Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Technical Amendments, 60830-60832 [2024-16336]

Download as PDF 60830 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 145 / Monday, July 29, 2024 / Rules and Regulations CONNECTICUT—2015 8-HOUR OZONE NAAQS—Continued [Primary and secondary] Designation Classification Designated area 1 * * * Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation ............................................... Mohegan Indian Tribe ..................................................................... Date 2 Type Date 2 * ........................ ........................ * Nonattainment ....... Nonattainment ....... * August 3, 2018 ...... August 3, 2018 ...... Type * Moderate. Moderate. 1 Includes any Indian country in each county or area, unless otherwise specified. EPA is not determining the boundaries of any area of Indian country in this table, including any area of Indian country located in the larger designation area. The inclusion of any Indian country in the designation area is not a determination that the state has regulatory authority under the Clean Air Act for such Indian country. 2 This date is August 3, 2018, unless otherwise noted. * * * * * 1. The authority citation for 48 CFR parts 201, 202, 204, 206, 209, 215, 217, 225, 230, 232, 242, 243, 245, 249, and 252 continues to read as follows: ■ [FR Doc. 2024–16415 Filed 7–26–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Authority: 41 U.S.C. 1303 and 48 CFR chapter 1. Defense Acquisition Regulations System PART 201—FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS SYSTEM 48 CFR Parts 201, 202, 204, 206, 209, 215, 217, 225, 230, 232, 242, 243, 245, 249, and 252 ■ [Docket DARS–2024–0001] 201.170 Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Technical Amendments Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Department of Defense (DoD). ACTION: Final rule; technical amendment. AGENCY: DoD is amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to make needed editorial changes. DATES: Effective July 29, 2024. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Jennifer D. Johnson, telephone 703– 717–8226. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This final rule amends the DFARS to make needed editorial changes to update the name of the Office of the Principal Director, Defense Pricing and Contracting. SUMMARY: List of Subjects in 48 CFR Parts 201, 202, 204, 206, 209, 215, 217, 225, 230, 232, 242, 243, 245, 249, and 252 ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with RULES1 Government procurement. Jennifer D. Johnson, Editor/Publisher, Defense Acquisition Regulations System. Therefore, the Defense Acquisition Regulations System amends 48 CFR parts 201, 202, 204, 206, 209, 215, 217, 225, 230, 232, 242, 243, 245, 249, and 252 as follows: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:45 Jul 26, 2024 2. Amend section 201.170 by revising paragraphs (a) introductory text, (a)(1) introductory text, (a)(1)(i) and (ii), and (a)(2) to read as follows: Jkt 262001 Peer reviews. (a) Defense Pricing, Contracting, and Acquisition Policy peer reviews. (1) The Office of the Principal Director, Defense Pricing, Contracting, and Acquisition Policy (DPCAP), using the procedures at PGI 201.170, will organize teams of reviewers and facilitate peer reviews for solicitations and contracts as follows: (i) DPCAP will conduct the preaward peer reviews for competitive procurements prior to the three phases of the acquisition (see PGI 201.170–2(a)) for all procurements with an estimated value of $1 billion or more under major defense acquisition programs for which the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (USD(A&S)) is the milestone decision authority or USD(A&S) designates as requiring a peer review regardless of value. DoD components may request DPCAP-led peer reviews for acquisitions valued below the $1 billion threshold. DPCAP will conduct these reviews upon approval by the Director, DPCAP (Contract Policy). (ii) DPCAP will conduct the preaward peer reviews for noncompetitive procurements prior to the