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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
GENERAL SERVICES
ADMINISTRATION
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND
SPACE ADMINISTRATION
48 CFR Ch. 1
Semiannual Regulatory Agenda
Department of Defense (DoD),
General Services Administration (GSA),
and National Aeronautics and Space
Administration (NASA).
ACTION: Semiannual Regulatory Agenda.
AGENCY:
This agenda provides
summary descriptions of regulations
being developed by the Civilian Agency
Acquisition Council and the Defense
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 8, 2021.
William F. Clark,
Director, Office of Government-wide
Acquisition Policy, Office of Acquisition
Policy, Office of Government-wide Policy.
DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR)—PRERULE STAGE
Regulation
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Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2021–016, Minimizing the Risk of Climate Change in
Federal Acquisitions.
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DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR)—PROPOSED RULE STAGE
Title
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Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2017–016, Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) .....
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2019–008, Small Business Program Amendments .........
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 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.
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2020–016, Rerepresentation of Size and Socioeconomic
Status.
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2021–001, Increased Efficiencies With Regard to Certified Mail, In-Person Business, Mail, Notarization, Original Documents, Seals, and Signatures.
FAR Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2021–005; Disclosure of Beneficial Owner in Federal Contracting.
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2021–006, Prohibition on Requiring Disclosure of Political Contributions.
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2021–009, Protests of Orders Set Aside for Small Business.
Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR); FAR Case 2021–010, Subcontracting to Puerto Rican and Other
Small Businesses.
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2021–011, Past Performance of First-Tier Subcontractors.
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2021–012, 8(a) Program ..................................................
Federal Acquisitions Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2021–013, Access to Past Performance Information ....
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2021–015, Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions
and Climate-Related Financial Risk.
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2021–017, Cyber Threat and Incident Reporting and Information Sharing.
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2021–019, Standardizing Cybersecurity Requirements
for Unclassified Information Systems.
Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR); FAR Case 2021–020, Limitations on Subcontracting ......................
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Sequence No.
Title
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Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2021–021, Ensuring Adequate COVID–19 Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors.
9000–AO37
DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR)—FINAL RULE STAGE
Regulation
Identifier No.
Sequence No.
Title
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Federal Acquisition Regulation: FAR Case 2016–005; Effective Communication Between Government and
Industry.
FAR Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2015–038, Reverse Auction Guidance .................................
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2017–005, Whistleblower Protection for Contractor Employees.
Federal Acquisition Regulation; FAR Case 2016–002, Applicability of Small Business Regulations Outside
the United States.
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2017–014, Use of Acquisition 360 to Encourage Vendor
Feedback.
Federal Regulation Acquisition (FAR); FAR Case 2017–019, Policy on Joint Ventures ................................
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2018–020, Construction Contract Administration ............
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2018–017, Prohibition on Certain Telecommunications
and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2019–003, Substantial Bundling and Consolidation ........
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2019–007, Update of Historically Underutilized Business
Zone Program.
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 2020–011, Implementation of FASC Exclusion Orders ...
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2021–003, Update to Certain Online References in the
FAR.
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2021–008, Amendments to the FAR Buy American Act
Requirements.
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2021–007, Maximum Award Price for Certain Sole
Source Manufacturing Contracts.
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2021–014, Increasing the Minimum Wage for Contractors.
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DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR)—LONG-TERM ACTIONS
Regulation
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Title
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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.
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Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2016–011, Revision of Limitations on Subcontracting ....
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2017–013, Breaches of Personally Identifiable Information.
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2017–011, Section 508-Based Standards in Information
and Communication Technology.
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2019–001, Analysis for Equipment Acquisitions .............
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2019–004, Good Faith in Small Business Subcontracting.
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2020–004, Application of the MPT to Certain Task and
Delivery Orders.
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2020–012, Scope of Review by Procurement Center
Representatives.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/
GENERAL SERVICES
ADMINISTRATION/NATIONAL
AERONAUTICS AND SPACE
ADMINISTRATION (FAR)
Prerule Stage
410. • Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2021–016, Minimizing
the Risk of Climate Change in Federal
Acquisitions
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 5(b)(ii) of Executive
Order 14030, Climate-Related Financial
Risk. Section 5(b)(ii) directs the FAR
Council to consider amending the FAR
to ensure that major agency
procurements minimize the risk of
climate change and to require
consideration of the social cost of
greenhouse gas emissions in
procurement decisions for major agency
procurements.
Timetable:
Action
Date
ANPRM ...............
ANPRM Comment
Period End.
NPRM ..................
NPRM Comment
Period End.
10/15/21
12/14/21
FR Cite
86 FR 57404
NARA’s implementing regulations at 32
CFR 2002, and implement the OMB
Memorandum M–17–12, entitled
Preparing for and Responding to a
Breach of Personally Identifiable
Information (PII). This rule will apply
the CUI program requirements in
Federal contracts in a uniform manner
to protect CUI. This rule is one element
of a larger strategy to improve the
Government’s efforts to identify, deter,
protect against, detect and respond to
increasing sophisticated threat actions
targeting Federal contractors.
Timetable:
Action
NPRM ..................
NPRM Comment
Period End.
FR Cite
02/00/22
04/00/22
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–AN56
412. Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2019–008, Small
Business Program Amendments
05/00/22
07/00/22
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Jennifer Hawes,
Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington,
DC 20405, Phone: 202 969–7386, Email:
jennifer.hawes@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000–AO33
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/
GENERAL SERVICES
ADMINISTRATION/NATIONAL
AERONAUTICS AND SPACE
ADMINISTRATION (FAR)
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:
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Action
Date
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411. Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2017–016, Controlled
Unclassified Information (CUI)
NPRM ..................
NPRM Comment
Period End.
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10
U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are
proposing to amend the 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 implemented in
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–AN91
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413. Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2019–015, Improving
Consistency Between Procurement &
Non-Procurement Procedures on
Suspension and Debarment
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
NPRM ..................
NPRM Comment
Period End.
Date
FR Cite
06/00/22
08/00/22
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
414. Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2020–005,
Explanations to Unsuccessful Offerors
on Certain Orders Under Task and
Delivery Order Contracts
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10
U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are
proposing to amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to
implement section 874 of the NDAA for
FY 2020. For awards of certain task or
delivery orders, section 874 provides
unsuccessful offerors the opportunity to
request in writing an explanation as to
why their offer was unsuccessful.
Contracting offers are required to
provide a brief explanation, including
the rationale for award and an
evaluation of the significant weak or
deficient factors in the offeror’s offer.
Timetable:
Action
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Date
NPRM Comment
Period End.
FR Cite
06/00/22
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–AO08
415. Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2020–007, Accelerated
Payments Applicable to Contracts With
Certain Small Business Concerns
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:
Action
Date
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NPRM ..................
NPRM Comment
Period End.
Final Rule ............
09/29/21
11/29/21
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07/00/22
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–AO10
416. Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2020–008, Prohibition
on Criminal History Inquiries by
Contractors Prior to Conditional Offer
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
implement section 1123 of the NDAA
for FY 2020 (Pub. L. 116–92), which
added at 41 U.S.C. 4714 and 10 U.S.C.
