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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
GENERAL SERVICES
ADMINISTRATION
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND
SPACE ADMINISTRATION
48 CFR Chapter 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
Acquisition Regulations Council in
SUMMARY:
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.
Also, the dates shown for the steps of
each action are estimated and are not
commitments to act on or by the dates
shown.
Published proposed rules may be
reviewed in their entirety at the
Government’s rulemaking website at
https://www.regulations.gov.
Lois
Mandell, Division Director, Regulatory
Secretariat Division, 1800 F Street NW,
2nd Floor, Washington, DC 20405–0001,
202–501–4755.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
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 website at https://
www.acquisition.gov/far.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Dated: September 4, 2020.
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
Regulation
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FAR Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2015–038, Reverse Auction Guidance .................................
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2017–014, Use of Acquisition 360 to Encourage Vendor
Feedback.
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2017–013, Breaches of Personally Identifiable Information.
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2017–016, Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) .....
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2018–002, Protecting Life in Global Health Assistance ..
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2018–006; Definition of Subcontract ...............................
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2018–012, Rights to Federally Funded Inventions and
Licensing of Government-Owned Inventions.
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2018–013, Exemption of Commercial and COTS Item
Contracts From Certain Laws and Regulations.
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2018–014, Increasing Task-Order Level Competition .....
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2019–007, Update of Historically Underutilized Business
Zone Program.
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2019–008, Small Business Program Amendments .........
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2019–010, Efficient Federal Operations ..........................
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2019–015, Improving Consistency Between Procurement & Non-Procurement Procedures on Suspension and Debarment.
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2019–016, Maximizing Use of American-Made Goods,
Products and Materials.
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2020–004, Application of the MPT to Certain Task and
Delivery Orders.
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2020–005, Explanations to Unsuccessful Offerors on
Certain Orders Under Task and Delivery Order Contracts.
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2020–007, Accelerated Payments Applicable to Contracts With Certain Small Business Concerns.
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2020–008, Prohibition on Criminal History Inquiries by
Contractors Prior to Conditional Offer.
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2020–010, Small Business Innovation Research and
Technology Transfer Programs.
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2020–013, Certification of Women-Owned Small Businesses.
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DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR)—FINAL RULE STAGE
Regulation
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Federal Acquisition Regulation: FAR Case 2016–005; Effective Communication Between Government and
Industry.
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2017–005, Whistleblower Protection for Contractor Employees.
Federal Acquisition Regulation; FAR Case 2016–002, Applicability of Small Business Regulations Outside
the United States.
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Title
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Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2016–011, Revision of Limitations on Subcontracting ....
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2017–003; Individual Sureties .........................................
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2017–011, Section 508-Based Standards in Information
and Communication Technology.
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2017–018, Violation of Arms Control Treaties or Agreements With the United States.
Federal Regulation Acquisition (FAR); FAR Case 2017–019, Policy on Joint Ventures ................................
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2018–016, Lowest Price Technically Acceptable Source
Selection Process.
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2018–020, Construction Contract Administration ............
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2018–021, Reserve Officer Training Corps and Military
Recruiting on Campus.
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2018–023, Taxes-Foreign Contracts in Afghanistan .......
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2018–017, Prohibition on Certain Telecommunications
and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2019–001, Analysis for Equipment Acquisitions .............
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2019–002, Recreational Services on Federal Lands ......
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2019–003, Substantial Bundling and Consolidation ........
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2019–004, Good Faith in Small Business Subcontracting.
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2019–009, Prohibition on Contracting With Entities
Using Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2020–006, Documentation of Market Research ..............
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2020–011, Implementation of Issued Exclusion and Removal Orders.
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2020–012, Scope of Review by Procurement Center
Representatives.
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DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR)—COMPLETED ACTIONS
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Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2014–002; Set-Asides Under Multiple Award Contracts
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2016–013, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurement ............
Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR); FAR Case 2015–002, Requirements for DD Form 254, Contract
Security Classification Specification.
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2017–010, Evaluation Factors for Multiple-Award Contracts.
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2018–004; Increased Micro-Purchase and Simplified Acquisition Thresholds.
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2018–005, Modifications to Cost or Pricing Data and
Reporting Requirements.
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2018–022; Orders Issued Via Fax or Electronic Commerce.
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2019–013, Inflation Adjustment of Acquisition-Related
Thresholds.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/
GENERAL SERVICES
ADMINISTRATION/NATIONAL
AERONAUTICS AND SPACE
ADMINISTRATION (FAR)
Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Identifier No.
Sequence No.
358. Far Acquisition Regulation (FAR);
FAR Case 2015–038, Reverse Auction
Guidance
E.O. 13771 Designation: Not subject
to, not significant.
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 policies addressing the
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effective use of reverse auctions.
Reverse auctions involve offerors
lowering their pricing over multiple
rounds of bidding in order to win
Federal contracts. This change
incorporates guidance from the Office of
Federal Procurement Policy (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). Reverse auctions are
one tool used by Federal agencies to
increase competition and reduce the
cost of certain items. Reverse auctions
differ from traditional auctions in that
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sellers compete against one another to
provide the lowest price or highestvalue offer to a buyer. This change to
the FAR will include guidance that will
standardize agencies’ use of reverse
auctions to help agencies maximize
competition and savings when using
reverse auctions.
Timetable:
Action
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Date
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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
359. Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2017–014, Use of
Acquisition 360 To Encourage Vendor
Feedback
E.O. 13771 Designation: Not subject
to, not significant.
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 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
for contract formation and
administration activities) and a standard
FAR solicitation provision to support a
sustainable model for broadened use of
the 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 of the pre-award process.
Timetable:
Action
Date
ANPRM ...............
ANPRM Comment
Period End.
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NPRM Comment
Period End.
Final Rule ............
FR Cite
07/23/18
09/21/18
83 FR 34820
09/15/20
11/16/20
85 FR 57177
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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
360. Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR CASE 2017–013, Breaches
of Personally Identifiable Information
E.O. 13771 Designation: Regulatory.
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
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Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to create
and implement appropriate contract
clauses and regulatory coverage to
address contractor requirements for a
breach response consistent with the
requirements. This FAR change will
implement the requirements outlined in
the 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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01/00/21
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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
361. Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR CASE 2017–016, Controlled
Unclassified Information (CUI)
E.O. 13771 Designation: Regulatory.
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 November 4, 2010. As the executive
agent designated to oversee the
Governmentwide CUI program, NARA
issued implementing regulations in late
2016 designed to address Federal
agency policies for designating,
safeguarding, disseminating, marking,
decontrolling, and disposing of CUI.
The NARA rule, which is codified at 32
CFR 2002, affects contractors that
handle, possess, use, share, or receive
CUI. This FAR rule helps to ensure
uniform implementation of the
requirements of the CUI program in
contracts across Government agencies.
Timetable:
Action
Date
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NPRM Comment
Period End.
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Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Camara Francis,
Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington,
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RIN: 9000–AN56
362. Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR CASE 2018–002, Protecting
Life in Global Health Assistance
E.O. 13771 Designation: Regulatory.
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10
U.S.C. 137; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are
proposing to amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to
implement Presidential Memorandum,
‘‘The Mexico City Policy,’’ issued on
January 13, 2017, in accordance with
the Department of State’s
implementation plan dated May 9, 2017.
This rule would extend requirements of
the memorandum and plans to new
funding agreements for global health
assistance furnished by all Federal
departments or agencies. This expanded
policy will cover global health
assistance to include funding for
international health programs, such as
those for HIV/AIDS, maternal and child
health, malaria, global health security,
and certain family planning and
reproductive health.
Timetable:
Action
NPRM ..................
NPRM Comment
Period End.
Final Rule ............
Date
09/14/20
11/13/20
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: FAR Policy, DOD/
GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW,
Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 969–
4075, Email: farpolicy@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000–AN62
363. Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR CASE 2018–006; Definition
of Subcontract
E.O. 13771 Designation: Other.
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 820 of the National
Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for
FY 2018. Section 820 amends 41 U.S.C.
1906(c)(1) to change the definition of
‘‘subcontract’’ for the procurement of
commercial items to exclude agreements
entered into by a contractor for the
supply of commodities that are intended
for use in the performance of multiple
contracts with the Federal Government
and other parties and are not
identifiable to any particular contract.
Timetable:
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Date
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Period End.
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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–AN66
364. Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2018–012, Rights to
Federally Funded Inventions and
Licensing of Government-Owned
Inventions
E.O. 13771 Designation: Regulatory.
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 the changes to 37 CFR parts
401 and 404, ‘‘Rights to Federally
Funded Inventions and Licensing of
Government-Owned Inventions,’’ dated
May 14, 2018. The changes reduce
regulatory burdens on the public, but
increase burdens on the Government,
provide greater clarity to large
businesses by codifying the
applicability of Bayh-Dole as directed in
Executive Order 12591, and provide
greater clarity to all Federal funding
recipients by updating regulatory
provisions to align with provisions of
the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act in
terms of definitions and timeframes.
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–AN71
365. Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2018–013, Exemption
of Commercial and COTS Item
Contracts From Certain Laws and
Regulations
E.O. 13771 Designation: Deregulatory.
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 839 of the John S.
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McCain National Defense Authorization
Act for fiscal year 2019. Paragraph (a)
requires the FAR Council to review each
past determination made not to exempt
contracts and subcontracts for
commercial products, commercial
services, and commercially available
off-the-shelf (COTS) items from certain
laws when these contracts would
otherwise have been exempt under 41
U.S.C. 1906(d) or 41 U.S.C. 1907(b). The
FAR Council or the Administrator for
Federal Procurement Policy has to
determine whether there still exists
specific reason not to provide
exemptions from certain laws. If no
determination is made to continue to
exempt commercial contracts and
subcontracts from certain laws,
paragraph (a) requires that revisions to
the FAR be proposed to reflect
exemptions from those laws.
Paragraph (b) requires the FAR
Council to review the FAR to assess
every regulation that requires a specific
clause in contracts for commercial
products or commercial services, unless
the regulation is required by law or
Executive Order. Paragraph (b) also
requires that revisions to the FAR be
proposed to eliminate those regulations
unless the FAR Council makes a
determination not to eliminate a
regulation.
Paragraph (c) requires the FAR
Council to review the FAR to assess
every regulation that requires a prime
contractor to include a specific clause in
subcontracts for commercially available
off-the-shelf items, unless the clause is
required by law or Executive Order.
Paragraph (c) also requires that revisions
to the FAR be proposed to eliminate
those regulations unless the FAR
Council makes a determination not to
eliminate a regulation.
Timetable:
Action
Date
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Period End.
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06/00/21
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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–AN72
366. Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2018–014, Increasing
Task-Order Level Competition
E.O. 13771 Designation: Deregulatory.