two phases of the acquisition (see PGI 201.170–2(b)) for contract actions, e.g., new contracts, modifications to existing contracts, requests for equitable adjustment, claims valued at $1 billion or more, or for any other contract action USD(A&S) designates as requiring a peer review regardless of value. DoD components PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 may request DPCAP-led peer reviews for contract actions valued below the $1 billion threshold. DPCAP will conduct these reviews upon approval by the Director, DPCAP (Price, Cost and Finance). * * * * * (2) To facilitate planning for peer reviews, the military departments and defense agencies shall provide a rolling annual forecast of acquisitions that will be subject to DPCAP peer reviews at the end of each quarter (i.e., March 31; June 30; September 30; December 31). (i) Military departments and defense agencies shall submit quarterly forecasts for competitive peer reviews to the Director, DPCAP (Contract Policy), at osd.pentagon.ousd-a-s.mbx.dpc-cp@ mail.mil. (ii) Military departments and defense agencies shall submit quarterly forecasts for noncompetitive peer reviews to the Director, DPCAP (Price, Cost and Finance), at osd.pentagon.ousd-as.mbx.dpc-pcf@mail.mil. * * * * * 201.201–1 [Amended] 3. Amend section 201.201–1 in paragraph (d)(i)V by removing ‘‘Defense Pricing and Contracting’’ and adding ‘‘Defense Pricing, Contracting, and Acquisition Policy’’ in its place. ■ 201.304 [Amended] 4. Amend section 201.304— a. In paragraph (1)(ii) by removing ‘‘Defense Pricing and Contracting (DPC)’’ and adding ‘‘Defense Pricing, Contracting, and Acquisition Policy (DPCAP)’’ in its place; ■ b. In paragraph (4) by removing ‘‘USD(A&S)DPC’’ and adding ‘‘USD(A&S)DPCAP’’ in its place; ■ c. In paragraph (5) by removing ‘‘OUSD(A&S)DPC’’ and adding ‘‘OUSD(A&S)DPCAP’’ in its place; and ■ d. In paragraph (6) by removing ‘‘DPC’’ and adding ‘‘DPCAP’’ in its place wherever it appears. ■ 5. Amend section 201.402— ■ ■ E:\FR\FM\29JYR1.SGM 29JYR1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 145 / Monday, July 29, 2024 / Rules and Regulations Pricing and Contracting’’ and adding ‘‘Defense Pricing, Contracting, and Acquisition Policy’’ in its place. a. By revising paragraph (1) introductory text; and ■ b. In paragraph (2) introductory text by removing ‘‘OUSD(A&S)DPC’’ and adding ‘‘OUSD(A&S)DPCAP’’ in its place. The revision reads as follows: ■ 201.402 PART 215—CONTRACTING BY NEGOTIATION 215.403–1 Policy. (1) The Principal Director, Defense Pricing, Contracting, and Acquisition Policy, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition and Sustainment) (OUSD(A&S)DPCAP), is the approval authority within DoD for any individual or class deviation from— * * * * * 201.404 [Amended] [Amended] 8. Amend section 204.604 in paragraph (3) by removing ‘‘Defense Pricing and Contracting’’ and adding ‘‘Defense Pricing, Contracting, and Acquisition Policy’’ in its place. ■ 13. Amend section 217.170 in paragraph (d)(4) by removing ‘‘Defense Pricing and Contracting (DPC)’’ and adding ‘‘Defense Pricing, Contracting, and Acquisition Policy (DPCAP)’’ in its place. [Amended] 10. Amend section 209.104–1 in paragraph (g)(ii)(C) introductory text by removing ‘‘Defense Pricing and Contracting’’ and adding ‘‘Defense Pricing, Contracting, and Acquisition Policy’’ in its place. ■ 209.406–2 [Amended] 11. Amend section 209.406–2 in paragraph (1)(ii) by removing ‘‘Defense ■ VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:45 Jul 26, 2024 Jkt 262001 21. Amend section 225.871–7 in paragraph (a)(1) by removing ‘‘Defense Pricing and Contracting’’ and adding ‘‘Defense Pricing, Contracting, and Acquisition Policy’’ in its place. 225.7003–3 217.7405 ■ [Amended] 17. Amend section 225.401 by revising paragraph (a)(2)(A) introductory text to read as follows: ■ [Amended] 22. Amend section 225.872–5 in paragraph (a) by removing ‘‘Defense Pricing and Contracting’’ and adding ‘‘Defense Pricing, Contracting, and Acquisition Policy’’ in its place. 