2339 prohibitions related to criminal
history inquiries on individuals
competing for or applying to work on
Federal contracts. Per the statute, a
contractor may not request criminal
history record information on an
applicant for a position related to work
under a contract before the contractor
has extended a conditional offer to the
applicant for that position. In addition,
the Federal Government may not
request criminal history record
information on an individual or sole
proprietor who is competing on a
Federal Government contract, unless
that individual is the apparently
successful offeror. This proposed rule
implements the statutory prohibition
and the associated procedures and
exceptions.
Timetable:
Action
Date
NPRM ..................
NPRM Comment
Period End.
FR Cite
12/00/21
02/00/22
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Jennifer Hawes,
Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington,
DC 20405, Phone: 202 969–7386, Email:
jennifer.hawes@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000–AO11
417. Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2020–010, Small
Business Innovation Research and
Technology Transfer Programs
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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07/00/22
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
418. Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2020–013,
Certification of Women-Owned Small
Businesses
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10
U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: The purpose of this 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.
This rule promotes equity in Federal
procurement.
Timetable:
Action
NPRM ..................
NPRM Comment
Period End.
Final Rule ............
Date
10/07/21
12/06/21
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86 FR 55769
06/00/22
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
419. Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2020–016,
Rerepresentation of Size and
Socioeconomic Status
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 statutory requirements as
implemented by the Small Business
Administration’s final rule published
October 16, 2020 (85 FR 66146),
requiring contractors to rerepresent its
size and economic status for all setaside orders issued under full and open
multiple-award contract. Additionally,
rerepresentation is required for orders
issued under a small business set-aside
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MAC where the orders are further set
aside exclusively for a particular
socioeconomic category and the
required socioeconomic status differs
from the underlying multiple-award
contract. Orders issued under any FSS
are exempt from the requirement to
rerepresent size and or socioeconomic
status.
Timetable:
Action
Date
NPRM ..................
NPRM Comment
Period End.
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04/00/22
06/00/22
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: 202 803–3188, Email:
dana.bowman@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000–AO18
420. Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2021–001, Increased
Efficiencies With Regard to Certified
Mail, In-Person Business, Mail,
Notarization, Original Documents,
Seals, and Signatures
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 to increase
flexibilities and efficiencies regarding
certified mail, in-person business, mail,
notarization, original documents, seals,
and signatures using digital and virtual
technology. This would streamline
certain essential contracting procedures.
Timetable:
Action
Date
NPRM ..................
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Period End.
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07/00/22
09/00/22
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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–AO19
421. FAR Acquisition Regulation (FAR);
FAR Case 2021–005; Disclosure of
Beneficial Owner in Federal
Contracting
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
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implement sections 885 and 6403 of the
William M. (Mac) Thornberry National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2021. Section 885 requires that the
Federal Awardee Performance and
Integrity Information System include
identifying information on the
beneficial owner of a Federal contractor
that is a corporation. Paragraph (c) of
section 6403 directs the FAR to be
changed to require certain offerors to
disclose beneficial ownership
information in their offers for contracts
over the simplified acquisition
threshold.
Timetable:
Action
Date
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08/00/22
Action
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–AO23
422. Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2021–006, Prohibition
on Requiring Disclosure of Political
Contributions
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 735 of Division E of
title VII of the Consolidated
Appropriations Act, 2021 (Pub. L. 116–
260) which prohibits the Government
from recommending or requiring an
offeror on a Federal contract to disclose
as a condition of its offer any payments
the offeror has made to a candidate for
election for Federal office or to a
political committee.
Timetable:
Action
Date
NPRM ..................
NPRM Comment
Period End.
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05/00/22
07/00/22
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Jennifer Hawes,
Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington,
DC 20405, Phone: 202 969–7386, Email:
jennifer.hawes@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000–AO24
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423. • Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2021–009, Protests of
Orders Set Aside for Small Business
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 requirements in SBA’s
final rule issued on October 16, 2020
regarding size protests on set-aside
orders under multiple-award contracts
that were not set-aside; socioeconomic
status protests on set-aside orders where
the required status differs from that of
the underlying multiple-award contract;
and the authority for SBA’s Associate
General Counsel for Procurement Law to
initiate size protest.
Timetable:
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Date
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07/00/22
09/00/22
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: 202 803–3188, Email:
dana.bowman@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000–AO26
424. • Federal Acquisition Regulations
(FAR); FAR Case 2021–010,
Subcontracting to Puerto Rican and
Other Small Businesses
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 861 of the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115–232), as
implemented by the Small Business
Administration’s final rule published
October 16, 2020 (85 FR 66146). Section
861 of the NDAA for FY 2019 provides
contracting incentives to mentors that
subcontract to protege firms that are
Puerto Rican businesses. Specifically, a
mentor that provides a subcontract to a
prote´ge´ that has its principal office
located in the Commonwealth of Puerto
Rico may receive positive consideration
for the mentor’s past performance
evaluation, and apply costs incurred for
providing training to such protege
toward the subcontracting goals
contained in the subcontracting plan of
the mentor. This FAR case also
implements SBA’s final rule which
added clarifying language to recognize
that prime contractors may rely on the
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self-certifications of their subcontractors
provided they do not have a reason to
doubt any specific self-certification.
Lastly, this FAR case implements
changes to SBA’s regulations at 13 CFR
125.3(b)(2) which clarify that an Alaska
Native Corporation (ANC) owned firm
that does not individually qualify as
small but counts as a small business or
a small disadvantaged business for
subcontracting goaling purposes under
43 U.S.C. 1626(e)(4)(B) is not currently
required to submit a subcontracting
plan. This rule promotes equity in
Federal procurement.
Timetable:
Action
Date
NPRM ..................
NPRM Comment
Period End.
FR Cite
05/00/22
07/00/22
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–AO27
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425. • Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2021–011, Past
Performance of First-Tier
Subcontractors
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10
U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are
proposing to amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to
implement the statutory requirements
(15 U.S.C. 644(e)(4)(B)(i)) and (15 U.S.C.
644(q)(1)(B)) as implemented by the
Small Business Administration’s final
rule published October 16, 2020 (85 FR
66146). 15 U.S.C. 644(e)(4)(B)(i) requires
contracting officers to consider the
capabilities and past performance of
first tier subcontractors for bundled or
consolidated contracts, and 15 U.S.C.
644(q)(1)(B) requires contracting officers
to consider the capabilities and past
performance of first tier subcontractors
for multiple award contracts valued
above the substantial bundling
threshold of the Federal agency. SBA’s
final rule also gives contracting officers
discretion to consider past performance
and experience of first-tier
subcontractors for other procurements
as appropriate where the first-tier
subcontractors are specifically
identified in the proposal, and the
capabilities and past performance of the
small business prime do not
independently demonstrate capabilities
and past performance necessary for
award.
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Timetable:
Action
Date
NPRM ..................
NPRM Comment
Period End.
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Action
426. • Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2021–012, 8(a)
Program
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10
U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are
proposing to amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to
implement regulatory changes made by
the SBA, in its final rule published in
the Federal Register on October 16,
2020, to the 8(a) Business Development
Program to eliminate or reduce
unnecessary or excessive burdens on
8(a) Participants. This rule promotes
equity in Federal procurement.
