Proposed Rule2022-14615
Semiannual Regulatory Agenda
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Abstract
This agenda provides summary descriptions of regulations being developed by the Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council in compliance with Executive Order 12866 "Regulatory Planning and Review." This agenda is being published to allow interested persons an opportunity to participate in the rulemaking process. The Regulatory Secretariat Division has attempted to list all regulations pending at the time of publication, except for minor and routine or repetitive actions; however, unanticipated requirements may result in the issuance of regulations that are not included in this agenda. There is no legal significance to the omission of an item from this listing. Also, the dates shown for the steps of each action are estimated and are not commitments to act on or by the dates shown. The public can comment on rules by visiting http://www.regulations.gov and following the instructions for submitting comments.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 151 (Monday, August 8, 2022)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 48358-48368]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-14615]
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Vol. 87
Monday,
No. 151
August 8, 2022
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Department of Defense
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
48 CFR Ch. 1
Semiannual Regulatory Agenda
AGENCY: Department of Defense (DoD), General Services Administration
(GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.
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SUMMARY: This agenda provides summary descriptions of regulations being
developed by the Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense
Acquisition Regulations Council in compliance with Executive Order
12866 ``Regulatory Planning and Review.'' This agenda is being
published to allow interested persons an opportunity to participate in
the rulemaking process. The Regulatory Secretariat Division has
attempted to list all regulations pending at the time of publication,
except for minor and routine or repetitive actions; however,
unanticipated requirements may result in the issuance of regulations
that are not included in this agenda. There is no legal significance to
the omission of an item from this listing. Also, the dates shown for
the steps of each action are estimated and are not commitments to act
on or by the dates shown. The public can comment on rules by visiting
<a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a> and following the instructions for
submitting comments.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lois Mandell, Division Director,
Regulatory Secretariat Division, 1800 F Street, NW, 2nd Floor,
Washington, DC 20405-0001, 202-501-4755.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DoD, GSA, and NASA, under their several
statutory authorities, jointly issue and maintain the FAR through
periodic issuance of changes published in the Federal Register and
produced electronically as Federal Acquisition Circulars (FACs).
The electronic version of the FAR, including changes, can be
accessed on the FAR website at <a href="http://www.acquisition.gov/far">http://www.acquisition.gov/far</a>.
Dated: March 31, 2022.
William F. Clark,
Director, Office of Government-wide Acquisition Policy, Office of
Acquisition Policy, Office of Government-wide Policy.
DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR)--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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234....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN56
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2017-016, Controlled
Unclassified Information
(CUI).
235....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN72
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2018-013, Exemption
of Commercial and COTS
Item Contracts From
Certain Laws and
Regulations.
236....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN73
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2018-014, Increasing
Task-Order Level
Competition.
237....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN98
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2019-015, Improving
Consistency Between
Procurement & Non-
Procurement Procedures on
Suspension and Debarment.
238....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AO01
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2019-018, Federal
Acquisition Supply Chain
Security Act of 2018.
239....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AO08
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2020-005,
Explanations to
Unsuccessful Offerors on
Certain Orders Under Task
and Delivery Order
Contracts.
240....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AO11
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2020-008,
Prohibition on Criminal
History Inquiries by
Contractors Prior to
Conditional Offer.
241....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AO12
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2020-010, Small
Business Innovation
Research and Technology
Transfer Programs.
242....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AO18
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2020-016,
Rerepresentation of Size
and Socioeconomic Status.
243....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AO19
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2021-001, Increased
Efficiencies With Regard
to Certified Mail, In-
Person Business, Mail,
Notarization, Original
Documents, Seals, and
Signatures.
244....................... FAR Acquisition Regulation 9000-AO23
(FAR); FAR Case 2021-005;
Disclosure of Beneficial
Owner in Federal
Contracting.
245....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AO26
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2021-009, Protests
of Orders Set Aside for
Small Business.
246....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AO28
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2021-011, Past
Performance of First-Tier
Subcontractors.
247....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AO29
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2021-012, 8(a)
Program.
248....................... Federal Acquisitions 9000-AO30
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2021-013, Access to
Past Performance
Information.
249....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AO32
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2021-015, Disclosure
of Greenhouse Gas
Emissions and Climate-
Related Financial Risk.
250....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AO33
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2021-016, Minimizing
the Risk of Climate
Change in Federal
Acquisitions.
251....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AO34
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2021-017, Cyber
Threat and Incident
Reporting and Information
Sharing.
252....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AO35
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2021-019,
Standardizing
Cybersecurity
Requirements for
Unclassified Information
Systems.
253....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AO36
Regulations (FAR); FAR
Case 2021-020,
Limitations on
Subcontracting.
254....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AO43
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2022-006,
Sustainable Procurement.
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DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR)--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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255....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN29
Regulation: FAR Case 2016-
005; Effective
Communication Between
Government and Industry.
256....................... FAR Acquisition Regulation 9000-AN31
(FAR); FAR Case 2015-038,
Reverse Auction Guidance.
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257....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN32
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2017-005,
Whistleblower Protection
for Contractor Employees.
258....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN43
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2017-014, Use of
Acquisition 360 to
Encourage Vendor Feedback.
259....................... Federal Regulation 9000-AN59
Acquisition (FAR); FAR
Case 2017-019, Policy on
Joint Ventures.
260....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN78
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2018-020,
Construction Contract
Administration.
261....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN83
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2018-017,
Prohibition on Certain
Telecommunications and
Video Surveillance
Services or Equipment.
262....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN90
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2019-007, Update of
Historically
Underutilized Business
Zone Program.
263....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN91
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2019-008, Small
Business Program
Amendments.
264....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN92
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2019-009,
Prohibition on
Contracting With Entities
Using Certain
Telecommunications and
Video Surveillance
Services or Equipment.
265....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AO10
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2020-007,
Accelerated Payments
Applicable to Contracts
With Certain Small
Business Concerns.
266....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AO13
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2020-011,
Implementation of FASC
Exclusion Orders.
267....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AO17
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2020-013,
Certification of Women-
Owned Small Businesses.
