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Federal Acquisition Regulation; Government Property
Document Number: 05-18516
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2005-09-19
Agency: General Services Administration, Agencies and Commissions, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Department of Defense
The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (Councils) are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to simplify procedures, clarify language, and eliminate obsolete requirements related to the management and disposition of Government property in the possession of contractors. Various FAR parts are amended to implement a policy that fosters efficiency, flexibility, innovation, and creativity, while continuing to protect the Government's interest in the public's property. The proposed rule specifically impacts contracting officers, property administrators, and contractors responsible for the management of Government property.
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Submission for OMB Review; Qualification Requirements
Document Number: 05-18434
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-09-16
Agency: General Services Administration, Agencies and Commissions, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Department of Defense
Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Secretariat has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request to review and approve an extension of a currently approved information collection requirement concerning qualification requirements. A request for public comments was published in the Federal Register at 70 FR 41211, on July 18, 2005. No comments were received. Public comments are particularly invited on: Whether this collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of functions of the FAR, and whether it will have practical utility; whether our estimate of the public burden of this collection of information is accurate, and based on valid assumptions and methodology; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways in which we can minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, through the use of appropriate technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Submission for OMB Review; Integrity of Unit Prices
Document Number: 05-18433
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-09-16
Agency: General Services Administration, Agencies and Commissions, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Department of Defense
Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Secretariat has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request to review and approve an extension of a currently approved information collection requirement concerning integrity of unit prices. A request for public comments was published in the Federal Register at 70 FR 40005, on July 12, 2005. No comments were received. Public comments are particularly invited on: Whether this collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of functions of the FAR, and whether it will have practical utility; whether our estimate of the public burden of this collection of information is accurate, and based on valid assumptions and methodology; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways in which we can minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, through the use of appropriate technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Submission for OMB Review; Price Redetermination
Document Number: 05-18432
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-09-16
Agency: General Services Administration, Agencies and Commissions, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Department of Defense
Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Secretariat has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request to review and approve an extension of a currently approved information collection requirement concerning price redetermination. A request for public comments was published in the Federal Register at 70 FR 40005, on July 12, 2005. No comments were received. Public comments are particularly invited on: Whether this collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of functions of the FAR, and whether it will have practical utility; whether our estimate of the public burden of this collection of information is accurate, and based on valid assumptions and methodology; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways in which we can minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, through the use of appropriate technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Submission for OMB Review; Economic Purchase Quantities-Supplies
Document Number: 05-18431
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-09-16
Agency: General Services Administration, Agencies and Commissions, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Department of Defense
Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Secretariat has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request to review and approve an extension of a currently approved information collection requirement concerning economic purchase quantities-supplies. A request for public comments was published in the Federal Register at 70 FR 40006, on July 12, 2005. No comments were received. Public comments are particularly invited on: Whether this collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of functions of the FAR, and whether it will have practical utility; whether our estimate of the public burden of this collection of information is accurate, and based on valid assumptions and methodology; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways in which we can minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, through the use of appropriate technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Submission for OMB Review; Notice of Radioactive Materials
Document Number: 05-18430
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-09-16
Agency: General Services Administration, Agencies and Commissions, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Department of Defense
Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Secretariat has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request to review and approve an extension of a currently approved information collection requirement concerning notice of radioactive materials. A request for public comments was published in the Federal Register at 70 FR 40006, on July 12, 2005. No comments were received. Public comments are particularly invited on: Whether this collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of functions of the FAR, and whether it will have practical utility; whether our estimate of the public burden of this collection of information is accurate, and based on valid assumptions and methodology; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways in which we can minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, through the use of appropriate technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
Notice of a Deviation; Motor Vehicle Management
Document Number: 05-18408
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-09-16
Agency: General Services Administration, Agencies and Commissions
This notice announces that the General Services Administration (GSA), Office of Governmentwide Policy (M), is granting a deviation from section 102-34.335 of the Federal Management Regulation (FMR) (41 CFR 102-34.335) to all agencies whose purchase of gasoline for motor vehicles has been impacted by Hurricane Katrina. This deviation will allow Federal agencies to purchase premium gasoline for government owned and leased vehicles when lower grade gasoline is not available. This deviation can be found at www.gsa.gov/vehiclepolicy and clicking on ``Deviation from 41 CFR 102-34.335''.