Timetable:
Action
Date
NPRM ..................
NPRM Comment
Period End.
FR Cite
03/00/22
05/00/22
427. • Federal Acquisitions Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2021–013, Access to
Past Performance Information
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10
U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are
proposing to amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to clarify
language at FAR 42.1503(d) regarding
restrictions on the release of past
performance information in the
Contractor Performance Assessment
Reporting System (CPARS) to other than
Government personnel to perform value
added services to the Government.
Artificial intelligence (e.g., machine
learning) may improve the workforce’s
ability to leverage the use of contractor
performance information in informing
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Date
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04/00/22
06/00/22
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–AO30
428. • Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2021–015, Disclosure
of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and
Climate-Related Financial Risk
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 5(b)(i) of Executive
Order 14030, Climate-Related Financial
Risk. Section 5(b)(i) directs the FAR
Council to consider amending the FAR
to require major Federal suppliers to
publicly disclose greenhouse gas
emissions and climate-related financial
risk and to set science-based reduction
targets.
Timetable:
Action
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: 202 803–3188, Email:
dana.bowman@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000–AO29
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future contract award decisions and
other related efforts.
Timetable:
07/00/22
09/00/22
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–AO28
5317
NPRM ..................
NPRM Comment
Period End.
Date
FR Cite
03/00/22
05/00/22
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Jennifer Hawes,
Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington,
DC 20405, Phone: 202 969–7386, Email:
jennifer.hawes@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000–AO32
429. • Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2021–017, Cyber
Threat and Incident Reporting and
Information Sharing
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
increase the sharing of information
about cyber threats and incident
information between the Government
and certain providers, pursuant to OMB
recommendations, in accordance with
section 2(b)–(c), and Department of
Homeland Security recommendations,
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in accordance with section 8(b), of
Executive Order 14028, Improving the
Nation’s Cybersecurity. In addition,
requires certain contractors to report
cyber incidents to the Federal
Government to facilitate effective cyber
incident response and remediation,
pursuant to Department of Homeland
Security recommendations in
accordance with sections 2(g)(i) of
Executive Order 14028.
Timetable:
Action
Date
NPRM ..................
NPRM Comment
Period End.
FR Cite
02/00/22
04/00/22
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–AO34
430. • Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2021–019,
Standardizing Cybersecurity
Requirements for Unclassified
Information Systems
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
standardize common cybersecurity
contractual requirements across Federal
agencies for unclassified information
systems, pursuant to Department of
Homeland Security recommendations in
accordance with sections 2(i) and 8(b) of
Executive Order 14028, Improving the
Nation’s Cybersecurity.
Timetable:
Action
Date
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NPRM Comment
Period End.
FR Cite
02/00/22
04/00/22
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–AO35
431. • Federal Acquisition Regulations
(FAR); FAR Case 2021–020, Limitations
on Subcontracting
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10
U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are
proposing to amend the Federal
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Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to
implement Small Business
Administration (SBA) changes to the
limitations on subcontracting in SBA’s
final rules published on November 29,
2019, and October 16, 2020, which
implemented sections of the National
Defense Authorization Acts (NDAA) for
fiscal years 2016 and 2017, and the
Recovery Improvements for Small
Entities After Disaster Act of 2015 (RISE
Act). Generally this rule will clarify
matters related to the limitations on
subcontracting for small businesses.
Changes will be made in areas such as:
Exclusions of other direct costs from the
limitations on subcontracting for
services; similarly situated entities and
the treatment of independent
contractors; applicability of the
Nonmanufacturer rule to 541519 when
using the Information Technology Value
Added Reseller (ITVAR) exception; the
multiple item rule; mixed contracts; and
CO discretion to ask for compliance
information.
Timetable:
Action
Date
NPRM ..................
NPRM Comment
Period End.
FR Cite
08/00/22
10/00/22
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–AO36
432. • Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2021–021, Ensuring
Adequate Covid–19 Safety Protocols for
Federal Contractors
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10
U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are
proposing to amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to
implement Executive Order (E.O.)
14042, Ensuring Adequate COVID
Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors,
dated September 9, 2021. The Executive
Order requires a clause to be included
in certain contracts to ensure
contractors are adequately protected
from COVID–19 by requiring certain
contractor and subcontractor
compliance with all guidance for
contractor and subcontractor workplace
locations published by the Safer Federal
Workforce Task Force. The rule will
promote economy and efficiency in
procurement by contracting with
sources that provide adequate
safeguards to their workers which will
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decrease worker absence, reduce labor
costs and therefore, improve contractor
and subcontractor performance on
Federal procurements.
Timetable:
Action
NPRM ..................
NPRM Comment
Period End.
Date
FR Cite
01/00/22
03/00/22
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–AO37
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/
GENERAL SERVICES
ADMINISTRATION/NATIONAL
AERONAUTICS AND SPACE
ADMINISTRATION (FAR)
Final Rule Stage
433. Federal Acquisition Regulation:
FAR Case 2016–005; Effective
Communication Between Government
and Industry
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10
U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: 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
NPRM ..................
NPRM Comment
Period End.
Final Rule ............
Date
11/29/16
03/02/17
FR Cite
81 FR 85914
06/00/22
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Michael O. Jackson,
Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington,
DC 20405, Phone: 202 208–4949, Email:
michaelo.jackson@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000–AN29
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434. FAR Acquisition Regulation (FAR);
FAR Case 2015–038, Reverse Auction
Guidance
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10
U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are
issuing a final rule 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 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
Date
NPRM ..................
NPRM Comment
Period End.
Final Rule ............
12/07/20
02/05/21
FR Cite
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Curtis E. Glover Sr.,
Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington,
DC 20405, Phone: 202 501–1448, Email:
curtis.glover@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000–AN31
435. Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2017–005,
Whistleblower Protection for
Contractor Employees
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10
U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are
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
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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:
Action
Date
NPRM ..................
NPRM Comment
Period End.
Final Rule ............
12/26/18
02/25/19
FR Cite
83 FR 66223
03/00/22
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
436. Federal Acquisition Regulation;
FAR Case 2016–002, Applicability of
Small Business Regulations Outside the
United States
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10
U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are
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.
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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
FR Cite
84 FR 39793
03/00/22
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
437. Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2017–014, Use of
Acquisition 360 To Encourage Vendor
Feedback
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 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 will 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 will 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
ANPRM ...............
ANPRM Comment
Period End.
NPRM ..................
NPRM Comment
Period End.
Final Rule ............
Date
FR Cite
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09/21/18
83 FR 34820
09/15/20
11/16/20
85 FR 57177
03/00/22
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:
curtis.glover@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000–AN43
438. Federal Regulation Acquisition
(FAR); FAR Case 2017–019, Policy on
Joint Ventures
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10
U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are
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
Date
NPRM ..................
NPRM Comment
Period End.
Final Rule ............
06/05/20
08/04/20
FR Cite
85 FR 34561
02/00/22
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
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439. Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2018–020,
Construction Contract Administration
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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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Dana L. Bowman,
Procurement Analyst, General Services
Administration, 1800 F Street NW,
Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 803–
3188, Email: dana.bowman@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000–AN78
440. Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2018–017, Prohibition
on Certain Telecommunications and
Video Surveillance Services or
Equipment
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
Date
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Interim Final Rule
Interim Final Rule
Effective.