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
proposing to amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to
implement section 876 of the John S.
McCain National Defense Authorization
Act for fiscal year 2019, which would
provide civilian agencies with an
exception to the existing statutory
requirement to include price to the
Federal Government as an evaluation
factor that must be considered in the
evaluation of proposals for all contracts.
The exception would only apply to IDIQ
contracts and to Federal Supply
Schedule contracts for services that are
priced at an hourly rate. Furthermore,
the exception would only apply in those
instances where the Government
intends to make a contract award to all
qualifying offerors, thus affording
maximum opportunity for effective
competition at the task order level. An
offeror would be qualified only if it is
a responsible source and submits a
proposal that conforms to the
requirements of the solicitation, meets
any technical requirements, and is
otherwise eligible for award.
Timetable:
Action
NPRM ..................
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Period End.
Date
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07/00/21
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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–AN73
367. Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2019–007, Update of
Historically Underutilized Business
Zone Program
E.O. 13771 Designation: Other.
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 regulatory changes issued in
a final rule on November 26, 2019 by
the Small Business Administration
regarding the Historically Underutilized
Business Zone (HUBZone) Program. The
regulatory changes are intended to
reduce the regulatory burden associated
with the HUBZone Program.
Timetable:
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Malissa Jones,
Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington,
DC 20405, Phone: 703 605–2815, Email:
malissa.jones@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000–AN90
368. Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2019–008, Small
Business Program Amendments
E.O. 13771 Designation: Other.
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 regulatory changes proposed
by the Small Business Administration
regarding small business programs. The
proposed regulatory changes include the
timing of the determination of size
status for multiple-award contracts for
which price is not evaluated at the
contract level; the grounds for sizestatus protests; and the grounds for
socioeconomic status protests.
Timetable:
Action
Date
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Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Malissa Jones,
Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington,
DC 20405, Phone: 703 605–2815, Email:
malissa.jones@gsa.gov.
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Date
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03/00/21
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Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Kevin Funk,
Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington,
DC 20405, Phone: 202 357–5805, Email:
kevin.funk@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000–AN94
370. Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2019–015, Improving
Consistency Between Procurement &
Non-Procurement Procedures on
Suspension and Debarment
E.O. 13771 Designation: Other.
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 bring
the FAR and the Non-procurement
Common Rule (NCR) procedures on
suspension and debarment into closer
alignment. The FAR covers procurement
matters and the NCR covers other
transactions, such as grants, cooperative
agreements, contracts of assistance,
loans and loan guarantees.
The Government uses suspension and
debarment procedures to exercise
business judgment. These procedures
give Federal officials a discretionary
means to exclude parties from
participation in certain transactions,
while affording those parties due
process.
Timetable:
Action
E.O. 13771 Designation: Deregulatory.
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 Executive Order 13834,
‘‘Efficient Federal Operations.’’
Executive Order 13834 directs Federal
agencies to comply with statutory
requirements related to energy and
environmental performance in a manner
that increases efficiency, maximizes
performance, eliminates unnecessary
use of resources, and protects the
environment. This rule promotes the
efficient acquisition of sustainable
products, services, and construction
methods in order to reduce energy and
water consumption, reliance on natural
resources, and enhance pollution
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Government.
Timetable:
Date
NPRM ..................
NPRM Comment
Period End.
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07/00/21
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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–AN98
371. Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2019–016, Maximizing
Use of American-Made Goods, Products
and Materials
E.O. 13771 Designation: Fully or
Partially Exempt.
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
proposing to amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to
implement Executive Order (E.O.)
13881, Maximizing Use of AmericanMade Goods, Products, and Materials,
which would provide that materials
shall be considered to be of foreign
origin if: (A) for iron and steel end
products, the cost of foreign iron and
steel used in such iron and steel end
products constitutes 5 percent or more
of the cost of all the products used in
such iron and steel end products; or (B)
for all other end products, the cost of
the foreign products used in such end
products constitutes 45 percent or more
of the cost of all the components. In
addition, the E.O. provides that in
determining price reasonableness or
public interest, the evaluation factors of
20 percent (for other than small
businesses), or 30 percent (for small
businesses) shall be applied to offers of
materials of foreign origin.
Timetable:
Action
NPRM ..................
NPRM Comment
Period End.
Final Rule ............
Date
09/14/20
11/13/20
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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–AN99
372. Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2020–004, Application
of the MPT To Certain Task and
Delivery Orders
E.O. 13771 Designation: Deregulatory.
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 by
implementing section 826 of the NDAA
for FY 2020 (Pub. L. 116–92) which
increases the threshold for requiring fair
opportunity on orders under multipleaward contracts from $3,500 to the
micro-purchase threshold, unless an
exception applies. This change applies
the word-based threshold to ensure
continued alignment with any future
changes to the thresholds.
Timetable:
Action
NPRM ..................
NPRM Comment
Period End.
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12/21/20
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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–AO04
373. Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2020–005,
Explanations to Unsuccessful Offerors
on Certain Orders Under Task and
Delivery Order Contracts
E.O. 13771 Designation: Other.
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 874 of the NDAA for
FY 2020, which requires, when
awarding a task or delivery order in an
amount greater than the simplified
acquisition threshold, but not greater
than $5.5 million, contracting officers,
upon written request from an
unsuccessful offeror, to provide a brief
explanation as to why the offeror was
unsuccessful, including the rationale for
award and an evaluation of the
significant weak or deficient factors in
the offeror’s offer.
Timetable:
Action
Date
NPRM ..................
NPRM Comment
Period End.
FR Cite
04/00/21
06/00/21
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Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Dana L. Bowman,
Procurement Analyst, General Services
Administration, 1800 F Street NW,
Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 357–
9652, Email: dana.bowman@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000–AO08
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374. Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2020–007, Accelerated
Payments Applicable to Contracts With
Certain Small Business Concerns
E.O. 13771 Designation: Other.
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
establish an accelerated payment date
for small business contractors, to the
fullest extent permitted by law, with a
goal of 15 days after receipt of a proper
invoice, if a specific payment date is not
established by contract. For contractors
that subcontract with small businesses,
the proposed rule, to the fullest extent
permitted by law, establishes an
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accelerated payment date, with a goal of
15 days after receipt of a proper invoice,
if: (1) A specific payment date is not
established by contract, and (2) the
contractor agrees to make accelerated
payments to the subcontractor without
any further consideration from, or fees
charged to, the subcontractor. This
change implements section 873 of the
National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2020 (Pub. L. 116–92).
Section 873 amends 31 U.S.C. 3903(a).
Timetable:
Action
Date
NPRM ..................
NPRM Comment
Period End.
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01/00/21
03/00/21
I
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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–AO10
375. Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2020–008, Prohibition
on Criminal History Inquiries by
Contractors Prior to Conditional Offer
E.O. 13771 Designation: Other.
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 1123 of the NDAA
for FY 2020 (Pub. L. 116–92) for the
prohibition on criminal history
inquiries by contractors prior to
conditional offer to an individual or sole
proprietor.
Timetable:
Action
Date
NPRM ..................
NPRM Comment
Period End.
FR Cite
05/00/21
07/00/21
I
I
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–AO11
376. Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2020–010, Small
Business Innovation Research and
Technology Transfer Programs
E.O. 13771 Designation: Other.
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
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implement changes to the U.S. Small
Business Administration (SBA) Small
Business Innovation Research (SBIR)
and Small Business Technology
Transfer (STTR) Policy Directive issued
(May 2, 2019). The proposed changes
include updating FAR 27 to add
reference to the STTR program, revise:
definitions, allocation of rights,
protection period, SBIR/STTR rights
notice, data rights marking provisions,
and add language to FAR 6.302–5(b) to
acknowledge the unique competition
requirements for SBIR/STTR Phase III
contracts permitted by the Small
Business Act.
Timetable:
Action
NPRM ..................
NPRM Comment
Period End.
Date
FR Cite
04/00/21
06/00/21
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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–AO12
377. • Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR CASE 2020–013,
Certification of Women-Owned Small
Businesses
E.O. 13771 Designation: Other.
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10
U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: The purpose of this new
FAR case is to implement the statutory
requirement for certification of womenowned and economically disadvantaged
women-owned small businesses
participating in the Women-Owned
Small Business Program (section 825 of
the National Defense Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2015), as implemented
by the Small Business Administration in
its final rule published May 11, 2020.
Timetable:
Action
NPRM ..................
NPRM Comment
Period End.
Date
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05/00/21
07/00/21
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Malissa Jones,
Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington,
DC 20405, Phone: 703 605–2815, Email:
malissa.jones@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000–AO17
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AERONAUTICS AND SPACE
ADMINISTRATION (FAR)
Final Rule Stage
378. Federal Acquisition Regulation:
FAR Case 2016–005; Effective
Communication Between Government
and Industry
E.O. 13771 Designation: Not subject
to, not significant.
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 section 887 of the NDAA for
FY 2016 (Pub. L. 114–92). This law
provides that Government acquisition
personnel are permitted and encouraged
to engage in responsible and
constructive exchanges with industry.
This change will permit and encourage
Government acquisition personnel to
engage in responsible and constructive
exchanges with industry as part of
market research as long as those
exchanges are consistent with existing
laws and regulations and promote a fair
competitive environment.
Timetable:
Action
Date
NPRM ..................
NPRM Comment
Period End.
Final Rule ............
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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–AN29
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(FAR); FAR Case 2017–005,
Whistleblower Protection for
Contractor Employees
E.O. 13771 Designation: Not subject
to, not significant.
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 amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (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
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year (FY) 2013. The rule clarifies that
contractors and subcontractors are
prohibited from discharging, demoting,
or otherwise discriminating against an
employee as a reprisal for disclosing to
any of the entities such as agency
Inspector Generals and Congress
information that the employee
reasonably believes is evidence of gross
mismanagement of a Federal contract; a
gross waste of Federal funds; an abuse
of authority relating to a Federal
contract; a substantial and specific
danger to public health or safety; or a
violation of law, rule, or regulation
related to a Federal contract (including
the competition for or negotiation of a
contract.) This rule enhances
whistleblower protections for contractor
employees by making permanent the
protection for disclosure of the
aforementioned information, and
ensuring that the prohibition on
reimbursement for legal fees accrued in
defense against reprisal claims applies
to both contractors and subcontractors.
Timetable:
Action
Date
NPRM ..................
NPRM Comment
Period End.
Final Rule ............
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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–AN32
380. Federal Acquisition Regulation;
FAR Case 2016–002, Applicability of
Small Business Regulations Outside the
United States
E.O. 13771 Designation: Fully or
Partially Exempt.
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 amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to support
SBA’s policy of including overseas
contracts in agency small business
contracting goals. SBA revised its
regulation at 13 CFR 125.2, as finalized
in its 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
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regardless of the place of performance.
