date
Final Rule ............
Final Rule Effective.
261. Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2015–012; Contractor
Employee Internal Confidentiality
Agreements
18:17 Aug 23, 2017
01/13/17
01/19/17
Reason
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Curtis E Glover,
Phone: 202 501–1448, Email:
curtis.glover@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000–AM98
VerDate Sep<11>2014
Date
Final Rule ............
Final Rule Effective.
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Zenaida Delgado,
Phone: 202 969–7207, Email:
zenaida.delgado@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000–AM97
Reason
Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015,
that prohibits the use of funds,
appropriated or otherwise made
available, for a contract with an entity
that requires employees or
subcontractors to sign an internal
confidentiality agreement that restricts
such employees or subcontractors from
lawfully reporting waste, fraud, or abuse
to a designated Government
representative authorized to receive
such information.
Completed:
01/13/17
01/13/17
FR Cite
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Camara Francis,
Phone: 202 550–0935, Email:
camara.francis@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000–AN18
263. Federal Regulation Acquisition
(FAR); FAR Case 2015–024, Public
Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas
Emissions and Reduction GoalsRepresentation
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10
U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C. 20113
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Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA
amended the Federal Acquisition
Regulation (FAR) to create an annual
representation within the System for
Award Management for vendors to
indicate if and where they publicly
disclose greenhouse gas emissions and
greenhouse gas reduction goals or
targets. This information will help the
Government assess supplier greenhouse
gas management practices and assist
agencies in developing strategies to
engage with contractors to reduce
supply chain emissions, as directed in
the Executive Order on Planning for
Federal Sustainability in the Next
Decade.
Completed:
Reason
Final Rule ............
Final Rule Effective.
Date
11/18/16
12/19/16
FR Cite
81 FR 83092
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Charles Gray, Phone:
703 795–6328, Email: charles.gray@
gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000–AN20
264. Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2015–035, Removal of
Regulations Relating to Telegraphic
Communication
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10
U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA
amended the Federal Acquisition
Regulation (FAR) to delete the use of
telegram, telegraph , and related terms.
The objective is to delete reference to
obsolete technologies no longer in use
and replace with references to electronic
communications. In addition,
conforming changes are proposed
covering expedited notice of
termination and change orders.
Completed:
Reason
Final Rule ............
Final Rule Effective.
Date
11/18/16
12/19/16
FR Cite
81 FR 83097
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Camara Francis,
Phone: 202 550–0935, Email:
camara.francis@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000–AN23
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
48 CFR Ch. 1
Semiannual Regulatory Agenda
AGENCY: Department of Defense (DoD), General Services Administration
(GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
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SUMMARY: This agenda provides summary descriptions of regulations being
developed by the Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense
Acquisition Regulations Council in compliance with Executive Order
12866 ``Regulatory Planning and Review.'' This agenda is being
published to allow interested persons an opportunity to participate in
the rulemaking process.
The Regulatory Secretariat Division has attempted to list all
regulations pending at the time of publication, except for minor and
routine or repetitive actions; however, unanticipated requirements may
result in the issuance of regulations that are not included in this
agenda. There is no legal significance to the omission of an item from
this listing.
Published proposed rules may be reviewed in their entirety at the
Government's rulemaking Web site at http://www.regulations.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joanne Sosa, Regulatory Secretariat
Division, 1800 F Street NW., Washington, DC 20405, or via telephone at
202-501-4755.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DoD, GSA, and NASA, under their several
statutory authorities, jointly issue and maintain the FAR through
periodic issuance of changes published in the Federal Register and
produced electronically as Federal Acquisition Circulars (FACs). The
electronic version of the FAR, including changes, can be accessed on
the FAR Web site at http://www.acquisition.gov/far.
Dated: March 31, 2017.
William F. Clark,
Director, Office of Government-Wide Acquisition Policy, Office of
Acquisition Policy, Office of Government-Wide Policy.
DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR)--Proposed Rule Stage
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216....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AM94
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2015-021;
Determination of Fair and
Reasonable Prices on
Orders Under Multiple
Award Contracts.
217....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN03
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2015-014;
Prohibition on Providing
Funds to the Enemy.
218....................... FAR Acquisition Regulation 9000-AN31
(FAR); FAR Case 2015-038,
Reverse Auction Guidance.
219....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN32
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2017-005,
Whistleblower Protection
for Contractor Employees.
220....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN33
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2015-031, Policy on
8(a) Joint Ventures.
221....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN34
Regulation; FAR Case 2016-
002, Applicability of
Small Business
Regulations Outside the
United States.
222....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN36
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2017-008, Duties of
Office of Small and
Disadvantaged Business
Utilization.
223....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN38
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2016-013, Tax on
Certain Foreign
Procurement.
224....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN39
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2017-003;
Alternatives in Lieu of
Corporate or Individual
Sureties.
225....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN40
Regulations (FAR); FAR
Case 2015-002,
Requirements for DD Form
254, Contract Security
Classification
Specification.
226....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN43
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2017-014,
Acquisition 360.
227....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN44
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2017-013, Breaches
of Personally
Identifiable Information.
228....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN46
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2017-011, Section
508-Based Standards in
Information and
Communication Technology.
229....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN47
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2016-012,
Incremental Funding of
Fixed-Price Contracting
Actions.
230....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN48
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2015-037, Definition
of ``Information
Technology''.
231....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN49
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2015-028,
Performance-Based
Payments.
232....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN51
Regulation (FAR); Far
Case 2015-004, Provisions
and Clauses for
Acquisitions of
Commercial Items and
Acquisitions That do not
Exceed the Simplified
Acquisition Threshold
(SAT).
233....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN53
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2017-006, Exception
From Certified Cost or
Pricing Data
Requirements--Adequate
Price Competition.
234....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN54
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2017-010, Evaluation
Factors for Multiple-
Award Contracts.
