[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 119 (Friday, June 20, 2003)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 36945-36946]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-15655]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

48 CFR Part 253

[DFARS Case 2003-D002]


Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Reporting 
Requirements Update

AGENCY: Department of Defense (DoD).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: DoD is issuing a final rule amending the Defense Federal 
Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update contract action 
reporting requirements for Fiscal Year 2004. The rule makes changes to 
instructions for completion of the Individual Contracting Action 
Report.

EFFECTIVE DATE: October 1, 2003.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Euclides Barrera, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, OUSD(AT&L)DPAP(DAR), IMD 3C132, 3062 
Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062. Telephone (703) 602-0296; 
facsimile (703) 602-0350. Please cite DFARS Case 2003-D002.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

A. Background

    This final rule contains instructions for contracting officers to 
use in

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completing DD Form 350, Individual Contracting Action Report, during 
Fiscal Year 2004. DoD uses this form to collect statistical data on its 
contracting actions. The rule includes changes related to reporting of 
contract modification actions and program or system information.
    DD Form 350, and other forms prescribed by the DFARS, are not 
included in the Code of Federal Regulations. The forms are available 
electronically via the Internet at http://web1.whs.osd.mil/icdhome/ddeforms.htm.
    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 rule will not have a significant cost or administrative impact 
on contractors or offerors, or a significant effect beyond the internal 
operating procedures of DoD. Therefore, publication for public comment 
is not required. However, DoD will consider comments from small 
entities concerning the affected DFARS subpart in accordance with 5 
U.S.C. 610. Such comments should cite DFARS Case 2003-D002.

C. Paperwork Reduction Act

    The Paperwork Reduction Act does not apply because the rule does 
not impose 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 Part 253

    Government procurement.

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

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Therefore, 48 CFR part 253 is amended as follows:
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1. The authority citation for 48 CFR part 253 continues to read as 
follows:

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

PART 253--FORMS

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2. Section 253.204-70 is amended by revising paragraphs (b)(2) and 
(b)(12)(iii) to read as follows:


253.204-70  DD Form 350, Individual Contracting Action Report.

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    (b) * * *
    (2) LINE B2, MODIFICATION, ORDER, OR OTHER ID NUMBER.
    (i) LINE B2A, ORDER OR OTHER ID NUMBER. Enter the supplementary 
procurement instrument identification number if one was assigned in 
accordance with 204.7004 or as permitted by 204.7000. It can be up to 
13 characters. Orders under DoD contracts have a four-position number 
(see 204.7004(d)); orders under non-DoD contracts have a 13-position 
number with an F in the ninth position.
    (ii) LINE B2B, MODIFICATION NUMBER. Modifications to contracts and 
agreements have a six-position modification number (see 204.7004(c)); 
modifications to orders under DoD contracts have a two-position 
modification number (see 204.7004(e)); and modifications to orders 
under non-DoD contracts have a six-position modification number.
* * * * *
    (12) * * *
    (iii) LINE B12C, MDAP, MAIS, OR OTHER PROGRAM CODE.
    (A) Enter the Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) or Major 
Automated Information System (MAIS) code that applies to the contract. 
If more than one code applies, enter the one that best identifies the 
program or system representing the largest dollar value.
    (B) If the action is funded by the Missile Defense Agency, enter 
code CAA.
    (C) If the action supports environmental cleanup programs, enter 
one of the following codes:
    (1) ZDE--Defense Environmental and Restoration Program.
    (2) ZBC--Base Realignment and Closure Environmental Activities.
    (3) ZSE--Environmental Protection Agency Superfund.
    (4) ZOP--Other environmental programs.
    (D) If A, B, or C does not apply to the action, enter three zeros.
    (E) Defense Logistics Agency and Defense Contract Management Agency 
activities must use the code assigned by the sponsoring military 
department.
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[FR Doc. 03-15655 Filed 6-19-03; 8:45 am]
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