[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 222 (Wednesday, November 18, 2015)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 72035-72039]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-29414]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

48 CFR Parts 2, 4, 9, 12, 19 and 52

[FAR Case 2015-022; Docket No. 2015-0022; Sequence No. 1]
RIN 9000-AN00


Federal Acquisition Regulation; Unique Identification of Entities 
Receiving Federal Awards

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

ACTION: Proposed rule.

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SUMMARY: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal 
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to re-designate the terminology for unique 
identification of entities receiving Federal awards. The change to the 
FAR will remove the proprietary standard or number.

DATES: Interested parties should submit written comments to the 
Regulatory Secretariat at one of the addresses shown below on or before 
January 19, 2016 to be considered in the formulation of a final rule.

ADDRESSES: Submit comments in response to FAR Case 2015-022 by any of 
the following methods:
     Regulations.gov: http://www.regulations.gov. Submit 
comments via the Federal eRulemaking portal by searching for ``FAR Case 
2015-022''. Select the link ``Comment Now'' that corresponds with FAR 
Case 2015-022. Follow the instructions provided at the ``Comment Now'' 
screen. Please include your name, company name (if any), and ``FAR Case 
2015-022'' on your attached document.
     Mail: General Services Administration, Regulatory 
Secretariat (MVCB), ATTN: Ms. Flowers, 1800 F Street NW., 2nd Floor, 
Washington, DC 20405.
    Instructions: Please submit comments only and cite FAR Case 2015-
022, in all correspondence related to this case. Comments received 
generally will be posted without change to http://www.regulations.gov, 
including any personal and/or business confidential information 
provided. To confirm receipt of your comment(s), please check 
www.regulations.gov, approximately two to three days after submission 
to verify posting (except allow 30 days for posting of comments 
submitted by mail).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Edward Loeb, Procurement Analyst, 
at 202-501-0650, for clarification of content. For information 
pertaining to status or publication schedules, contact the Regulatory 
Secretariat at 202-501-4755. Please cite FAR Case 2015-022.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

    DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition 
Regulation (FAR) to re-designate the terminology for unique 
identification of entities receiving Federal awards. The change to the 
FAR will remove the proprietary standard or number. Unique 
identification of such entities is critical to ensure Federal dollars 
are awarded to responsible parties, awardees are paid in a timely 
manner, and awards are appropriately recorded and reported. This is 
currently accomplished through regulation (i.e., the FAR) using the 
proprietary Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS[supreg]) number from 
Dun and Bradstreet. This rule proposes to eliminate references to the 
proprietary standard or number and to provide appropriate references to 
the Web site where information on the unique entity identifier used for 
Federal contractors will be located. In addition, the proposed rule 
establishes definitions of ``unique entity identifier'', and 
``electronic funds transfer (EFT) indicator''.
    In recent years, legislation has been enacted (e.g., the Federal 
Funding Accountability and Transparency Act and the Digital 
Accountability and Transparency Act) that requires expanded 
identification of entities working with the Government and the 
development of standards, processes, and policies to better trace 
Federal dollars from appropriation to final outcomes or results. 
Creation and maintenance of data standards will facilitate collection 
and display of essential information. A data standard for 
identification of entities receiving Federal awards has been developed 
as part of the implementation for the Digital Accountability and 
Transparency Act and is available at http://fedspendingtransparency.github.io/whitepapers/unique-id-business-name/.
    Going forward, the Federal Government will establish a transparent 
process for exploring potential alternatives to existing entity 
identifiers. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and Treasury, in 
collaboration with the General Services Administration and the Award 
Committee for E-Government will establish a process for considering 
options, including soliciting information about viable alternatives 
from and reaching out about nonproprietary alternatives to all sectors, 
including private companies, nonprofits, and Federal government 
providers. This process will result in an analysis of alternatives for 
the unique identification of entities working with the Federal 
government while maintaining the statutory and regulatory integrity 
protections for the needs of the various awarding communities (loans, 
financial assistance, procurement, etc.) as well as transparency 
communities. The analysis of alternatives will include consideration of 
costs, implementation considerations, and protections for Federal 
taxpayers. The analysis of alternatives is anticipated to be completed 
in Fiscal Year (FY) 2017.
    Although the Government is not currently in a position to move away 
from use of the DUNS number in the short term, elimination of 
regulatory references to a proprietary entity identifier will provide 
opportunities for future competition that can reduce costs to 
taxpayers. The current requirement limits competition by using a 
proprietary number and organization to

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meet the identification need as well as the need for other business 
information associated with that number.

II. Executive Orders 12866 and 13563

    Executive Orders (E.O.s) 12866 and 13563 direct agencies to assess 
all costs and benefits of available regulatory alternatives and, if 
regulation is necessary, to select regulatory approaches that maximize 
net benefits (including potential economic, environmental, public 
health and safety effects, distributive impacts, and equity). E.O. 
13563 emphasizes the importance of quantifying both costs and benefits, 
of reducing costs, of harmonizing rules, and of promoting flexibility. 
This is not a significant regulatory action and, therefore, was not 
subject to review under section 6(b) of E.O. 12866, Regulatory Planning 
and Review, dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule 
under 5 U.S.C. 804.