268....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AO22
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2021-008, Amendments
to the FAR Buy American
Act Requirements.
269....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AO31
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2021-014, Increasing
the Minimum Wage for
Contractors.
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DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR)--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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270....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN66
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2018-006; Definition
of Subcontract.
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DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR)--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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271....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN34
Regulation; FAR Case 2016-
002, Applicability of
Small Business
Regulations Outside the
United States.
272....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN86
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2019-003,
Substantial Bundling and
Consolidation.
273....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AO21
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2021-003, Update to
Certain Online References
in the FAR.
274....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AO25
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2021-007, Maximum
Award Price for Certain
Sole Source Manufacturing
Contracts.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION/NATIONAL
AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (FAR)
Proposed Rule Stage
234. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2017-016,
Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) [9000-AN56]
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement the National Archives and
Records Administration (NARA) Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)
program of Executive Order 13556 of November 4, 2010 as implemented in
NARA's implementing regulations at 32 CFR 2002, and implement the OMB
Memorandum M-17-12, entitled Preparing for and Responding to a Breach
of Personally Identifiable Information (PII). This rule will apply the
CUI program requirements in Federal contracts in a uniform manner to
protect CUI. This rule is one element of a larger strategy to improve
the Government's efforts to identify, deter, protect against, detect
and respond to increasing sophisticated threat actions targeting
Federal contractors.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 06/00/22
NPRM Comment Period End............. 08/00/22
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Michael O. Jackson, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/
NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 208-
4949, Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#deb3b7bdb6bfbbb2b1f0b4bfbdb5adb1b09eb9adbff0b9b1a8"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="1a777379727b7f767534707b79716975745a7d697b347d756c">[email protected]</span></a>.
RIN: 9000-AN56
235. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2018-013, Exemption
of Commercial and COTS Item Contracts From Certain Laws and Regulations
[9000-AN72]
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch.137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement section 839 of the John S.
McCain National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2019 which
requires
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the FAR Council to review each past determination made not to exempt
contracts and subcontracts for commercial products, commercial
services, and commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) items from
certain laws when these contracts would otherwise have been exempt
under 41 U.S.C. 1906(d) or 41 U.S.C. 1907(b). A new determination is to
be made whether to provide exemptions from those certain laws and if
so, propose revisions to the FAR to reflect those exemptions. The law
also requires the FAR Council to review the FAR to assess every
regulation not based on law or Executive order that requires a specific
clause in contracts for commercial products or commercial service sand
propose to eliminate those regulations unless the FAR Council makes a
new determination not to do so. It also requires an assessment of every
regulation that requires a prime contractor to include a specific
clause in subcontracts for commercially available off-the-shelf items,
unless the clause is required by law or Executive order. Paragraph (c)
also requires that revisions to the FAR be proposed to eliminate those
regulations unless the FAR Council decides not to do so.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 05/00/23
NPRM Comment Period End............. 07/00/23
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Carrie Moore, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 571 300-5917,
Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#87e4e6f5f5eee2a9eae8e8f5e2c7e0f4e6a9e0e8f1"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="b7d4d6c5c5ded299dad8d8c5d2f7d0c4d699d0d8c1">[email protected]</span></a>.
RIN: 9000-AN72
236. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2018-014,
Increasing Task-Order Level Competition [9000-AN73]
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement section 876 of the John S.
McCain National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2019, which
would provide civilian agencies with an exception to the existing
statutory requirement to include price to the Federal Government as an
evaluation factor that must be considered in the evaluation of
proposals for all contracts. The exception would only apply to IDIQ
contracts and to Federal Supply Schedule contracts for services that
are priced at an hourly rate. Furthermore, the exception would only
apply in those instances where the Government intends to make a
contract award to all qualifying offerors, thus affording maximum
opportunity for effective competition at the task order level. An
offeror would be qualified only if it is a responsible source and
submits a proposal that conforms to the requirements of the
solicitation, meets any technical requirements, and is otherwise
eligible for award.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 04/00/23
NPRM Comment Period End............. 06/00/23
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Curtis E. Glover Sr., Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/
NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 501-
1448, Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#d7b4a2a5a3bea4f9b0bbb8a1b2a597b0a4b6f9b0b8a1"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="05667077716c762b62696a736077456276642b626a73">[email protected]</span></a>.
RIN: 9000-AN73
237. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2019-015, Improving
Consistency Between Procurement & Non-Procurement Procedures on
Suspension and Debarment [9000-AN98]
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to bring the FAR and the Non-procurement
Common Rule (NCR) procedures on suspension and debarment into closer
alignment. The FAR covers procurement matters and the NCR covers other
transactions, such as grants, cooperative agreements, contracts of
assistance, loans and loan guarantees.
The Government uses suspension and debarment procedures to exercise
business judgment. These procedures give Federal officials a
discretionary means to exclude parties from participation in certain
transactions, while affording those parties due process.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 08/00/22 .......................
NPRM Comment Period End............. 10/00/22 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Curtis E. Glover Sr., Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/
NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 501-
1448, Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#8fecfafdfbe6fca1e8e3e0f9eafdcfe8fceea1e8e0f9"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="8fecfafdfbe6fca1e8e3e0f9eafdcfe8fceea1e8e0f9">[email protected]</span></a>.
RIN: 9000-AN98
238. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2019-018, Federal
Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act of 2018 [9000-AO01]
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to partially implement a section of the
Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act of 2018. This law
provides executive agency authorities for determining and mitigating
supply chain risks in procurements involving controlled unclassified
information, information technology, embedded information technology,
and telecommunications. The law allows executive agencies to exclude
sources or covered articles from any executive agency procurement
action, including source selection and consent for a contractor to
subcontract.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 02/00/23 .......................
NPRM Comment Period End............. 04/00/23 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Marissa Ryba, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 314 586-1280,
Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#d3beb2a1baa0a0b2fda1aab1b293b4a0b2fdb4bca5"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="046965766d7777652a767d6665446377652a636b72">[email protected]</span></a>.