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Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Kevin Funk, Supply
Chain Risk Management Expert, DOD/
GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW,
Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 357–
5805, Email: kevin.funk@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000–AN83
441. Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2019–003, Substantial
Bundling and Consolidation
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 public notification of an
agency’s determination to substantially
bundle or consolidate contract
requirements.
Timetable:
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Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Dana Bowman,
Procurement Analyst, DoD/GSA/NASA
(FAR) DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F
Street NW, Washington, DC 20405,
Phone: 202 803–3188, Email:
dana.bowman@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000–AN86
442. Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2019–007, Update of
Historically Underutilized Business
Zone Program
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10
U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are
amending 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. This rule
promotes equity in Federal
procurement.
Timetable:
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Date
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03/00/22
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
443. Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2019–009, Prohibition
on Contracting With Entities Using
Certain Telecommunications and Video
Surveillance Services or Equipment
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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Interim Final Rule
Interim Final Rule
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Interim Final Rule
Comment Period End.
Interim Final Rule
Effective.
Final Rule ............
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444. Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2020–011,
Implementation of FASC Exclusion
Orders
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 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 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:
Action
Date
Interim Final Rule
Interim Final Rule
Comment Period End.
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10
U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are
issuing a final rule amending the
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to
replace FAR references to Federal
Business Opportunities (FBO.gov) and
Wage Determinations Online
(WDOL.gov) with the System for Award
Management (SAM.gov), because of
their integration with and increased
functionality of SAM.gov.
Timetable:
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445. Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2021–003, Update to
Certain Online References in the FAR
Action
18:42 Jan 28, 2022
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Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Kevin Funk, Supply
Chain Risk Management Expert, DOD/
GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW,
Washington, DC 20405. Phone: 202 357–
5805, Email: kevin.funk@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000–AO13
10/26/20
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: FAR Policy, DOD/
GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW,
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Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Curtis E. Glover Sr.,
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DC 20405, Phone: 202 501–1448, Email:
curtis.glover@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000–AO21
446. Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2021–008,
Amendments to the FAR Buy American
Act Requirements
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
8 of Executive Order 14005, Ensuring
the Future Is Made in All of America by
All of America’s Workers. Section 8
requires the Federal Acquisition
Regulatory Council to strengthen the
impact of the Buy American Act. In
pursuit of the goals of section 8, the
proposed rule would provide for (1) an
increase to the domestic content
threshold, a schedule for future
increases, and a fallback threshold that
would allow for products meeting a
specific lower domestic content
threshold to qualify as domestic
products under certain circumstances;
(2) a framework for application of an
enhanced price preference for a
domestic product that is considered a
critical product or made up of critical
components; and (3) a postaward
domestic content reporting requirement
for contractors.
Timetable:
Action
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Date
07/30/21
09/28/21
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02/00/22
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–AO22
447. Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2021–007, Maximum
Award Price for Certain Sole Source
Manufacturing Contracts
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10
U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are
amending the Federal Acquisition
Regulation (FAR) to implement section
864 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry
National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2021. Section 864 amends
the Small Business Act by modifying
the maximum award price for sole
source manufacturing contracts to $7
million for the 8(a), Women-Owned
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Underutilized Business Zone
(HUBZone), and Service-Disabled
Veteran-Owned Small Business
(SDVOSB) programs. This rule will
change the current FAR thresholds for
the 8(a) and HUBZone programs from
$7.5 million to the statutory threshold of
$7 million. The thresholds for the
WOSB and SDVOSB programs will
remain unchanged at the current FAR
$7 million threshold.
Timetable:
Action
Date
Final Rule ............
Final Rule Effective.
11/04/21
12/06/21
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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:
michaelo.jackson@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000–AO25
448. • Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2021–014, Increasing
the Minimum Wage for Contractors
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10
U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA will
amend the Federal Acquisition
Regulation (FAR) to implement
Executive Order 14026, Increasing the
Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors,
dated April 27, 2021, and Department of
Labor regulations (29 CFR part 23). The
Executive order seeks to increase
efficiency and cost savings in the work
performed by parties who contract with
the Federal Government by increasing to
$15.00 the hourly minimum wage paid
to those contractors.
Timetable:
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03/00/22
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–AO31
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449. Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2018–006; Definition
of Subcontract
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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12/00/22
02/00/23
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–AN66
450. Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2018–012, Rights to
Federally Funded Inventions and
Licensing of Government-Owned
Inventions
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.
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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
451. Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2018–013, Exemption
of Commercial and COTS Item
Contracts From Certain Laws and
Regulations
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 which 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). A
new determination is to be made
whether to provide exemptions from
those certain laws and if so, propose
revisions to the FAR to reflect those
exemptions. The law also requires the
FAR Council to review the FAR to
assess every regulation not based on law
or Executive order that requires a
specific clause in contracts for
commercial products or commercial
service sand propose to eliminate those
regulations unless the FAR Council
makes a new determination not to do so.
It also requires an assessment of 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 decides not to do so.
Timetable:
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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
452. Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2018–014, Increasing
Task-Order Level Competition
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10
U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are
proposing to amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to
implement section 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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12/00/22
02/00/23
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
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453. Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2016–011, Revision of
Limitations on Subcontracting
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10
U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are
issuing 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.
Completed:
Date
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Final Rule Effective.
08/11/21
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454. Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2017–013, Breaches of
Personally Identifiable Information
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10
U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are
withdrawing this rule. The requirements
of this case have been added into FAR
case 2017–016, Controlled Unclassified
Information.
Completed:
Date
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Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Mahruba Uddowla,
Phone: 703 605–2868, Email:
mahruba.uddowla@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000–AN35
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Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Michael O. Jackson,
Phone: 202 208–4949, Email:
michaelo.jackson@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000–AN44
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GENERAL SERVICES
ADMINISTRATION/NATIONAL
AERONAUTICS AND SPACE
ADMINISTRATION (FAR)
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(FAR); FAR Case 2017–011, Section
508-Based Standards in Information
and Communication Technology
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10
U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are
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.
Completed:
Reason
Final Rule ............
Final Rule Effective.
Date
08/11/21
09/10/21
FR Cite
86 FR 44229
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Michael O. Jackson,
Phone: 202 208–4949, Email:
michaelo.jackson@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000–AN46
456. Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2019–001, Analysis
for Equipment Acquisitions
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 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.
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Reason
Reason
Date
Final Rule ............
Final Rule Effective.
06/10/21
07/12/21
FR Cite
86 FR 31070
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Michael O. Jackson,
Phone: 202 208–4949, Email:
michaelo.jackson@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000–AN84
457. Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2019–004, Good Faith
in Small Business Subcontracting
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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. Per section 1821,
the final rule provides examples of
activities that would be considered a
failure to make a good faith effort to
comply with a small business
subcontracting plan. The rule also
requires prime contractors with
commercial subcontracting plans to
include indirect costs, with some
exceptions, in their subcontracting plan
goals.
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Final Rule ............
Final Rule Effective.