235....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN55
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2015-026, Contractor
Use of Mandatory Sources
of Supply in Service
Contracts.
236....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN56
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2017-016, Controlled
Unclassified Information
(CUI).
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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237....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AM89
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2015-015; Strategic
Sourcing Documentation.
238....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AM90
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2013-018;
Clarification of
Requirement for
Justifications for 8(a)
Sole Source Contracts.
239....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AM93
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2014-002; Set-Asides
Under Multiple Award
Contracts.
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240....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN02
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2015-017; Combating
Trafficking in Persons--
Definition of
``Recruitment Fees''.
241....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN10
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2016-007, Non-
Retaliation for
Disclosure of
Compensation Information.
242....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN19
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2015-005, System for
Award Management
Registration.
243....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN26
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2015-039, Audit of
Settlement Proposals.
244....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN27
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2017-001, Paid Sick
Leave for Federal
Contractors.
245....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN28
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2015-033,
Sustainable Acquisition.
246....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN29
Regulation: FAR Case 2016-
005; Effective
Communication Between
Government and Industry.
247....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN35
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2016-011, (S)
Revision of Limitations
on Subcontracting.
248....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN37
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2017-004, Rate
Adjustment of Liquidated
Damages.
249....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN41
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2017-007, Task- and
Delivery-Order Protests.
250....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN45
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2017-009, Special
Emergency Procurement
Authority.
251....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN50
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2017-012, Increased
Micro-Purchase Threshold
for Certain Procurement
Activities.
252....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN52
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2017-015, Removal of
Fair Pay and Safe
Workplaces Rule.
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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253....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AM58
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2013-002; Expanded
Reporting of
Nonconforming Supplies.
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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254....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AM02
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2010-013; Privacy
Training.
255....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AM39
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2012-025;
Applicability of the
Senior Executive
Compensation Benchmark.
256....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AM68
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2012-022; Contracts
Under the Small Business
Administration 8(a)
Program.
257....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AM73
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2013-014; Uniform
Use of Line Items.
258....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AM91
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2014-003; Small
Business Subcontracting
Improvements.
259....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AM97
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2015-016;
Prohibition on
Reimbursement for
Congressional
Investigations and
Inquiries.
260....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AM98
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2014-004; Payment of
Subcontractors.
261....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN04
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2015-012; Contractor
Employee Internal
Confidentiality
Agreements.
262....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN18
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2016-004;
Acquisition Threshold for
Special Emergency
Procurement Authority.
263....................... Federal Regulation 9000-AN20
Acquisition (FAR); FAR
Case 2015-024, Public
Disclosure of Greenhouse
Gas Emissions and
Reduction Goals-
Representation.
264....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN23
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2015-035, Removal of
Regulations Relating to
Telegraphic Communication.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION/NATIONAL
AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (FAR)
Proposed Rule Stage
216. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2015-021;
Determination of Fair and Reasonable Prices on Orders Under Multiple
Award Contracts
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA and NASA are proposing to amend the FAR to
direct contracting officers to make a determination of fair and
reasonable pricing when using GSA's Federal Supply Schedules (FSS). The
Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act (FASA) of 1994 established a
preference for the types of information used to assess price
reasonableness. Fair and reasonable price determinations are used for
evaluating quotations, bids, and proposals for the source selection
decision and during sole-source negotiations with the goal of promoting
a healthy and efficient competitive sourcing environment.
This rule will ensure uniform implementation of this FAR change
across government contracts and avoid the proliferation of agency
actions (e.g. revisions to FAR supplements or issuance of policy
guidance) implementing this requirement.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 10/00/17 .......................
NPRM Comment Period End............. 12/00/17 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Curtis E. Glover Sr., Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/
NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW., Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 501-
1448, Email: curtis.glover@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000-AM94
217. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2015-014;
Prohibition on Providing Funds to the Enemy
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to prevent the flow of funds to persons or
entities that are actively opposing United States or coalition forces
involved in a contingency operation. This rule implements subtitle E of
title VIII of the Carl Levin and Howard P. Buck'' McKeon National
Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2015, which
prohibits providing funds to the enemy. The statute does not apply to
contracts that are equal to or less than $50,000, contracts performed
inside the United States, or contracts subject to a national security
exception.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 08/00/17 .......................
NPRM Comment Period End............. 10/00/17 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Cecelia L. Davis, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW., Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 219-0202,
Email: cecelia.davis@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000-AN03
218. FAR Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2015-038,
Reverse Auction Guidance
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the FAR to
implement policies addressing the effective use of reverse auctions.
Reverse auctions involve offerors lowering their pricing over rounds of
bidding in order to win federal contracts This change will incorporates
guidance from the OFPP memorandum, ``Effective Use of Reverse
Auctions,'' which was issued in response to recommendations from the
GAO report, Reverse Auctions: Guidance is Needed to Maximize
Competition and Achieve Cost Savings (GAO-14-108).
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 11/00/17 .......................
NPRM Comment Period End............. 01/00/18 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Curtis E. Glover Sr., Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/
NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW., Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 501-
1448, Email: curtis.glover@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000-AN31
219. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2017-005,
Whistleblower Protection for Contractor Employees
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the FAR to
implement 41 U.S.C. 4712, Enhancement of contractor protection from
reprisal for disclosure of certain information and makes the pilot
program permanent. The pilot was enacted on January 2, 2013, by section
828 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year
(FY) 2013. This statute also clarifies that the cost principles at 10
U.S.C. 2324(k) and 41 U.S.C. 4304 and 4310 apply to costs incurred by a
contractor, subcontractor, or personal services contractor.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 07/00/17 .......................