In light of these changes, there is a need
to amend the FAR, both to support the
changes to 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.
Timetable:
Action
NPRM ..................
NPRM Comment
Period End.
Final Rule ............
Date
08/12/19
10/11/19
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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
381. Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2016–011, Revision of
Limitations on Subcontracting
E.O. 13771 Designation: Deregulatory.
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 amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to revise
and standardize the limitations on
subcontracting, including the
nonmanufacturer rule, that apply to
small business concerns under FAR part
19 procurements. This rule incorporates
the Small Business Administration’s
(SBA) final rule that implemented the
statutory requirements of section 1651
of the National Defense Authorization
Act (NDAA) 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. The rule will benefit both small
businesses and Federal agencies. The
rule will allow small businesses to take
advantage of subcontracts with similarly
situated entities. As a result, these small
businesses will be able to compete for
larger contracts, which would positively
affect their potential for growth as well
as that of their potential subcontractors.
Timetable:
Action
NPRM ..................
NPRM Comment
Period End.
Final Rule ............
Date
12/04/18
02/04/19
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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–AN35
FAR to ensure that the updated
accessibility standards are appropriately
considered in Federal ICT acquisitions.
Timetable:
382. Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2017–003; Individual
Sureties
E.O. 13771 Designation: Not subject
to, not significant.
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10
U.S.C. 137; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are
issuing a final rule 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
implements section 874 of the National
Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for
FY 2016 (Pub. L. 114–92), codified at 31
U.S.C. 9310, Individual Sureties.
Individual sureties will no longer be
able to pledge real property, corporate
stocks, corporate bonds, or irrevocable
letters of credit. The requirements of 31
U.S.C. 9310 are intended to strengthen
the assets pledged by individual
sureties, thereby mitigating risk to the
Government.
Timetable:
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Correction ............
NPRM Comment
Period End.
Final Rule ............
Action
Date
NPRM ..................
NPRM Comment
Period End.
Final Rule ............
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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
383. Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2017–011, Section
508-Based Standards in Information
and Communication Technology
E.O. 13771 Designation: Regulatory.
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 amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to
incorporate recent revisions and
updates to accessibility standards issued
by the U.S. Access Board pursuant to
section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of
1973. This FAR change incorporates the
U.S. Access Board’s final rule,
‘‘Information and Communication
Technology (ICT) Standards and
Guidelines,’’ which published on
January 18, 2017. This rule updates the
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Action
Date
03/31/20
04/16/20
06/01/20
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01/00/21
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
384. Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2017–018, Violation of
Arms Control Treaties or Agreements
With the United States
E.O. 13771 Designation: Not subject
to, not significant.
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 amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to
implement section 1290(c)(3) of the
National Defense Authorization Act
(NDAA) for FY 2017, which requires an
offeror or any of its subsidiaries to
certify that it does not engage in any
activity that contributed to or is a
significant factor in the determination
that a country is not in full compliance
with its obligations undertaken in all
arms control, nonproliferation, and
disarmament agreements or
commitments in which the United
States is a participating state.
Timetable:
Action
Date
Interim Final Rule
Interim Final Rule
Comment Period End.
Final Rule ............
06/15/18
08/14/18
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11/00/20
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–AN57
385. Federal Regulation Acquisition
(FAR); FAR Case 2017–019, Policy on
Joint Ventures
E.O. 13771 Designation: Not subject
to, not significant.
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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 are
issuing a final rule to amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to
implement regulatory changes made by
the Small Business Administration
(SBA), Small Business Mentor Prote´ge´
Programs, published on July 25, 2016
(81 FR 48557), regarding joint ventures
and to clarify policy on 8(a) joint
ventures. The regulatory changes
provide industry with a new way to
compete for small business or
socioeconomic set-asides using a joint
venture made up of a mentor and a
prote´ge´. The 8(a) joint venture
clarification prevents confusion on an
8(a) joint venture’s eligibility to compete
for an 8(a) competitive procurement.
Timetable:
Action
NPRM ..................
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Period End.
Final Rule ............
Date
06/05/20
08/04/20
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06/00/21
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Malissa Jones,
Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington,
DC 20405, Phone: 703 605–2815, Email:
malissa.jones@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000–AN59
386. Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2018–016, Lowest
Price Technically Acceptable Source
Selection Process
E.O. 13771 Designation: Not subject
to, not significant.
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 amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to
implement section 880 of the John S.
McCain National Defense Authorization
Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 to
avoid using lowest price technically
acceptable source selection criteria in
circumstances that would deny the
Government the benefits of cost and
technical tradeoffs in the source
selection process.
Timetable:
Action
NPRM ..................
NPRM Comment
Period End.
Final Rule ............
Date
10/02/19
12/02/19
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Michael O. Jackson,
Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
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DC 20405, Phone: 202 208–4949, Email:
michaelo.jackson@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000–AN75
387. Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2018–020,
Construction Contract Administration
E.O. 13771 Designation: Not subject
to, not significant.
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 amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to
implement section 855 of the NDAA for
FY 2019 (Pub. L. 115–232). Section 855
requires, for solicitations for
construction contracts anticipated to be
awarded to a small business,
notification to prospective offerors
regarding agency policies or practices in
complying with FAR requirements
relating to the timely definitization of
requests for equitable adjustment and
agency past performance in definitizing
such requests.
Timetable:
Action
Date
NPRM ..................
NPRM Comment
Period End.
Final Rule ............
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06/01/20
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Dana L. Bowman,
Procurement Analyst, General Services
Administration, 1800 F Street NW,
Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 357–
9652, Email: dana.bowman@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000–AN78
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388. Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2018–021, Reserve
Officer Training Corps and Military
Recruiting on Campus
E.O. 13771 Designation: Fully or
Partially Exempt.
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 amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to
implement the requirements at 10
U.S.C. 983, which prohibits the award
of certain Federal contracts or grants to
institutions of higher education that
prohibit Senior Reserve Officer Training
Corps units or military recruiting on
campus.
Timetable:
Action
Date
NPRM ..................
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Action
Date
Final Rule ............
Final Rule Effective.
FR Cite
10/23/20
11/23/20
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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–AN79
389. Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); Far Case 2018–023, TaxesForeign Contracts in Afghanistan
E.O. 13771 Designation: Not subject
to, not significant.
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 amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to
implement the provisions on taxes,
duties, and fees contained in the
Security and Defense Cooperation
Agreement (dated 2014) and the North
Atlantic Treaty Organization Status of
Forces Agreement (dated 2014) with the
Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. Both
Agreements exempt the United States
Government, and its contractors and
subcontractors (other than those who
are Afghan legal entities or residents),
from paying any tax or similar charge
assessed on activities associated with
contracts performed within Afghanistan.
The Agreements also exempt the
acquisition, importation, exportation,
reexportation, transportation, and use of
supplies and services in Afghanistan, by
or on behalf of the United States
Government, from any taxes, customs,
duties, fees, or similar charges in
Afghanistan.
Timetable:
Action
Date
NPRM ..................
Correction ............
NPRM Comment
Period End.
Final Rule ............
Final Rule Effective.
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09/20/19
10/15/19
11/19/19
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10/23/20
11/23/20
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Kevin Funk,
Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington,
DC 20405, Phone: 202 357–5805, Email:
kevin.funk@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000–AN81
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(FAR); FAR Case 2018–017, Prohibition
on Certain Telecommunications and
Video Surveillance Services or
Equipment
E.O. 13771 Designation: Fully or
Partially Exempt.
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 section
889 (a)(1)(A) of the National Defense
Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY 19
(Pub. L. 115–232). Section 889(a)(1)(A)
prohibits the Government from
procuring covered telecommunications
equipment and services from Huawei
Technologies Company, ZTE
Corporation, Hytera Communications
Corporation, Hangzhou Technology
Company, or Dahua Technology
Company, to include any subsidiaries or
affiliates. Provisions have been added to
the FAR which require that an offeror
represent at an entity level in SAM, and
if applicable on an offer-by-offer basis,
if the offeror will or will not provide
any covered telecommunications
equipment or services to the
Government. If an offeror responds in an
offer that it will provide covered
telecommunications, the offeror will
need to provide additional disclosures.
This FAR rule is needed to protect U.S.
networks against cyber activities
conducted through Chinese
Government-supported
telecommunications equipment and
services.
Timetable:
Action
Interim Final Rule
Interim Final Rule
Comment Period End.
Interim Final Rule
Interim Final Rule
Effective.
Interim Final Rule
Comment Period End.
Final Rule ............
Date
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08/13/19
10/15/19
84 FR 40216
12/13/19
12/13/19
84 FR 68314
02/11/20
03/00/21
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: FAR Policy, DOD/
GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW,
Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 969–
4075, Email: farpolicy@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000–AN83
391. Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2019–001, Analysis
for Equipment Acquisitions
E.O. 13771 Designation: Other.
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
proposing to amend the FAR by
implementing section 555 of the Federal
Aviation Administration (FAA)
Reauthorization Act for FY 2018 (Pub.
L. 115–254), which requires equipment
to be acquired using the method of
acquisition most advantageous to the
Government based on a case-by-case
analysis of costs and other factors.
Section 555 requires the methods of
acquisition to be compared in the
analysis to include, at a minimum: (1)
Purchase; (2) long-term lease or rental;
(3) short-term lease or rental; (4)
interagency acquisition; or, (5)
acquisition agreements with a State or
local government. Section 555 exempts
certain acquisitions from this required
analysis.
Timetable:
Action
Date
NPRM ..................
NPRM Comment
Period End.
Final Rule ............
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08/24/20
10/23/20
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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–AN84
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392. Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2019–002,
Recreational Services on Federal Lands
E.O. 13771 Designation: Not subject
to, not significant.
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 amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to exempt
contracts for seasonal recreational
services and seasonal recreational
equipment rental on Federal lands from
the Executive Order 13658 minimum
wage requirements. This rule
implements Executive Order 13838 that
was issued on May 25, 2018, and
associated Department of Labor final
rule published on September 26, 2018.
In accordance with Executive Order
13838, this rule will not limit Executive
Order 13658’s coverage of lodging and
food services associated with seasonal
recreational services, even when
seasonal recreational services or
seasonal recreational equipment rental
are also provided under the same
contract.
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Date
NPRM ..................
NPRM Comment
Period End.
Final Rule ............
Final Rule Effective.
FR Cite
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12/20/19
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11/23/20
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393. Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2019–003, Substantial
Bundling and Consolidation
E.O. 13771 Designation: Not subject
to, not significant.
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
amending the Federal Acquisition
Regulation (FAR) to implement section
863 of the National Defense
Authorization Acts (NDAA) for FY 2016
and the Small Business Administration
(SBA) implementing regulations
requiring publication of a notice of
substantial bundling and a notice of
consolidation of contract requirements.