RIN: 9000-AO01
239. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2020-005,
Explanations to Unsuccessful Offerors on Certain Orders Under Task and
Delivery Order Contracts [9000-AO08]
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement section 874 of the NDAA for
FY 2020. For awards of certain task or delivery orders, section 874
provides unsuccessful offerors the opportunity to request in writing an
explanation as to why their offer was unsuccessful. Contracting offers
are required to provide a brief explanation, including the rationale
for award and an evaluation of the significant weak or deficient
factors in the offeror's offer.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 12/00/22 .......................
NPRM Comment Period End............. 02/00/23 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Michael O. Jackson, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/
NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 208-
4949, Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#aec3c7cdc6cfcbc2c180c4cfcdc5ddc1c0eec9ddcf80c9c1d8"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="35585c565d5450595a1b5f54565e465a5b755246541b525a43">[email protected]</span></a>.
RIN: 9000-AO08
240. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2020-008,
Prohibition on Criminal History Inquiries by Contractors Prior to
Conditional Offer [9000-AO11]
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement section 1123 of the NDAA for
FY 2020 (Pub. L. 116-92), which added at 41 U.S.C. 4714 and 10 U.S.C.
2339 prohibitions related to criminal history inquiries on individuals
competing for or applying to work on Federal contracts. Per the
statute, a contractor may not request criminal history record
information on an applicant for a position related to work under a
contract before the contractor has extended a conditional offer to the
applicant for that position. In addition, the Federal Government may
not request criminal history record information on an individual or
sole proprietor who is competing on a Federal Government contract,
unless that individual is the apparently successful offeror. This
proposed rule implements the statutory prohibition and the associated
procedures and exceptions.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 11/00/22 .......................
NPRM Comment Period End............. 01/00/23 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Jennifer Hawes, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 969-7386,
Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#2a404f4444434c4f5804424b5d4f596a4d594b044d455c"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="94fef1fafafdf2f1e6bafcf5e3f1e7d4f3e7f5baf3fbe2">[email protected]</span></a>.
RIN: 9000-AO11
241. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2020-010, Small
Business Innovation Research and Technology Transfer Programs [9000-
AO12]
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement changes to the U.S. Small
Business Administration (SBA) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)
and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Policy Directive issued
(May 2, 2019). The proposed changes include updating FAR 27 to add
reference to the STTR program, revise: definitions, allocation of
rights, protection period, SBIR/STTR rights notice, data rights marking
provisions, and add language to FAR 6.302-5(b) to acknowledge the
unique competition requirements for SBIR/STTR Phase III contracts
permitted by the Small Business Act.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 01/00/23 .......................
NPRM Comment Period End............. 03/00/23 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Mahruba Uddowla, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 703 605-2868,
Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#680509001a1d0a09461d0c0c071f0409280f1b09460f071e"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="204d4148525542410e5544444f574c41604753410e474f56">[email protected]</span></a>.
RIN: 9000-AO12
242. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2020-016,
Rerepresentation of Size and Socioeconomic Status [9000-AO18]
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the FAR to
implement statutory requirements as implemented by the Small Business
Administration's final rule published October 16, 2020 (85 FR 66146),
requiring contractors to rerepresent its size and economic status for
all set-aside orders issued under full and open multiple-award
contract. Additionally, rerepresentation is required for orders issued
under a small business set-aside MAC where the orders are further set
aside exclusively for a particular socioeconomic category and the
required socioeconomic status differs from the underlying multiple-
award contract. Orders issued under any FSS are exempt from the
requirement to rerepresent size and or socioeconomic status.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 10/00/22 .......................
NPRM Comment Period End............. 12/00/22 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Dana Bowman, Procurement Analyst, DoD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405,
Phone: 202 803-3188, Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#9efafff0ffb0fcf1e9f3fff0def9edffb0f9f1e8"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="3f5b5e515e115d5048525e517f584c5e11585049">[email protected]</span></a>.
RIN: 9000-AO18
243. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2021-001, Increased
Efficiencies With Regard to Certified Mail, In-Person Business, Mail,
Notarization, Original Documents, Seals, and Signatures [9000-AO19]
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation to increase flexibilities and efficiencies
regarding certified mail, in-person business, mail, notarization,
original documents, seals, and signatures using digital and virtual
technology. This would streamline certain essential contracting
procedures.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 03/00/23 .......................
NPRM Comment Period End............. 05/00/23 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Zenaida Delgado, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 969-7207,
Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#7208171c131b16135c16171e1513161d321501135c151d04"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="4a302f242b232e2b642e2f262d2b2e250a2d392b642d253c">[email protected]</span></a>.
RIN: 9000-AO19
244. FAR Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2021-005; Disclosure of
Beneficial Owner in Federal Contracting [9000-AO23]
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement sections 885 and 6403 of the
William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2021. Section 885 requires that the Federal Awardee
Performance and Integrity Information System include identifying
information on the
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beneficial owner of a Federal contractor that is a corporation.
Paragraph (c) of section 6403 directs the FAR to be changed to require
certain offerors to disclose beneficial ownership information in their
offers for contracts over the simplified acquisition threshold.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 12/00/22 .......................
NPRM Comment Period End............. 02/00/23 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Zenaida Delgado, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 969-7207,
Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#ff859a919e969b9ed19b9a93989e9b90bf988c9ed1989089"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="85ffe0ebe4ece1e4abe1e0e9e2e4e1eac5e2f6e4abe2eaf3">[email protected]</span></a>.
RIN: 9000-AO23
245. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2021-009, Protests
of Orders Set Aside for Small Business [9000-AO26]
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement the requirements in SBA's
final rule issued on October 16, 2020 regarding size protests on set-
aside orders under multiple-award contracts that were not set-aside;
socioeconomic status protests on set-aside orders where the required
status differs from that of the underlying multiple-award contract; and
the authority for SBA's Associate General Counsel for Procurement Law
to initiate size protest.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 02/00/23 .......................
NPRM Comment Period End............. 04/00/23 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Dana Bowman, Procurement Analyst, DoD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405,
Phone: 202 803-3188, Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#b7d3d6d9d699d5d8c0dad6d9f7d0c4d699d0d8c1"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="95f1f4fbf4bbf7fae2f8f4fbd5f2e6f4bbf2fae3">[email protected]</span></a>.