NPRM Comment Period End............. 09/00/17 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Cecelia L. Davis, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW., Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 219-0202,
Email: cecelia.davis@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000-AN32
220. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2015-031,
Policy on 8(a) Joint Ventures
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to be consistent with the guidance in SBA
regulations at 13 CFR 124 8(A) Business Development/Small Disadvantaged
Business Status Determinations > These clarifications are expected to
relieve burden on both industry and government by reducing the number
of protests related to inappropriate elimination from competition of
offers from 8(a) joint ventures and inappropriate awards to ineligible
8(a) joint ventures. This will reduce the risk for fraud by clarifying
the role of SBA as the authority for making eligibility determination.
The rule is also expected to facilitate competition by clarifying the
circumstances under which a joint venture is eligible for award under
the 8(a) program.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 09/00/17 .......................
NPRM Comment Period End............. 11/00/17 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Mahruba Uddowla, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
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(FAR), 1800 F Street NW., Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 703 605-2868,
Email: mahruba.uddowla@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000-AN33
221. Federal Acquisition Regulation; FAR Case 2016-002,
Applicability of Small Business Regulations Outside the United States
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) consistent with SBA's final rule at 13 CFR
125.2 as finalized in their rule Acquisition Process: Task and Delivery
Order Contracts, Bundling, Consolidation'' issued on October 2, 2013 to
clarify that overseas contracting is not excluded from agency
responsibilities to foster small business participation.
In its final rule, SBA has clarified that, as a general matter, its
small business contracting regulations apply regardless of the place of
performance. In light of these changes, there is a need to amend the
FAR both to bring its coverage into alignment with SBA's regulation and
to give agencies the tools they need especially the ability to use set-
asides to maximize opportunities for small businesses overseas.
SBA intends to include contracts performed outside of the United
States in agencies' prime contracting goals beginning in FY 2016.
Although inclusion for goaling purposes is not dependent on FAR
changes, amending FAR part 19 will allow agencies to take advantage of
the tools authorized for providing small business opportunities for
contracts awarded outside of the United States.
This rule will allow agencies to take advantage of the tools
authorized for providing small business opportunities for contracts
awarded outside of the United States. This will make it easier for
small businesses to receive additional opportunities for contracts
performed outside of the United States.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 10/00/17 .......................
NPRM Comment Period End............. 12/00/17 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Mahruba Uddowla, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW., Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 703 605-2868,
Email: mahruba.uddowla@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000-AN34
222. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2017-008,
Duties of Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the FAR to
provide additional duties for the Office of Small and Disadvantaged
Business Utilization (OSDBU), or for DoD, the Office of Small Business
Programs (OSBP). Additionally the rule will include existing OSDBU
duties that are not currently listed in the FAR.
This rule implements sections 1812, paragraph (a) of section 1813
and paragraph (b) of section 1821 of the National Defense Authorization
Act of Fiscal Year 2017, which amends section 15(k) of the Small
Business Act (15 U.S.C. 644(k)). Additionally the rule will include
existing duties prescribed in section 15(k) of the Small Business Act
that are not currently listed in the FAR.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 10/00/17 .......................
NPRM Comment Period End............. 12/00/17 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Janet Fry, Program Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR),
1800 F Street NW., Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 703 605-3167, Email:
janet.fry@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000-AN36
223. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2016-013,
Tax on Certain Foreign Procurement
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch 37; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the FAR to
implement a final rule issued by the Department of the Treasury
(published at 81 FR 55133) that implements section 301 of the James
Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010, Public Law 111347.
This section imposes on any foreign person that receives a specified
Federal procurement payment a tax equal to 2 percent of the amount such
payment. This rule applies to Federal government contracts for goods or
services that are awarded to foreign persons.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 08/00/17 .......................
NPRM Comment Period End............. 10/00/17 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Zenaida Delgado, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW., Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 969-7207,
Email: zenaida.delgado@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000-AN38
224. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2017-003;
Alternatives in Lieu of Corporate or Individual Sureties
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. 137; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are is proposing to amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to change the kinds of assets that
individual sureties must use as security for their individual surety
bonds. This change will implement section 874 of the NDAA for FY 2016
(Pub. L. 114-92).
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 10/00/17 .......................
NPRM Comment Period End............. 12/00/17 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Zenaida Delgado, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW., Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 969-7207,
Email: zenaida.delgado@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000-AN39
225. Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR); FAR Case 2015-002,
Requirements for DD Form 254, Contract Security Classification
Specification
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to require the use of Wide Area Workflow
(WAWF) for the submission of the DD Form 254, Contract Security
Classification Specification. This form is used to convey security
requirements regarding classified information to contractors and
subcontractors and must be submitted to the Defense Security Services
(DSS) when contractors or subcontractors require access to classified
information under contracts awarded by agencies covered by the National
Industrial Security Program (NISP).
