[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 214 (Monday, November 6, 1995)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 56035]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-27404]



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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

48 CFR Part 15

[FAR Case 95-008]
RIN 9000-AG67


Federal Acquisition Regulation; Competitive Range

agencies: Department of Defense (DOD), General Services Administration 
(GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

action: Proposed rule.

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summary: The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council are proposing to amend the Federal 
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) guidance on competitive range 
determinations. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of 
Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated 
September 30, 1993.

dates: Comment Due Date: Comments should be submitted on or before 
January 5, 1996, to be considered in the formulation of a final rule.

addresses: Interested parties should submit written comments to: 
General Services Administration, FAR Secretariat (VRS), 18th & F 
Streets NW., Room 4037, Washington, DC 20405.
    Please cite FAR case 95-008 in all correspondence related to this 
case.

for further information contact: Mr. Ralph De Stefano at (202) 501-1758 
in reference to this FAR case. For general information, contact the FAR 
Secretariat, Room 4037, GS Building, Washington, DC 20405 (202) 501-
4755. Please cite FAR case 95-008.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

A. Background

    This proposed rule implements a recommendation of the Department of 
Defense Procurement Process Reform Process Action Team. The rule amends 
FAR 15.609 to delete the statement that a proposal should be included 
in the competitive range for the purpose of conducting discussions, if 
there is doubt as to whether the proposal is in the competitive range.

B. Regulatory Flexibility Act

    The proposed rule is not expected to have a significant economic 
impact on a substantial number of small entities within the meaning of 
the Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 601, et seq., because the rule 
retains the Government's policy of including in the competitive range, 
all proposals which have a reasonable chance of being selected for 
award. An Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis has, therefore, not 
been performed. Comments from small entities concerning the affected 
FAR subpart will be considered in accordance with Section 610 of the 
Act. Such comments must be submitted separately and cite FAR case 95-
008 in correspondence.

C. Paperwork Reduction Act

    The Paperwork Reduction Act does not apply because the proposed 
changes to the FAR do not impose recordkeeping or information 
collection requirements, or collections of information from offerors, 
contractors, or members of the public which require the approval of the 
Office of Management and Budget under 44 U.S.C. 3501, et seq.

List of Subjects in 48 CFR Part 15

    Government procurement.

    Dated: October 31, 1995.
C. Allen Olson,
Director, Office of Federal Acquisition Policy.

    Therefore, it is proposed that 48 CFR part 15 be amended as set 
forth below:

PART 15--CONTRACTING BY NEGOTIATION

    1. The authority citation for 48 CFR part 15 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 40 U.S.C. 486(c); 10 U.S.C. chapter 137; and 42 
U.S.C. 2473(c).


15.609  [Amended]

    2. Section 15.609 is amended in paragraph (a) by removing the last 
sentence.

[FR Doc. 95-27404 Filed 11-3-95; 8:45 am]
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