Timetable:
Action
Date
NPRM ..................
NPRM Comment
Period End.
Final Rule ............
FR Cite
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06/26/20
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04/00/21
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Dana Bowman,
Procurement Analyst, DoD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F
Street NW, Washington, DC 20405,
Phone: 202 208–4949, Email:
dana.bowman@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000–AN86
394. Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2019–004, Good Faith
in Small Business Subcontracting
E.O. 13771 Designation: Not subject
to, not significant.
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 amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to
implement section 1821 of the National
Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for
FY 2017 and the Small Business
Administration regulatory changes
relating to small business
subcontracting plans. Section 1821
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would be considered a failure to make
a good faith effort to comply with small
business subcontracting plan
requirements.
Timetable:
Action
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Kevin Funk,
Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington,
DC 20405, Phone: 202 357–5805, Email:
kevin.funk@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000–AN85
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NPRM Comment
Period End.
Final Rule ............
Date
06/03/20
08/03/20
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Dana L. Bowman,
Procurement Analyst, General Services
Administration, 1800 F Street NW,
Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 357–
9652, Email: dana.bowman@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000–AN87
395. Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2019–009, Prohibition
on Contracting With Entities Using
Certain Telecommunications and Video
Surveillance Services or Equipment
E.O. 13771 Designation: Other.
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
amending the Federal Acquisition
Regulation (FAR) to implement
paragraph (a)(1)(B) of section 889 of the
National Defense Authorization Act
(NDAA) for FY 19 (Pub. L. 115–232).
Beginning two years from the enacted
date, paragraph (a)(1)(B) of section 889
prohibits the Government from entering
into a contract or extending or renewing
a contract with an entity that uses any
equipment, system, or service that uses
covered telecommunications equipment
and services from Huawei Technologies
Company, ZTE Corporation, Hytera
Communications Corporation,
Hangzhou Technology Company, or
Dahua Technology Company, to include
any subsidiaries or affiliates. This FAR
rule is needed to protect U.S. networks
against cyber activities conducted
through Chinese Government-supported
telecommunications equipment and
services. Paragraph (a)(1)(A) of section
889 is being implemented separately
through FAR Case 2018–017.
Timetable:
Action
Interim Final Rule
Interim Final Rule
Effective.
Interim Final Rule
Interim Final Rule
Comment Period End.
Interim Final Rule
Comment Period End.
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09/14/20
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Date
Interim Final Rule
Effective.
Final Rule ............
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10/26/20
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Action
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: FAR Policy, DOD/
GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW,
Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 969–
4075, Email: farpolicy@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000–AN92
396. Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2020–006,
Documentation of Market Research
E.O. 13771 Designation: Not subject
to, not significant.
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10
U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA
opened this case to implement section
818 of the NDAA for FY 2020. Section
818 amends 10 U.S.C. 2377(c) and 41
U.S.C. 3307(d) to require the head of the
agency document the results of market
research in a manner appropriate to the
size and complexity of the acquisition.
Timetable:
Action
Date
Final Rule ............
Final Rule Effective.
FR Cite
10/23/20
11/23/20
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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–AO09
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397. Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2020–011,
Implementation of Issued Exclusion
and Removal Orders
E.O. 13771 Designation: Other.
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10
U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: This rule will amend the
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to
address implementation of issued
exclusion and removal orders
authorized by section 202 of the
SECURE Technology Act (115 Pub. L.
390), which amends 41 U.S.C. 1323 by
creating the Federal Acquisition
Security Council (FASC) and
authorizing the Secretary of Homeland
Security, the Secretary of Defense, and
the Director of National Intelligence to
issue exclusion and removal orders,
upon the recommendation of the FASC.
These orders are issued to protect
national security by excluding certain
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from the Federal supply chain.
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01/00/21
03/00/21
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–AO13
398. • Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2020–012, Scope of
Review by Procurement Center
Representatives
E.O. 13771 Designation: Not subject
to, not significant.
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10
U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: The purpose of this new
FAR case is to implement section 1811
of the National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (15 U.S.C.
644(l)(9)(A)), as implemented by the
Small Business Administration’s final
rule published November 29, 2019 (84
FR 65647). 15 U.S.C. 644(l)(9)(A) allows
procurement center representatives to
review solicitations without regard to
whether the contract or order is set
aside for small business, or reserved in
the case of a multiple-award contract, or
whether the solicitation would result in
a bundled or consolidated contract or
order.
Timetable:
Action
Date
Direct Final Rule
Direct Final Rule
Comment Period End.
FR Cite
04/00/21
06/00/21
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Malissa Jones,
Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington,
DC 20405, Phone: 703 605–2815, Email:
malissa.jones@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000–AO16
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399. Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2014–002; Set–Asides
Under Multiple Award Contracts
E.O. 13771 Designation: Fully or
Partially Exempt.
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 regulatory changes made by
the Small Business Administration,
which provide Governmentwide policy
for partial set-asides and reserves and
for set-asides of orders for small
business concerns under multipleaward contracts.
Completed:
Reason
Date
Final Rule Effective.
FR Cite
03/30/20
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Mahruba Uddowla,
Phone: 703 605–2868, Email:
mahruba.uddowla@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000–AM93
400. Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2016–013, Tax on
Certain Foreign Procurement
E.O. 13771 Designation: Not subject
to, not significant.
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
issuing a final rule to amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to
implement a final rule issued by the
Department of the Treasury that
implements section 301 of the James
Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation
Act of 2010, Public Law 111–347. This
section imposes on any foreign person
that receives a specified Federal
procurement payment a tax equal to two
percent of the amount of such payment.
This rule applies to foreign persons that
are awarded Federal Government
contracts to provide goods or services.
completed:
Reason
Final Rule ............
Final Rule Effective.
Date
05/06/20
06/05/20
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Required: Yes.
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Agency Contact: Zenaida Delgado,
Phone: 202 969–7207, Email:
zenaida.delgado@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000–AN38
401. Federal Acquisition Regulations
(FAR); FAR Case 2015–002,
Requirements for DD Form 254,
Contract Security Classification
Specification
E.O. 13771 Designation: Not subject
to, not significant.
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 amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to require
the use of Department of Defense (DoD)
Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) for the
electronic 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
that are covered by the National
Industrial Security Program (NISP). By
changing the submittal process of the
form from a manual process to an
automated one, the Government will
reduce the cost of maintaining the
forms, while also providing a
centralized repository for classified
contract security requirements and
supporting data.
Completed:
Reason
Date
Final Rule ............
Final Rule Effective.
FR Cite
07/02/20
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Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Curtis E. Glover,
Phone: 202 501–1448, Email:
curtis.glover@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000–AN40
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(FAR); FAR Case 2017–010, Evaluation
Factors for Multiple-Award Contracts
E.O. 13771 Designation: Deregulatory.
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 amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to
implement section 825 of the National
Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for
FY 17 (Pub. L. 114–328). Section 825
amends 10 U.S.C. 2305(a)(3) to change
the requirement regarding the
consideration of cost or price to the
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Government as a factor in the evaluation
of proposals for certain multiple-award
task order contracts awarded by DoD,
NASA, or the Coast Guard. 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 rule will streamline the
award of contracts for DoD, NASA, and
the Coast Guard because they will not
be required to consider cost or price in
the evaluation of the award decision.
Relieving the requirement to account for
cost or price when evaluating proposals
for these types of contracts, which
feature competitive orders, will enable
procurement officials to focus their
energy on establishing and evaluating
the non-price factors that will result in
more meaningful distinctions among
offerors.
Completed:
Reason
Date
Final Rule ............
Final Rule Effective.
FR Cite
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Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Michael O. Jackson,
Phone: 202 208–4949, Email:
michaelo.jackson@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000–AN54
403. Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2018–004; Increased
Micro-Purchase and Simplified
Acquisition Thresholds
E.O. 13771 Designation: Deregulatory.
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 amend the FAR to
implement sections 805, 806, and
1702(a) of the National Defense
Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY 2018.
Section 805 increases the micropurchase threshold (MPT) to $10,000
and limits the use of convenience
checks to not more than one half of the
MPT amount (i.e., $5,000). Section 806
increases the simplified acquisition
threshold (SAT) to $250,000. Section
1702(a) amends section 15(j)(1) of the
Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 644(j)(1))
to replace specific dollar thresholds
with the terms ‘‘micro-purchase
threshold’’ and ‘‘simplified acquisition
threshold.’’
Completed:
Reason
Date
Final Rule ............
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Michael O. Jackson,
Phone: 202 208–4949, Email:
michaelo.jackson@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000–AN65
404. Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2018–005,
Modifications to Cost or Pricing Data
and Reporting Requirements
E.O. 13771 Designation: Deregulatory.
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 amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to
increase the Truth in Negotiation Act
(TINA) threshold to $2 million and
require other than certified cost or
pricing data. The rule reduces the
burden on contractors because they
would not be required to certify their
cost or pricing data between $750,000
and $2 million. This change implements
section 811 of the National Defense
Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY 2018.
Section 811 modifies 10 U.S.C. 2306a
and 41 U.S.C. 3502.
Completed:
Reason
Final Rule ............
Final Rule Effective.
Correction ............
Final Rule Effective.
Date
FR Cite
07/02/20
08/03/20
85 FR 40071
08/28/20
08/28/20
85 FR 53247
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Zenaida Delgado,
Phone: 202 969–7207, Email:
zenaida.delgado@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000–AN69
405. Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2018–022; Orders
Issued Via Fax or Electronic Commerce
E.O. 13771 Designation: Not subject
to, not significant.
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 a Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause to
permit the issuance of task or delivery
orders via facsimile or electronic
commerce and clarify when an order is
considered ‘’issued’’ when using these
methods.
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Final Rule ............
Final Rule Effective.
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Curtis E. Glover,
Phone: 202 501–1448, Email:
curtis.glover@gsa.gov.
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Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are
issuing a final rule to amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to
implement the inflation adjustment of
acquisition-related dollar thresholds. A
statute (41 U.S.C. 1908) requires an
adjustment every 5 years of acquisitionrelated thresholds for inflation using the
Consumer Price Index for all urban
consumers, except for the Construction
Wage Rate Requirements statute
(formerly Davis-Bacon Act), Service
Contract Labor Standards statute, and
trade agreements thresholds.
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Michael O. Jackson,
Phone: 202 208–4949, Email:
michaelo.jackson@gsa.gov.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
48 CFR Chapter 1
Semiannual Regulatory Agenda
AGENCY: Department of Defense (DoD), General Services Administration
(GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.
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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. Also, the dates shown for
the steps of each action are estimated and are not commitments to act
on or by the dates shown.
