National Aeronautics and Space Administration August 2023 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents
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Conflict of Interest Policy for Recipients of NASA Financial Assistance Awards
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is publishing, in final form, a new policy and term and condition regarding conflict of interest disclosures. The final policy can be found in Grant Information Circular (GIC) 23-07. NASA's intention to develop and implement this new policy and term and condition was specified in the Federal Register of January 30, 2023.
Information Collection; Architect-Engineer Qualifications (SF-330)
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regulations, DoD, GSA, and NASA invite the public to comment on an extension concerning architect- engineer qualifications (Standard Form (SF) 330). DoD, GSA, and NASA invite comments on: whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of Federal Government acquisitions, including whether the information will have practical utility; the accuracy of the estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways to minimize the burden of the information collection on respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. OMB has approved this information collection for use through February 29, 2024. DoD, GSA, and NASA propose that OMB extend its approval for use for three additional years beyond the current expiration date.
Submission for OMB Review; Contract Financing
Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, the Regulatory Secretariat Division has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request to review and approve an extension of a previously approved information collection requirement regarding contract financing.
Submission for OMB Review; Prospective Subcontractor Requests for Bonds
Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, the Regulatory Secretariat Division has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request to review and approve an extension of a previously approved information collection requirement regarding prospective subcontractor requests for bonds.
Submission for OMB Review; Preaward Survey Forms (Standard Forms 1403, 1404, 1405, 1406, 1407, and 1408)
Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, the Regulatory Secretariat Division has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request to review and approve an extension of a previously approved information collection requirement regarding preaward survey forms.
Submission for OMB Review; Acquisition 360 Voluntary Survey
Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, the Regulatory Secretariat Division has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request to review and approve a preapproved information collection requirement regarding the Acquisition 360 Voluntary Survey.
Submission for OMB Review; Privacy Training
Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, the Regulatory Secretariat Division has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request to review and approve an extension of a previously approved information collection requirement regarding privacy training.
Name of Information Collection: Generic Clearance for NASA Citizen Science and Crowdsourcing Projects
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections.
Federal Acquisition Regulation: Explanations to Unsuccessful Offerors on Certain Orders Under Task and Delivery Order Contracts
DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement a section of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 that requires explanations to unsuccessful awardees on certain orders under task order and delivery order contracts.
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-05; Small Entity Compliance Guide
This document is issued under the joint authority of DoD, GSA, and NASA. 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 the rules appearing in Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2023-05, which amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Interested parties may obtain further information regarding these rules by referring to FAC 2023-05, which precedes this document.
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Technical Amendments
This document makes an amendment to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) in order to make needed editorial changes.
Federal Acquisition Regulation: Update to ASSIST Database References
DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing a final rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to update contact information, web addresses, and office titles associated with the DoD Acquisition Streamlining and Standardization Information System and clarify the authoritative source for a form.
Federal Acquisition Regulation: Small Disadvantaged Business Threshold
DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing a final rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement regulatory changes made by the Small Business Administration to adjust the net worth threshold for owners of small disadvantaged business concerns.
Federal Acquisition Regulation: Use of Acquisition 360 To Encourage Vendor Feedback
DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing a final rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to encourage use of voluntary feedback mechanisms, where appropriate, to support continual improvement of the acquisition process.
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-05; Introduction
This document summarizes the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) rules agreed to by the Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (Councils) in this Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2023-05. A companion document, the Small Entity Compliance Guide (SECG), follows this FAC.
Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
Pursuant to the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration is issuing public notice of its proposal to make minor modifications to the previously noticed system of records, Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Records/NASA 10RAR. Further details are set forth below under the caption SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.
Information Collection: NASA Small Business Mentor Protégé Program
NASA is proposing to amend the NASA Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (NFS) to reflect updates to NASA's Mentor Prot[eacute]g[eacute] Program (MPP) including: the requirement of Small Business Specialists' concurrence on the signed letter of endorsement; requirements associated with credit received towards subcontracting goals; the change of the MPP reporting requirement from semi-annually to annually; identified the NASA Mentor Prot[eacute]g[eacute] Program Office; and clerical, semantic improvements. NASA also proposes to amend the NFS language to reflect the annual negotiation of its small business percentage goals. Lastly, the NFS will be amended to emphasize collaboration amongst representatives from the Office of Small Business Programs, Office of Procurement, and Program Offices to reduce barriers to entry and to opportunities for all small business concerns and Historically Black Colleges and Universities or Minority Institutions.
Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
Pursuant to the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration is issuing public notice of its proposal to modify an existing system of records Security Records System/NASA 10SECR. Modifications are described below under the caption SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.
Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
In accordance with the requirements of the Privacy Act of 1974, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration is providing public notice of a modification to a previously announced system of records, Aircraft Crewmembers' Qualifications and Performance Records, NASA 10ACMQ. This notice incorporates updated NASA Standard Routine Uses.
Federal Acquisition Regulation: Training To Prevent Human Trafficking for Certain Air Carriers
DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement a section of the Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2018, which requires that domestic carriers who contract with the Federal Government to provide air transportation must submit an annual report with certain information related to prevention of human trafficking.
NASA Advisory Council; Science Committee; Meeting
In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) announces a meeting of the Science Committee of the NASA Advisory Council (NAC). This Committee reports to the NAC. The meeting will be held for the purpose of soliciting, from the scientific community and other persons, scientific and technical information relevant to program planning.
Federal Acquisition Regulation: Sustainable Procurement
DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to restructure and update the regulations to focus on current environmental and sustainability matters and to implement a requirement for agencies to procure sustainable products and services to the maximum extent practicable.
Delegations and Designations
NASA published a document in the Federal Register on July 5, 2023, concerning Delegations and Designations. The Agency is withdrawing the document for allow for additional internal coordination.
Notice of Intent To Grant an Exclusive, Co-Exclusive or Partially Exclusive Patent License
NASA hereby gives notice of its intent to grant an exclusive, co-exclusive or partially exclusive patent license to practice the inventions described and claimed in the patents and/or patent applications listed in SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION below.
Notice of Intent To Grant an Exclusive, Co-Exclusive or Partially Exclusive Patent License
NASA hereby gives notice of its intent to grant an exclusive, co-exclusive or partially exclusive patent license to practice the inventions described and claimed in the patents and/or patent applications listed in SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION below.
Notice of Intent To Grant an Exclusive, Co-Exclusive or Partially Exclusive Patent License
NASA hereby gives notice of its intent to grant an exclusive, co-exclusive or partially exclusive patent license to practice the inventions described and claimed in the patents and/or patent applications listed in SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION below.
Notice of Intent To Grant an Exclusive, Co-Exclusive or Partially Exclusive Patent License
NASA hereby gives notice of its intent to grant an exclusive, co-exclusive or partially exclusive patent license to practice the inventions described and claimed in the patents and/or patent applications listed in SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION below.
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