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The NISP Contracts Classification System (NCCS) is being deployed
as a module within the existing WAWF platform to provide a centralized
repository for classified contract security requirements and automate
the DD Form 254 processes and workflows. The rule also clarifies that a
unique CAGE code is required for each location of performance listed on
a DD Form 254 and that System for Award Management (SAM) registration
is only required for the business location listed on the contract. The
DD Form 254 is used to convey security requirements regarding
classified information to contractors and subcontractors and must be
submitted to DSS when contractors or subcontractors require access to
classified information. On average, approximately 130,000 forms are
received each year from 61 agencies and components. These forms are
submitted manually and there is no central repository for the form. The
rule will provide a centralized repository for classified contract
security requirements and supporting data while automating the DD Form
254 processes and workflows. By using this form, burden will reduce.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 08/00/17
NPRM Comment Period End............. 10/00/17
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Curtis E. Glover, Sr., Procurement Analyst, DOD/
GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW., Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202
501-1448, Email: curtis.glover@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000-AN40
226. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2017-014,
Acquisition 360
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the FAR to
address the solicitation of contractor feedback on both contract
formation and contract administration activities. Agencies would
consider this feedback, as appropriate, to improve the efficiency and
effectiveness of their acquisition activities. The rule would create
FAR policy to encourage regular feedback in accordance with agency
practice (both on contract formation and administration activities) and
a standard FAR solicitation provision to support a sustainable model
for broadened use of Acquisition 360 survey to elicit feedback on the
pre-award and debriefing processes in a consistent and standardized
manner. Agencies would be able to use the solicitation provision to
notify interested sources that a procurement is part of the Acquisition
360 survey and encourage stakeholders to voluntarily provide feedback
on their experiences on the pre-award process.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 12/00/17
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Curtis E. Glover, Sr., Procurement Analyst, DOD/
GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW., Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202
501-1448, Email: curtis.glover@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000-AN43
227. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2017-013,
Breaches of Personally Identifiable Information
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to revise the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to create and implement appropriate
contract clauses and regulatory coverage to address contractor
requirements for breach response consistent with the requirements. This
FAR change will implement the requirements outlined in Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) Memorandum, M-17-12 ``Preparing for and
Responding to a Breach of Personally Identifiable Information'' section
V part B.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 12/00/17
NPRM Comment Period End............. 02/00/18
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Camara Francis, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW., Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 550-0935,
Email: camara.francis@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000-AN44
228. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2017-011,
Section 508-Based Standards in Information and Communication Technology
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to incorporate revisions and updates to
standards in Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, developed
by the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (also
referred to as the ``Access Board''). This FAR change incorporates the
U.S. Access Board's final rule 82 FR 5790, Information and
Communication Technology (ICT) Standards and Guidelines, published on
January 18, 2017 , which implemented revisions and updates to the
section 508-based standards and section 255-based guidelines.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 10/00/17
NPRM Comment Period End............. 12/00/17
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Camara Francis, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW., Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 550-0935,
Email: camara.francis@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000-AN46
229. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2016-012,
Incremental Funding of Fixed-Price Contracting Actions
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to allow for incrementally funding of
certain fixed-price contracting action to help minimize disruptions to
agency operations, and provide Federal acquisition professionals with
new funding flexibility for fixed-price contracting actions. The
importance of incremental funding policy is driven, in large part, by
chronic impediments to the timely passage of the Federal budget.
Because the FAR is silent on the incremental funding of fixed-price
contracts; however, in many cases, full funding (due to budgetary
uncertainties) is not possible. There is potential for benefits to be
realized through creating consistent language in the FAR. The
flexibility to incrementally fund fixed-price contracts will enable
acquisition professionals more efficiently get contracts underway.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 11/00/17
NPRM Comment Period End............. 01/00/18
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
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Agency Contact: Camara Francis, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW., Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 550-0935,
Email: camara.francis@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000-AN47
230. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2015-037,
Definition of ``Information Technology''
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to revise the FAR to
update the definition of ``information technology,'' as directed in the
Office of Management and Budget Memo, M-15-14, entitled Management
Oversight of Federal Information Technology.'' Specifically, the rule
broadens the definition of information technology to include services
such as cloud computing and to remove an exemption for information
technology embedded in other systems.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 10/00/17
NPRM Comment Period End............. 12/00/17
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Camara Francis, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW., Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 550-0935,
Email: camara.francis@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000-AN48
231. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2015-028,
Performance-Based Payments
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA and NASA are proposing to amend the FAR to
harmonize the policy on flowdown requirements at FAR 32.504 with FAR
clause 52.232-32 for the financing of subcontracts through performance-
based payments. FAR 32.504(f) states that ``When financing payments are
in the form of performance-based payments, the Performance-Based
Payments clause at 52.232-32 requires that the subcontract terms
include the substance of the Performance-Based Payments clause,
modified to indicate that the contractor, not the Government, awards
the subcontract and administers the performance-based payments . . .''
However, FAR clause 52.232-32 does not include instructions to the
contractor to flowdown the requirements to the subcontractor. The FAR
recognizes that prudent contract financing can be a useful working tool
in Government acquisition. Performance-based payments are a form of
contract financing authorized by the FAR under certain conditions. The
proposed rule would merely make it clear to the contractor under which
circumstances the substance of this form of contract financing is
required to flow down to the subcontractor, when FAR 52.232-32 is
included in its contract.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 10/00/17
NPRM Comment Period End............. 12/00/17
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Zenaida Delgado, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW., Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 969-7207,
Email: zenaida.delgado@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000-AN49
232. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2015-004,
Provisions and Clauses for Acquisitions of Commercial Items and
Acquisitions That Do Not Exceed the Simplified Acquisition Threshold
(SAT)
Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to revise the FAR with
an internal administrative change to support the use of automated
contract writing systems and reduce FAR maintenance when clauses are
updated. Currently, the FAR provides a single, consolidated list of all
provisions and clauses applicable to the acquisition of commercial
items. When new clauses applicable to commercial items are added the
FAR, a manual process of cross checking and renumbering of the list is
employed the conform the FAR, The process is cumbersome and
inefficient, and challenging to maintain, especially for contract
writing systems. The propose rule would propose a change to each clause
prescription and each clause flowdown for commercial items to specify
required information within the prescription/clause itself, without
having to cross-check another clause, list or other parts of the FAR.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 10/00/17
NPRM Comment Period End............. 12/00/17
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Michael O. Jackson, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/
NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW., Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 208-
4949, Email: michaelo.jackson@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000-AN51
233. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2017-006,
Exception From Certified Cost or Pricing Data Requirements--Adequate
Price Competition
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement section 822 of the National
Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 (Pub. L.
114-328). This addresses the exception from certified cost or pricing
data requirements when price is based on adequate price competition. It
also limits the exception for price based on adequate price competition
to circumstances in which there is adequate competition that results in
at least two or more responsive and viable competing bids.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 08/00/17
NPRM Comment Period End............. 10/00/17
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Michael O. Jackson, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/
NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW., Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 208-
4949, Email: michaelo.jackson@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000-AN53
234. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2017-010,
Evaluation Factors for Multiple-Award Contracts
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement section 825 of the NDAA for
FY 17 (Pub. L. 114-328) which changes the requirement regarding the
consideration of cost or price to the Government as a factor in the
evaluation of proposals for certain multiple-award task order
contracts. At the Government's discretion, solicitations for multiple-
award contracts, which intend to award the same or similar services to
each qualifying offeror, do not require price or cost as an evaluation
factor for the base contract award. This exception does not apply to
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solicitations for multiple-award contracts that provide for sole source
orders pursuant to section 8(a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C.