08/11/21
09/10/21
FR Cite
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Dana L. Bowman,
Phone: 202 803–3188, Email:
dana.bowman@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000–AN87
458. Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2020–004, Application
of the MPT to Certain Task and
Delivery Orders
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 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 micropurchase threshold, unless an exception
applies. This change applies the wordbased threshold to ensure continued
alignment with any future changes to
the thresholds.
Completed:
Reason
Date
Final Rule ............
Final Rule Effective.
06/10/21
07/12/21
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459. Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR); FAR Case 2020–012, Scope of
Review by Procurement Center
Representatives
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10
U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: The purpose of this 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.
Completed:
Reason
Final Rule ............
Final Rule Effective.
Date
08/11/21
09/10/21
FR Cite
86 FR 44247
FR Cite
86 FR 31073
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Michael O. Jackson,
Phone: 202 208–4949, Email:
michaelo.jackson@gsa.gov.
PO 00000
RIN: 9000–AO04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Malissa Jones,
Phone: 703 605–2815, Email:
malissa.jones@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000–AO16
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
48 CFR Ch. 1
Semiannual Regulatory Agenda
AGENCY: Department of Defense (DoD), General Services Administration
(GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
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 8, 2021.
William F. Clark,
Director, Office of Government-wide Acquisition Policy, Office of
Acquisition Policy, Office of Government-wide Policy.
DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR)--Prerule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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410....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AO33
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2021-016, Minimizing
the Risk of Climate
Change in Federal
Acquisitions.
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DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR)--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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411....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN56
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2017-016, Controlled
Unclassified Information
(CUI).
412....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN91
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2019-008, Small
Business Program
Amendments.
413....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN98
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2019-015, Improving
Consistency Between
Procurement & Non-
Procurement Procedures on
Suspension and Debarment.
414....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AO08
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2020-005,
Explanations to
Unsuccessful Offerors on
Certain Orders Under Task
and Delivery Order
Contracts.
415....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AO10
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2020-007,
Accelerated Payments
Applicable to Contracts
With Certain Small
Business Concerns.
416....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AO11
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2020-008,
Prohibition on Criminal
History Inquiries by
Contractors Prior to
Conditional Offer.
417....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AO12
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2020-010, Small
Business Innovation
Research and Technology
Transfer Programs.
418....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AO17
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2020-013,
Certification of Women-
Owned Small Businesses.
419....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AO18
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2020-016,
Rerepresentation of Size
and Socioeconomic Status.
420....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AO19
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2021-001, Increased
Efficiencies With Regard
to Certified Mail, In-
Person Business, Mail,
Notarization, Original
Documents, Seals, and
Signatures.
421....................... FAR Acquisition Regulation 9000-AO23
(FAR); FAR Case 2021-005;
Disclosure of Beneficial
Owner in Federal
Contracting.
422....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AO24
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2021-006,
Prohibition on Requiring
Disclosure of Political
Contributions.
423....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AO26
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2021-009, Protests
of Orders Set Aside for
Small Business.
424....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AO27
Regulations (FAR); FAR
Case 2021-010,
Subcontracting to Puerto
Rican and Other Small
Businesses.
425....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AO28
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2021-011, Past
Performance of First-Tier
Subcontractors.
426....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AO29
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2021-012, 8(a)
Program.
427....................... Federal Acquisitions 9000-AO30
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2021-013, Access to
Past Performance
Information.
428....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AO32
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2021-015, Disclosure
of Greenhouse Gas
Emissions and Climate-
Related Financial Risk.
429....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AO34
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2021-017, Cyber
Threat and Incident
Reporting and Information
Sharing.
430....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AO35
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2021-019,
Standardizing
Cybersecurity
Requirements for
Unclassified Information
Systems.
431....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AO36
Regulations (FAR); FAR
Case 2021-020,
Limitations on
Subcontracting.
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432....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AO37
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2021-021, Ensuring
Adequate COVID-19 Safety
Protocols for Federal
Contractors.
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DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR)--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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433....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN29
Regulation: FAR Case 2016-
005; Effective
Communication Between
Government and Industry.
434....................... FAR Acquisition Regulation 9000-AN31
(FAR); FAR Case 2015-038,
Reverse Auction Guidance.
435....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN32
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2017-005,
Whistleblower Protection
for Contractor Employees.
436....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN34
Regulation; FAR Case 2016-
002, Applicability of
Small Business
Regulations Outside the
United States.
437....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN43
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2017-014, Use of
Acquisition 360 to
Encourage Vendor Feedback.
438....................... Federal Regulation 9000-AN59
Acquisition (FAR); FAR
Case 2017-019, Policy on
Joint Ventures.
439....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN78
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2018-020,
Construction Contract
Administration.
440....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN83
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2018-017,
Prohibition on Certain
Telecommunications and
Video Surveillance
Services or Equipment.
441....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN86
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2019-003,
Substantial Bundling and
Consolidation.
442....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN90
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2019-007, Update of
Historically
Underutilized Business
Zone Program.
443....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN92
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2019-009,
Prohibition on
Contracting With Entities
Using Certain
Telecommunications and
Video Surveillance
Services or Equipment.
444....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AO13
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2020-011,
Implementation of FASC
Exclusion Orders.
445....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AO21
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2021-003, Update to
Certain Online References
in the FAR.
446....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AO22
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2021-008, Amendments
to the FAR Buy American
Act Requirements.
447....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AO25
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2021-007, Maximum
Award Price for Certain
Sole Source Manufacturing
Contracts.
448....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AO31
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2021-014, Increasing
the Minimum Wage for
Contractors.
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DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR)--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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449....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN66
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2018-006; Definition
of Subcontract.
450....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN71
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2018-012, Rights to
Federally Funded
Inventions and Licensing
of Government-Owned
Inventions.
451....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN72
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2018-013, Exemption
of Commercial and COTS
Item Contracts From
Certain Laws and
Regulations.
452....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN73
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2018-014, Increasing
Task-Order Level
Competition.
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DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR)--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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453....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN35
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2016-011, Revision
of Limitations on
Subcontracting.
454....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN44
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2017-013, Breaches
of Personally
Identifiable Information.
455....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN46
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2017-011, Section
508-Based Standards in
Information and
Communication Technology.
456....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN84
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2019-001, Analysis
for Equipment
Acquisitions.
457....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN87
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2019-004, Good Faith
in Small Business
Subcontracting.
458....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AO04
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2020-004,
Application of the MPT to
Certain Task and Delivery
Orders.
459....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AO16
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2020-012, Scope of
Review by Procurement
Center Representatives.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION/NATIONAL
AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (FAR)
Prerule Stage
410. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2021-016,
Minimizing the Risk of Climate Change in Federal Acquisitions
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 5(b)(ii) of Executive
Order 14030, Climate-Related Financial Risk. Section 5(b)(ii) directs
the FAR Council to consider amending the FAR to ensure that major
agency procurements minimize the risk of climate change and to require
consideration of the social cost of greenhouse gas emissions in
procurement decisions for major agency procurements.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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ANPRM............................... 10/15/21 86 FR 57404
ANPRM Comment Period End............ 12/14/21
NPRM................................ 05/00/22
NPRM Comment Period End............. 07/00/22
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Jennifer Hawes, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 969-7386,
Email: [email protected].