RIN: 9000-AO26
246. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2021-011, Past
Performance of First-Tier Subcontractors [9000-AO28]
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement the statutory requirements
(15 U.S.C. 644(e)(4)(B)(i)) and (15 U.S.C. 644(q)(1)(B)) as implemented
by the Small Business Administration's final rule published October 16,
2020 (85 FR 66146). 15 U.S.C. 644(e)(4)(B)(i) requires contracting
officers to consider the capabilities and past performance of first
tier subcontractors for bundled or consolidated contracts, and 15
U.S.C. 644(q)(1)(B) requires contracting officers to consider the
capabilities and past performance of first tier subcontractors for
multiple award contracts valued above the substantial bundling
threshold of the Federal agency. SBA's final rule also gives
contracting officers discretion to consider past performance and
experience of first-tier subcontractors for other procurements as
appropriate where the first-tier subcontractors are specifically
identified in the proposal, and the capabilities and past performance
of the small business prime do not independently demonstrate
capabilities and past performance necessary for award.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 11/00/22 .......................
NPRM Comment Period End............. 01/00/23 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Malissa Jones, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 703 605-2815,
Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#117c707d786262703f7b7e7f7462517662703f767e67"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="016c606d687272602f6b6e6f6472416672602f666e77">[email protected]</span></a>.
RIN: 9000-AO28
247. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2021-012, 8(A)
Program [9000-AO29]
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement regulatory changes made by
the SBA, in its final rule published in the Federal Register on October
16, 2020, to the 8(a) Business Development Program to eliminate or
reduce unnecessary or excessive burdens on 8(a) Participants. This rule
promotes equity in Federal procurement.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 09/00/22 .......................
NPRM Comment Period End............. 11/00/22 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Dana Bowman, Procurement Analyst, DoD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405,
Phone: 202 803-3188, Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#4a2e2b242b6428253d272b240a2d392b642d253c"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="2044414e410e424f574d414e604753410e474f56">[email protected]</span></a>.
RIN: 9000-AO29
248. Federal Acquisitions Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2021-013, Access
to Past Performance Information [9000-AO30]
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to clarify language at FAR 42.1503(d)
regarding restrictions on the release of past performance information
in the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) to
other than Government personnel to perform value added services to the
Government. Artificial intelligence (e.g., machine learning) may
improve the workforce's ability to leverage the use of contractor
performance information in informing future contract award decisions
and other related efforts.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 01/00/23 .......................
NPRM Comment Period End............. 03/00/23 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Curtis E. Glover Sr., Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/
NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 501-
1448, Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#9cffe9eee8f5efb2fbf0f3eaf9eedcfbeffdb2fbf3ea"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="e4879196908d97ca83888b928196a4839785ca838b92">[email protected]</span></a>.
RIN: 9000-AO30
249. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2021-015,
Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Climate-Related Financial
Risk [9000-AO32]
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement section 5(b)(i) of Executive
Order 14030, Climate-Related Financial Risk. Section 5(b)(i) directs
the FAR Council to consider amending the FAR to require major Federal
suppliers to publicly disclose greenhouse gas emissions and climate-
related financial risk and to set science-based reduction targets.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 08/00/22 .......................
NPRM Comment Period End............. 10/00/22 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Jennifer Hawes, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 969-7386,
Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#88e2ede6e6e1eeedfaa6e0e9ffedfbc8effbe9a6efe7fe"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="563c3338383f303324783e372133251631253778313920">[email protected]</span></a>.
RIN: 9000-AO32
250. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2021-016,
Minimizing the Risk of Climate Change in Federal Acquisitions [9000-
AO33]
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement section 5(b)(ii) of Executive
Order 14030, Climate-Related Financial Risk. Section 5(b)(ii) directs
the FAR Council to consider amending the FAR to ensure that major
agency procurements minimize the risk of climate change and to require
consideration of the social cost of greenhouse gas emissions in
procurement decisions for major agency procurements.
Timetable:
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ANPRM............................... 10/15/21 86 FR 57404
Comment Period Extended............. 12/07/21 86 FR 69218
ANPRM Comment Period End............ 01/13/22 .......................
NPRM................................ 01/00/23 .......................
NPRM Comment Period End............. 03/00/23 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Jennifer Hawes, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 969-7386,
Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#c4aea1aaaaada2a1b6eaaca5b3a1b784a3b7a5eaa3abb2"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="2a404f4444434c4f5804424b5d4f596a4d594b044d455c">[email protected]</span></a>.
RIN: 9000-AO33
251. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2021-017, Cyber
Threat and Incident Reporting and Information Sharing [9000-AO34]
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to increase the sharing of information
about cyber threats and incident information between the Government and
certain providers, pursuant to OMB recommendations, in accordance with
section 2(b)-(c), and Department of Homeland Security recommendations,
in accordance with section 8(b), of Executive Order 14028, Improving
the Nation's Cybersecurity. In addition, requires certain contractors
to report cyber incidents to the Federal Government to facilitate
effective cyber incident response and remediation, pursuant to
Department of Homeland Security recommendations in accordance with
sections 2(g)(i) of Executive Order 14028.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 08/00/22 .......................
NPRM Comment Period End............. 10/00/22 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Curtis E. Glover Sr., Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/
NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 501-
1448, Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#8be8fef9ffe2f8a5ece7e4fdeef9cbecf8eaa5ece4fd"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="8ae9fff8fee3f9a4ede6e5fceff8caedf9eba4ede5fc">[email protected]</span></a>.
RIN: 9000-AO34
252. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2021-019,
Standardizing Cybersecurity Requirements for Unclassified Information
Systems [9000-AO35]
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to standardize common cybersecurity
contractual requirements across Federal agencies for unclassified
information systems, pursuant to Department of Homeland Security
recommendations in accordance with sections 2(i) and 8(b) of Executive
Order 14028, Improving the Nation's Cybersecurity.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 08/00/22 .......................
NPRM Comment Period End............. 10/00/22 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Carrie Moore, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 571 300-5917,
Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#fb989a8989929ed5969494899ebb9c889ad59c948d"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="bad9dbc8c8d3df94d7d5d5c8dffaddc9db94ddd5cc">[email protected]</span></a>.