Published proposed rules may be reviewed in their entirety at the
Government's rulemaking website at https://www.regulations.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lois Mandell, Division Director,
Regulatory Secretariat Division, 1800 F Street NW, 2nd Floor,
Washington, DC 20405-0001, 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 website at https://www.acquisition.gov/far.
Dated: September 4, 2020.
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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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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358....................... FAR Acquisition Regulation 9000-AN31
(FAR); FAR Case 2015-038,
Reverse Auction Guidance.
359....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN43
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2017-014, Use of
Acquisition 360 to
Encourage Vendor Feedback.
360....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN44
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2017-013, Breaches
of Personally
Identifiable Information.
361....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN56
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2017-016, Controlled
Unclassified Information
(CUI).
362....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN62
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2018-002, Protecting
Life in Global Health
Assistance.
363....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN66
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2018-006; Definition
of Subcontract.
364....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN71
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2018-012, Rights to
Federally Funded
Inventions and Licensing
of Government-Owned
Inventions.
365....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN72
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2018-013, Exemption
of Commercial and COTS
Item Contracts From
Certain Laws and
Regulations.
366....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN73
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2018-014, Increasing
Task-Order Level
Competition.
367....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN90
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2019-007, Update of
Historically
Underutilized Business
Zone Program.
368....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN91
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2019-008, Small
Business Program
Amendments.
369....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN94
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2019-010, Efficient
Federal Operations.
370....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN98
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2019-015, Improving
Consistency Between
Procurement & Non-
Procurement Procedures on
Suspension and Debarment.
371....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN99
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2019-016, Maximizing
Use of American-Made
Goods, Products and
Materials.
372....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AO04
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2020-004,
Application of the MPT to
Certain Task and Delivery
Orders.
373....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AO08
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2020-005,
Explanations to
Unsuccessful Offerors on
Certain Orders Under Task
and Delivery Order
Contracts.
374....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AO10
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2020-007,
Accelerated Payments
Applicable to Contracts
With Certain Small
Business Concerns.
375....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AO11
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2020-008,
Prohibition on Criminal
History Inquiries by
Contractors Prior to
Conditional Offer.
376....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AO12
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2020-010, Small
Business Innovation
Research and Technology
Transfer Programs.
377....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AO17
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2020-013,
Certification of Women-
Owned Small Businesses.
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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378....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN29
Regulation: FAR Case 2016-
005; Effective
Communication Between
Government and Industry.
379....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN32
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2017-005,
Whistleblower Protection
for Contractor Employees.
380....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN34
Regulation; FAR Case 2016-
002, Applicability of
Small Business
Regulations Outside the
United States.
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381....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN35
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2016-011, Revision
of Limitations on
Subcontracting.
382....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN39
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2017-003; Individual
Sureties.
383....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN46
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2017-011, Section
508-Based Standards in
Information and
Communication Technology.
384....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN57
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2017-018, Violation
of Arms Control Treaties
or Agreements With the
United States.
385....................... Federal Regulation 9000-AN59
Acquisition (FAR); FAR
Case 2017-019, Policy on
Joint Ventures.
386....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN75
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2018-016, Lowest
Price Technically
Acceptable Source
Selection Process.
387....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN78
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2018-020,
Construction Contract
Administration.
388....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN79
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2018-021, Reserve
Officer Training Corps
and Military Recruiting
on Campus.
389....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN81
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2018-023, Taxes-
Foreign Contracts in
Afghanistan.
390....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN83
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2018-017,
Prohibition on Certain
Telecommunications and
Video Surveillance
Services or Equipment.
391....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN84
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2019-001, Analysis
for Equipment
Acquisitions.
392....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN85
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2019-002,
Recreational Services on
Federal Lands.
393....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN86
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2019-003,
Substantial Bundling and
Consolidation.
394....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN87
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2019-004, Good Faith
in Small Business
Subcontracting.
395....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN92
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2019-009,
Prohibition on
Contracting With Entities
Using Certain
Telecommunications and
Video Surveillance
Services or Equipment.
396....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AO09
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2020-006,
Documentation of Market
Research.
397....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AO13
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2020-011,
Implementation of Issued
Exclusion and Removal
Orders.
398....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AO16
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2020-012, Scope of
Review by Procurement
Center Representatives.
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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399....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AM93
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2014-002; Set-Asides
Under Multiple Award
Contracts.
400....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN38
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2016-013, Tax on
Certain Foreign
Procurement.
401....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN40
Regulations (FAR); FAR
Case 2015-002,
Requirements for DD Form
254, Contract Security
Classification
Specification.
402....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN54
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2017-010, Evaluation
Factors for Multiple-
Award Contracts.
403....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN65
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2018-004; Increased
Micro-Purchase and
Simplified Acquisition
Thresholds.
404....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN69
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2018-005,
Modifications to Cost or
Pricing Data and
Reporting Requirements.
405....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN80
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2018-022; Orders
Issued Via Fax or
Electronic Commerce.
406....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN96
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2019-013, Inflation
Adjustment of Acquisition-
Related Thresholds.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION/NATIONAL
AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (FAR)
Proposed Rule Stage
358. Far Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2015-038, Reverse
Auction Guidance
E.O. 13771 Designation: Not subject to, not significant.
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 policies addressing the
effective use of reverse auctions. Reverse auctions involve offerors
lowering their pricing over multiple rounds of bidding in order to win
Federal contracts. This change incorporates guidance from the Office of
Federal Procurement Policy (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). Reverse auctions are
one tool used by Federal agencies to increase competition and reduce
the cost of certain items. Reverse auctions differ from traditional
auctions in that sellers compete against one another to provide the
lowest price or highest-value offer to a buyer. This change to the FAR
will include guidance that will standardize agencies' use of reverse
auctions to help agencies maximize competition and savings when using
reverse auctions.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 12/07/20 85 FR 78815
NPRM Comment Period End............. 06/00/21 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
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Agency Contact: Curtis E. Glover Sr., Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/
NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 501-
1448, Email: [email protected].
RIN: 9000-AN31
359. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2017-014, Use of
Acquisition 360 To Encourage Vendor Feedback
E.O. 13771 Designation: Not subject to, not significant.
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 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 for contract
formation and administration activities) and a standard FAR
solicitation provision to support a sustainable model for broadened use
of the 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 of the pre-award process.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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ANPRM............................... 07/23/18 83 FR 34820
ANPRM Comment Period End............ 09/21/18 .......................
NPRM................................ 09/15/20 85 FR 57177
NPRM Comment Period End............. 11/16/20 .......................
Final Rule.......................... 04/00/21 .......................
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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: [email protected].
RIN: 9000-AN43
360. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR CASE 2017-013, Breaches
of Personally Identifiable Information
E.O. 13771 Designation: Regulatory.
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 create and implement appropriate
contract clauses and regulatory coverage to address contractor
requirements for a breach response consistent with the requirements.
This FAR change will implement the requirements outlined in the 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................................ 01/00/21 .......................
NPRM Comment Period End............. 03/00/21 .......................
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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: [email protected].
RIN: 9000-AN44
361. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR CASE 2017-016,
Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)
E.O. 13771 Designation: Regulatory.
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 November 4, 2010. As the executive
agent designated to oversee the Governmentwide CUI program, NARA issued
implementing regulations in late 2016 designed to address Federal
agency policies for designating, safeguarding, disseminating, marking,
decontrolling, and disposing of CUI. The NARA rule, which is codified
at 32 CFR 2002, affects contractors that handle, possess, use, share,
or receive CUI. This FAR rule helps to ensure uniform implementation of
the requirements of the CUI program in contracts across Government
agencies.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 03/00/21
NPRM Comment Period End............. 05/00/21
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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: [email protected].
RIN: 9000-AN56
362. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR CASE 2018-002,
Protecting Life in Global Health Assistance
E.O. 13771 Designation: Regulatory.
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. 137; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement Presidential Memorandum,
``The Mexico City Policy,'' issued on January 13, 2017, in accordance
with the Department of State's implementation plan dated May 9, 2017.
This rule would extend requirements of the memorandum and plans to new
funding agreements for global health assistance furnished by all
Federal departments or agencies. This expanded policy will cover global
health assistance to include funding for international health programs,
such as those for HIV/AIDS, maternal and child health, malaria, global
health security, and certain family planning and reproductive health.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 09/14/20 85 FR 56549
NPRM Comment Period End............. 11/13/20
Final Rule.......................... 05/00/21
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: FAR Policy, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW,
Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 969-4075, Email: [email protected].
RIN: 9000-AN62
363. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR CASE 2018-006;
Definition of Subcontract
E.O. 13771 Designation: Other.
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 820 of the National
Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY 2018. Section 820 amends 41
U.S.C. 1906(c)(1) to change the definition of ``subcontract'' for the
procurement of commercial items to exclude agreements entered into by a
contractor for the supply of commodities that are intended for use in
the performance of multiple contracts with the Federal Government and
other parties and are not identifiable to any particular contract.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 03/00/21
NPRM Comment Period End............. 05/00/21
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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: [email protected].
RIN: 9000-AN66
364. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2018-012, Rights to
Federally Funded Inventions and Licensing of Government-Owned
Inventions
E.O. 13771 Designation: Regulatory.
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 the changes to 37 CFR parts 401 and 404, ``Rights to
Federally Funded Inventions and Licensing of Government-Owned
Inventions,'' dated May 14, 2018. The changes reduce regulatory burdens
on the public, but increase burdens on the Government, provide greater
clarity to large businesses by codifying the applicability of Bayh-Dole
as directed in Executive Order 12591, and provide greater clarity to
all Federal funding recipients by updating regulatory provisions to
align with provisions of the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act in terms
of definitions and timeframes.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 03/00/21
NPRM Comment Period End............. 04/00/21
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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: [email protected].
RIN: 9000-AN71
365. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2018-013, Exemption
of Commercial and COTS Item Contracts From Certain Laws and Regulations
E.O. 13771 Designation: Deregulatory.
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 839 of the John S.
McCain National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2019.
Paragraph (a) requires the FAR Council to review each past
determination made not to exempt contracts and subcontracts for
commercial products, commercial services, and commercially available
off-the-shelf (COTS) items from certain laws when these contracts would
otherwise have been exempt under 41 U.S.C. 1906(d) or 41 U.S.C.
1907(b). The FAR Council or the Administrator for Federal Procurement
Policy has to determine whether there still exists specific reason not
to provide exemptions from certain laws. If no determination is made to
continue to exempt commercial contracts and subcontracts from certain
laws, paragraph (a) requires that revisions to the FAR be proposed to
reflect exemptions from those laws.
Paragraph (b) requires the FAR Council to review the FAR to assess
every regulation that requires a specific clause in contracts for
commercial products or commercial services, unless the regulation is
required by law or Executive Order. Paragraph (b) also requires that
revisions to the FAR be proposed to eliminate those regulations unless
the FAR Council makes a determination not to eliminate a regulation.