15. Amend section 217.7402 in paragraph (b) by removing ‘‘Defense Pricing and Contracting’’ and adding ‘‘Defense Pricing, Contracting, and Acquisition Policy’’ in its place. ■ [Amended] ■ ■ [Amended] PART 209—CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS 225.871–7 217.7402 [Amended] [Amended] 20. Amend section 225.871–5 in paragraph (a) by removing ‘‘Defense Pricing and Contracting’’ and adding ‘‘Defense Pricing, Contracting, and Acquisition Policy’’ in its place. 225.872–5 PART 225—FOREIGN ACQUISITION 9. Amend section 206.302–5 in paragraph (c)(i)(B) by removing ‘‘Defense Pricing and Contracting’’ and adding ‘‘Defense Pricing, Contracting, and Acquisition Policy’’ in its place. 19. Amend section 225.770–5 in paragraph (c)(1) by removing ‘‘Defense Pricing and Contracting’’ and adding ‘‘Defense Pricing, Contracting, and Acquisition Policy’’ in its place. 14. Amend section 217.172 in paragraph (h)(7)(iv) by removing ‘‘OUSD(A&S)(DPC)’’ and adding ‘‘OUSD(A&S)(DPCAP)’’ in its place. 16. Amend section 217.7405 in paragraph (b) by removing ‘‘Defense Pricing and Contracting’’ and adding ‘‘Defense Pricing, Contracting, and Acquisition Policy’’ in its place. ■ 209.104–1 [Amended] ■ PART 206—COMPETITION REQUIREMENTS 206.302–5 [Amended] [Amended] ■ ■ ■ PART 204—ADMINISTRATIVE AND INFORMATION MATTERS 225.770–5 225.871–5 202.101 7. Amend section 202.101 in the definition of ‘‘Head of the agency’’ by removing ‘‘Defense Pricing and Contracting’’ and adding ‘‘Defense Pricing, Contracting, and Acquisition Policy’’ in its place. 18. Amend section 225.403 in paragraph (c)(ii) introductory text by removing ‘‘Defense Pricing and Contracting’’ and adding ‘‘Defense Pricing, Contracting, and Acquisition Policy’’ in its place. ■ 217.170 217.172 [Amended] [Amended] PART 217—SPECIAL CONTRACTING METHODS PART 202—DEFINITIONS OF WORDS AND TERMS ■ ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with RULES1 12. Amend section 215.403–1 in paragraph (c)(4)(B) by removing ‘‘Defense Pricing and Contracting,’’ and adding ‘‘Defense Pricing, Contracting, and Acquisition Policy’’ in its place. ■ ■ 6. Amend section 201.404 in paragraph (b)(i) by removing ‘‘OUSD(A&S)DPC’’ and adding ‘‘OUSD(A&S)DPCAP’’ in its place. ■ 204.604 [Amended] 225.403 60831 [Amended] 23. Amend section 225.7003–3 in paragraph (b)(2)(ii) by removing ‘‘Defense Pricing and Contracting’’ and adding ‘‘Defense Pricing, Contracting, and Acquisition Policy’’ in its place. 225.7301–2 [Amended] 24. Amend section 225.7301–2 by removing ‘‘Defense Pricing and Contracting’’ and adding ‘‘Defense Pricing, Contracting, and Acquisition Policy’’ in its place. ■ 25. Amend section 225.7703–2 by revising paragraph (b)(2)(ii) introductory text to read as follows: ■ 225.401 Exceptions. (a)(2)(A) If a department or agency considers an individual acquisition of a product to be indispensable for national security or national defense purposes and appropriate for exclusion from the provisions of FAR subpart 25.4, it may submit a request with supporting rationale to the Principal Director, Defense Pricing, Contracting, and Acquisition Policy (DPCAP), Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition and Sustainment) (OUSD(A&S)DPCAP). Approval by OUSD(A&S)DPCAP is not required if— * * * * * PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 225.7703–2 * Determination requirements. * * * * (b) * * * (2) * * * (ii) The Principal Director, Defense Pricing, Contracting, and Acquisition Policy, and the following officials, without power of redelegation, are authorized to make a determination that applies to an individual acquisition with a value of $100 million or more or to a class of acquisitions: * * * * * E:\FR\FM\29JYR1.SGM 29JYR1 60832 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 145 / Monday, July 29, 2024 / Rules and Regulations PART 230—COST ACCOUNTING STANDARDS ADMINISTRATION 230.201–5 [Amended] 26. Amend section 230.201–5— a. In paragraph (a)(1)(A) introductory text by removing ‘‘Defense Pricing and Contracting (DPC)’’ and adding ‘‘Defense Pricing, Contracting, and Acquisition Policy (DPCAP)’’ in its place; and ■ b. In paragraphs (a)(1)(B) and (e) by removing ‘‘DPC’’ and adding ‘‘DPCAP’’ in its place wherever it appears. ■ ■ PART 242—CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION AND AUDIT SERVICES 242.602 PART 232—CONTRACT FINANCING 232.006–5 242.771–3 [Amended] 232.070 PART 243—CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS 243.204–70–1 Responsibilities. [Amended] 29. Amend section 232.611 in paragraph (a) introductory text by removing ‘‘Defense Pricing and Contracting’’ and adding ‘‘Defense Pricing, Contracting, and Acquisition Policy’’ in its place. [Amended] 31. Amend section 232.7101— a. In paragraph (b) by removing ‘‘Defense Pricing and Contracting (DPC)’’ and adding ‘‘Defense Pricing, ■ ■ 16:45 Jul 26, 2024 245.102 [Amended] 35. Amend section 245.102 in paragraph (4)(ii)(C)(2) by removing ‘‘Defense Pricing and Contracting (DPC)’’ and adding ‘‘Defense Pricing, Contracting, and Acquisition Policy’’ in its place. ■ PART 249—TERMINATION OF CONTRACTS 249.7000 [Amended] 36. Amend section 249.7000 in paragraph (a)(1) by removing ‘‘Defense Pricing and Contracting’’ and adding ‘‘Defense Pricing, Contracting, and Acquisition Policy’’ in its place. ■ 37. Amend section 252.225–7004 by revising the clause date and paragraph (c)(5) to read as follows: ■ 30. Amend section 232.1004 in paragraph (b)(ii) introductory text by removing ‘‘DPC’’ and adding ‘‘Defense Pricing, Contracting, and Acquisition Policy’’ in its place. VerDate Sep<11>2014 PART 245—GOVERNMENT PROPERTY PART 252—SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT CLAUSES [Amended] ■ 232.7101 [Amended] 34. Amend section 243.204–70–1 in paragraph (b) by removing ‘‘Defense Pricing and Contracting’’ and adding ‘‘Defense Pricing, Contracting, and Acquisition Policy’’ in its place. ■ ■ 232.1004 [Amended] 33. Amend section 242.771–3 in paragraph (b)(1) by removing ‘‘Defense Pricing and Contracting’’ and adding ‘‘Defense Pricing, Contracting, and Acquisition Policy’’ in its place. (a) The Principal Director, Defense Pricing, Contracting, and Acquisition Policy (DPCAP), Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition and Sustainment) (OUSD(A&S)DPCAP) is responsible for ensuring uniform administration of DoD contract financing, including DoD contract financing policies and important related procedures. Agency discretion under FAR part 32 is at the DoD level and is not delegated to the departments and agencies. Proposals by the departments and agencies, to exercise agency discretion, shall be submitted to OUSD(A&S)DPCAP. * * * * * 232.611 ■ ■ 27. Amend section 232.006–5 by removing ‘‘Defense Pricing and Contracting’’ and adding ‘‘Defense Pricing, Contracting, and Acquisition Policy’’ in its place. ■ 28. Amend section 232.070— ■ a. By revising paragraph (a); and ■ b. In paragraph (b) by removing ‘‘OUSD(A&S)DPC’’ and adding ‘‘OUSD(A&S)DPCAP’’ in its place. The revision reads as follows: Jkt 262001 252.225–7004 Report of Intended Performance Outside the United States and Canada—Submission after Award. Report of Intended Performance Outside the United States and Canada—Submission After Award (Jul 2024) (c) * * * PO 00000 (5) Shall submit a copy of each report to: Principal Director, Defense Pricing, Contracting, and Acquisition Policy (Contract Policy), OUSD(A&S) DPCAP/ CP, Washington, DC 20301–3060. * * * * * [FR Doc. 2024–16336 Filed 7–26–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6001–FR–P [Amended] 32. Amend section 242.602 in paragraph (c)(2) by removing ‘‘Defense Pricing and Contracting’’ and adding ‘‘Defense Pricing, Contracting, and Acquisition Policy’’ in its place. ■ ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with RULES1 Contracting, and Acquisition Policy (DPCAP)’’ in its place; and ■ b. In paragraph (c) by removing ‘‘DPC’’ and adding ‘‘DPCAP’’ in its place. 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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 145 (Monday, July 29, 2024)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 60830-60832]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-16336]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Defense Acquisition Regulations System