RIN: 9000-AO35
253. Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) FAR Case 2021-020,
Limitations on Subcontracting [9000-AO36]
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement Small Business Administration
(SBA) changes to the limitations on subcontracting in SBA's final rules
published on November 29, 2019, and October 16, 2020, which implemented
sections of the National Defense Authorization Acts (NDAA) for fiscal
years 2016 and 2017, and the Recovery Improvements for Small Entities
After Disaster Act of 2015 (RISE Act).
Generally this rule will clarify matters related to the limitations
on subcontracting for small businesses. Changes will be made in areas
such as: exclusions of other direct costs from the limitations on
subcontracting for services; similarly situated entities and the
treatment of independent contractors; applicability of the
Nonmanufacturer rule to 541519 when using the Information Technology
Value Added Reseller (ITVAR) exception; the multiple item rule; mixed
contracts; and CO discretion to ask for compliance information.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 03/00/23 .......................
NPRM Comment Period End............. 05/00/23 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Malissa Jones, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 703 605-2815,
Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#640905080d1717054a0e0b0a0117240317054a030b12"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="92fff3fefbe1e1f3bcf8fdfcf7e1d2f5e1f3bcf5fde4">[email protected]</span></a>.
RIN: 9000-AO36
254. <bullet> Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2022-006,
Sustainable Procurement [9000-AO43]
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement Executive Order 14057,
Catalyzing Clean Energy Industries and Jobs Through Federal
Sustainability, and Office of Management and Budget Memorandum M-22-06,
requirements for the procurement of sustainable products and services.
This proposed rule will also reorganize FAR part 23 for consistency and
clarity, and include statutory updates to definition of ``biobased
product'' (7 U.S.C 8101 and 8102) for the purposes of agency
affirmative procurement programs.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 10/00/22 .......................
NPRM Comment Period End............. 12/00/22 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Jennifer Hawes, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 969-7386,
Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#ddb7b8b3b3b4bbb8aff3b5bcaab8ae9dbaaebcf3bab2ab"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="0369666d6d6a6566712d6b62746670436470622d646c75">[email protected]</span></a>.
RIN: 9000-AO43
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION/NATIONAL
AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (FAR)
Final Rule Stage
255. Federal Acquisition Regulation: FAR Case 2016-005; Effective
Communication Between Government and Industry [9000-AN29]
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing a final rule amending the
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement section 887 of the
NDAA for FY 2016 (Pub. L. 114-92). This law provides that Government
acquisition personnel are permitted and encouraged to engage in
responsible and constructive exchanges with industry. This change will
permit and encourage Government acquisition personnel to engage in
responsible and constructive exchanges with industry as part of market
research as long as those exchanges are consistent with existing laws
and regulations and promote a fair competitive environment.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 11/29/16 81 FR 85914
NPRM Comment Period End............. 03/02/17 .......................
Final Rule.......................... 07/00/22 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Michael O. Jackson, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/
NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 208-
4949, Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#0e63676d666f6b626120646f6d657d61604e697d6f20696178"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="7a171319121b1f161554101b19110915143a1d091b541d150c">[email protected]</span></a>.
RIN: 9000-AN29
256. FAR Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2015-038, Reverse
Auction Guidance [9000-AN31]
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing a final rule to amend the
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement policies addressing
the effective use of reverse auctions. Reverse auctions involve
offerors lowering their pricing over multiple rounds of bidding in
order to win Federal contracts. This change incorporates guidance from
the Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP) memorandum, ``Effective
Use of Reverse Auctions,'' which was issued in response to
recommendations from the GAO report, Reverse Auctions: Guidance is
Needed to Maximize Competition and Achieve Cost Savings (GAO-14-108).
Reverse auctions are one tool used by Federal agencies to increase
competition and reduce the cost of certain items. Reverse auctions
differ from traditional auctions in that sellers compete against one
another to provide the lowest price or highest-value offer to a buyer.
This change to the FAR will include guidance that will standardize
agencies' use of reverse auctions to help agencies maximize competition
and savings when using reverse auctions.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 12/07/20 85 FR 78815
NPRM Comment Period End............. 02/05/21 .......................
Final Rule.......................... 12/00/22 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Curtis E. Glover Sr., Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/
NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 501-
1448, Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#1a796f686e7369347d76756c7f685a7d697b347d756c"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="cdaeb8bfb9a4bee3aaa1a2bba8bf8daabeace3aaa2bb">[email protected]</span></a>.
RIN: 9000-AN31
257. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2017-005,
Whistleblower Protection for Contractor Employees [9000-AN32]
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing a final rule to amend the
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement 41 U.S.C. 4712,
``Enhancement of Contractor Protection From Reprisal for Disclosure of
Certain Information,'' and makes the pilot program permanent. The pilot
was enacted on January 2, 2013, by section 828 of the National Defense
Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year (FY) 2013. The rule clarifies
that contractors and subcontractors are prohibited from discharging,
demoting, or otherwise discriminating against an employee as a reprisal
for disclosing to any of the entities such as agency Inspector Generals
and Congress information that the employee reasonably believes is
evidence of gross mismanagement of a Federal contract; a gross waste of
Federal funds; an abuse of authority relating to a Federal contract; a
substantial and specific danger to public health or safety; or a
violation of law, rule, or regulation related to a Federal contract
(including the competition for or negotiation of a contract.) This rule
enhances whistleblower protections for contractor employees by making
permanent the protection for disclosure of the aforementioned
information and ensuring that the prohibition on reimbursement for
legal fees accrued in defense against reprisal claims applies to both
contractors and subcontractors.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 12/26/18 83 FR 66223
NPRM Comment Period End............. 02/25/19 .......................
Final Rule.......................... 09/00/22 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Curtis E. Glover Sr., Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/
NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 501-
1448, Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#a0c3d5d2d4c9d38ec7cccfd6c5d2e0c7d3c18ec7cfd6"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="305345424459431e575c5f465542705743511e575f46">[email protected]</span></a>.