RIN: 9000-AO33
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION/NATIONAL
AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (FAR)
Proposed Rule Stage
411. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2017-016,
Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement the National Archives and
Records Administration (NARA) Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)
program of Executive Order 13556 of November 4, 2010 as implemented in
NARA's implementing regulations at 32 CFR 2002, and implement the OMB
Memorandum M-17-12, entitled Preparing for and Responding to a Breach
of Personally Identifiable Information (PII). This rule will apply the
CUI program requirements in Federal contracts in a uniform manner to
protect CUI. This rule is one element of a larger strategy to improve
the Government's efforts to identify, deter, protect against, detect
and respond to increasing sophisticated threat actions targeting
Federal contractors.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 02/00/22
NPRM Comment Period End............. 04/00/22
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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-AN56
412. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2019-008, Small
Business Program Amendments
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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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 11/00/21
NPRM Comment Period End............. 01/00/22
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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
413. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2019-015, Improving
Consistency Between Procurement & Non-Procurement Procedures on
Suspension and Debarment
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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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 06/00/22
NPRM Comment Period End............. 08/00/22
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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
414. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2020-005,
Explanations to Unsuccessful Offerors on Certain Orders Under Task and
Delivery Order Contracts
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement section 874 of the NDAA for
FY 2020. For awards of certain task or delivery orders, section 874
provides unsuccessful offerors the opportunity to request in writing an
explanation as to why their offer was unsuccessful. Contracting offers
are required to provide a brief explanation, 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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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 04/00/22
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NPRM Comment Period End............. 06/00/22
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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-AO08
415. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2020-007,
Accelerated Payments Applicable to Contracts With Certain Small
Business Concerns
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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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 09/29/21 86 FR 53923
NPRM Comment Period End............. 11/29/21
Final Rule.......................... 07/00/22
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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
416. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2020-008,
Prohibition on Criminal History Inquiries by Contractors Prior to
Conditional Offer
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), which added at 41 U.S.C. 4714 and 10 U.S.C.
2339 prohibitions related to criminal history inquiries on individuals
competing for or applying to work on Federal contracts. Per the
statute, a contractor may not request criminal history record
information on an applicant for a position related to work under a
contract before the contractor has extended a conditional offer to the
applicant for that position. In addition, the Federal Government may
not request criminal history record information on an individual or
sole proprietor who is competing on a Federal Government contract,
unless that individual is the apparently successful offeror. This
proposed rule implements the statutory prohibition and the associated
procedures and exceptions.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 12/00/21
NPRM Comment Period End............. 02/00/22
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Jennifer Hawes, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 969-7386,
Email: [email protected].
RIN: 9000-AO11
417. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2020-010, Small
Business Innovation Research and Technology Transfer Programs
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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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 05/00/22
NPRM Comment Period End............. 07/00/22
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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
418. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2020-013,
Certification of Women-Owned Small Businesses
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: The purpose of this 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. This
rule promotes equity in Federal procurement.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 10/07/21 86 FR 55769
NPRM Comment Period End............. 12/06/21
Final Rule.......................... 06/00/22
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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
419. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2020-016,
Rerepresentation of Size and Socioeconomic Status
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 statutory requirements as implemented by the Small Business
Administration's final rule published October 16, 2020 (85 FR 66146),
requiring contractors to rerepresent its size and economic status for
all set-aside orders issued under full and open multiple-award
contract. Additionally, rerepresentation is required for orders issued
under a small business set-aside
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MAC where the orders are further set aside exclusively for a particular
socioeconomic category and the required socioeconomic status differs
from the underlying multiple-award contract. Orders issued under any
FSS are exempt from the requirement to rerepresent size and or
socioeconomic status.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 04/00/22
NPRM Comment Period End............. 06/00/22
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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: 202 803-3188, Email: [email protected].
RIN: 9000-AO18
420. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2021-001, Increased
Efficiencies With Regard to Certified Mail, In-Person Business, Mail,
Notarization, Original Documents, Seals, and Signatures
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 to increase flexibilities and efficiencies
regarding certified mail, in-person business, mail, notarization,
original documents, seals, and signatures using digital and virtual
technology. This would streamline certain essential contracting
procedures.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 07/00/22
NPRM Comment Period End............. 09/00/22
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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-AO19
421. FAR Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2021-005; Disclosure of
Beneficial Owner in Federal Contracting
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 sections 885 and 6403 of the
William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2021. Section 885 requires that the Federal Awardee
Performance and Integrity Information System include identifying
information on the beneficial owner of a Federal contractor that is a
corporation. Paragraph (c) of section 6403 directs the FAR to be
changed to require certain offerors to disclose beneficial ownership
information in their offers for contracts over the simplified
acquisition threshold.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 06/00/22
NPRM Comment Period End............. 08/00/22
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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-AO23
422. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2021-006,
Prohibition on Requiring Disclosure of Political Contributions
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 735 of Division E of
title VII of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Pub. L. 116-
260) which prohibits the Government from recommending or requiring an
offeror on a Federal contract to disclose as a condition of its offer
any payments the offeror has made to a candidate for election for
Federal office or to a political committee.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 05/00/22
NPRM Comment Period End............. 07/00/22
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Jennifer Hawes, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 969-7386,
Email: [email protected].
RIN: 9000-AO24
423. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2021-009,
Protests of Orders Set Aside for Small Business
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 requirements in SBA's
final rule issued on October 16, 2020 regarding size protests on set-
aside orders under multiple-award contracts that were not set-aside;
socioeconomic status protests on set-aside orders where the required
status differs from that of the underlying multiple-award contract; and
the authority for SBA's Associate General Counsel for Procurement Law
to initiate size protest.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 07/00/22
NPRM Comment Period End............. 09/00/22
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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: 202 803-3188, Email: [email protected].
RIN: 9000-AO26
424. Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR); FAR Case 2021-010,
Subcontracting to Puerto Rican and Other Small Businesses
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 861 of the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232), as
implemented by the Small Business Administration's final rule published
October 16, 2020 (85 FR 66146). Section 861 of the NDAA for FY 2019
provides contracting incentives to mentors that subcontract to protege
firms that are Puerto Rican businesses. Specifically, a mentor that
provides a subcontract to a prot[eacute]g[eacute] that has its
principal office located in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico may receive
positive consideration for the mentor's past performance evaluation,
and apply costs incurred for providing training to such protege toward
the subcontracting goals contained in the subcontracting plan of the
mentor. This FAR case also implements SBA's final rule which added
clarifying language to recognize that prime contractors may rely on the
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self-certifications of their subcontractors provided they do not have a
reason to doubt any specific self-certification. Lastly, this FAR case
implements changes to SBA's regulations at 13 CFR 125.3(b)(2) which
clarify that an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC) owned firm that does
not individually qualify as small but counts as a small business or a
small disadvantaged business for subcontracting goaling purposes under
43 U.S.C. 1626(e)(4)(B) is not currently required to submit a
subcontracting plan. This rule promotes equity in Federal procurement.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 05/00/22
NPRM Comment Period End............. 07/00/22
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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-AO27
425. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2021-011,
Past Performance of First-Tier Subcontractors
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement the statutory requirements
(15 U.S.C. 644(e)(4)(B)(i)) and (15 U.S.C. 644(q)(1)(B)) as implemented
by the Small Business Administration's final rule published October 16,
2020 (85 FR 66146). 15 U.S.C. 644(e)(4)(B)(i) requires contracting
officers to consider the capabilities and past performance of first
tier subcontractors for bundled or consolidated contracts, and 15
U.S.C. 644(q)(1)(B) requires contracting officers to consider the
capabilities and past performance of first tier subcontractors for
multiple award contracts valued above the substantial bundling
threshold of the Federal agency. SBA's final rule also gives
contracting officers discretion to consider past performance and
experience of first-tier subcontractors for other procurements as
appropriate where the first-tier subcontractors are specifically
identified in the proposal, and the capabilities and past performance
of the small business prime do not independently demonstrate
capabilities and past performance necessary for award.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 07/00/22
NPRM Comment Period End............. 09/00/22
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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-AO28
426. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2021-012,
8(a) Program
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement regulatory changes made by
the SBA, in its final rule published in the Federal Register on October
16, 2020, to the 8(a) Business Development Program to eliminate or
reduce unnecessary or excessive burdens on 8(a) Participants. This rule
promotes equity in Federal procurement.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 03/00/22
NPRM Comment Period End............. 05/00/22
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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: 202 803-3188, Email: [email protected].
