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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

48 CFR Ch. 1


Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

AGENCIES:  Department of Defense (DoD), General Services Administration 
(GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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SUMMARY: This agenda provides summary descriptions of regulations being 
developed by the Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council in compliance with Executive Order 
12866 ``Regulatory Planning and Review.'' This agenda is being 
published to allow interested persons an opportunity to participate in 
the rulemaking process. The Regulatory Secretariat Division has 
attempted to list all regulations pending at the time of publication, 
except for minor and routine or repetitive actions; however, 
unanticipated requirements may result in the issuance of regulations 
that are not included in this agenda. There is no legal significance to 
the omission of an item from this listing. Also, the dates shown for 
the steps of each action are estimated and are not commitments to act 
on or by the dates shown.
    Published proposed rules may be reviewed in their entirety at the 
Government's rulemaking Web site at http://www.acquisition.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Hada Flowers, Director, Regulatory 
Secretariat Division, 1800 F Street, NW., 2nd Floor, Washington, DC 
20405-0001, 202-501-4755.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DoD, GSA, and NASA, under their several 
statutory authorities, jointly issue and maintain the FAR through 
periodic issuance of changes published in the Federal Register and 
produced electronically as Federal Acquisition Circulars (FACs).
    The electronic version of the FAR, including changes, can be 
accessed on the FAR Web site at http://www.acquisition.gov/far.

    Dated: September 19, 2014.
 Jeffrey A. Koses,
Senior Procurement Executive/Deputy CAO, Office of Acquisition Policy, 
U.S. General Services Administration

                 DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR)--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                           Regulation
       Sequence No.                    Title             Identifier No.
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419.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AM74
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2013-020,
                             Information on Corporate
                             Contractor Performance
                             and Integrity.
420.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AM80
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2014-022, Inflation
                             Adjustment of
                             Acquisition_Related
                             Thresholds.
421.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AM81
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2014-025, Fair Pay
                             and Safe Workplaces.
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                  DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR)--Final Rule Stage
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                                                           Regulation
       Sequence No.                    Title             Identifier No.
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422.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AL82
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2011-001;
                             Organizational Conflicts
                             of Interest.
423.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AM02
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2010-013, Privacy
                             Training.
424.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AM19
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2011-020; Basic
                             Safeguarding of
                             Contractor Information
                             Systems.
425.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AM55
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2013-001, Ending
                             Trafficking in Persons.
426.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AM56
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2013-015, Pilot
                             Program for Enhancement
                             of Contractor Employee
                             Whistleblower Protections.
427.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AM65
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2012-032, Higher-
                             Level Contract Quality
                             Requirements.
428.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AM68
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2012-022, Contracts
                             Under the Small Business
                             Administration 8(a)
                             Program.
429.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AM69
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2013-022, Extension
                             of Limitations on
                             Contractor Employee
                             Personal Conflicts of
                             Interest.
430.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AM71
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2013-016; EPEAT
                             Items.
431.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AM72
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2014-006; Year
                             Format.
432.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AM75
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2014-012, Limitation
                             on Allowable Government
                             Contractor Compensation
                             Costs.
433.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AM78
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2014-001;
                             Incorporating Section K
                             in Contracts.
434.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AM82
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2015-003;
                             Establishing a Minimum
                             Wage for Contractors.
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                  DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR)--Completed Actions
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                                                           Regulation
       Sequence No.                    Title             Identifier No.
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435.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AM05
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2009-016; Federal
                             Contracting Programs for
                             Minority-Owned and Other
                             Small Businesses.
436.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AM40
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2012-028; Contractor
                             Comment Period_Past
                             Performance Evaluations.
437.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AM46
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2012-014; Small
                             Business Protests and
                             Appeals.
438.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AM49
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2012-024; Commercial
                             and Government Entity
                             Code.
439.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AM50
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2012-016; Defense
                             Base Act.
440.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AM53
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2011-023,
                             Irrevocable Letters of
                             Credit.