RIN: 9000-AN32
258. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2017-014, Use of
Acquisition 360 To Encourage Vendor Feedback [9000-AN43]
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing a final rule to amend the
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to address the solicitation of
contractor feedback on both contract formation and contract
administration activities. Agencies would consider this feedback, as
appropriate, to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their
acquisition activities. The rule will create FAR policy to encourage
regular feedback in accordance with agency practice (both for contract
formation and administration activities) and a standard FAR
solicitation provision to support a sustainable model for broadened use
of the Acquisition 360 survey to elicit feedback on the pre-award and
debriefing processes in a consistent and standardized manner. Agencies
will be able to use the solicitation provision to notify interested
sources that a procurement is part of the Acquisition
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360 survey and encourage stakeholders to voluntarily provide feedback
on their experiences of the pre-award process.
Timetable:
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ANPRM............................... 07/23/18 83 FR 34820
ANPRM Comment Period End............ 09/21/18 .......................
NPRM................................ 09/15/20 85 FR 57177
NPRM Comment Period End............. 11/16/20 .......................
Final Rule.......................... 07/00/22 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Curtis E. Glover Sr., Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/
NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 501-
1448, Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#e3809691978a90cd848f8c958691a3849082cd848c95"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="9cffe9eee8f5efb2fbf0f3eaf9eedcfbeffdb2fbf3ea">[email protected]</span></a>.
RIN: 9000-AN43
259. Federal Regulation Acquisition (FAR); FAR Case 2017-019, Policy on
Joint Ventures [9000-AN59]
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing a final rule to amend the
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement regulatory changes
made by the Small Business Administration (SBA), Small Business Mentor
Prot[eacute]g[eacute] Programs, published on July 25, 2016 (81 FR
48557), regarding joint ventures and to clarify policy on 8(a) joint
ventures. The regulatory changes provide industry with a new way to
compete for small business or socioeconomic set-asides using a joint
venture made up of a mentor and a prot[eacute]g[eacute]. The 8(a) joint
venture clarification prevents confusion on an 8(a) joint venture's
eligibility to compete for an 8(a) competitive procurement.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 06/05/20 85 FR 34561
NPRM Comment Period End............. 08/04/20 .......................
Final Rule.......................... 07/00/22 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Malissa Jones, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 703 605-2815,
Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#442925282d3737256a2e2b2a2137042337256a232b32"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="48252924213b3b29662227262d3b082f3b29662f273e">[email protected]</span></a>.
RIN: 9000-AN59
260. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2018-020,
Construction Contract Administration [9000-AN78]
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing a final rule to amend the
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement section 855 of the
NDAA for FY 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232). Section 855 requires, for
solicitations for construction contracts anticipated to be awarded to a
small business, notification to prospective offerors regarding agency
policies or practices in complying with FAR requirements relating to
the timely definitization of requests for equitable adjustment and
agency past performance in definitizing such requests.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 04/01/20 85 FR 18181
NPRM Comment Period End............. 06/01/20 .......................
Final Rule.......................... 07/00/22 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Dana L. Bowman, Procurement Analyst, General
Services Administration, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone:
202 803-3188, Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#8aeeebe4eba4e8e5fde7ebe4caedf9eba4ede5fc"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="d4b0b5bab5fab6bba3b9b5ba94b3a7b5fab3bba2">[email protected]</span></a>.
RIN: 9000-AN78
261. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2018-017,
Prohibition on Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance
Services or Equipment [9000-AN83]
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA amended the Federal Acquisition
Regulation (FAR) to implement section 889(a)(1)(A) of the National
Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY 19 (Pub. L. 115-232). Section
889(a)(1)(A) prohibits the Government from procuring covered
telecommunications equipment and services from Huawei Technologies
Company, ZTE Corporation, Hytera Communications Corporation, Hangzhou
Technology Company, or Dahua Technology Company, to include any
subsidiaries or affiliates. Provisions have been added to the FAR which
require that an offeror represent at an entity level in SAM, and if
applicable on an offer-by-offer basis, if the offeror will or will not
provide any covered telecommunications equipment or services to the
Government. If an offeror responds in an offer that it will provide
covered telecommunications, the offeror will need to provide additional
disclosures. This FAR rule is needed to protect U.S. networks against
cyber activities conducted through Chinese Government-supported
telecommunications equipment and services.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Interim Final Rule.................. 08/13/19 84 FR 40216
Interim Final Rule Comment Period 10/15/19 .......................
End.
Interim Final Rule.................. 12/13/19 84 FR 68314
Interim Final Rule Effective........ 12/13/19 .......................
Interim Final Rule Comment Period 02/11/20 .......................
End.
Final Rule.......................... 10/00/22 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Carrie Moore, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 571 300-5917,
Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#0f6c6e7d7d666a216260607d6a4f687c6e21686079"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="3d5e5c4f4f5458135052524f587d5a4e5c135a524b">[email protected]</span></a>.
RIN: 9000-AN83
262. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2019-007, Update of
Historically Underutilized Business Zone Program [9000-AN90]
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are amending the Federal Acquisition
Regulation (FAR) to implement regulatory changes issued in a final rule
on November 26, 2019, by the Small Business Administration regarding
the Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) Program. The
regulatory changes are intended to reduce the regulatory burden
associated with the HUBZone Program. This rule promotes equity in
Federal procurement.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 06/14/21 86 FR 31468
NPRM Comment Period End............. 08/13/21 .......................
Final Rule.......................... 07/00/22 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Malissa Jones, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 703 605-2815,
Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#09646865607a7a68276366676c7a496e7a68276e667f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="751814191c0606145b1f1a1b1006351206145b121a03">[email protected]</span></a>.
RIN: 9000-AN90
263. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2019-008, Small
Business Program Amendments [9000-AN91]
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are amending the Federal Acquisition
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Regulation (FAR) to implement regulatory changes proposed by the Small
Business Administration regarding small business programs. The proposed
regulatory changes include the timing of the determination of size
status for multiple-award contracts for which price is not evaluated at
the contract level; the grounds for size-status protests; and the
grounds for socioeconomic status protests.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 02/24/22 87 FR 10327
NPRM Comment Period End............. 04/25/22 .......................