48 CFR Parts 201, 202, 204, 206, 209, 215, 217, 225, 230, 232, 242, 
243, 245, 249, and 252

[Docket DARS-2024-0001]


Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Technical 
Amendments

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

ACTION: Final rule; technical amendment.

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SUMMARY: DoD is amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation 
Supplement (DFARS) to make needed editorial changes.

DATES: Effective July 29, 2024.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Jennifer D. Johnson, telephone 
703-717-8226.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This final rule amends the DFARS to make 
needed editorial changes to update the name of the Office of the 
Principal Director, Defense Pricing and Contracting.

List of Subjects in 48 CFR Parts 201, 202, 204, 206, 209, 215, 217, 
225, 230, 232, 242, 243, 245, 249, and 252

    Government procurement.

Jennifer D. Johnson,
Editor/Publisher, Defense Acquisition Regulations System.

    Therefore, the Defense Acquisition Regulations System amends 48 CFR 
parts 201, 202, 204, 206, 209, 215, 217, 225, 230, 232, 242, 243, 245, 
249, and 252 as follows:

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1. The authority citation for 48 CFR parts 201, 202, 204, 206, 209, 
215, 217, 225, 230, 232, 242, 243, 245, 249, and 252 continues to read 
as follows:

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

PART 201--FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS SYSTEM

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2. Amend section 201.170 by revising paragraphs (a) introductory text, 
(a)(1) introductory text, (a)(1)(i) and (ii), and (a)(2) to read as 
follows:


201.170  Peer reviews.

    (a) Defense Pricing, Contracting, and Acquisition Policy peer 
reviews. (1) The Office of the Principal Director, Defense Pricing, 
Contracting, and Acquisition Policy (DPCAP), using the procedures at 
PGI 201.170, will organize teams of reviewers and facilitate peer 
reviews for solicitations and contracts as follows:
    (i) DPCAP will conduct the preaward peer reviews for competitive 
procurements prior to the three phases of the acquisition (see PGI 
201.170-2(a)) for all procurements with an estimated value of $1 
billion or more under major defense acquisition programs for which the 
Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (USD(A&S)) 
is the milestone decision authority or USD(A&S) designates as requiring 
a peer review regardless of value. DoD components may request DPCAP-led 
peer reviews for acquisitions valued below the $1 billion threshold. 
DPCAP will conduct these reviews upon approval by the Director, DPCAP 
(Contract Policy).
    (ii) DPCAP will conduct the preaward peer reviews for 
noncompetitive procurements prior to the two phases of the acquisition 
(see PGI 201.170-2(b)) for contract actions, e.g., new contracts, 
modifications to existing contracts, requests for equitable adjustment, 
claims valued at $1 billion or more, or for any other contract action 
USD(A&S) designates as requiring a peer review regardless of value. DoD 
components may request DPCAP-led peer reviews for contract actions 
valued below the $1 billion threshold. DPCAP will conduct these reviews 
upon approval by the Director, DPCAP (Price, Cost and Finance).
* * * * *
    (2) To facilitate planning for peer reviews, the military 
departments and defense agencies shall provide a rolling annual 
forecast of acquisitions that will be subject to DPCAP peer reviews at 
the end of each quarter (i.e., March 31; June 30; September 30; 
December 31).
    (i) Military departments and defense agencies shall submit 
quarterly forecasts for competitive peer reviews to the Director, DPCAP 
(Contract Policy), at [email protected].
    (ii) Military departments and defense agencies shall submit 
quarterly forecasts for noncompetitive peer reviews to the Director, 
DPCAP (Price, Cost and Finance), at [email protected].
* * * * *


