[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 222 (Thursday, November 18, 1999)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 62987]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-29985]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

48 CFR Parts 219 AND 226

[DFARS Case 99-D305]


Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Contract Goal 
for Small Disadvantaged Businesses and Certain Institutions of Higher 
Education

AGENCY: Department of Defense (DoD).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Director of Defense Procurement has issued a final rule 
amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 
to implement Section 808 of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2000. Section 808 provides for a 3-year extension of the 
percentage goal for contract awards to small disadvantaged businesses 
and certain institutions of higher education.

EFFECTIVE DATE: November 18, 1999.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Susan Schneider, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, PDUSD(AT&L)DP(DAR), IMD 3D139, 3062 
Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062. Telephone (703) 602-0326; 
telefax (703) 602-0350. Please cite DFARS Case 99-D305.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

A. Background

    This final rule amends DFARS 219.000 and 226.7000 to implement 
Section 808 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 
2000 (Public Law 106-65). Section 808 amends 10 U.S.C. 2323, which 
establishes a goal for DoD to award 5 percent of contract and 
subcontract dollars to small disadvantaged business concerns, 
historically black colleges and universities, and minority 
institutions. 10 U.S.C. 2323 previously contained a termination date of 
September 30, 2000. Section 808 extends the termination date to 
September 30, 2003.
    This rule was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review 
under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993.

B. Regulatory Flexibility Act

    This final rule does not constitute a significant revision within 
the meaning of FAR 1.501 and Public Law 98-577 and publication for 
public comment is not required. However, DoD will consider comments 
from small entities concerning the affected DFARS subparts in 
accordance with 5 U.S.C. 610. Such comments should cite DFARS Case 99-
D305.

C. Paperwork Reduction Act

    The Paperwork Reduction Act does not apply because the rule does 
not contain any information collection requirements that 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 219 and 226

    Government procurement.
Michele P. Peterson,
Executive Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council.

    Therefore, 48 CFR Parts 219 and 226 are amended as follows:
    1. The authority citation for 48 CFR Parts 219 and 226 continues to 
read as follows:

    Authority: 41 U.S.C. 421 and 48 CFR Chapter 1.

PART 219--SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAMS


219.000  [Amended]

    2. Section 219.000 is amended in the introductory text by removing 
the number ``2000'' and adding in its place the number ``2003''.

PART 226--OTHER SOCIOECONOMIC PROGRAMS


226.7000  [Amended]

    3. Section 226.7000 is amended in paragraphs (a) and (b) by 
removing the number ``2000'' and adding in its place the number 
``2003''.

[FR Doc. 99-29985 Filed 11-17-99; 8:45 am]
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