[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 113 (Wednesday, June 12, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 35262-35263]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-13960]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Defense Acquisition Regulations System

[DFARS Case 2012-D055]


 Detection and Avoidance of Counterfeit Electronic Parts

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

ACTION: Notice of meeting.

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SUMMARY: DoD is hosting a public meeting to obtain the views of experts 
and interested parties in Government and the private sector regarding 
the electronic parts detection and avoidance coverage proposed to be 
included in the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement.

DATES: June 28, 2013, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., EDT.

ADDRESSES: The public meeting will be held at General Services 
Administration (GSA), Central Office Auditorium, 1800 F Street NW., 
Washington, DC, 20405. The GSA auditorium is located on the main floor 
of the building.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Meredith Murphy, DPAP/DARS, at 
571-

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372-6098. Please cite DFARS Case 2012-D055 Public Meeting.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DoD is interested in opening a dialogue with 
experts and interested parties in Government and the private sector 
about the requirements for detection and avoidance of counterfeit 
electronic parts in DoD contracts. A proposed rule was published in the 
Federal Register at 78 FR 28780 on May 16, 2013. The public comment 
period closes on July 15, 2013.
    The DFARS proposed rule is a partial implementation of the 
requirements at section 818, entitled ``Detection and Avoidance of 
Counterfeit Electronic Parts,'' of the National Defense Authorization 
Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (Pub. L. 112-81).
    The DFARS case would apply only to contractors subject to the Cost 
Accounting Standards. It addresses the responsibility of DoD 
contractors for detecting and avoiding the use or inclusion of 
counterfeit electronic parts or suspect counterfeit electronic parts in 
items delivered to the Department. In lieu of requiring contractors to 
establish an entirely new and separate system for avoiding the 
purchase, and detecting the receipt, of counterfeit or suspect 
counterfeit parts, DoD plans to use contractors' existing purchasing 
systems and quality assurance systems.
    In addition, the DFARS case proposes to implement section 833, 
entitled ``Contractor Responsibilities in Regulations Relating to 
Detection and Avoidance of Counterfeit Electronic Parts,'' of the 
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (Pub. L. 112-
239). This provision of law makes the costs associated with counterfeit 
or suspect counterfeit parts unallowable except in certain limited 
circumstances.
    Individuals wishing to attend the public meeting should register by 
June 20, 2013, to ensure adequate room accommodations and to facilitate 
entry to the GSA building. Interested parties may register at this Web 
site, http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/counterfeit_electronic_parts.html, by providing the following information:
     (1) Company or organization name;
     (2) Names and email addresses of persons planning to 
attend;
     Identify if desiring to make a presentation; limit to a 
10-minute presentation per company or organization.
     Last four digits of the social security number for anyone 
who is not a Federal Government employee with a Government badge, in 
order to create an attendee list for secure entry to the GSA building.
    Attendees are encouraged to arrive at least 30 minutes early to 
accommodate security procedures.
    If you wish to make a presentation, please submit an electronic 
copy of your presentation to [email protected] no later than June 24, 2013. 
When submitting presentations, provide presenter's name, organization 
affiliation, telephone number, and email address on the cover page. 
Please submit presentations only and cite DFARS Case 2012-D055 Public 
Meeting in all correspondence related to the public meeting. There will 
be no transcription at the meeting. The submitted presentations will be 
the only record of the public meeting.
    Special accommodations: The public meeting is physically accessible 
to people with disabilities. Requests for reasonable accommodations, 
sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed 
to Meredith Murphy at 571-372-6098, at least 10 working days prior to 
the meeting date.
    The TTY number for further information is: 1-800-877-8339. When the 
operator answers the call, let them know the agency is the Department 
of Defense; the point of contact is Meredith Murphy at 571-372-6098.

Kortnee Stewart,
Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations System.
[FR Doc. 2013-13960 Filed 6-11-13; 8:45 am]
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