[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 16 (Thursday, January 24, 2008)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 4114]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-1121]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Defense Acquisition Regulations System

48 CFR Parts 207 and 212

RIN 0750-AF78


Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Commercial 
Item Determinations (DFARS Case 2007-D005)

AGENCY: Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Department of Defense 
(DoD).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal 
Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to address requirements for 
DoD contracting officers to ensure that an item meets the definition of 
``commercial item'' specified in the Federal Acquisition Regulation 
(FAR), when using commercial item procedures for acquisitions exceeding 
$1 million in value.

DATES: Effective Date: January 24, 2008.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Michael Benavides, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations System, OUSD(AT&L)DPAP(DARS), IMD 3D139, 3062 
Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062. Telephone 703-602-1302; 
facsimile 703-602-7887. Please cite DFARS Case 2007-D005.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

A. Background

    FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, applies to the 
acquisition of supplies or services that meet the definition of 
``commercial item'' in FAR 2.101. To emphasize the applicability of FAR 
Part 12, this DFARS rule specifies that, when using FAR Part 12 
procedures for acquisitions exceeding $1 million in value, the 
contracting officer must determine in writing that the acquisition 
meets the commercial item definition in FAR 2.101, and the contracting 
officer must include the written determination in the contract file.
    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 
under 41 U.S.C. 418b 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 
2007-D005.

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 Parts 207 and 212

    Government procurement.

Michele P. Peterson,
Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations System.


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Therefore, 48 CFR parts 207 and 212 are amended as follows:

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1. The authority citation for 48 CFR parts 207 and 212 continues to 
read as follows:


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

PART 207--ACQUISITION PLANNING

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2. Section 207.102 is added to read as follows:


207.102  Policy.

    (a)(1) See 212.102 regarding requirements for a written 
determination that the commercial item definition has been met when 
using FAR Part 12 procedures.

PART 212--ACQUISITION OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS

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3. Subpart 212.1 is added to read as follows:

Subpart 212.1--Acquisition of Commercial Items--General


212.102  Applicability.

    (a)(i) When using FAR Part 12 procedures for acquisitions exceeding 
$1 million in value, the contracting officer shall--
    (A) Determine in writing that the acquisition meets the commercial 
item definition in FAR 2.101; and
    (B) Include the written determination in the contract file.
    (ii) Follow the procedures at PGI 212.102(a) regarding file 
documentation.
[FR Doc. E8-1121 Filed 1-23-08; 8:45 am]
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