RIN: 9000-AO29
427. Federal Acquisitions Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2021-013,
Access to Past Performance Information
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to clarify language at FAR 42.1503(d)
regarding restrictions on the release of past performance information
in the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) to
other than Government personnel to perform value added services to the
Government. Artificial intelligence (e.g., machine learning) may
improve the workforce's ability to leverage the use of contractor
performance information in informing future contract award decisions
and other related efforts.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 04/00/22
NPRM Comment Period End............. 06/00/22
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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-AO30
428. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2021-015,
Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Climate-Related Financial
Risk
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 5(b)(i) of Executive
Order 14030, Climate-Related Financial Risk. Section 5(b)(i) directs
the FAR Council to consider amending the FAR to require major Federal
suppliers to publicly disclose greenhouse gas emissions and climate-
related financial risk and to set science-based reduction targets.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 03/00/22
NPRM Comment Period End............. 05/00/22
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Jennifer Hawes, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 969-7386,
Email: [email protected].
RIN: 9000-AO32
429. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2021-017,
Cyber Threat and Incident Reporting and Information Sharing
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 increase the sharing of information
about cyber threats and incident information between the Government and
certain providers, pursuant to OMB recommendations, in accordance with
section 2(b)-(c), and Department of Homeland Security recommendations,
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in accordance with section 8(b), of Executive Order 14028, Improving
the Nation's Cybersecurity. In addition, requires certain contractors
to report cyber incidents to the Federal Government to facilitate
effective cyber incident response and remediation, pursuant to
Department of Homeland Security recommendations in accordance with
sections 2(g)(i) of Executive Order 14028.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 02/00/22
NPRM Comment Period End............. 04/00/22
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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-AO34
430. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2021-019,
Standardizing Cybersecurity Requirements for Unclassified Information
Systems
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 standardize common cybersecurity
contractual requirements across Federal agencies for unclassified
information systems, pursuant to Department of Homeland Security
recommendations in accordance with sections 2(i) and 8(b) of Executive
Order 14028, Improving the Nation's Cybersecurity.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 02/00/22
NPRM Comment Period End............. 04/00/22
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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-AO35
431. Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR); FAR Case 2021-020,
Limitations on Subcontracting
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement Small Business Administration
(SBA) changes to the limitations on subcontracting in SBA's final rules
published on November 29, 2019, and October 16, 2020, which implemented
sections of the National Defense Authorization Acts (NDAA) for fiscal
years 2016 and 2017, and the Recovery Improvements for Small Entities
After Disaster Act of 2015 (RISE Act). Generally this rule will clarify
matters related to the limitations on subcontracting for small
businesses. Changes will be made in areas such as: Exclusions of other
direct costs from the limitations on subcontracting for services;
similarly situated entities and the treatment of independent
contractors; applicability of the Nonmanufacturer rule to 541519 when
using the Information Technology Value Added Reseller (ITVAR)
exception; the multiple item rule; mixed contracts; and CO discretion
to ask for compliance information.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 08/00/22
NPRM Comment Period End............. 10/00/22
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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-AO36
432. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2021-021,
Ensuring Adequate Covid-19 Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement Executive Order (E.O.) 14042,
Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors, dated
September 9, 2021. The Executive Order requires a clause to be included
in certain contracts to ensure contractors are adequately protected
from COVID-19 by requiring certain contractor and subcontractor
compliance with all guidance for contractor and subcontractor workplace
locations published by the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force. The rule
will promote economy and efficiency in procurement by contracting with
sources that provide adequate safeguards to their workers which will
decrease worker absence, reduce labor costs and therefore, improve
contractor and subcontractor performance on Federal procurements.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 01/00/22 .......................
NPRM Comment Period End............. 03/00/22 .......................
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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-AO37
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION/NATIONAL
AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (FAR)
Final Rule Stage
433. Federal Acquisition Regulation: FAR Case 2016-005; Effective
Communication Between Government and Industry
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: 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.......................... 06/00/22 .......................
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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
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434. FAR Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2015-038, Reverse
Auction Guidance
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing a final rule 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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NPRM................................ 12/07/20 85 FR 78815
NPRM Comment Period End............. 02/05/21 .......................
Final Rule.......................... 06/00/22 .......................
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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-AN31
435. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2017-005,
Whistleblower Protection for Contractor Employees
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are 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.......................... 03/00/22 .......................
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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
436. Federal Acquisition Regulation; FAR Case 2016-002, Applicability
of Small Business Regulations Outside the United States
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are 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.......................... 03/00/22 .......................
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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
437. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2017-014, Use of
Acquisition 360 To Encourage Vendor Feedback
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 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 will 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
will 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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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.......................... 03/00/22 .......................
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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-AN43
438. Federal Regulation Acquisition (FAR); FAR Case 2017-019, Policy on
Joint Ventures
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are 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.......................... 02/00/22 .......................
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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
439. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2018-020,
Construction Contract Administration
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.......................... 04/00/22 .......................
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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:
202 803-3188, Email: [email protected].
RIN: 9000-AN78
440. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2018-017,
Prohibition on Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance
Services or Equipment
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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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.......................... 03/00/22 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Kevin Funk, Supply Chain Risk Management Expert,
DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202
357-5805, Email: [email protected].
RIN: 9000-AN83
441. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2019-003,
Substantial Bundling and Consolidation
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 public
notification of an agency's determination to substantially bundle or
consolidate contract requirements.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 04/27/20 85 FR 23299
NPRM Comment Period End............. 06/26/20 .......................
Final Rule.......................... 11/04/21 86 FR 61038
Final Rule Effective................ 12/06/21 .......................
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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: 202 803-3188, Email: [email protected].
RIN: 9000-AN86
442. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2019-007, Update of
Historically Underutilized Business Zone Program
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are amending 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. This rule promotes equity in
Federal procurement.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 06/14/21 86 FR 31468
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NPRM Comment Period End............. 08/13/21 .......................