Federal Travel Regulation; Privately Owned Vehicle Mileage Reimbursement
Document Number: 05-18390
Type: Rule
Date: 2005-09-15
Agency: General Services Administration, Agencies and Commissions
This final rule amends the mileage reimbursement rate for use of a privately owned vehicle (POV) on official travel to reflect recent gas price increases. The governing regulation is revised to increase the cost of operating a privately owned automobile from 40.5 to 48.5 cents per mile.
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Information Collection; Federal Acquisition and Community Right-To-Know
Document Number: 05-18068
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-09-13
Agency: General Services Administration, Agencies and Commissions, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Department of Defense
Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Actof 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Secretariat will be submitting to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request to review and approve an extension of a currently approved information collection requirement concerning the reporting requirements of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act of 1986 (42 U.S.C. 11001-11050) and the Pollution Prevention Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 13101-13109). The clearance currently expires on December 31, 2005.
Federal Travel Regulation; Notice of GSA Bulletin FTR 05-06
Document Number: 05-18021
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-09-12
Agency: General Services Administration, Agencies and Commissions
This notice announces Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) GSA Bulletin FTR 05-06. This Bulletin informs agencies that certain provisions of the FTR governing the authorization of actual subsistence expenses for official travel (both TDY and relocation) are temporarily waived as a result of Hurricane Katrina, because it is expected that finding lodging facilities and/or adequate meals may be difficult, and distances involved may be great resulting in increased costs for per diem expenses. GSA Bulletin FTR 05-06 may be found at www.gsa.gov/ bulletins.
Federal Management Regulation; Motor Vehicle Management; Notice of GSA Bulletin FMR B-9
Document Number: 05-17952
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-09-12
Agency: General Services Administration, Agencies and Commissions
This notice announces GSA Federal ManagementRegulation (FMR) Bulletin B-9. This bulletin provides guidance toExecutive Branch agencies (other Federal entities are encouraged to followthis guidance) on the development and maintenance of documented structuredvehicle allocation methodologies for agency fleets, i.e.,vehicles that are agency-owned, leased from the General ServicesAdministration (GSA), or commercially-leased. Agency adherence to such amethodology will help to ensure that agency vehicle fleets are notover-costly, are correctly sized in terms of numbers, and are theappropriate type for accomplishing agency missions. GSA Bulletin FMRB-9 may be found at www.gsa.gov/bulletin.
Federal Management Regulation; Redesignations of Federal Buildings
Document Number: 05-17596
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-09-06
Agency: General Services Administration, Agencies and Commissions
The attached bulletin announces the redesignations of eight (8) Federal buildings.
General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation; Information Collection; Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses, Placement of Orders Clause, and Ordering Information Clause
Document Number: 05-17558
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-09-06
Agency: General Services Administration, Agencies and Commissions
Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), the General Services Administration has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request to review and approve a renewal of a currently approved information collection requirement regarding solicitation provisions and contract clauses, placement of orders clause, and ordering information clause. A request for public comments was published at 70 FR 37858, June 30, 2005. No comments were received. Public comments are particularly invited on: Whether this collection of information is necessary and whether it will have practical utility; whether our estimate of the public burden of this collection of information is accurate, and based on valid assumptions and methodology; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected.
Maximum Per Diem Rates for the Continental United States (CONUS)
Document Number: 05-17481
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-09-01
Agency: General Services Administration, Agencies and Commissions
The General Services Administration's (GSA's) annual per diem review has resulted in lodging and meal allowances changes for locations within the continental United States (CONUS) to provide for the reimbursement of Federal employees' expenses covered by per diem. Per Diem Bulletin 06-1 increases/decreases the maximum per diem amounts in existing per diem localities. The standard CONUS lodging amount of $60 is unchanged. The CONUS per diems prescribed in Bulletin 06-1 may be found at https://www.gsa.gov/perdiem. GSA based the lodging per diem rates on the average daily rate that the lodging industry reports. The use of such data in the per diem rate setting process enhances the Government's ability to obtain policy compliant lodging where it is needed. In addition to the annual lodging study, GSA conducted a meals study which resulted in new meal allowances for FY 2006. Bulletin 06-1 also contains a listing of pertinent information that must be submitted through an agency for GSA to restudy a location if a CONUS per diem rate is insufficient to meet necessary expenses.