637(a)). When cost or price is not considered in evaluation of the base
award, the contracting officer must consider price or cost as one of
the factors in the selection decision for each order.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 09/00/17
NPRM Comment Period End............. 11/00/17
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Michael O. Jackson, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/
NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW., Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 208-
4949, Email: michaelo.jackson@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000-AN54
235. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2015-026,
Contractor Use of Mandatory Sources of Supply in Service Contracts
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause associated with the AbilityOne
Program. These revisions respond to concerns raised by the Committee
for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled (Committee)
that a FAR clarification is necessary for situations when Government
agencies contract with commercial sources to perform an agency's
service function. The Committee believes that reductions in procurement
of several service-related supplies has adversely affected employment
of people who are blind or have significant disabilities because of the
lack of this clarification.
The proposed revision will emphasize that contractors must use
mandatory sources of supply in service contracts and to update the
procedures associated with purchases made through the AbilityOne
Program to conform to the current Committee regulatory administration
of this statutory program. The rule will clarify the obligation for
Government agencies to satisfy their requirements for certain supplies
and services from the Procurement List maintained by the Committee.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 10/00/17
NPRM Comment Period End............. 12/00/17
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Michael O. Jackson, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/
NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW., Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 208-
4949, Email: michaelo.jackson@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000-AN55
236. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2017-016,
Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement the National Archives and
Records Administration (NARA) Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)
program of Executive Order 13556 of Nov 4, 2010. As the executive agent
designated to oversee the governmentwide CUI program, NARA issued
implementing regulations in late 2016 designed to address agency
policies for designating, safeguarding, disseminating, marking,
decontrolling and disposing of CUI. The NARA rule affects contractors
that handle, possess, use, share or receive CUI. The NARA regulation is
codified at 32 CFR 2002. This FAR rule is necessary to ensure uniform
implementation of the requirements of the CUI program in contracts
across the government, thereby avoiding potentially inconsistent
agency-level action.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 12/00/17
NPRM Comment Period End............. 02/00/18
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Camara Francis, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW., Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 550-0935,
Email: camara.francis@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000-AN56
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION/NATIONAL
AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (FAR)
Final Rule Stage
237. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2015-015; Strategic
Sourcing Documentation
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing a final rule amending the
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement a section of the Carl
Levin and Howard P. Buck'' McKeon National Defense Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2015. This section requires the contract file shall
contain certain documentation if the Federal Government makes a
purchase of supplies and services offered under the Federal Strategic
Sourcing Initiative (FSSI), but the FSSI is not used. The contract file
for the purchase shall include a brief analysis of the comparative
value, including price and non-price factors, between the supplies and
services offered under the FSSI and those offered under the source(s)
to be used for the purchase.
While all action involved on the rule is internal to the
Government, the documentation requirement ensures a contracting officer
considers contract vehicles under the Federal Strategic Sourcing
Initiative (FSSI). In doing so, the rule will raise the visibility of
these strategic sourcing solutions, promote their use, and help to
better leverage the Government's buying power.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 06/20/16 81 FR 39883
NPRM Comment Period End............. 08/19/16
Final Rule.......................... 10/00/17
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Michael O. Jackson, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/
NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW., Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 208-
4949, Email: michaelo.jackson@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000-AM89
238. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2013-018;
Clarification of Requirement for Justifications for 8(A) Sole Source
Contracts
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are implementing a final rule to amend
the Federal Acquisition Regulation to clarify the guidance for sole
source 8(a) contract awards exceeding $22 million. This rule implements
guidance from a Government Accountability Office report entitled
Federal Contracting: Slow Start to Implementation of Justifications for
8(a) Sole-Source Contracts'' (GA0-13-118, December 2012). Sole-source
contracting regulations are statutory and are found in section 811 of
the National Defense
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Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (Pub. L. 11184) (see 77 FR
23369). These clarifications improve the contracting officer's ability
to comply with the sole source contracts statutory requirements.
The GAO report indicates that the FAR needed additional
clarification of justification to help ensure that agencies are
applying the requirement consistently. This rule provides such
guidance, including when justification is necessary, how contracting
officers should comply, and when a separate sole-source justification
is necessary for out-of-scope modifications to 8(a) sole-source
contracts.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 11/15/16 81 FR 80012
NPRM Comment Period End............. 01/17/17
Final Rule.......................... 10/00/17
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Mahruba Uddowla, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW., Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 703 605-2868,
Email: mahruba.uddowla@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000-AM90
239. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2014-002; Set-
Asides Under Multiple Award Contracts
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing a final rule amending the
FAR to implement regulatory changes regarding procedures for the use of
small business partial set-asides, reserves, and orders placed under
multiple-award contracts. This rule incorporates statutory requirements
discussed at section 1331 of the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 (15
U.S.C. 644(r)) and the Small Business Administration's final rule at 78
FR 61114, dated October 2, 2013.