Final Rule.......................... 03/00/22 .......................
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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
443. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2019-009,
Prohibition on Contracting With Entities Using Certain
Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment
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.
Interim Final Rule Effective........ 10/26/20 .......................
Final Rule.......................... 03/00/22 .......................
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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
444. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2020-011,
Implementation of FASC Exclusion Orders
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 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 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.................. 02/00/22 .......................
Interim Final Rule Comment Period 04/00/22 .......................
End.
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Kevin Funk, Supply Chain Risk Management Expert,
DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405. Phone: 202
357-5805, Email: [email protected].
RIN: 9000-AO13
445. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2021-003, Update to
Certain Online References in the FAR
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 replace FAR references to
Federal Business Opportunities (FBO.gov) and Wage Determinations Online
(WDOL.gov) with the System for Award Management (SAM.gov), because of
their integration with and increased functionality of SAM.gov.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Final Rule.......................... 11/00/21 .......................
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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-AO21
446. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2021-008,
Amendments to the FAR Buy American Act Requirements
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 8 of Executive Order 14005,
Ensuring the Future Is Made in All of America by All of America's
Workers. Section 8 requires the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council
to strengthen the impact of the Buy American Act. In pursuit of the
goals of section 8, the proposed rule would provide for (1) an increase
to the domestic content threshold, a schedule for future increases, and
a fallback threshold that would allow for products meeting a specific
lower domestic content threshold to qualify as domestic products under
certain circumstances; (2) a framework for application of an enhanced
price preference for a domestic product that is considered a critical
product or made up of critical components; and (3) a postaward domestic
content reporting requirement for contractors.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 07/30/21 86 FR 40980
NPRM Comment Period End............. 09/28/21 .......................
Final Rule.......................... 02/00/22 .......................
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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-AO22
447. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2021-007, Maximum
Award Price for Certain Sole Source Manufacturing Contracts
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are amending the Federal Acquisition
Regulation (FAR) to implement section 864 of the William M. (Mac)
Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021.
Section 864 amends the Small Business Act by modifying the maximum
award price for sole source manufacturing contracts to $7 million for
the 8(a), Women-Owned
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Small Business (WOSB), Historically Underutilized Business Zone
(HUBZone), and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
programs. This rule will change the current FAR thresholds for the 8(a)
and HUBZone programs from $7.5 million to the statutory threshold of $7
million. The thresholds for the WOSB and SDVOSB programs will remain
unchanged at the current FAR $7 million threshold.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Final Rule.......................... 11/04/21 86 FR 61040
Final Rule Effective................ 12/06/21 .......................
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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-AO25
448. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2021-014,
Increasing the Minimum Wage for Contractors
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA will amend the Federal Acquisition
Regulation (FAR) to implement Executive Order 14026, Increasing the
Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors, dated April 27, 2021, and
Department of Labor regulations (29 CFR part 23). The Executive order
seeks to increase efficiency and cost savings in the work performed by
parties who contract with the Federal Government by increasing to
$15.00 the hourly minimum wage paid to those contractors.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Interim Final Rule.................. 01/00/22
Interim Final Rule Comment Period 03/00/22
End.
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Mahruba Uddowla, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 703 605-2868,
Email: [email protected].
RIN: 9000-AO31
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION/NATIONAL
AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (FAR)
Long-Term Actions
449. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2018-006;
Definition of Subcontract
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................................ 12/00/22
NPRM Comment Period End............. 02/00/23
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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
450. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2018-012, Rights to
Federally Funded Inventions and Licensing of Government-Owned
Inventions
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................................ 11/00/22
NPRM Comment Period End............. 01/00/23
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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
451. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2018-013, Exemption
of Commercial and COTS Item Contracts From Certain Laws and Regulations
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 which
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). A new determination is to
be made whether to provide exemptions from those certain laws and if
so, propose revisions to the FAR to reflect those exemptions. The law
also requires the FAR Council to review the FAR to assess every
regulation not based on law or Executive order that requires a specific
clause in contracts for commercial products or commercial service sand
propose to eliminate those regulations unless the FAR Council makes a
new determination not to do so. It also requires an assessment of 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 decides not to do so.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 11/00/22
NPRM Comment Period End............. 01/00/23
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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
452. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2018-014,
Increasing Task-Order Level Competition
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement section 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................................ 12/00/22
NPRM Comment Period End............. 02/00/23
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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
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION/NATIONAL
AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (FAR)
Completed Actions
453. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2016-011, Revision
of Limitations on Subcontracting
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing 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.
Completed:
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Reason Date FR Cite
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Final Rule.......................... 08/11/21 86 FR 44233
Final Rule Effective................ 09/10/21
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Mahruba Uddowla, Phone: 703 605-2868, Email:
[email protected].
RIN: 9000-AN35
454. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2017-013, Breaches
of Personally Identifiable Information
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are withdrawing this rule. The
requirements of this case have been added into FAR case 2017-016,
Controlled Unclassified Information.
Completed:
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Reason Date FR Cite
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Withdrawn........................... 10/20/21
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Michael O. Jackson, Phone: 202 208-4949, Email:
[email protected].
RIN: 9000-AN44
455. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2017-011, Section
508-Based Standards in Information and Communication Technology
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are 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.
Completed:
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Reason Date FR Cite
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Final Rule.......................... 08/11/21 86 FR 44229
Final Rule Effective................ 09/10/21
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Michael O. Jackson, Phone: 202 208-4949, Email:
[email protected].
RIN: 9000-AN46
456. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2019-001, Analysis
for Equipment Acquisitions
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 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.
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Completed:
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Reason Date FR Cite
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Final Rule.......................... 06/10/21 86 FR 31070
Final Rule Effective................ 07/12/21
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Michael O. Jackson, Phone: 202 208-4949, Email:
[email protected].
RIN: 9000-AN84
457. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2019-004, Good
Faith in Small Business Subcontracting
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing 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. Per section 1821, the final rule provides
examples of activities that would be considered a failure to make a
good faith effort to comply with a small business subcontracting plan.
The rule also requires prime contractors with commercial subcontracting
plans to include indirect costs, with some exceptions, in their
subcontracting plan goals.
Completed:
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Reason Date FR Cite
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Final Rule.......................... 08/11/21 86 FR 44249
Final Rule Effective................ 09/10/21
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Dana L. Bowman, Phone: 202 803-3188, Email:
[email protected].
RIN: 9000-AN87
458. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2020-004,
Application of the MPT to Certain Task and Delivery Orders
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 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.
Completed:
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Reason Date FR Cite
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Final Rule.......................... 06/10/21 86 FR 31073
Final Rule Effective................ 07/12/21
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Michael O. Jackson, Phone: 202 208-4949, Email:
[email protected].
RIN: 9000-AO04
459. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2020-012, Scope of
Review by Procurement Center Representatives
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: The purpose of this 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.
Completed:
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Reason Date FR Cite
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Final Rule.......................... 08/11/21 86 FR 44247
Final Rule Effective................ 09/10/21
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Malissa Jones, Phone: 703 605-2815, Email:
[email protected].
RIN: 9000-AO16
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