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441.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AM59
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2013-010,
                             Contracting With Women-
                             Owned Small Businesses.
442.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AM60
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2012-023, Uniform
                             Procurement
                             Identification.
443.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AM64
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2013-017,
                             Allowability of Legal
                             Costs for Whistleblower
                             Proceedings.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION/NATIONAL 
AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (FAR)

Proposed Rule Stage

419. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2013-020, 
Information on Corporate Contractor Performance and Integrity

    Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C. 
20113
    Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal 
Acquisition Regulation to implement a section of the National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 to include in the Federal 
Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS), to the 
extent practicable, identification of any immediate owner or 
subsidiary, and all predecessors of an offeror that held a Federal 
contract or grant within the last three years. The objective is to 
provide a more comprehensive understanding of the performance and 
integrity of the corporation in awarding Federal contracts. This case 
is included in the FAR retrospective review of existing regulations 
under Executive Order 13563. Additional information is located in the 
FAR final plan (2014), available at https://www.acquisition.gov/.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   11/00/14
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Cecelia Davis, Program Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
1800 F Street NW., Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 219-0202, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 9000-AM74

420.  Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2014-22, 
Inflation Adjustment Of Acquuisition--Related Thresholds

    Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C. 
20113
    Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal 
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to further implement 41 U.S.C. 1908, 
Inflation adjustment of acquisition-related dollar thresholds. This 
statute requires an adjustment every five years of acquisition-related 
thresholds for inflation using the Consumer Price Index for all urban 
consumers, except for the Construction Wage Rate Requirements statute 
(Davis-Bacon Act), Service Contract Labor Standards statute, and trade 
agreements thresholds. DoD, GSA, and NASA are also proposing to use the 
same methodology to adjust nonstatutory FAR acquisition-related 
thresholds in 2015.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   11/00/14
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Michael O Jackson, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/
NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW., Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 208-
4949, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 9000-AM80

421.  Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2014-025, 
Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces

    Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C. 
20113
    Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing a proposed rule amending 
the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) which implements Executive 
Order 13673, Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces, seeks to increase efficiency 
in the work performed by Federal contractors by ensuring that they 
understand and comply with labor laws designed to promote safe, 
healthy, fair and effective workplaces
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   01/00/15
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Edward Loeb, Program Manager, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
1800 F Street NW., Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 501-0650, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 9000-AM81

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION/NATIONAL 
AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (FAR)

Final Rule Stage

422. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2011-001; 
Organizational Conflicts of Interest

    Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C. 
20113
    Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are amending the Federal Acquisition 
Regulation (FAR) to provide revised regulatory coverage on 
organizational conflicts of interest (OCIs), and add related provisions 
and clauses. Coverage on contractor access to protected information has 
been moved to a new proposed rule, FAR Case 2012-029 now folded into 
FAR Case 2014-021. Section 841 of the Duncan Hunter National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (Pub. L. 110-417) required a 
review of the FAR coverage on OCIs. The proposed rule was developed as 
a result of a review conducted in accordance with section 841 by the 
Civilian Agency Acquisition Council, the Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Council, and the Office of Federal Procurement Policy, in 
consultation with the Office of Government Ethics. The proposed rule 
was preceded by an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, under FAR 
Case 2007-018 (73 FR 15962), to gather comments from the public with 
regard to whether and how to improve the FAR coverage on OCIs. This 
case is included in the FAR retrospective review of existing 
regulations under Executive Order 13563. Additional information is 
located in the FAR final plan (2014), available at: https://www.acquisition.gov/.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   04/26/11  76 FR 23236
NPRM Comment Period End.............   06/27/11
NPRM Comment Period Extended........   06/29/11  76 FR 38089
Comment Period End..................   07/27/11
Final Rule..........................   05/00/15
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Deborah Erwin, Attorney-Advisor in the Office of 
Governmentwide Policy, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 501-2164, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 9000-AL82

423. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2010-013, Privacy 
Training

    Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C. 
20113
    Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal 
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to ensure that all contractors are 
required to complete training in the protection of privacy and the 
handling and safeguarding of Personally Identifiable Information (PII). 
The proposed FAR language provides flexibility for agencies to conduct 
the privacy training or require the contractor to conduct the privacy 
training.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   10/14/11  76 FR 63896
NPRM Comment Period End.............   12/13/11
Final Rule..........................   01/00/15
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Karlos Morgan, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA 
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW., Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 501-2364, 
Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 9000-AM02.

424. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2011-020; Basic 
Safeguarding of Contractor Information Systems

    Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C. 
20113
    Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal 
Acquisition Regulation to add a new subpart and contract clause for the 
safeguarding of contractor information systems that contain information 
provided by the Government (other than public information) or generated 
for the Government that will be resident on or transiting through 
contractor information systems.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   07/26/12  77 FR 51496
NPRM Comment Period End.............   10/23/12
Final Rule..........................  03/00/15.
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
    Agency Contact: Marissa Petrusek, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA 
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW., Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 501-0136, 
Email: [email protected]
    RIN: 9000-AM19

425. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2013-001, Ending 
Trafficking In Persons

    Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C. 
20113
    Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing a final rule amending the 
Federal Acquisition Regulation to strengthen protections against 
trafficking in persons in Federal contracts. These changes are intended 
to implement Executive Order 13627, entitled ``Strengthening 
Protections Against Trafficking in Persons in Federal Contracts,'' and 
title XVII of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 
2013.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   09/26/13  78 FR 59317
NPRM Comment Period End.............   12/20/13
Final Rule..........................   11/00/14
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Marissa Petrusek, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA 
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW., Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 501-0136, 
Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 9000-AM55

426. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); Far Case 2013-015, Pilot 
Program for Enhancement of Contractor Employee Whistleblower 
Protections

    Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C. 
20113
    Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA issued an interim rule amending the 
Federal Acquisition Regulation to implement a statutory pilot program 
enhancing whistleblower protections for contractor employees.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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Interim Final Rule..................   09/30/13  78 FR 60169
Interim Final Rule Comment Period      11/29/13
 End.
Final Rule..........................   11/00/14
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Cecelia Davis, Program Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
1800 F Street NW., Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 219-0202, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 9000-AM56

427. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2012-032, Higher-
Level Contract Quality Requirements

    Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C. 
20113
    Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA issued a proposed rule to amend the 
Federal Acquisition Regulation to clarify when to use higher-level 
quality standards in solicitations and contracts, and to update the 
examples of higher-level quality standards by revising obsolete 
standards and adding two new industry standards that pertain to quality 
assurance for avoidance of counterfeit items. These standards will be 
used to help minimize and mitigate counterfeit items or suspect 
counterfeit items in Government contracting.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   12/03/13  78 FR 72620
NPRM Comment Period End.............   02/03/14
Final Rule..........................   11/00/14
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Marissa Petrusek, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA 
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW., Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 501-0136, 
Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 9000-AM65

428. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2012-022, Contracts 
Under The Small Business Administration 8(A) Program

    Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C. 
20113
    Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA issued a proposed rule to amend the 
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement revisions made by the 
Small Business Administration to its regulations implementing section 
8(a) of the Small Business Act, and to provide additional FAR coverage 
regarding protesting an 8(a) participant's eligibility or size status, 
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releasing a requirement for non-8(a) procurements, and the ways a 
participant could exit the 8(a) Business Development program.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   02/03/14  79 FR 6135
NPRM Comment Period End.............   04/14/14
Final Rule..........................   02/00/15
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Mahruba Uddowla, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA 
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW., Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 703 605-2868, 
Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 9000-AM68.

429. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2013-022, Extension 
of Limitations on Contractor Employee Personal Conflicts of Interest

    Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C. 
20113
    Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA issued a proposed rule to amend the 
Federal Acquisition Regulation to implement a section of the National 
Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2013 to extend the 
limitations on contractor employee personal conflicts of interest to 
apply to the performance of all functions that are closely associated 
with inherently governmental functions and contracts for personal 
services.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   04/02/14  79 FR 18503
NPRM Comment Period End.............   06/02/14
Final Rule..........................   11/00/14
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Cecelia Davis, Program Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
1800 F Street NW., Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 219-0202, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 9000-AM69

430.  Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2013-016; 
EPEAT Items

    Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C. 
20113
    Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA issued an interim rule amending the 
Federal Acquisition Regulation to implement changes in the Electronic 
Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT[supreg]) registry.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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Interim Final Rule..................   06/24/14  79 FR 35859
Interim Final Rule Comment Period      08/25/14
 End.
Final Rule..........................   01/00/15
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Marissa Petrusek, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA 
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW., Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 501-0136, 
Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 9000-AM71

431.  Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2014-006; 
Year Format

    Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C. 
20113
    Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA issued a proposed rule to amend the 
Federal Acquisition Regulation to delete regulations relating to the 
year 2000 compliance.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   02/25/14  79 FR 16274
NPRM Comment Period End.............   05/27/14
Final Rule..........................   11/00/14
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Edward Loeb, Program Manager, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
1800 F Street NW., Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 501-0650, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 9000-AM72

432. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2014-012, 
Limitation on Allowable Government Contractor Compensation Costs

    Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C. 
20113
    Abstract: DoD, GSA and NASA issued an interim rule amending the 
Federal Acquisition Regulation to implement Section 702 of the 
Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013. In accordance with Section 702, the 
interim rule revises the allowable cost limit relative to the 
compensation of contractor and subcontractor employees. Also, in 
accordance with section 702, this interim rule implements the possible 
exception to this allowable cost limit for narrowly targeted 
scientists, engineers, or other specialists upon an agency 
determination that such exceptions are needed to ensure that the 
executive agency has continued access to needed skills and 
capabilities.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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Interim Final Rule..................   06/24/14  79 FR 35865
Interim Final Rule Comment Period      08/25/14
 End.
Final Rule..........................   02/00/15
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Edward Chambers, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA 
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW., Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 501-3221, 
Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 9000-AM75

433.  Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); Far Case 2014-001; 
Incorporating Section K In Contracts

    Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121)c); 10 U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C. 
20113
    Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA issued a proposed rule to amend the 
Federal Acquisition Regulation to standardize the incorporation by 
reference of representations and certifications in contracts.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   04/23/14  79 FR 22615
NPRM Comment Period End.............   06/23/14
Final Rule..........................   11/00/14
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Curtis Glover, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street 
NW., Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 501-1448, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 9000-AM78

434. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2015-003; 
Establishing a Minimum Wage for Contractors

    Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C. 
20113
    Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing an interim rule amending 
the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement Executive Order 
(E.O.) 13658, Establishing a Minimum Wage for Contractors, and a final 
rule issued by the Department of Labor (DOL) at 29 CFR part 10.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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Interim Final Rule..................   12/00/14
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Edward Loeb, Program Manager, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
1800 F Street NW., Washington,

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DC 20405, Phone: 202 501-0650, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 9000-AM82

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION/NATIONAL 
AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (FAR)

Completed Actions

435. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2009-016; Federal 
Contracting Programs for Minority-Owned and Other Small Businesses

    Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C. 
20113
    Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing a final rule amending the 
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to remove certain coverage 
involving procurements with small disadvantaged business concerns and 
certain institutions of higher education that is based on authority 
which has expired and been found to be unconstitutional by the Court of 
Appeals for the Federal Circuit in Rothe Development Corporation vs. 
the DoD and the U.S. Department of Defense. These changes harmonize the 
FAR with current statutory authorities.
    Completed:

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               Reason                    Date            FR Cite
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Final Rule..........................   10/14/14  79 FR 61746
Final Rule Effective................   10/14/14
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Mahruba Uddowla, Phone: 703 605-2868, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 9000-AM05

436. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2012-028; 
Contractor Comment Period--Past Performance Evaluations

    Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C. 
20113
    Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA issued a final rule to revise the 
Federal Acquisition Regulation to implement section 853 of the National 
Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2013 (Pub. L. 
112-239, enacted January 2, 2013) and section 806 of the NDAA for FY 
2012 (Pub. L. 112-81, enacted December 31, 2011, 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note). 
Section 853, entitled ``Inclusion of Data on Contractor Performance in 
Past Performance Databases for Executive Agency Source Selection 
Decisions,'' and section 806, entitled ``Inclusion of Data on 
Contractor Performance in Past Performance Databases for Source 
Selection Decisions,'' require revisions to the acquisition regulations 
on past performance evaluations so that contractors are provided ``up 
to 14 calendar days . . . from the date of delivery'' of past 
performance evaluations ``to submit comments, rebuttals, or additional 
information pertaining to past performance'' for inclusion in the 
database. In addition, paragraph (c) of both sections 853 and 806 
requires that agency evaluations of contractor performance, including 
any information submitted by contractors, be ``included in the relevant 
past performance database not later than the date that is 14 days after 
the date of delivery of the information'' (section 853(c)) to the 
contractor. The Governmentwide application of the statute will ensure 
that the Government has current performance information about 
contractors to help source selection officials make better award 
decisions. This case is included in the FAR retrospective review of 
existing regulations under Executive Order 13563. Additional 
information is located in the FAR final plan (2014), available at: 
https://www.acquisition.gov/.
    Completed:

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               Reason                    Date            FR Cite
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Final Rule..........................   05/30/14  79 FR 31197
Final Rule Effective................   07/01/14
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Curtis Glover, Phone: 202 501-1448, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 9000-AM40

437. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2012-014; Small 
Business Protests and Appeals

    Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C. 
20113
    Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA amended the Federal Acquisition 
Regulation to implement the Small Business Administration's revision of 
the small business size and small business status protest and appeal 
procedures.
    Completed:

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               Reason                    Date            FR Cite
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Final Rule..........................   07/25/14  79 FR 43580
Final Rule Effective................   08/25/14
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Mahruba Uddowla, Phone: 703 605-2868, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 9000-AM46

438. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2012-024; 
Commercial and Government Entity Code

    Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C. 
20113
    Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA issued a final rule to amend the 
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to require the use of Commercial 
and Government Entity (CAGE) codes, including North Atlantic Treaty 
Organization (NATO) CAGE (NCAGE) codes for foreign entities, for awards 
valued at greater than the micro-purchase threshold. The CAGE code is a 
five-character alpha-numeric identifier used extensively within the 
Federal Government. The rule will also require offerors, if owned by 
another entity, to identify that entity.
    Completed:

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               Reason                    Date            FR Cite
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Final Rule..........................   05/30/14  79 FR 31187
Final Rule Effective................   11/01/14
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Edward Loeb, Phone: 202 501-0650, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 9000-AM49

439. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2012-016; Defense 
Base Act

    Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C. 
20113
    Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA issued a final rule amending the 
Federal Acquisition Regulation to clarify contractor and subcontractor 
responsibilities to obtain workers' compensation insurance or to 
qualify as a self-insurer, and other requirements, under the terms of 
the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (LHWCA) as extended 
by the Defense Base Act (DBA).
    Completed:

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               Reason                    Date            FR Cite
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Final Rule..........................   05/30/14  79 FR 31201
Final Rule Effective................   07/01/14
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Edward Chambers, Phone: 202 501-3221, Email: 
[email protected].

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    RIN: 9000-AM50

440. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2011-023, 
Irrevocable Letters of Credit

    Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C. 
20113
    Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA issued a proposed rule to amend the 
Federal Acquisition Regulation to remove all references to Office of 
Federal Procurement Policy Pamphlet No. 7, Use of Irrevocable Letters 
of Credit, and also provide updated sources of data required to verify 
the credit worthiness of a financial entity issuing or confirming an 
irrevocable letter of credit.
    Completed:

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               Reason                    Date            FR Cite
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Final Rule..........................   10/14/14  79 FR 61743
Final Rule Effective................   11/13/14
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Cecelia Davis, Phone: 202 219-0202, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 9000-AM53

441. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2013-010, 
Contracting With Women-Owned Small Businesses

    Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C. 
20113
    Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA have adopted as final, without change, 
an interim rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation to remove 
the dollar limitation for set-asides to economically disadvantaged 
women-owned small business concerns and to women-owned small business 
concerns eligible under the Women-Owned Small Business Program.
    Completed:

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               Reason                    Date            FR Cite
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Final Rule..........................   06/24/14  79 FR 35864
Final Rule Effective................   06/24/14
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Mahruba Uddowla, Phone: 703 605-2868, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 9000-AM59

442. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2012-023, Uniform 
Procurement Identification

    Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C. 
20113
    Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA issued a proposed rule to amend the 
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement a uniform Procurement 
Instrument Identification numbering system, which will require the use 
of Activity Address Codes as the unique identifier for contracting 
offices and other offices, in order to standardize procurement 
transactions across the Federal Government. This proposed rule 
continues and strengthens efforts at standardization accomplished under 
a previous FAR case.
    Completed:

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               Reason                    Date            FR Cite
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Final Rule..........................   10/14/14  79 FR 61739
Final Rule Effective................   11/13/14
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Edward Loeb, Phone: 202 501-0650, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 9000-AM60

443. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2013-017, 
Allowability of Legal Costs for Whistleblower Proceedings

    Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C. 
20113
    Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA have adopted as final, with changes, 
an interim rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation to 
implement a section of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 
for Fiscal Year 2013 that addresses the allowability of legal costs 
incurred by a contractor or subcontractor related to a whistleblower 
proceeding commenced by the submission of a complaint of reprisal by 
the contractor or subcontractor employee.
    Completed:

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               Reason                    Date            FR Cite
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Final Rule..........................   07/25/14  79 FR 43589
Final Rule Effective................   07/25/14
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Edward Chambers, Phone: 202 501-3221, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 9000-AM64

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