201.201-1  [Amended]

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3. Amend section 201.201-1 in paragraph (d)(i)V by removing ``Defense 
Pricing and Contracting'' and adding ``Defense Pricing, Contracting, 
and Acquisition Policy'' in its place.


201.304  [Amended]

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4. Amend section 201.304--
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a. In paragraph (1)(ii) by removing ``Defense Pricing and Contracting 
(DPC)'' and adding ``Defense Pricing, Contracting, and Acquisition 
Policy (DPCAP)'' in its place;
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b. In paragraph (4) by removing ``USD(A&S)DPC'' and adding 
``USD(A&S)DPCAP'' in its place;
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c. In paragraph (5) by removing ``OUSD(A&S)DPC'' and adding 
``OUSD(A&S)DPCAP'' in its place; and
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d. In paragraph (6) by removing ``DPC'' and adding ``DPCAP'' in its 
place wherever it appears.

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5. Amend section 201.402--

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a. By revising paragraph (1) introductory text; and
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b. In paragraph (2) introductory text by removing ``OUSD(A&S)DPC'' and 
adding ``OUSD(A&S)DPCAP'' in its place.
    The revision reads as follows:


201.402  Policy.

    (1) The Principal Director, Defense Pricing, Contracting, and 
Acquisition Policy, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense 
(Acquisition and Sustainment) (OUSD(A&S)DPCAP), is the approval 
authority within DoD for any individual or class deviation from--
* * * * *


201.404  [Amended]

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6. Amend section 201.404 in paragraph (b)(i) by removing 
``OUSD(A&S)DPC'' and adding ``OUSD(A&S)DPCAP'' in its place.

PART 202--DEFINITIONS OF WORDS AND TERMS


202.101  [Amended]

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7. Amend section 202.101 in the definition of ``Head of the agency'' by 
removing ``Defense Pricing and Contracting'' and adding ``Defense 
Pricing, Contracting, and Acquisition Policy'' in its place.

PART 204--ADMINISTRATIVE AND INFORMATION MATTERS


204.604  [Amended]

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8. Amend section 204.604 in paragraph (3) by removing ``Defense Pricing 
and Contracting'' and adding ``Defense Pricing, Contracting, and 
Acquisition Policy'' in its place.

PART 206--COMPETITION REQUIREMENTS


206.302-5  [Amended]

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9. Amend section 206.302-5 in paragraph (c)(i)(B) by removing ``Defense 
Pricing and Contracting'' and adding ``Defense Pricing, Contracting, 
and Acquisition Policy'' in its place.

PART 209--CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS


209.104-1  [Amended]

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10. Amend section 209.104-1 in paragraph (g)(ii)(C) introductory text 
by removing ``Defense Pricing and Contracting'' and adding ``Defense 
Pricing, Contracting, and Acquisition Policy'' in its place.


209.406-2  [Amended]

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11. Amend section 209.406-2 in paragraph (1)(ii) by removing ``Defense 
Pricing and Contracting'' and adding ``Defense Pricing, Contracting, 
and Acquisition Policy'' in its place.

PART 215--CONTRACTING BY NEGOTIATION


215.403-1  [Amended]

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12. Amend section 215.403-1 in paragraph (c)(4)(B) by removing 
``Defense Pricing and Contracting,'' and adding ``Defense Pricing, 
Contracting, and Acquisition Policy'' in its place.

PART 217--SPECIAL CONTRACTING METHODS


217.170  [Amended]

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13. Amend section 217.170 in paragraph (d)(4) by removing ``Defense 
Pricing and Contracting (DPC)'' and adding ``Defense Pricing, 
Contracting, and Acquisition Policy (DPCAP)'' in its place.