Federal Supply Service; Information Collection; Market Research Questionnaire
Document Number: 05-17065
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-08-29
Agency: General Services Administration, Agencies and Commissions
Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), the General Services Administration has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request to review and approve a renewal of a currently approved information collection requirement regarding the market research questionnaire. A request for public comments was published at 70 FR 35086, June 16, 2005. No comments were received. Public comments are particularly invited on: Whether this collection of information is necessary and whether it will have practical utility; whether our estimate of the public burden of this collection of information is accurate, and based on valid assumptions and methodology; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected.
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Information Collection; Permits, Authorities, or Franchises Certification
Document Number: 05-16545
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-08-22
Agency: General Services Administration, Agencies and Commissions, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Department of Defense
Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Secretariat has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request to review and approve an extension of a currently approved information collection requirement concerning permits, authorities, or franchises certification. A request for public comments was published in the Federal Register at 70 FR 29288 on May 20, 2005. No comments were received. The clearance currently expires on October 31, 2005. Public comments are particularly invited on: Whether this collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of functions of the FAR, and whether it will have practical utility; whether our estimate of the public burden of this collection of information is accurate, and based on valid assumptions and methodology; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways in which we can minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, through the use of appropriate technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
Board of Contract Appeals; Rules of Procedure of the General Services Administration Board of Contract Appeals
Document Number: 05-16479
Type: Rule
Date: 2005-08-22
Agency: General Services Administration, Agencies and Commissions
This document contains final revisions to the rules governing proceedings before the General Services Administration Board of Contract Appeals (Board). The Board is revising the language regarding the processing of awards for payment in contract appeals. The Board, by majority vote, has adopted this revised rule pursuant to its authority contained in the Contract Disputes Act of 1978 (41 U.S.C. 601-613).
General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation; White Paper-Adding Ancillary Repair and Alteration Services to the General Services Administration Schedules Program
Document Number: 05-16254
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-08-22
Agency: General Services Administration, Agencies and Commissions
The General Services Administration (GSA) is considering adding ancillary Repair and Alteration (R&A) services to the GSA Schedules Program. The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) describes R&A services as a subset of construction services. As such, the GSA Schedules Program has not been able to provide fully-integrated solutions that often involve R&A services. The GSA requests that interested parties provide comments.
Office of Transportation and Property Management; The Third Annual AMSA and GSA Household Goods and Freight Forum
Document Number: 05-16318
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-08-17
Agency: General Services Administration, Agencies and Commissions
The General Services Administration (GSA) will hold its third annual Household Goods and Freight Forum on February 2223, 2006 at the Hyatt Regency, Orange County, Garden Grove (Anaheim) California. This event is co-sponsored by the American Moving and Storage Association (AMSA). Creating Best Value Solutions is the theme for this 2006 transportation forum. GSA and its partners have planned educational and instructive sessions. Join Traffic Managers, Relocation Specialists, Freight Specialists, Financial Analysts, Contracting Officers, Transportation Policy Specialists, Administrative Support Personnel, and others managing or impacting transportation and relocation processes within their organizations. Receive the most recent training on freight and household goods transportation issues, relocations changes and updates, and technology enhancements. Also learn more about GSA's proposed rule that requires employees whose duties involve procuring transportation services (including rate tender procurements) to be properly certified and authorized in writing to obligate government funds. Attendees will have the opportunity to interface with industry leaders and government experts. Find solutions that create best value for your organization and hear how other agencies were able to achieve this goal within their organizations. The vendor exhibits will feature the latest technology, products, and services. Federal agencies may learn more about the Household Goods and Freight Forum and register at https://www.gsa.gov/hhgfrtforum. Industry registration is at www.promover.org.