Paragraph (c) requires the FAR Council to review the FAR to assess
every regulation that requires a prime contractor to include a specific
clause in subcontracts for commercially available off-the-shelf items,
unless the clause is required by law or Executive Order. Paragraph (c)
also requires that revisions to the FAR be proposed to eliminate those
regulations unless the FAR Council makes a determination not to
eliminate a regulation.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 04/00/21
NPRM Comment Period End............. 06/00/21
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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: [email protected].
RIN: 9000-AN72
366. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2018-014,
Increasing Task-Order Level Competition
E.O. 13771 Designation: Deregulatory.
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 876 of the John S.
McCain National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2019, which
would provide civilian agencies with an exception to the existing
statutory requirement to include price to the Federal Government as an
evaluation factor that must be considered in the evaluation of
proposals for all contracts. The exception would only apply to IDIQ
contracts and to Federal Supply Schedule contracts for services that
are priced at an hourly rate. Furthermore, the exception would only
apply in those instances where the Government intends to make a
contract award to all qualifying offerors, thus affording maximum
opportunity for effective competition at the task order level. An
offeror would be qualified only if it is a responsible source and
submits a proposal that conforms to the requirements of the
solicitation, meets any technical requirements, and is otherwise
eligible for award.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 05/00/21
NPRM Comment Period End............. 07/00/21
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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: [email protected].
RIN: 9000-AN73
367. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2019-007, Update of
Historically Underutilized Business Zone Program
E.O. 13771 Designation: Other.
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 regulatory changes issued in
a final rule on November 26, 2019 by the Small Business Administration
regarding the Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone)
Program. The regulatory changes are intended to reduce the regulatory
burden associated with the HUBZone Program.
Timetable:
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NPRM Comment Period End............. 05/00/21
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Malissa Jones, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 703 605-2815,
Email: [email protected].
RIN: 9000-AN90
368. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2019-008, Small
Business Program Amendments
E.O. 13771 Designation: Other.
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 regulatory changes proposed
by the Small Business Administration regarding small business programs.
The proposed regulatory changes include the timing of the determination
of size status for multiple-award contracts for which price is not
evaluated at the contract level; the grounds for size-status protests;
and the grounds for socioeconomic status protests.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 03/00/21
NPRM Comment Period End............. 05/00/21
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Malissa Jones, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 703 605-2815,
Email: [email protected].
RIN: 9000-AN91
369. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2019-010, Efficient
Federal Operations
E.O. 13771 Designation: Deregulatory.
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 Executive Order 13834,
``Efficient Federal Operations.'' Executive Order 13834 directs Federal
agencies to comply with statutory requirements related to energy and
environmental performance in a manner that increases efficiency,
maximizes performance, eliminates unnecessary use of resources, and
protects the environment. This rule promotes the efficient acquisition
of sustainable products, services, and construction methods in order to
reduce energy and water consumption, reliance on natural resources, and
enhance pollution prevention, within the Federal Government.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 01/00/21
NPRM Comment Period End............. 03/00/21
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Kevin Funk, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 357-5805,
Email: [email protected].
RIN: 9000-AN94
370. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2019-015, Improving
Consistency Between Procurement & Non-Procurement Procedures on
Suspension and Debarment
E.O. 13771 Designation: Other.
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 bring the FAR and the Non-procurement
Common Rule (NCR) procedures on suspension and debarment into closer
alignment. The FAR covers procurement matters and the NCR covers other
transactions, such as grants, cooperative agreements, contracts of
assistance, loans and loan guarantees.
The Government uses suspension and debarment procedures to exercise
business judgment. These procedures give Federal officials a
discretionary means to exclude parties from participation in certain
transactions, while affording those parties due process.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 05/00/21
NPRM Comment Period End............. 07/00/21
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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: [email protected].
RIN: 9000-AN98
371. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2019-016,
Maximizing Use of American-Made Goods, Products and Materials
E.O. 13771 Designation: Fully or Partially Exempt.
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 Executive Order (E.O.) 13881,
Maximizing Use of American-Made Goods, Products, and Materials, which
would provide that materials shall be considered to be of foreign
origin if: (A) for iron and steel end products, the cost of foreign
iron and steel used in such iron and steel end products constitutes 5
percent or more of the cost of all the products used in such iron and
steel end products; or (B) for all other end products, the cost of the
foreign products used in such end products constitutes 45 percent or
more of the cost of all the components. In addition, the E.O. provides
that in determining price reasonableness or public interest, the
evaluation factors of 20 percent (for other than small businesses), or
30 percent (for small businesses) shall be applied to offers of
materials of foreign origin.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 09/14/20 85 FR 56558
NPRM Comment Period End............. 11/13/20
Final Rule.......................... 01/00/21
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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: [email protected].
RIN: 9000-AN99
372. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2020-004,
Application of the MPT To Certain Task and Delivery Orders
E.O. 13771 Designation: Deregulatory.
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 by
implementing section 826 of the NDAA for FY 2020 (Pub. L. 116-92) which
increases the threshold for requiring fair opportunity on orders under
multiple-award contracts from $3,500 to the micro-purchase threshold,
unless an exception applies. This change applies the word-based
threshold to ensure continued alignment with any future changes to the
thresholds.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 10/22/20 85 FR 67327
NPRM Comment Period End............. 12/21/20
Final Rule.......................... 05/00/21
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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: [email protected].
RIN: 9000-AO04
373. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2020-005,
Explanations to Unsuccessful Offerors on Certain Orders Under Task and
Delivery Order Contracts
E.O. 13771 Designation: Other.
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 874 of the NDAA for
FY 2020, which requires, when awarding a task or delivery order in an
amount greater than the simplified acquisition threshold, but not
greater than $5.5 million, contracting officers, upon written request
from an unsuccessful offeror, to provide a brief explanation as to why
the offeror was unsuccessful, including the rationale for award and an
evaluation of the significant weak or deficient factors in the
offeror's offer.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 04/00/21
NPRM Comment Period End............. 06/00/21
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Dana L. Bowman, Procurement Analyst, General
Services Administration, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone:
202 357-9652, Email: [email protected].
RIN: 9000-AO08
374. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2020-007,
Accelerated Payments Applicable to Contracts With Certain Small
Business Concerns
E.O. 13771 Designation: Other.
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 establish an accelerated payment date
for small business contractors, to the fullest extent permitted by law,
with a goal of 15 days after receipt of a proper invoice, if a specific
payment date is not established by contract. For contractors that
subcontract with small businesses, the proposed rule, to the fullest
extent permitted by law, establishes an accelerated payment date, with
a goal of 15 days after receipt of a proper invoice, if: (1) A specific
payment date is not established by contract, and (2) the contractor
agrees to make accelerated payments to the subcontractor without any
further consideration from, or fees charged to, the subcontractor. This
change implements section 873 of the National Defense Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2020 (Pub. L. 116-92). Section 873 amends 31 U.S.C.
3903(a).
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 01/00/21
NPRM Comment Period End............. 03/00/21
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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: [email protected].
RIN: 9000-AO10
375. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2020-008,
Prohibition on Criminal History Inquiries by Contractors Prior to
Conditional Offer
E.O. 13771 Designation: Other.
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 1123 of the NDAA for
FY 2020 (Pub. L. 116-92) for the prohibition on criminal history
inquiries by contractors prior to conditional offer to an individual or
sole proprietor.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 05/00/21
NPRM Comment Period End............. 07/00/21
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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: [email protected].
RIN: 9000-AO11
376. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2020-010, Small
Business Innovation Research and Technology Transfer Programs
E.O. 13771 Designation: Other.
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 changes to the U.S. Small
Business Administration (SBA) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)
and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Policy Directive issued
(May 2, 2019). The proposed changes include updating FAR 27 to add
reference to the STTR program, revise: definitions, allocation of
rights, protection period, SBIR/STTR rights notice, data rights marking
provisions, and add language to FAR 6.302-5(b) to acknowledge the
unique competition requirements for SBIR/STTR Phase III contracts
permitted by the Small Business Act.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 04/00/21
NPRM Comment Period End............. 06/00/21
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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: [email protected].
RIN: 9000-AO12
377. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR CASE 2020-013,
Certification of Women-Owned Small Businesses
E.O. 13771 Designation: Other.
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: The purpose of this new FAR case is to implement the
statutory requirement for certification of women-owned and economically
disadvantaged women-owned small businesses participating in the Women-
Owned Small Business Program (section 825 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015), as implemented by the Small
Business Administration in its final rule published May 11, 2020.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 05/00/21
NPRM Comment Period End............. 07/00/21
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Malissa Jones, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 703 605-2815,
Email: [email protected].
RIN: 9000-AO17
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION/NATIONAL
AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (FAR)
Final Rule Stage
378. Federal Acquisition Regulation: FAR Case 2016-005; Effective
Communication Between Government and Industry
E.O. 13771 Designation: Not subject to, not significant.
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 section 887 of the
NDAA for FY 2016 (Pub. L. 114-92). This law provides that Government
acquisition personnel are permitted and encouraged to engage in
responsible and constructive exchanges with industry. This change will
permit and encourage Government acquisition personnel to engage in
responsible and constructive exchanges with industry as part of market
research as long as those exchanges are consistent with existing laws
and regulations and promote a fair competitive environment.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 11/29/16 81 FR 85914
NPRM Comment Period End............. 03/02/17
Final Rule.......................... 01/00/21
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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: [email protected].
RIN: 9000-AN29
379. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2017-005,
Whistleblower Protection for Contractor Employees
E.O. 13771 Designation: Not subject to, not significant.
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 amend the
Federal Acquisition Regulation (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. The rule clarifies
that contractors and subcontractors are prohibited from discharging,
demoting, or otherwise discriminating against an employee as a reprisal
for disclosing to any of the entities such as agency Inspector Generals
and Congress information that the employee reasonably believes is
evidence of gross mismanagement of a Federal contract; a gross waste of
Federal funds; an abuse of authority relating to a Federal contract; a
substantial and specific danger to public health or safety; or a
violation of law, rule, or regulation related to a Federal contract
(including the competition for or negotiation of a contract.) This rule
enhances whistleblower protections for contractor employees by making
permanent the protection for disclosure of the aforementioned
information, and ensuring that the prohibition on reimbursement for
legal fees accrued in defense against reprisal claims applies to both
contractors and subcontractors.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 12/26/18 83 FR 66223
NPRM Comment Period End............. 02/25/19
Final Rule.......................... 03/00/21
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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: [email protected].
RIN: 9000-AN32
380. Federal Acquisition Regulation; FAR Case 2016-002, Applicability
of Small Business Regulations Outside the United States
E.O. 13771 Designation: Fully or Partially Exempt.