217.172  [Amended]

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14. Amend section 217.172 in paragraph (h)(7)(iv) by removing 
``OUSD(A&S)(DPC)'' and adding ``OUSD(A&S)(DPCAP)'' in its place.


217.7402  [Amended]

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15. Amend section 217.7402 in paragraph (b) by removing ``Defense 
Pricing and Contracting'' and adding ``Defense Pricing, Contracting, 
and Acquisition Policy'' in its place.


217.7405  [Amended]

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16. Amend section 217.7405 in paragraph (b) by removing ``Defense 
Pricing and Contracting'' and adding ``Defense Pricing, Contracting, 
and Acquisition Policy'' in its place.

PART 225--FOREIGN ACQUISITION

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17. Amend section 225.401 by revising paragraph (a)(2)(A) introductory 
text to read as follows:


225.401  Exceptions.

    (a)(2)(A) If a department or agency considers an individual 
acquisition of a product to be indispensable for national security or 
national defense purposes and appropriate for exclusion from the 
provisions of FAR subpart 25.4, it may submit a request with supporting 
rationale to the Principal Director, Defense Pricing, Contracting, and 
Acquisition Policy (DPCAP), Office of the Under Secretary of Defense 
(Acquisition and Sustainment) (OUSD(A&S)DPCAP). Approval by 
OUSD(A&S)DPCAP is not required if--
* * * * *


225.403  [Amended]

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18. Amend section 225.403 in paragraph (c)(ii) introductory text by 
removing ``Defense Pricing and Contracting'' and adding ``Defense 
Pricing, Contracting, and Acquisition Policy'' in its place.


225.770-5  [Amended]

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19. Amend section 225.770-5 in paragraph (c)(1) by removing ``Defense 
Pricing and Contracting'' and adding ``Defense Pricing, Contracting, 
and Acquisition Policy'' in its place.


225.871-5  [Amended]

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20. Amend section 225.871-5 in paragraph (a) by removing ``Defense 
Pricing and Contracting'' and adding ``Defense Pricing, Contracting, 
and Acquisition Policy'' in its place.


225.871-7  [Amended]

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21. Amend section 225.871-7 in paragraph (a)(1) by removing ``Defense 
Pricing and Contracting'' and adding ``Defense Pricing, Contracting, 
and Acquisition Policy'' in its place.


225.872-5  [Amended]

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22. Amend section 225.872-5 in paragraph (a) by removing ``Defense 
Pricing and Contracting'' and adding ``Defense Pricing, Contracting, 
and Acquisition Policy'' in its place.


225.7003-3  [Amended]

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23. Amend section 225.7003-3 in paragraph (b)(2)(ii) by removing 
``Defense Pricing and Contracting'' and adding ``Defense Pricing, 
Contracting, and Acquisition Policy'' in its place.


225.7301-2  [Amended]

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24. Amend section 225.7301-2 by removing ``Defense Pricing and 
Contracting'' and adding ``Defense Pricing, Contracting, and 
Acquisition Policy'' in its place.

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25. Amend section 225.7703-2 by revising paragraph (b)(2)(ii) 
introductory text to read as follows:


225.7703-2  Determination requirements.

* * * * *
    (b) * * *
    (2) * * *
    (ii) The Principal Director, Defense Pricing, Contracting, and 
Acquisition Policy, and the following officials, without power of 
redelegation, are authorized to make a determination that applies to an 
individual acquisition with a value of $100 million or more or to a 
class of acquisitions:
* * * * *

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PART 230--COST ACCOUNTING STANDARDS ADMINISTRATION


230.201-5  [Amended]

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26. Amend section 230.201-5--
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a. In paragraph (a)(1)(A) introductory text by removing ``Defense 
Pricing and Contracting (DPC)'' and adding ``Defense Pricing, 
Contracting, and Acquisition Policy (DPCAP)'' in its place; and
0
b. In paragraphs (a)(1)(B) and (e) by removing ``DPC'' and adding 
``DPCAP'' in its place wherever it appears.