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Submission for OMB Review; Payment by Electronic Fund Transfer
Document Number: 05-16255
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-08-17
Agency: General Services Administration, Agencies and Commissions, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Department of Defense
Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Secretariat has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request to review and approve an extension of a currently approved information collection requirement concerning payment by electronic fund transfer. A request for public comments was published in the Federal Register at 70 FR 34104, June 13, 2005. No comments were received. Public comments are particularly invited on: Whether this collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of functions of the FAR, and whether it will have practical utility; whether our estimate of the public burden of this collection of information is accurate, and based on valid assumptions and methodology; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways in which we can minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, through the use of appropriate technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation; Information Collection; Identification of Products with Environmental Attributes
Document Number: 05-16208
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-08-16
Agency: General Services Administration, Agencies and Commissions
Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), the General Services Administration has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request to review and approve a renewal of a currently approved information collection requirement regarding identification of products with environmental attributes. A request for public comments was published at 70 FR 30729, May 27, 2005. No comments were received. Public comments are particularly invited on: Whether this collection of information is necessary and whether it will have practical utility; whether our estimate of the public burden of this collection of information is accurate, and based on valid assumptions and methodology; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected.
Office of Small Business Utilization; Small Business Advisory Committee
Document Number: 05-15981
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-08-12
Agency: General Services Administration, Agencies and Commissions
The General Services Administration is announcing the creation of a Small Business Advisory Committee (the Committee). The Committee will offer advice and recommendations on a wide range of government procurement issues affecting small business. Specifically, the committee is to develop proposed solutions that will allow GSA to make it easier for small businesses to participate in federal contracting, identify problem areas currently restricting small business participation, and provide direct feedback on the impact of new legislation and regulations on small business as they are introduced by the government.
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Leadership in Environmental Management (E.O. 13148)
Document Number: 05-55509
Type: Rule
Date: 2005-08-11
Agency: General Services Administration, Agencies and Commissions, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Department of Defense
Notice; Establishment of E-Authentication Service Component
Document Number: 05-15515
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-08-05
Agency: General Services Administration, Agencies and Commissions
In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, the General Services Administration (GSA) proposes to establish the E- Authentication Federation, or ``Service Component.'' The E- Authentication Service Component is a common infrastructure for electronically authenticating the identity of users of Federal E- Government services Governmentwide. Using a common network, this infrastructure links identity suppliers (termed Credential Service Providers or CSPs) and identity consumers (termed Agency Applications or AAs) enabling participating CSPs and AAs to communicate in a standardized way. The E-Authentication Service Component does not create or maintain any new Federal System of Records, but does provide for the authorized exchange of information among systems of records that have been or will be established to support Federal E-Government programs and services.
National Travel Forum 2006: Where the Travel Stars Shine
Document Number: 05-15514
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-08-05
Agency: General Services Administration, Agencies and Commissions
The General Services Administration (GSA) is announcing that it will hold its fourth National Travel Forum. The National Travel Forum 2006: Where the Travel Stars Shine (NTF 2006) will take place June 26-29, 2006 at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel in Los Angeles, California. Nearly 1,500 travel, relocation, financial and other professionals within Federal, State, and local governments, as well as the private sector will attend. To attend, exhibit, or hold an agency- wide meeting, visit the NTF 2006 web site at https://www. nationaltravelforum. org.
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Information Collection; Past Performance Information
Document Number: 05-15476
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-08-05
Agency: General Services Administration, Agencies and Commissions, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Department of Defense
Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Secretariat will be submitting to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request to review and approve an extension of a currently approved information collection requirement concerning past performance information. The clearance currently expires on November 30, 2005. Public comments are particularly invited on: Whether this collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of functions of the FAR, and whether it will have practical utility; whether our estimate of the public burden of this collection of information is accurate, and based on valid assumptions and methodology; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways in which we can minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, through the use of appropriate technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
Information Collection; Standard Form 150, Deposit Bond-Individual Invitation, Sale of Government Personal Property
Document Number: 05-15183
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-08-02
Agency: General Services Administration, Agencies and Commissions
Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), the General Services Administration has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request to review and approve a renewal of a currently approved information collection requirement regarding Standard Form 150, Deposit Bond- Individual Invitation, Sale of Government Personal Property. A request for public comments was published at 70 FR 16820, April 1, 2005. No comments were received. Public comments are particularly invited on: Whether this collection of information is necessary and whether it will have practical utility; whether our estimate of the public burden of this collection of information is accurate, and based on valid assumptions and methodology; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected.