The rule increases small business participation in Federal prime
contracts by ensuring that small businesses have greater access to
multiple award contracts and clarifying the procedures for submitting
proposals for partial set-asides, reserves, and orders placed under
such contracts.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 12/06/16 81 FR 88072
NPRM Comment Period End............. 02/06/17
Final Rule.......................... 09/00/17
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Mahruba Uddowla, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW., Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 703 605-2868,
Email: mahruba.uddowla@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000-AM93
240. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2015-017; Combating
Trafficking in Persons--Definition of ``Recruitment Fees''
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing a final rule to revise the
FAR to implement Executive Order (E.O.) 13627, Strengthening
Protections Against Trafficking in Persons in Federal Contracts, and
title XVII of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2013, which became effective on March 2, 2015. The rule adds a
definition of ``recruitment fees'' to subpart 22.17, Combating
Trafficking in Persons, and the associated clause in order to clarify
how the Government treats this prohibited practice that has been
associated with labor trafficking under contracts and subcontracts.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 05/11/16 81 FR 29244
NPRM Comment Period End............. 07/11/16
Final Rule.......................... 09/00/17
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Cecelia L. Davis, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW., Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 219-0202,
Email: cecelia.davis@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000-AN02
241. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2016-007, Non-
Retaliation for Disclosure of Compensation Information
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA plan to adopt as final, without
change, an interim rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR) to implement Executive Order (E.O.) 13665, entitled ``Non-
Retaliation for Disclosure of Compensation Information.'' signed April
8, 2014, (79 FR 20749) and the final rule issued by the Office of
Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) of the Department of Labor
(DOL) at 80 FR 54934, on September 11, 2015, entitled `Government
Contractors, Prohibitions Against Pay Secrecy Policies and Actions.'
This rule provides for a uniform policy for the Federal Government
to prohibit Federal contractors from discriminating against employees
and job applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their own
compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Interim Final Rule.................. 09/30/16 81 FR 67732
Interim Final Rule Comment Period 11/29/16
End.
Final Rule.......................... 11/00/17
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Zenaida Delgado, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW., Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 969-7207,
Email: zenaida.delgado@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000-AN10
242. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2015-005, System
for Award Management Registration
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing a final rule to amends the
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to update the instructions for
System for Award Management (SAM) registration requirements and to
correct an inconsistency with offeror representation and certification
requirements. This rule makes consistent the language regarding
offerors' registration in SAM prior to submitting an offer or prior to
award. The instructions clarify that once a business is registered in
the SAM database, it is only required to update the SAM database
registration in accordance with the clause 52.204-7 or if there are new
decisions on its labor violations at clause 52.222-59.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 05/20/16 81 FR 31895
NPRM Comment Period End............. 07/19/16
Final Rule.......................... 09/00/17
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Curtis E Glover Sr., Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/
NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW., Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 501-
1448, Email: curtis.glover@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000-AN19
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243. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2015-039, Audit of
Settlement Proposals
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing a final rule to amends the
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to raise the dollar threshold
requirement for the audit of prime contract settlement proposals and
subcontract settlements from $100,000 to the Truth In Negotiation Act
(TINA) threshold of $750,000 to help alleviate the backlog of contract
close-outs and to enable contracting officers to more quickly
deobligate excess funds from terminated contracts.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 09/14/16 81 FR 63158
NPRM Comment Period End............. 11/14/16
Final Rule.......................... 09/00/17
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Camara Francis, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW., Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 550-0935,
Email: camara.francis@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000-AN26
244. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2017-001, Paid Sick
Leave for Federal Contractors
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA plan to finalize an interim rule
amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requiring Federal
Government contractors to ensure that employees on those contracts can
earn up to 7 days or more of paid sick leave annually, including paid
sick leave for family care. This rule implements the objective of E.O.
13706, Establishing Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors and
Department of Labor's final rule codified at 29 CFR part 13.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Interim Final Rule.................. 12/16/16 81 FR 91627
Interim Final Rule Effective........ 01/01/17
Interim Final Rule Comment Period 02/14/17
End.
Final Rule.......................... 11/00/17
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Zenaida Delgado, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW., Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 969-7207,
Email: zenaida.delgado@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000-AN27
245. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2015-033,
Sustainable Acquisition
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA and NASA plan to issue a final rule to amends
the FAR to add a new definition for sustainable products and services
and update several existing definitions germane to sustainable
acquisition. This rule will also provide two new Web sites to help
contractors understand the sustainable acquisition requirements and
gain access to a listing of sustainable products and services as
determined by the Federal Government. The rule implements Executive
Order 13693, Planning for Federal Sustainability in the Next Decade
(supersedes E.O.s 13423 and 13514), and the biobased product
acquisition provisions of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (also known as
the 2014 Farm Bill).
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 01/18/17 82 FR 5490
NPRM Comment Period End............. 03/20/17
Final Rule.......................... 11/00/17
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Charles Gray, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW., Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 703 795-6328,
Email: chuck.gray@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000-AN28
246. Federal Acquisition Regulation: FAR CASE 2016-005;
Effective Communication Between Government and Industry
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: The Council amends the FAR to implement section 887 of
the NDAA for FY 2016 (Pub. L. 114-92), which provides that agency
acquisition personnel are permitted and encouraged to engage in
responsible and constructive exchanges with industry.
The rule clarifies agency acquisition personnel are permitted and
encouraged to engage in responsible and constructive exchanges with
industry, in a manner consistent with existing law and regulation and
without promoting an unfair competitive advantage.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 11/29/16 81 FR 85914
NPRM Comment Period End............. 03/02/17
Final Rule.......................... 11/00/17
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Michael O Jackson, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/
NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW., Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 208-
4949, Email: michaelo.jackson@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000-AN29
247. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2016-011,
(S) Revision of Limitations on Subcontracting
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing an interim rule is to
amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to revise and
standardize the limitations on subcontracting (LOS), including the
nonmanufacturer rule (NMR), which apply to small business concerns
under FAR part 19 procurements. This FAR change incorporates SBA final
rule which implemented the statutory requirements of section 1651 of
the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013. This
action is necessary to meet the Congressional intent of clarifying the
limitations on subcontracting with which small businesses must comply,
as well as the ways in which they can comply. Failure to implement
section 1651 promptly will prevent small businesses from taking
advantage of subcontracts with similarly situated entities. As a
result, small businesses may be unable to compete for larger contracts,
which would adversely affect their potential for growth as well as that
of their potential subcontractors.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Interim Final Rule.................. 08/00/17
Interim Final Rule Comment Period 10/00/17
End.