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 amend the
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to support SBA's policy of
including overseas contracts in agency small business contracting
goals. SBA revised its regulation at 13 CFR 125.2, as finalized in its
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 support the changes to 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.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 08/12/19 84 FR 39793
NPRM Comment Period End............. 10/11/19
Final Rule.......................... 01/00/21
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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: [email protected].
RIN: 9000-AN34
381. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2016-011, Revision
of Limitations on Subcontracting
E.O. 13771 Designation: Deregulatory.
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 amend the
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to revise and standardize the
limitations on subcontracting, including the nonmanufacturer rule, that
apply to small business concerns under FAR part 19 procurements. This
rule incorporates the Small Business Administration's (SBA) final rule
that implemented the statutory requirements of section 1651 of the
National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 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. The rule will benefit
both small businesses and Federal agencies. The rule will allow small
businesses to take advantage of subcontracts with similarly situated
entities. As a result, these small businesses will be able to compete
for larger contracts, which would positively affect their potential for
growth as well as that of their potential subcontractors.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 12/04/18 83 FR 62540
NPRM Comment Period End............. 02/04/19
Final Rule.......................... 01/00/21
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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: [email protected].
RIN: 9000-AN35
382. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2017-003;
Individual Sureties
E.O. 13771 Designation: Not subject to, not significant.
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. 137; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing a final rule 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 implements section 874 of the National Defense
Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY 2016 (Pub. L. 114-92), codified at 31
U.S.C. 9310, Individual Sureties. Individual sureties will no longer be
able to pledge real property, corporate stocks, corporate bonds, or
irrevocable letters of credit. The requirements of 31 U.S.C. 9310 are
intended to strengthen the assets pledged by individual sureties,
thereby mitigating risk to the Government.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 02/12/20 85 FR 7910
NPRM Comment Period End............. 04/13/20
Final Rule.......................... 01/00/21
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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: [email protected].
RIN: 9000-AN39
383. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2017-011, Section
508-Based Standards in Information and Communication Technology
E.O. 13771 Designation: Regulatory.
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 amend the
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to incorporate recent revisions
and updates to accessibility standards issued by the U.S. Access Board
pursuant to section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. This FAR
change incorporates the U.S. Access Board's final rule, ``Information
and Communication Technology (ICT) Standards and Guidelines,'' which
published on January 18, 2017. This rule updates the FAR to ensure that
the updated accessibility standards are appropriately considered in
Federal ICT acquisitions.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 03/31/20 85 FR 17831
Correction.......................... 04/16/20 85 FR 21139
NPRM Comment Period End............. 06/01/20
Final Rule.......................... 01/00/21
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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: [email protected].
RIN: 9000-AN46
384. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2017-018, Violation
of Arms Control Treaties or Agreements With the United States
E.O. 13771 Designation: Not subject to, not significant.
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 amend the
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement section 1290(c)(3) of
the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY 2017, which
requires an offeror or any of its subsidiaries to certify that it does
not engage in any activity that contributed to or is a significant
factor in the determination that a country is not in full compliance
with its obligations undertaken in all arms control, nonproliferation,
and disarmament agreements or commitments in which the United States is
a participating state.
Timetable:
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Interim Final Rule.................. 06/15/18 83 FR 28145
Interim Final Rule Comment Period 08/14/18
End.
Final Rule.......................... 11/00/20
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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: [email protected].
RIN: 9000-AN57
385. Federal Regulation Acquisition (FAR); FAR Case 2017-019, Policy on
Joint Ventures
E.O. 13771 Designation: Not subject to, not significant.
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 amend the
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement regulatory changes
made by the Small Business Administration (SBA), Small Business Mentor
Prot[eacute]g[eacute] Programs, published on July 25, 2016 (81 FR
48557), regarding joint ventures and to clarify policy on 8(a) joint
ventures. The regulatory changes provide industry with a new way to
compete for small business or socioeconomic set-asides using a joint
venture made up of a mentor and a prot[eacute]g[eacute]. The 8(a) joint
venture clarification prevents confusion on an 8(a) joint venture's
eligibility to compete for an 8(a) competitive procurement.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 06/05/20 85 FR 34561
NPRM Comment Period End............. 08/04/20
Final Rule.......................... 06/00/21
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Malissa Jones, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 703 605-2815,
Email: [email protected].
RIN: 9000-AN59
386. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2018-016, Lowest
Price Technically Acceptable Source Selection Process
E.O. 13771 Designation: Not subject to, not significant.
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 amend the
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement section 880 of the
John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal
Year (FY) 2019 to avoid using lowest price technically acceptable
source selection criteria in circumstances that would deny the
Government the benefits of cost and technical tradeoffs in the source
selection process.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 10/02/19 84 FR 52425
NPRM Comment Period End............. 12/02/19
Final Rule.......................... 11/00/20
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Michael O. Jackson, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/
NASA
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(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 208-4949,
Email: [email protected].
RIN: 9000-AN75
387. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2018-020,
Construction Contract Administration
E.O. 13771 Designation: Not subject to, not significant.
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 amend the
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement section 855 of the
NDAA for FY 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232). Section 855 requires, for
solicitations for construction contracts anticipated to be awarded to a
small business, notification to prospective offerors regarding agency
policies or practices in complying with FAR requirements relating to
the timely definitization of requests for equitable adjustment and
agency past performance in definitizing such requests.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 04/01/20 85 FR 18181
NPRM Comment Period End............. 06/01/20
Final Rule.......................... 04/00/21
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Dana L. Bowman, Procurement Analyst, General
Services Administration, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone:
202 357-9652, Email: [email protected].
RIN: 9000-AN78
388. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2018-021, Reserve
Officer Training Corps and Military Recruiting on Campus
E.O. 13771 Designation: Fully or Partially Exempt.
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 amend the
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement the requirements at
10 U.S.C. 983, which prohibits the award of certain Federal contracts
or grants to institutions of higher education that prohibit Senior
Reserve Officer Training Corps units or military recruiting on campus.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 09/24/19 84 FR 49974
NPRM Comment Period End............. 11/25/19
Final Rule.......................... 10/23/20 85 FR 67619
Final Rule Effective................ 11/23/20
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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: [email protected].
RIN: 9000-AN79
389. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); Far Case 2018-023, Taxes-
Foreign Contracts in Afghanistan
E.O. 13771 Designation: Not subject to, not significant.
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 amend the
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement the provisions on
taxes, duties, and fees contained in the Security and Defense
Cooperation Agreement (dated 2014) and the North Atlantic Treaty
Organization Status of Forces Agreement (dated 2014) with the Islamic
Republic of Afghanistan. Both Agreements exempt the United States
Government, and its contractors and subcontractors (other than those
who are Afghan legal entities or residents), from paying any tax or
similar charge assessed on activities associated with contracts
performed within Afghanistan. The Agreements also exempt the
acquisition, importation, exportation, reexportation, transportation,
and use of supplies and services in Afghanistan, by or on behalf of the
United States Government, from any taxes, customs, duties, fees, or
similar charges in Afghanistan.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 09/20/19 84 FR 49502
Correction.......................... 10/15/19 84 FR 55109
NPRM Comment Period End............. 11/19/19 .......................
Final Rule.......................... 10/23/20 85 FR 67623
Final Rule Effective................ 11/23/20 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Kevin Funk, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 357-5805,
Email: [email protected].
RIN: 9000-AN81
390. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2018-017,
Prohibition on Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance
Services or Equipment
E.O. 13771 Designation: Fully or Partially Exempt.
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 section 889 (a)(1)(A) of the National
Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY 19 (Pub. L. 115-232). Section
889(a)(1)(A) prohibits the Government from procuring covered
telecommunications equipment and services from Huawei Technologies
Company, ZTE Corporation, Hytera Communications Corporation, Hangzhou
Technology Company, or Dahua Technology Company, to include any
subsidiaries or affiliates. Provisions have been added to the FAR which
require that an offeror represent at an entity level in SAM, and if
applicable on an offer-by-offer basis, if the offeror will or will not
provide any covered telecommunications equipment or services to the
Government. If an offeror responds in an offer that it will provide
covered telecommunications, the offeror will need to provide additional
disclosures. This FAR rule is needed to protect U.S. networks against
cyber activities conducted through Chinese Government-supported
telecommunications equipment and services.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Interim Final Rule.................. 08/13/19 84 FR 40216
Interim Final Rule Comment Period 10/15/19 .......................
End.
Interim Final Rule.................. 12/13/19 84 FR 68314
Interim Final Rule Effective........ 12/13/19 .......................
Interim Final Rule Comment Period 02/11/20 .......................
End.
Final Rule.......................... 03/00/21 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: FAR Policy, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW,
Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 969-4075, Email: [email protected].
RIN: 9000-AN83
391. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2019-001, Analysis
for Equipment Acquisitions
E.O. 13771 Designation: Other.
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 proposing to amend the FAR by
implementing section 555 of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Reauthorization Act for FY 2018 (Pub. L. 115-254), which requires
equipment to be acquired using the method of acquisition most
advantageous to the Government based on a case-by-case analysis of
costs and other factors. Section 555 requires the methods of
acquisition to be compared in the analysis to include, at a minimum:
(1) Purchase; (2) long-term lease or rental; (3) short-term lease or
rental; (4) interagency acquisition; or, (5) acquisition agreements
with a State or local government. Section 555 exempts certain
acquisitions from this required analysis.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 08/24/20 85 FR 52081
NPRM Comment Period End............. 10/23/20 .......................
Final Rule.......................... 04/00/21 .......................
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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: [email protected].
RIN: 9000-AN84
392. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2019-002,
Recreational Services on Federal Lands
E.O. 13771 Designation: Not subject to, not significant.
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 amend the
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to exempt contracts for seasonal
recreational services and seasonal recreational equipment rental on
Federal lands from the Executive Order 13658 minimum wage requirements.
This rule implements Executive Order 13838 that was issued on May 25,
2018, and associated Department of Labor final rule published on
September 26, 2018. In accordance with Executive Order 13838, this rule
will not limit Executive Order 13658's coverage of lodging and food
services associated with seasonal recreational services, even when
seasonal recreational services or seasonal recreational equipment
rental are also provided under the same contract.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 10/21/19 84 FR 56157
NPRM Comment Period End............. 12/20/19 .......................
Final Rule.......................... 10/23/20 85 FR 67626
Final Rule Effective................ 11/23/20 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Kevin Funk, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 357-5805,
Email: [email protected].
RIN: 9000-AN85
393. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2019-003,
Substantial Bundling and Consolidation
E.O. 13771 Designation: Not subject to, not significant.
