[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 119 (Monday, June 22, 1998)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 34062-34063]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-16113]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
48 CFR Parts 9, 11, and 52
[FAC 97-05; FAR Case 97-034; Item II]
RIN 9000-AI00
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Availability of Specifications
AGENCIES: Department of Defense (DoD), General Services Administration
(GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense
Acquisition Regulations Council have agreed on a final rule amending
the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to update information
regarding the availability of specifications, standards, and item
descriptions cited in Government solicitations and contracts. This
regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget
review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993, and is
not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.
EFFECTIVE DATE: August 21, 1998.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The FAR Secretariat, Room 4035, GS
Building, Washington, DC 20405, (202) 501-4755, for information
pertaining to status or publication schedules. For clarification of
content, contact Mr. Ralph DeStefano, Procurement Analyst, at (202)
501-1758. Please cite FAC 97-05, FAR case 97-034.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
A. Background
This final rule amends FAR Parts 9 and 11 and the provisions at
52.211-1, 52.211-2, and 52.212-1 to update information regarding the
availability of specifications, standards, and item descriptions that
may be cited in Government solicitations and contracts. New
organization names, addresses, and telephone numbers, and a new method
of obtaining information on the World Wide Web have been added. In
addition, the rule clarifies the pricing policy regarding
specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions issued by
GSA.
B. Regulatory Flexibility Act
The final rule does not constitute a significant FAR revision
within the meaning of FAR 1.501 and Pub. L. 98-577, and publication for
public comments is not required. However, comments from small entities
concerning the affected FAR subparts will be considered in accordance
with 5 U.S.C. 610. Such comments must be submitted separately and
should cite 5 U.S.C. 601, et seq. (FAC 97-05, FAR case 97-034), in
correspondence.
C. Paperwork Reduction Act
The Paperwork Reduction Act does not apply because the 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 Parts 9, 11, and 52
Government procurement.
Dated: June 11, 1998.
Edward C. Loeb,
Director, Federal Acquisition Policy Division.
Therefore, 48 CFR Parts 9, 11, and 52 are amended as set forth
below:
1. The authority citation for 48 CFR Parts 9, 11, and 52 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).
PART 9--CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS
2. Section 9.203 is amended by revising paragraphs (c)(1) and (d)
to read as follows:
9.203 QPL's, QML's, and QBL's.
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(c) * * *
(1) Federal Standardization Manual, FSPM-0001.
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(d) The publications listed in paragraphs (b) and (c) of this
section are sold to the public. The publications in paragraphs (b)(1)
and (c)(1) of this section may be obtained from the addressee in
11.201(d)(1). The publications in paragraphs (b)(2) and (c)(2) of this
section may be obtained from the addressee in 11.201(d)(2).
PART 11--DESCRIBING AGENCY NEEDS
3. Section 11.102 is revised to read as follows:
11.102 Standardization program.
Agencies shall select existing requirements documents or develop
new requirements documents that meet the needs of the agency in
accordance
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with the guidance contained in the Federal Standardization Manual,
FSPM-0001, and, for DoD components, DoD 4120.3-M, Defense
Standardization Program Policies and Procedures. The Federal
Standardization Manual may be obtained from the General Services
Administration (see address in 11.201(d)(1)). DoD 4120.3-M may be
obtained from DoD (see address in 11.201(d)(2)).
4. Section 11.201 is amended by revising paragraph (d) and the
first sentence of paragraph (e) to read as follows:
11.201 Identification and availability of specifications.
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(d)(1) The GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and
Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR Part 101-29, may be purchased from
the--General Services Administration, Federal Supply Service,
Specifications Section, Suite 8100, 470 East L'Enfant Plaza, SW,
Washington, DC 20407, Telephone (202) 619-8925.
(2) The DoDISS may be purchased from the--Department of Defense
Single Stock Point (DoDSSP), Building 4, Section D, 700 Robbins Avenue,
Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, Telephone (215) 697-2667/2179.
(e) Agencies may generally obtain from the GSA Specifications
Section or DoDSSP those nongovernment (voluntary) standards adopted for
use by Federal or Defense activities. * * *
5. Section 11.204 is amended by revising paragraphs (a) and (b) to
read as follows:
11.204 Solicitation provisions and contract clauses.
(a) The contracting officer shall insert the provision at 52.211-1,
Availability of Specifications Listed in the GSA Index of Federal
Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR Part
101-29, in solicitations that cite specifications listed in the Index
that are not furnished with the solicitation.