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Mahruba Uddowla, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW., Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 703 605-2868,
Email: mahruba.uddowla@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000-AN35
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248. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2017-004,
Rate Adjustment of Liquidated Damages
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA plan to issue a final rule amending
the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to adjust the civil monetary
penalties for inflation pursuant to the Inflation Adjustment Act
Improvements Act. This Act requires agencies to adjust the levels of
civil monetary penalties with an initial catch-up adjustment, followed
by the annual adjustment for inflation.
This rule implements the Department of Labor (DOL) interim final
rule published in the Federal Register at 81 FR 43430 on July 1, 2016,
finalized at 82 FR 5373 on January 18, 2017. The DOL rule adjusted the
civil monetary penalties for inflation pursuant to the Federal Civil
Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of 1990 as amended by the Federal
Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015 (Sec.
701 of Pub. L. 114-74).
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Final Rule.......................... 09/00/17
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Zenaida Delgado, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW., Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 969-7207,
Email: zenaida.delgado@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000-AN37
249. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2017-007,
Task- and Delivery-Order Protests
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA plan to issue a final rule to raise
the threshold for task- and delivery-order protests from $10 million to
$25 million for DoD and make permanent the General Accountability
Office's authority to hear protests on civilian task or delivery
contracts valued in excess of $10 million. The rule implements sections
835 of the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2017 (Pub. L. 114-
328) and Public Law 114-260 835(a). Implementation of the Act
reinforces the importance of bid protests in the procurement process as
it provides relief to protestors either a sustain'' decision or
voluntary agency corrective action.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Final Rule.......................... 09/00/17
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Charles Gray, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW., Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 703 795-6328,
Email: chuck.gray@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000-AN41
250. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2017-009,
Special Emergency Procurement Authority
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: The Council is proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition
Regulation (FAR) to implement sections 816 and 1641 of the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Pub. L. 114-328).
Section 816 adds international disaster assistance under the Foreign
Assistance Act of 1961 and emergency or disaster under the Robert T.
Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. Section 1641
adds special emergency procurement authority to facilitate defense
against or recovery from a cyber-attack.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Final Rule.......................... 08/00/17
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Camara Francis, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW., Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 550-0935,
Email: camara.francis@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000-AN45
251. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2017-012,
Increased Micro-Purchase Threshold for Certain Procurement Activities
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA plan to issue a final rule to
implement section 217(b)(1) of the NDAA for FY 2017 (Pub. L. 114-328).
This section provide a micro-purchase threshold of $10,000 or a higher
amount, as determined appropriate by the head of the executive agency
and consistent with clean audit findings under chapter 75 of title 31,
internal institutional risk assessment, or state law. This new
threshold applies to awards to institutions of higher education or
related or affiliated nonprofit entities, or to nonprofit research
organizations or independent research institutes.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Final Rule.......................... 08/00/17
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Michael O. Jackson, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/
NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW., Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 208-
4949, Email: michaelo.jackson@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000-AN50
252. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2017-015,
Removal of Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces Rule
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA and NASA plan to issue a final rule to repeal
the implementation of Executive Order 13673 on Fair Pay and Safe
Workplaces since Executive Order 13673 was officially nullified on
March 27, 2017 (see Pub. L. 115-11). Additionally, Executive Order
13782 of March 30, 2017, revoked Executive Order 13673, section 3 of
Executive Order 13683 of December 11, 2014, and Executive Order 13738
of August 23, 2016. This action was made to have no force or effect by
an enacted joint resolution of disapproval under the Congressional
Review Act, H.J. Res. 37 (Pub. L. 115-11).
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Final Rule, CRA Revocation.......... 06/00/17
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Zenaida Delgado, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW., Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 969-7207,
Email: zenaida.delgado@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000-AN52
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION/NATIONAL
AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (FAR)
Long-Term Actions
253. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2013-002; Expanded
Reporting of Nonconforming Supplies
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to expand
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Government and contractor requirements for reporting of nonconforming
items. This rule partially implements section 818 of the National
Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2012 and
implement requirements of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy
(OFPP) Policy Letter 91-3, entitled ``Reporting Nonconforming
Products,'' dated April 9, 1991.
This change will help mitigate the growing threat that counterfeit
items pose when used in systems vital to an agency's mission. The
primary benefit of this rule is to reduce the risk of counterfeit items
entering the supply chain by ensuring that contractors report suspect
items to a widely available database.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 06/10/14 79 FR 33164
NPRM Comment Period End............. 08/11/14
Final Rule.......................... 06/00/18
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Camara Francis, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW., Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 550-0935,
Email: camara.francis@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000-AM58
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION/NATIONAL
AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (FAR)
Completed Actions
254. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2010-013; Privacy
Training
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA issued a final rule to amend the
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to ensure all contractors are
required to complete training in the protection of privacy and the
handling and safeguarding of Personally Identifiable Information (PII).
The proposed FAR language provides flexibility for agencies to conduct
the privacy training or require the contractor to conduct the privacy
training.
Completed:
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Reason Date FR Cite
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Final Rule.......................... 12/20/16 81 FR 93476
Final Rule Effective................ 01/19/17
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Charles Gray, Phone: 202 795-6328, Email:
charles.gray@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000-AM02
255. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2012-025;
Applicability of the Senior Executive Compensation Benchmark
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: Withdrawal Justification: The NDAA for FY 17 repealed the
retroactive applicability of the cap on contractor employee
compensation (for allowability purposes), set forth in section 803(c)
of the NDAA for FY 12 (Pub. L. 11281; 125 Stat. 1485; 10 U.S.C. 2324
note). Accordingly, the case was closed once the NDAA for FY 17 was
signed into law.)