Final Rule.......................... 01/00/23 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Malissa Jones, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 703 605-2815,
Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#5a373b363329293b743035343f291a3d293b743d352c"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="533e323f3a2020327d393c3d3620133420327d343c25">[email protected]</span></a>.
RIN: 9000-AN91
264. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2019-009,
Prohibition on Contracting With Entities Using Certain
Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment [9000-
AN92]
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are amending the Federal Acquisition
Regulation (FAR) to implement paragraph (a)(1)(B) of section 889 of the
National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY 19 (Pub. L. 115-232).
Beginning two years from the enacted date, paragraph (a)(1)(B) of
section 889 prohibits the Government from entering into a contract or
extending or renewing a contract with an entity that uses any
equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications
equipment and services from Huawei Technologies Company, ZTE
Corporation, Hytera Communications Corporation, Hangzhou Technology
Company, or Dahua Technology Company, to include any subsidiaries or
affiliates. This FAR rule is needed to protect U.S. networks against
cyber activities conducted through Chinese Government-supported
telecommunications equipment and services. Paragraph (a)(1)(A) of
section 889 is being implemented separately through FAR Case 2018-017.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Interim Final Rule.................. 07/14/20 85 FR 42665
Interim Final Rule Effective........ 08/13/20 .......................
Interim Final Rule.................. 08/27/20 85 FR 53126
Interim Final Rule Comment Period 09/14/20 .......................
End.
Interim Final Rule Comment Period 10/26/20 .......................
End.
Interim Final Rule Effective........ 10/26/20 .......................
Final Rule.......................... 10/00/22 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: FAR Policy, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW,
Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 969-4075, Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#0761667577686b6e647e4760746629606871"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="9cfafdeeecf3f0f5ffe5dcfbeffdb2fbf3ea">[email protected]</span></a>.
RIN: 9000-AN92
265. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2020-007,
Accelerated Payments Applicable to Contracts With Certain Small
Business Concerns [9000-AO10]
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing a final rule to amend the
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to establish an accelerated
payment date for small business contractors, to the fullest extent
permitted by law, with a goal of 15 days after receipt of a proper
invoice, if a specific payment date is not established by contract. For
contractors that subcontract with small businesses, the rule, to the
fullest extent permitted by law, establishes an accelerated payment
date, with a goal of 15 days after receipt of a proper invoice, if: (1)
A specific payment date is not established by contract, and (2) the
contractor agrees to make accelerated payments to the subcontractor
without any further consideration from, or fees charged to, the
subcontractor. This change implements section 873 of the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Pub. L. 116-92).
Section 873 amends 31 U.S.C. 3903(a).
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 09/29/21 86 FR 53923
NPRM Comment Period End............. 11/29/21 .......................
Final Rule.......................... 10/00/22 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Zenaida Delgado, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 969-7207,
Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#6f150a010e060b0e410b0a03080e0b002f081c0e41080019"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="c1bba4afa0a8a5a0efa5a4ada6a0a5ae81a6b2a0efa6aeb7">[email protected]</span></a>.
RIN: 9000-AO10
266. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2020-011,
Implementation of FASC Exclusion Orders [9000-AO13]
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: This rule will amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR) to address implementation of issued exclusion orders authorized
by section 202 of the SECURE Technology Act (115 Pub. L. 390), which
amends 41 U.S.C. 1323 by creating the Federal Acquisition Security
Council (FASC) and authorizing the Secretary of Homeland Security, the
Secretary of Defense, and the Director of National Intelligence to
issue exclusion orders, upon the recommendation of the FASC. These
orders are issued to protect national security by excluding certain
covered products, services, or sources from the Federal supply chain.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Interim Final Rule.................. 09/00/22 .......................
Interim Final Rule Comment Period 11/00/22 .......................
End.
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Marissa Ryba, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 314 586-1280,
Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#9af7fbe8f3e9e9fbb4e8e3f8fbdafde9fbb4fdf5ec"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="ef828e9d869c9c8ec19d968d8eaf889c8ec1888099">[email protected]</span></a>.
RIN: 9000-AO13
267. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2020-013,
Certification of Women-Owned Small Businesses [9000-AO17]
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: The purpose of this FAR case is to implement the
statutory requirement for certification of women-owned and economically
disadvantaged women-owned small businesses participating in the Women-
Owned Small Business Program (section 825 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015), as implemented by the Small
Business Administration in its final rule published May 11, 2020. This
rule promotes equity in Federal procurement.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 10/07/21 86 FR 55769
NPRM Comment Period End............. 12/06/21 .......................
Final Rule.......................... 08/00/22 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Malissa Jones, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 703 605-2815,
Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#600d010c091313014e0a0f0e0513200713014e070f16"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="670a060b0e141406490d080902142700140649000811">[email protected]</span></a>.
RIN: 9000-AO17
268. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2021-008,
Amendments to the FAR Buy American Act Requirements [9000-AO22]
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are amending the Federal Acquisition
Regulation (FAR) to implement section 8 of Executive Order 14005,
Ensuring the Future Is Made in All of America by All of America's
Workers. Section 8 requires the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council
to strengthen the impact of the Buy American Act. In pursuit of the
goals of section 8, the final rule would provide for (1) an increase to
the domestic content threshold, a schedule for future increases, and a
fallback threshold that would allow for products meeting a specific
lower domestic content threshold to qualify as domestic products under
certain circumstances; and (2) a framework for application of an
enhanced price preference for a domestic product that is considered a
critical item or made up of critical components.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 07/30/21 86 FR 40980
NPRM Comment Period End............. 09/28/21 .......................
Comment Period Extended............. 10/28/21 86 FR 52871
Final Rule.......................... 03/07/22 87 FR 12780
Final Rule Effective................ 10/25/22 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Mahruba Uddowla, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 703 605-2868,
Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#cea3afa6bcbbacafe0bbaaaaa1b9a2af8ea9bdafe0a9a1b8"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="86ebe7eef4f3e4e7a8f3e2e2e9f1eae7c6e1f5e7a8e1e9f0">[email protected]</span></a>.