PART 232--CONTRACT FINANCING


232.006-5  [Amended]

0
27. Amend section 232.006-5 by removing ``Defense Pricing and 
Contracting'' and adding ``Defense Pricing, Contracting, and 
Acquisition Policy'' in its place.

0
28. Amend section 232.070--
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a. By revising paragraph (a); and
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b. In paragraph (b) by removing ``OUSD(A&S)DPC'' and adding 
``OUSD(A&S)DPCAP'' in its place.
    The revision reads as follows:


232.070  Responsibilities.

    (a) The Principal Director, Defense Pricing, Contracting, and 
Acquisition Policy (DPCAP), Office of the Under Secretary of Defense 
(Acquisition and Sustainment) (OUSD(A&S)DPCAP) is responsible for 
ensuring uniform administration of DoD contract financing, including 
DoD contract financing policies and important related procedures. 
Agency discretion under FAR part 32 is at the DoD level and is not 
delegated to the departments and agencies. Proposals by the departments 
and agencies, to exercise agency discretion, shall be submitted to 
OUSD(A&S)DPCAP.
* * * * *


232.611  [Amended]

0
29. Amend section 232.611 in paragraph (a) introductory text by 
removing ``Defense Pricing and Contracting'' and adding ``Defense 
Pricing, Contracting, and Acquisition Policy'' in its place.


232.1004  [Amended]

0
30. Amend section 232.1004 in paragraph (b)(ii) introductory text by 
removing ``DPC'' and adding ``Defense Pricing, Contracting, and 
Acquisition Policy'' in its place.


232.7101  [Amended]

0
31. Amend section 232.7101--
0
a. In paragraph (b) by removing ``Defense Pricing and Contracting 
(DPC)'' and adding ``Defense Pricing, Contracting, and Acquisition 
Policy (DPCAP)'' in its place; and
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b. In paragraph (c) by removing ``DPC'' and adding ``DPCAP'' in its 
place.

PART 242--CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION AND AUDIT SERVICES


242.602  [Amended]

0
32. Amend section 242.602 in paragraph (c)(2) by removing ``Defense 
Pricing and Contracting'' and adding ``Defense Pricing, Contracting, 
and Acquisition Policy'' in its place.


242.771-3  [Amended]

0
33. Amend section 242.771-3 in paragraph (b)(1) by removing ``Defense 
Pricing and Contracting'' and adding ``Defense Pricing, Contracting, 
and Acquisition Policy'' in its place.

PART 243--CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS


243.204-70-1  [Amended]

0
34. Amend section 243.204-70-1 in paragraph (b) by removing ``Defense 
Pricing and Contracting'' and adding ``Defense Pricing, Contracting, 
and Acquisition Policy'' in its place.

PART 245--GOVERNMENT PROPERTY


245.102  [Amended]

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35. Amend section 245.102 in paragraph (4)(ii)(C)(2) by removing 
``Defense Pricing and Contracting (DPC)'' and adding ``Defense Pricing, 
Contracting, and Acquisition Policy'' in its place.

PART 249--TERMINATION OF CONTRACTS


249.7000  [Amended]

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36. Amend section 249.7000 in paragraph (a)(1) by removing ``Defense 
Pricing and Contracting'' and adding ``Defense Pricing, Contracting, 
and Acquisition Policy'' in its place.

PART 252--SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT CLAUSES

0
37. Amend section 252.225-7004 by revising the clause date and 
paragraph (c)(5) to read as follows:


252.225-7004  Report of Intended Performance Outside the United States 
and Canada--Submission after Award.

Report of Intended Performance Outside the United States and Canada--
Submission After Award (Jul 2024)

    (c) * * *
    (5) Shall submit a copy of each report to: Principal Director, 
Defense Pricing, Contracting, and Acquisition Policy (Contract Policy), 
OUSD(A&S) DPCAP/CP, Washington, DC 20301-3060.
* * * * *
[FR Doc. 2024-16336 Filed 7-26-24; 8:45 am]
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