Completed:
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Reason Date FR Cite
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Withdrawn........................... 03/15/17
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Zenaida Delgado, Phone: 202 969-7207, Email:
zenaida.delgado@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000-AM39
256. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2012-022; Contracts
Under the Small Business Administration 8(a) Program
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA amended the Federal Acquisition
Regulation (FAR) to implement revisions made by the Small Business
Administration to its regulations implementing section 8(a) of the
Small Business Act, and to provide additional FAR coverage regarding
protesting an 8(a) participant's eligibility or size status, procedures
for releasing a requirement for non-8(a) procurements, and the ways a
participant could exit the 8(a) Business Development program.
Completed:
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Reason Date FR Cite
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Final Rule.......................... 01/13/17 82 FR 4724
Final Rule Effective................ 01/13/17
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Mahruba Uddowla, Phone: 703 605-2868, Email:
mahruba.uddowla@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000-AM68
257. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2013-014; Uniform
Use of Line Items
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA amended the Federal Acquisition
Regulation to establish and require a uniform use of a line item
identification structure in Federal procurement. The system is designed
to improve the accuracy, traceability, and usability of procurement
data.
Completed:
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Reason Date FR Cite
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Final Rule.......................... 01/13/17 82 FR 4709
Final Rule Effective................ 01/13/17
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Camara Francis; Phone: 202 550-0935; Email:
camara.francis@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000-AM73
258. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2014-003; Small
Business Subcontracting Improvements
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA amended the Federal Acquisition
Regulation (FAR) to implement regulatory changes made by the Small
Business Administration (SBA) in its final rule, concerning small
business subcontracting. Among other things, SBA's final rule
implements the statutory requirements set forth at sections 1321 and
1322 of the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010.
Completed:
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Reason Date FR Cite
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Final Rule Effective................ 11/01/16
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Mahruba Uddowla, Phone: 703 605-2868, Email:
mahruba.uddowla@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000-AM91
259. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2015-016;
Prohibition on Reimbursement for Congressional Investigations and
Inquiries
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA amended the Federal Acquisition
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Regulation (FAR) to implement section 857 of the Carl Levin and Howard
P. `Buck' McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2015. This section provides additional requirements relative to the
allowability of costs incurred by a contractor in connection with a
congressional investigation or inquiry.
Completed:
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Reason Date FR Cite
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Final Rule.......................... 01/13/17 82 FR 4732
Final Rule Effective................ 01/13/17
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Zenaida Delgado, Phone: 202 969-7207, Email:
zenaida.delgado@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000-AM97
260. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2014-004; Payment
of Subcontractors
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA amended the Federal Acquisition
Regulation (FAR) to implement a section of the Small Business Jobs Act
of 2010. This statute requires contractors to notify the contracting
officer in writing if the contractor pays a reduced price to a small
business subcontractor, or if the contractor's payment to a small
business contractor is more than 90 days past due. Additional
information is located in the FAR final plan (2016), available at:
https://www.acquisition.gov/.
Completed:
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Reason Date FR Cite
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Final Rule.......................... 12/20/16 81 FR 93481
Final Rule Effective................ 01/19/17
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Curtis E Glover, Phone: 202 501-1448, Email:
curtis.glover@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000-AM98
261. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2015-012;
Contractor Employee Internal Confidentiality Agreements
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA amended the Federal Acquisition
Regulation (FAR) to implement a section of the Consolidated and Further
Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015, that prohibits the use of funds,
appropriated or otherwise made available, for a contract with an entity
that requires employees or subcontractors to sign an internal
confidentiality agreement that restricts such employees or
subcontractors from lawfully reporting waste, fraud, or abuse to a
designated Government representative authorized to receive such
information.
Completed:
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Reason Date FR Cite
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Final Rule.......................... 01/13/17 82 FR 4717
Final Rule Effective................ 01/19/17
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Cecelia L Davis, Phone: 202 219-0202, Email:
cecelia.davis@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000-AN04
262. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2016-004;
Acquisition Threshold for Special Emergency Procurement Authority
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA amended the FAR to implement section
816 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 to
raise the simplified acquisition threshold for special emergency
procurement authority from $300,000 to $750,000 (within the United
States) and from $1 million to $1.5 million (outside the United
States). The threshold is used to support contingency operations or to
facilitate defense against or recovery from nuclear, biological,
chemical, or radiological attack.
Completed:
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Reason Date FR Cite
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Final Rule.......................... 01/13/17 82 FR 4716
Final Rule Effective................ 01/13/17
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Camara Francis, Phone: 202 550-0935, Email:
camara.francis@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000-AN18
263. Federal Regulation Acquisition (FAR); FAR Case 2015-024, Public
Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals-
Representation
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA amended the Federal Acquisition
Regulation (FAR) to create an annual representation within the System
for Award Management for vendors to indicate if and where they publicly
disclose greenhouse gas emissions and greenhouse gas reduction goals or
targets. This information will help the Government assess supplier
greenhouse gas management practices and assist agencies in developing
strategies to engage with contractors to reduce supply chain emissions,
as directed in the Executive Order on Planning for Federal
Sustainability in the Next Decade.
Completed:
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Reason Date FR Cite
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Final Rule.......................... 11/18/16 81 FR 83092
Final Rule Effective................ 12/19/16
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Charles Gray, Phone: 703 795-6328, Email:
charles.gray@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000-AN20
264. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2015-035, Removal
of Regulations Relating to Telegraphic Communication
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA amended the Federal Acquisition
Regulation (FAR) to delete the use of telegram, telegraph , and related
terms. The objective is to delete reference to obsolete technologies no
longer in use and replace with references to electronic communications.
In addition, conforming changes are proposed covering expedited notice
of termination and change orders.
Completed:
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Reason Date FR Cite
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Final Rule.......................... 11/18/16 81 FR 83097
Final Rule Effective................ 12/19/16
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Camara Francis, Phone: 202 550-0935, Email:
camara.francis@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000-AN23
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