(b) The contracting officer shall insert the provision at 52.211-2,
Availability of Specifications Listed in the DoD Index of
Specifications and Standards (DoDISS) and Descriptions Listed in the
Acquisition Management Systems and Data Requirements Control List, DoD
5010.12-L, in solicitations that cite specifications listed in the
DoDISS or DoD 5010.12-L that are not furnished with the solicitation.
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PART 52--SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT CLAUSES
6. Sections 52.211-1 and 52.211-2 are revised to read as follows:
52.211-1 Availability of Specifications Listed in the GSA Index of
Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions,
FPMR Part 101-29.
As prescribed in 11.204(a), insert the following provision:
AVAILABILITY OF SPECIFICATIONS LISTED IN THE GSA INDEX OF FEDERAL
SPECIFICATIONS, STANDARDS AND COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTIONS, FPMR PART
101-29 (AUG 1998)
(a) The GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and
Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR Part 101-29, and copies of
specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in
this solicitation may be obtained for a fee by submitting a request
to--GSA Federal Supply Service, Specifications Section, Suite 8100,
470 East L'Enfant Plaza, SW, Washington, DC 20407, Telephone (202)
619-8925, Facsimile (202) 619-8978.
(b) If the General Services Administration, Department of
Agriculture, or Department of Veterans Affairs issued this
solicitation, a single copy of specifications, standards, and
commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be
obtained free of charge by submitting a request to the addressee in
paragraph (a) of this provision. Additional copies will be issued
for a fee.
(End of provision)
52.211-2 Availability of Specifications Listed in the DoD Index of
Specifications and Standards (DoDISS) and Descriptions Listed in the
Acquisition Management Systems and Data Requirements Control List, DoD
5010.12-L.
As prescribed in 11.204(b), insert the following provision:
AVAILABILITY OF SPECIFICATIONS LISTED IN THE DOD INDEX OF
SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS (DODISS) AND DESCRIPTIONS LISTED IN THE
ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND DATA REQUIREMENTS CONTROL LIST, DOD
5010.12-L (AUG 1998)
(a) Copies of specifications, standards, and data item
descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained for a fee by
submitting a request to the--Department of Defense Single Stock
Point (DoDSSP), Building 4, Section D, 700 Robbins Avenue,
Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, Telephone (215) 697-2667/2179,
Facsimile (215) 697-1462.
(b) Order forms, pricing information, and customer support
information may be obtained--
(1) By telephone at (215) 697-2667/2179; or
(2) Through the DoDSSP Internet site at http://
www.dodssp.daps.mil.
(End of provision)
7. Section 52.212-1 is amended by revising the date of the
provision and paragraph (i) to read as follows:
52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items.
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INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (AUG 1998)
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(i) Availability of requirements documents cited in the
solicitation. (1)(i) The GSA Index of Federal Specifications,
Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR Part 101-29, and
copies of specifications, standards, and commercial item
descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained for a fee by
submitting a request to--GSA Federal Supply Service Specifications
Section, Suite 8100, 470 East L'Enfant Plaza, SW, Washington, DC
20407, Telephone (202) 619-8925, Facsimile (202) 619-8978.
(ii) If the General Services Administration, Department of
Agriculture, or Department of Veterans Affairs issued this
solicitation, a single copy of specifications, standards, and
commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be
obtained free of charge by submitting a request to the addressee in
paragraph (i)(1)(i) of this provision. Additional copies will be
issued for a fee.
(2) The DoD Index of Specifications and Standards (DoDISS) and
documents listed in it may be obtained from the--Department of
Defense Single Stock Point (DoDSSP), Building 4, Section D, 700
Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, Telephone (215) 697-
2667/2179, Facsimile (215) 697-1462.
(i) Automatic distribution may be obtained on a subscription
basis.
(ii) Order forms, pricing information, and customer support
information may be obtained--
(A) By telephone at (215) 697-2667/2179; or
(B) Through the DoDSSP Internet site at http://
www.dodssp.daps.mil.
(3) Nongovernment (voluntary) standards must be obtained from
the organization responsible for their preparation, publication, or
maintenance.
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(End of provision)
[FR Doc. 98-16113 Filed 6-19-98; 8:45 am]
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