RIN: 9000-AO22
269. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2021-014,
Increasing the Minimum Wage for Contractors [9000-AO31]
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA will finalize an interim rule which
amended the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement Executive
Order 14026, Increasing the Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors, dated
April 27, 2021, and Department of Labor regulations (29 CFR part 23).
The Executive order seeks to increase efficiency and cost savings in
the work performed by parties who contract with the Federal Government
by increasing to $15.00 the hourly minimum wage paid to those
contractors.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Interim Final Rule.................. 01/26/22 87 FR 4117
Interim Final Rule Comment Period 03/28/22 .......................
End.
Final Rule.......................... 11/00/22 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Mahruba Uddowla, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 703 605-2868,
Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#ed808c859f988f8cc3988989829a818cad8a9e8cc38a829b"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="3d505c554f485f5c13485959524a515c7d5a4e5c135a524b">[email protected]</span></a>.
RIN: 9000-AO31
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION/NATIONAL
AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (FAR)
Long-Term Actions
270. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2018-006;
Definition of Subcontract [9000-AN66]
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement section 820 of the National
Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY 2018. Section 820 amends 41
U.S.C. 1906(c)(1) to change the definition of ``subcontract'' for the
procurement of commercial items to exclude agreements entered into by a
contractor for the supply of commodities that are intended for use in
the performance of multiple contracts with the Federal Government and
other parties and are not identifiable to any particular contract.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 06/00/23 .......................
NPRM Comment Period End............. 08/00/23 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Michael O. Jackson, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/
NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 208-
4949, Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#c3aeaaa0aba2a6afaceda9a2a0a8b0acad83a4b0a2eda4acb5"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="b3dedad0dbd2d6dfdc9dd9d2d0d8c0dcddf3d4c0d29dd4dcc5">[email protected]</span></a>.
RIN: 9000-AN66
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION/NATIONAL
AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (FAR)
Completed Actions
271. Federal Acquisition Regulation; FAR Case 2016-002, Applicability
of Small Business Regulations Outside the United States [9000-AN34]
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing a final rule to amend the
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to support SBA's policy of
including overseas contracts in agency small business contracting
goals. SBA revised its regulation at 13 CFR 125.2, as finalized in its
rule ``Acquisition Process: Task and Delivery Order Contracts,
Bundling, Consolidation'' issued on October 2, 2013, to clarify that
overseas contracting is not excluded from agency responsibilities to
foster small business participation.
In its final rule, SBA has clarified that, as a general matter, its
small business contracting regulations apply regardless of the place of
performance. In light of these changes, there is a need to amend the
FAR, both to support the changes to SBA's regulation, and to give
agencies the tools they need, especially the ability to use set-asides
to maximize opportunities for small businesses overseas.
Completed:
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Reason Date FR Cite
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Final Rule.......................... 04/22/22 87 FR 24836
Final Rule Effective................ 05/26/22 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Mahruba Uddowla, Phone: 703 605-2868, Email:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#ed808c859f988f8cc3988989829a818cad8a9e8cc38a829b"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="d6bbb7bea4a3b4b7f8a3b2b2b9a1bab796b1a5b7f8b1b9a0">[email protected]</span></a>.
RIN: 9000-AN34
272. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2019-003,
Substantial Bundling And Consolidation [9000-AN86]
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are amending the Federal Acquisition
Regulation (FAR) to implement section
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863 of the National Defense Authorization Acts (NDAA) for FY 2016 and
the Small Business Administration (SBA) implementing regulations
requiring public notification of an agency's determination to
substantially bundle or consolidate contract requirements.
Completed:
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Reason Date FR Cite
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Final Rule.......................... 11/04/21 86 FR 61038
Final Rule Effective................ 12/06/21 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Dana Bowman, Phone: 202 803-3188, Email:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#d1b5b0bfb0ffb3bea6bcb0bf91b6a2b0ffb6bea7"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="cca8ada2ade2aea3bba1ada28cabbfade2aba3ba">[email protected]</span></a>.
RIN: 9000-AN86
273. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2021-003, Update to
Certain Online References in the FAR [9000-AO21]
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing a final rule amending the
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to replace FAR references to
Federal Business Opportunities (<a href="http://FBO.gov">FBO.gov</a>) and Wage Determinations Online
(<a href="http://WDOL.gov">WDOL.gov</a>) with the System for Award Management (<a href="http://SAM.gov">SAM.gov</a>), because of
their integration with and increased functionality of <a href="http://SAM.gov">SAM.gov</a>.
Completed:
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Reason Date FR Cite
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Final Rule.......................... 12/15/21 86 FR 71323
Final Rule Effective................ 01/14/22 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Curtis E. Glover, Phone: 202 501-1448, Email:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#6e0d1b1c1a071d40090201180b1c2e091d0f40090118"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="76150304021f0558111a190013043611051758111900">[email protected]</span></a>.
RIN: 9000-AO21
274. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2021-007, Maximum
Award Price for Certain Sole Source Manufacturing Contracts [9000-AO25]
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are amending the Federal Acquisition
Regulation (FAR) to implement section 864 of the William M. (Mac)
Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021.
Section 864 amends the Small Business Act by modifying the maximum
award price for sole source manufacturing contracts to $7 million for
the 8(a), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), Historically Underutilized
Business Zone (HUBZone), and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small
Business (SDVOSB) programs. This rule will change the current FAR
thresholds for the 8(a) and HUBZone programs from $7.5 million to the
statutory threshold of $7 million. The thresholds for the WOSB and
SDVOSB programs will remain unchanged at the current FAR $7 million
threshold.
Completed:
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Reason Date FR Cite
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Final Rule.......................... 11/04/21 86 FR 61040
Final Rule Effective................ 12/06/21 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Michael O. Jackson, Phone: 202 208-4949, Email:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#c8a5a1aba0a9ada4a7e6a2a9aba3bba7a688afbba9e6afa7be"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="86ebefe5eee7e3eae9a8ece7e5edf5e9e8c6e1f5e7a8e1e9f0">[email protected]</span></a>.
RIN: 9000-AO25
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