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 amending the Federal Acquisition
Regulation (FAR) to implement section 863 of the National Defense
Authorization Acts (NDAA) for FY 2016 and the Small Business
Administration (SBA) implementing regulations requiring publication of
a notice of substantial bundling and a notice of consolidation of
contract requirements.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 04/27/20 85 FR 23299
NPRM Comment Period End............. 06/26/20 .......................
Final Rule.......................... 04/00/21 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Dana Bowman, Procurement Analyst, DoD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405,
Phone: 202 208-4949, Email: [email protected].
RIN: 9000-AN86
394. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2019-004, Good
Faith in Small Business Subcontracting
E.O. 13771 Designation: Not subject to, not significant.
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 amend the
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement section 1821 of the
National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY 2017 and the Small
Business Administration regulatory changes relating to small business
subcontracting plans. Section 1821 requires examples of activities that
would be considered a failure to make a good faith effort to comply
with small business subcontracting plan requirements.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 06/03/20 85 FR 34155
NPRM Comment Period End............. 08/03/20 .......................
Final Rule.......................... 05/00/21 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Dana L. Bowman, Procurement Analyst, General
Services Administration, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone:
202 357-9652, Email: [email protected].
RIN: 9000-AN87
395. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2019-009,
Prohibition on Contracting With Entities Using Certain
Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment
E.O. 13771 Designation: Other.
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 amending the Federal Acquisition
Regulation (FAR) to implement paragraph (a)(1)(B) of section 889 of the
National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY 19 (Pub. L. 115-232).
Beginning two years from the enacted date, paragraph (a)(1)(B) of
section 889 prohibits the Government from entering into a contract or
extending or renewing a contract with an entity that uses any
equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications
equipment and services from Huawei Technologies Company, ZTE
Corporation, Hytera Communications Corporation, Hangzhou Technology
Company, or Dahua Technology Company, to include any subsidiaries or
affiliates. This FAR rule is needed to protect U.S. networks against
cyber activities conducted through Chinese Government-supported
telecommunications equipment and services. Paragraph (a)(1)(A) of
section 889 is being implemented separately through FAR Case 2018-017.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Interim Final Rule.................. 07/14/20 85 FR 42665
Interim Final Rule Effective........ 08/13/20 .......................
Interim Final Rule.................. 08/27/20 85 FR 53126
Interim Final Rule Comment Period 09/14/20 .......................
End.
Interim Final Rule Comment Period 10/26/20 .......................
End.
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Interim Final Rule Effective........ 10/26/20 .......................
Final Rule.......................... 05/00/21 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: FAR Policy, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW,
Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 969-4075, Email: [email protected].
RIN: 9000-AN92
396. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2020-006,
Documentation of Market Research
E.O. 13771 Designation: Not subject to, not significant.
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA opened this case to implement section
818 of the NDAA for FY 2020. Section 818 amends 10 U.S.C. 2377(c) and
41 U.S.C. 3307(d) to require the head of the agency document the
results of market research in a manner appropriate to the size and
complexity of the acquisition.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Final Rule.......................... 10/23/20 85 FR 67623
Final Rule Effective................ 11/23/20 .......................
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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: [email protected].
RIN: 9000-AO09
397. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2020-011,
Implementation of Issued Exclusion and Removal Orders
E.O. 13771 Designation: Other.
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: This rule will amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR) to address implementation of issued exclusion and removal orders
authorized by section 202 of the SECURE Technology Act (115 Pub. L.
390), which amends 41 U.S.C. 1323 by creating the Federal Acquisition
Security Council (FASC) and authorizing the Secretary of Homeland
Security, the Secretary of Defense, and the Director of National
Intelligence to issue exclusion and removal orders, upon the
recommendation of the FASC. These orders are issued to protect national
security by excluding certain covered products, services, or sources
from the Federal supply chain.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Interim Final Rule.................. 01/00/21 .......................
Interim Final Rule Comment Period 03/00/21 .......................
End.
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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: [email protected].
RIN: 9000-AO13
398. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2020-012,
Scope of Review by Procurement Center Representatives
E.O. 13771 Designation: Not subject to, not significant.
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: The purpose of this new FAR case is to implement section
1811 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (15
U.S.C. 644(l)(9)(A)), as implemented by the Small Business
Administration's final rule published November 29, 2019 (84 FR 65647).
15 U.S.C. 644(l)(9)(A) allows procurement center representatives to
review solicitations without regard to whether the contract or order is
set aside for small business, or reserved in the case of a multiple-
award contract, or whether the solicitation would result in a bundled
or consolidated contract or order.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Direct Final Rule................... 04/00/21 .......................
Direct Final Rule Comment Period End 06/00/21 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Malissa Jones, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 703 605-2815,
Email: [email protected].
RIN: 9000-AO16
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION/NATIONAL
AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (FAR)
Completed Actions
399. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2014-002; Set-
Asides Under Multiple Award Contracts
E.O. 13771 Designation: Fully or Partially Exempt.
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 regulatory changes
made by the Small Business Administration, which provide Governmentwide
policy for partial set-asides and reserves and for set-asides of orders
for small business concerns under multiple-award contracts.
Completed:
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Reason Date FR Cite
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Final Rule Effective................ 03/30/20 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Mahruba Uddowla, Phone: 703 605-2868, Email:
[email protected].
RIN: 9000-AM93
400. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2016-013, Tax on
Certain Foreign Procurement
E.O. 13771 Designation: Not subject to, not significant.
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 issuing a final rule to amend the
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement a final rule issued
by the Department of the Treasury that implements section 301 of the
James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010, Public Law 111-
347. This section imposes on any foreign person that receives a
specified Federal procurement payment a tax equal to two percent of the
amount of such payment. This rule applies to foreign persons that are
awarded Federal Government contracts to provide goods or services.
completed:
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Reason Date FR Cite
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Final Rule.......................... 05/06/20 85 FR 27098
Final Rule Effective................ 06/05/20 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
[[Page 16989]]
Agency Contact: Zenaida Delgado, Phone: 202 969-7207, Email:
[email protected].
RIN: 9000-AN38
401. Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR); FAR Case 2015-002,
Requirements for DD Form 254, Contract Security Classification
Specification
E.O. 13771 Designation: Not subject to, not significant.
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 amend the
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to require the use of Department
of Defense (DoD) Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) for the electronic
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 that are covered by the National
Industrial Security Program (NISP). By changing the submittal process
of the form from a manual process to an automated one, the Government
will reduce the cost of maintaining the forms, while also providing a
centralized repository for classified contract security requirements
and supporting data.
Completed:
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Reason Date FR Cite
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Final Rule.......................... 07/02/20 85 FR 40061
Final Rule Effective................ 08/03/20 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Curtis E. Glover, Phone: 202 501-1448, Email:
[email protected].
RIN: 9000-AN40
402. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2017-010,
Evaluation Factors for Multiple-Award Contracts
E.O. 13771 Designation: Deregulatory.
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 amend the
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement section 825 of the
National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY 17 (Pub. L. 114-328).
Section 825 amends 10 U.S.C. 2305(a)(3) to change 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 awarded by DoD, NASA, or the Coast Guard. 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 rule will streamline the award of contracts
for DoD, NASA, and the Coast Guard because they will not be required to
consider cost or price in the evaluation of the award decision.
Relieving the requirement to account for cost or price when evaluating
proposals for these types of contracts, which feature competitive
orders, will enable procurement officials to focus their energy on
establishing and evaluating the non-price factors that will result in
more meaningful distinctions among offerors.
Completed:
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Reason Date FR Cite
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Final Rule.......................... 07/02/20 85 FR 40068
Final Rule Effective................ 08/03/20 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Michael O. Jackson, Phone: 202 208-4949, Email:
[email protected].
RIN: 9000-AN54
403. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2018-004; Increased
Micro-Purchase and Simplified Acquisition Thresholds
E.O. 13771 Designation: Deregulatory.
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 amend the
FAR to implement sections 805, 806, and 1702(a) of the National Defense
Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY 2018. Section 805 increases the micro-
purchase threshold (MPT) to $10,000 and limits the use of convenience
checks to not more than one half of the MPT amount (i.e., $5,000).
Section 806 increases the simplified acquisition threshold (SAT) to
$250,000. Section 1702(a) amends section 15(j)(1) of the Small Business
Act (15 U.S.C. 644(j)(1)) to replace specific dollar thresholds with
the terms ``micro-purchase threshold'' and ``simplified acquisition
threshold.''
Completed:
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Reason Date FR Cite
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Final Rule.......................... 07/02/20 85 FR 40064
Final Rule Effective................ 08/31/20 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Michael O. Jackson, Phone: 202 208-4949, Email:
[email protected].
RIN: 9000-AN65
404. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2018-005,
Modifications to Cost or Pricing Data and Reporting Requirements
E.O. 13771 Designation: Deregulatory.
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 amend the
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to increase the Truth in
Negotiation Act (TINA) threshold to $2 million and require other than
certified cost or pricing data. The rule reduces the burden on
contractors because they would not be required to certify their cost or
pricing data between $750,000 and $2 million. This change implements
section 811 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY
2018. Section 811 modifies 10 U.S.C. 2306a and 41 U.S.C. 3502.
Completed:
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Reason Date FR Cite
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Final Rule.......................... 07/02/20 85 FR 40071
Final Rule Effective................ 08/03/20 .......................
Correction.......................... 08/28/20 85 FR 53247
Final Rule Effective................ 08/28/20 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Zenaida Delgado, Phone: 202 969-7207, Email:
[email protected].
RIN: 9000-AN69
405. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2018-022; Orders
Issued Via Fax or Electronic Commerce
E.O. 13771 Designation: Not subject to, not significant.
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 a
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause to permit the issuance of
task or delivery orders via facsimile or electronic commerce and
clarify when an order is considered `'issued'' when using these
methods.
Completed:
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Reason Date FR Cite
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Final Rule.......................... 07/02/20 85 FR 40075
Final Rule Effective................ 08/03/20 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Curtis E. Glover, Phone: 202 501-1448, Email:
[email protected].
RIN: 9000-AN80
406. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2019-013, Inflation
Adjustment of Acquisition-Related Thresholds
E.O. 13771 Designation: Other.
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 amend the
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement the inflation
adjustment of acquisition-related dollar thresholds. A statute (41
U.S.C. 1908) requires an adjustment every 5 years of acquisition-
related thresholds for inflation using the Consumer Price Index for all
urban consumers, except for the Construction Wage Rate Requirements
statute (formerly Davis-Bacon Act), Service Contract Labor Standards
statute, and trade agreements thresholds.
Completed:
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Reason Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 06/30/20 85 FR 39146
Final Rule.......................... 10/02/20 85 FR 62485
Final Rule Effective................ 10/01/20 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Michael O. Jackson, Phone: 202 208-4949, Email:
[email protected].
RIN: 9000-AN96
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