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Small Entity Compliance Guide
Document Number: 05-14672
Type: Rule
Date: 2005-07-27
Agency: General Services Administration, Agencies and Commissions, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Department of Defense
This document is issued under the joint authority of the Secretary of Defense, the Administrator of General Services and the Administrator for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. This Small Entity Compliance Guide has been prepared in accordance with Section 212 of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996. It consists of a summary of rules appearing in Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-05 which amend the FAR. An asterisk (*) next to a rule indicates that a regulatory flexibility analysis has been prepared. Interested parties may obtain further information regarding these rules by referring to FAC 2005-05 which precedes this document. These documents are also available via the Internet at http:/ /www.acqnet.gov/far.
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Technical Amendment
Document Number: 05-14671
Type: Rule
Date: 2005-07-27
Agency: General Services Administration, Agencies and Commissions, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Department of Defense
This document makes an amendment to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) in order to make an editorial correction.
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Government Property Rental and Special Tooling
Document Number: 05-14670
Type: Rule
Date: 2005-07-27
Agency: General Services Administration, Agencies and Commissions, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Department of Defense
The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (Councils) have agreed on a final rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to incorporate a class deviation regarding use and charges, which has been applicable to the Department of Defense since 1998. This deviation is appropriate for application across the Federal Government. The change clarifies the basis for determining the rental charges for the use of Government property and is intended to promote the dual use of such property. The final rule specifically impacts contracting officers, property administrators, and contractors responsible for the management of Government property.
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Confirmation of HUBZone Certification
Document Number: 05-14669
Type: Rule
Date: 2005-07-27
Agency: General Services Administration, Agencies and Commissions, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Department of Defense
The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (Councils) have agreed to an interim rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to clarify that prime contractors must confirm that a subcontractor representing itself as a Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) small business concern is certified, consistent with the requirements of 15 U.S.C. 632 et seq., as amended.
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Payment Withholding
Document Number: 05-14668
Type: Rule
Date: 2005-07-27
Agency: General Services Administration, Agencies and Commissions, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Department of Defense
The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (Councils) have agreed on a final rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) by removing the mandatory requirement that a contracting officer withhold 5 percent of the payments due under a time-and-materials contract, unless it is necessary to withhold payment to protect the Government's interest or otherwise prescribed in the contract schedule. The final rule also amends FAR guidance that requires the use of a contract modification to withhold payment and to state that the withhold is to be made by the contractor.
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Documentation Requirement for Limited Sources Under Federal Supply Schedules
Document Number: 05-14667
Type: Rule
Date: 2005-07-27
Agency: General Services Administration, Agencies and Commissions, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Department of Defense
The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (Councils) have agreed on a final rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to make editorial and restructuring changes to clarify the procedures when an ordering activity limits consideration of schedule contractors.
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Definition of Information Technology
Document Number: 05-14666
Type: Rule
Date: 2005-07-27
Agency: General Services Administration, Agencies and Commissions, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Department of Defense
The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (Councils) have agreed on an interim rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to revise the definition of ``information technology'' to reflect the changes to the definition resulting from the enactment of Public Law 108-199, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2004. The new language at Section 535(b) of Division F of Public Law 108-199 permanently revises the term ``information technology,'' which is defined at 40 U.S.C. 11101(6), to add ``analysis'' and ``evaluation'' and to clarify the term ``ancillary equipment.''
Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-05; Introduction
Document Number: 05-14665
Type: Rule
Date: 2005-07-27
Agency: General Services Administration, Agencies and Commissions, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Department of Defense
This document summarizes the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) rules agreed to by the Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council in this Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-05. A companion document, the Small Entity Compliance Guide (SECG), follows this FAC. The FAC, including the SECG, is available via the Internet at https://www.acqnet.gov/far.
Federal Acquisition Regulation; OMB Circular A-76
Document Number: 05-14569
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2005-07-26
Agency: General Services Administration, Agencies and Commissions, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Department of Defense
The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (Councils) are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to provide language that is consistent with OMB Circular A-76 (Revised), Performance of Commercial Activities, dated May 29, 2003.
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Submission for OMB Review; Evaluation of Export Offers
Document Number: 05-14571
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-07-25
Agency: General Services Administration, Agencies and Commissions, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Department of Defense
Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Secretariat has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request to review and approve an extension of a currently approved information collection requirement concerning evaluation of export offers. A request for public comments was published in the Federal Register at 70 FR 28920, May 19, 2005. No comments were received. Public comments are particularly invited on: Whether this collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of functions of the FAR, and whether it will have practical utility; whether our estimate of the public burden of this collection of information is accurate, and based on valid assumptions and methodology; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways in which we can minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, through the use of appropriate technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Submission for OMB Review; Transportation Requirements
Document Number: 05-14570
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-07-25
Agency: General Services Administration, Agencies and Commissions, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Department of Defense
Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Secretariat has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request to review and approve an extension of a currently approved information collection requirement concerning transportation requirements. A request for public comments was published at 70 FR 28921, May 19, 2005. No comments were received. Public comments are particularly invited on: Whether this collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of functions of the FAR, and whether it will have practical utility; whether our estimate of the public burden of this collection of information is accurate, and based on valid assumptions and methodology; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways in which we can minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, through the use of appropriate technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
Office of Governmentwide Policy; Governmentwide Relocation Advisory Board; Charter Renewal
Document Number: 05-14357
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-07-21
Agency: General Services Administration, Agencies and Commissions
The Administrator of General Services has renewed the charter for the Governmentwide Relocation Advisory Board (Board) (see 69 FR 34676, June 22, 2004), extending it to December 31, 2005. The Board is used to obtain advice and recommendations on a wide range of relocation management issues. The Board's first priority is to review the current policies promulgated through the Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) for relocation allowances.
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Submission for OMB Review; Advance Payments
Document Number: 05-13258
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-07-19
Agency: General Services Administration, Agencies and Commissions, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Department of Defense
Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Secretariat has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request to review and approve an extension of a currently approved information collection requirement concerning advance payments. A request for public comments was published in the Federal Register at 70 FR 28516 on May 18, 2005. No comments were received. Public comments are particularly invited on: Whether this collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of functions of the FAR, and whether it will have practical utility; whether our estimate of the public burden of this collection of information is accurate, and based on valid assumptions and methodology; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways in which we can minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, through the use of appropriate technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Submission for OMB Review; Payments
Document Number: 05-13253
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-07-19
Agency: General Services Administration, Agencies and Commissions, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Department of Defense
Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Secretariat has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request to review and approve an extension of a currently approved information collection requirement concerning payments. A request for public comments was published in the Federal Register at 70 FR 28515 on May 18, 2005. No comments were received. Public comments are particularly invited on: Whether this collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of functions of the FAR, and whether it will have practical utility; whether our estimate of the public burden of this collection of information is accurate, and based on valid assumptions and methodology; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways in which we can minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, through the use of appropriate technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Submission for OMB Review; Contract Funding-Limitation of Costs/Funds
Document Number: 05-13251
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-07-19
Agency: General Services Administration, Agencies and Commissions, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Department of Defense
Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Secretariat has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request to review and approve an extension of a currently approved information collection requirement concerning limitation of costs/ funds. A request for public comments was published in the Federal Register at 70 FR 28516 on May 18, 2005. No comments were received. Public comments are particularly invited on: Whether this collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of functions of the FAR, and whether it will have practical utility; whether our estimate of the public burden of this collection of information is accurate, and based on valid assumptions and methodology; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways in which we can minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, through the use of appropriate technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Information Collection; Qualification Requirements
Document Number: 05-14072
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-07-18
Agency: General Services Administration, Agencies and Commissions, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Department of Defense
Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Secretariat will be submitting to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request to review and approve an extension of a currently approved information collection requirement concerning qualification requirements. This OMB clearance currently expires on September 30, 2005. Public comments are particularly invited on: Whether this collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of functions of the FAR, and whether it will have practical utility; whether our estimate of the public burden of this collection of information is accurate, and based on valid assumptions and methodology; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways in which we can minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, through the use of appropriate technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
Office of Governmentwide Policy; Cancellation of Standard Form by the Department of the Treasury
Document Number: 05-14018
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-07-18
Agency: General Services Administration, Agencies and Commissions
The Department of the Treasury cancelled the following Standard Form:
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Submission for OMB Review; U.S.-Flag Air Carriers Certification
Document Number: 05-13950
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-07-15
Agency: General Services Administration, Agencies and Commissions, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Department of Defense
Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Secretariat has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request to review and approve an extension of a currently approved information collection requirement concerning U.S.-Flag Air Carriers Certification. A request for public comments was published in the Federal Register at 70 FR 24772, May 11, 2005. No comments were received. Public comments are particularly invited on: Whether this collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of functions of the FAR, and whether it will have practical utility; whether our estimate of the public burden of this collection of information is accurate, and based on valid assumptions and methodology; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways in which we can minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, through the use of appropriate technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
Office of Governmentwide Policy; Cancellation of an Optional Form
Document Number: 05-13917
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-07-15
Agency: General Services Administration, Agencies and Commissions
Because of low usage, the following Optional Form is cancelled: OF 71A, Fragile (Large Label).
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Fast Payment Procedures
Document Number: 05-13617
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2005-07-13
Agency: General Services Administration, Agencies and Commissions, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Department of Defense
The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (Councils) are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) by revising fast payment procedures. The proposed revision permits, but does not require, fast payment when invoices and/or outer shipping containers are not marked ``Fast Pay'' provided the contract includes the ``Fast Payment Procedure'' clause. As highlighted in the proposed clause, if the clause is in the contract, the invoices will no longer be rejected, as is the current practice. Instead, they will be paid using either fast payment or normal payment procedures. In addition, the proposed revision deletes the requirement for marking invoices ``No Receiving Report Prepared.''
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Information Collection; Notice of Radioactive Materials
Document Number: 05-13667
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-07-12
Agency: General Services Administration, Agencies and Commissions, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Department of Defense
Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Secretariat will be submitting to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request to review and approve an extension of a currently approved information collection requirement concerning notice of radioactive materials. The clearance currently expires on September 30, 2005. Public comments are particularly invited on: Whether this collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of functions of the FAR, and whether it will have practical utility; whether our estimate of the public burden of this collection of information is accurate, and based on valid assumptions and methodology; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways in which we can minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, through the use of appropriate technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Information Collection; Economic Purchase Quantities-Supplies
Document Number: 05-13642
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-07-12
Agency: General Services Administration, Agencies and Commissions, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Department of Defense
Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Secretariat will be submitting to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request to review and approve an extension of a currently approved information collection requirement concerning economic purchase quantities-upplies. This clearance currently expires on September 30, 2005. Public comments are particularly invited on: Whether this collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of functions of the FAR, and whether it will have practical utility; whether our estimate of the public burden of this collection of information is accurate, and based on valid assumptions and methodology; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways in which we can minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, through the use of appropriate technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Information Collection; Price Redetermination
Document Number: 05-13641
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-07-12
Agency: General Services Administration, Agencies and Commissions, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Department of Defense
Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Secretariat will be submitting to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request to review and approve an extension of a currently approved information collection requirement concerning price redetermination. The clearance currently expires on September 30, 2005. Public comments are particularly invited on: Whether this collection of nformation is necessary for the proper performance of functions of the FAR, and whether it will have practical utility; whether our estimate of the public burden of this collection of information is accurate, and based on valid assumptions and methodology; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways in which we can minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, through the use of appropriate technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
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