III. Regulatory Flexibility Act

    DoD, GSA, and NASA do not expect this rule to have a significant 
economic impact on a substantial number of small entities within the 
meaning of the Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 601, et seq. 
However, an Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis (IRFA) has been 
prepared consistent with 5 U.S.C. 605. The IRFA is summarized as 
follows:

    The rule is being proposed to remove a proprietary standard or 
number for the unique identification of entities receiving Federal 
awards. The current requirement limits competition by using a 
proprietary number and organization to meet the identification 
needs.
    Unique identification of such entities is critical to ensure 
Federal dollars are awarded to responsible parties, awardees are 
paid in a timely manner, and awards are appropriately recorded and 
reported. This is currently accomplished through regulation in the 
FAR using the proprietary Data Universal Numbering System 
(DUNS[supreg]) number from Dun and Bradstreet. This rule proposes to 
eliminate references to the proprietary standard or number, and to 
provide appropriate references to the Web site where information on 
the unique entity identifier used for Federal contractors will be 
designated.
    Although the Government does not intend to move away from use of 
the DUNS number in the short term, elimination of regulatory 
references to a proprietary entity identifier will provide 
opportunities for future competition that can reduce costs to 
taxpayers.
    The proposed rule is internal to the Government and does not 
directly impose any requirements on the vendor community. However, 
the rule may affect certain entities if those entities have arranged 
certain of their business systems to utilize, accept, or otherwise 
recognize the existing unique identifier (DUNS Number) and should 
that unique identifier be changed at some point to another 
identifier. As of June 2015, there were 380,092 unique and active 
DUNS numbers designated in the System for Award Management and 
attributed to Government contracting.
    There is no change to recordkeeping as a result of this rule.
    The rule does not duplicate, overlap, or conflict with any other 
Federal rules.
    There are no known significant alternative approaches to the 
rule that would meet the requirements.

    The Regulatory Secretariat has submitted a copy of the IRFA to the 
Chief Counsel for Advocacy of the Small Business Administration. A copy 
of the IRFA may be obtained from the Regulatory Secretariat. DoD, GSA, 
and NASA invite comments from small business concerns and other 
interested parties on the expected impact of this rule on small 
entities.
    DoD, GSA, and NASA will also consider comments from small entities 
concerning the existing regulations in subparts affected by the rule in 
accordance with 5 U.S.C. 610. Interested parties must submit such 
comments separately and should cite 5 U.S.C. 610 (FAR Case 2015-022), 
in correspondence.

IV. Paperwork Reduction Act

    The rule does not contain any information collection requirements 
that require the approval of the Office of Management and Budget under 
the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. chapter 35).

List of Subjects in 48 CFR Parts 2, 4, 9, 12, 19 and 52

    Government procurement.

William Clark,
Director, Office of Government-wide Acquisition Policy, Office of 
Acquisition Policy, Office of Government-wide Policy.

    Therefore, DoD, GSA, and NASA propose amending 48 CFR parts 2, 4, 
9, 12, 19 and 52 as set forth below:

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1. The authority citation for 48 CFR parts 2, 4, 9, 12, 19 and 52 
continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. chapter 137; and 51 
U.S.C. 20113.

PART 2--DEFINITIONS OF WORDS AND TERMS

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2. Amend section 2.101, in paragraph (b)(2) by--
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a. Removing the definitions ``Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) 
number'' and ``Data Universal Numbering System +4 (DUNS+4) number'';
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b. Adding, in alphabetical order the definition ``Electronic Funds 
Transfer (EFT) indicator'';
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c. Revising paragraph (1) of the definition ``Registered in the System 
for Award Management (SAM) database''; and
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d. Adding, in alphabetical order, the definition, ``Unique entity 
identifier''.
    The added and revised text reads as follows:


2.101  Definitions.

* * * * *
    (b) * * *
    (2) * * *
    Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator means a four-character 
suffix to the unique entity identifier. The suffix is assigned at the 
discretion of the commercial, non-profit, or Government entity to 
establish additional System for Award Management records for 
identifying alternative Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) accounts (see 
subpart 32.11) for the same entity.
* * * * *
    Registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database * * *
    (1) The Contractor has entered all mandatory information, including 
the unique entity identifier and the Electronic Funds Transfer 
indicator, (if applicable), the Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) 
code, as well as data required by the Federal Funding Accountability 
and Transparency Act of 2006 (see subpart 4.14), into the SAM database;
* * * * *
    Unique entity identifier means a number or other identifier used to 
identify a specific commercial, non-profit, or Government entity. See 
www.sam.gov for the designated entity for establishing unique entity 
identifiers.
* * * * *

PART 4--ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS

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3. Amend section 4.601 by removing the definition ``Generic DUNS 
number'' and adding in alphabetical order a definition ``Generic entity 
identifier'' to read as follows:


4.601  Definitions.

* * * * *
    Generic entity identifier means a number or other identifier 
assigned to a category of vendors and not specific to any individual or 
entity.
* * * * *
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4. Amend section 4.605 by revising paragraph (b), the heading of 
paragraph (c), and paragraphs (c)(1), and (c)(2) introductory text; and 
removing from paragraph (c)(2)(i)(C) ``DUNS number''

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and adding ``unique entity identifier'' in its place.
    The revised text reads as follows.


4.605  Procedures.

* * * * *
    (b) Unique entity identifier. The contracting officer shall 
identify and report a unique entity identifier for the successful 
offeror on a contract action. The unique entity identifier shall 
correspond to the successful offeror's name and address as stated in 
the offer and resultant contract, and as registered in the System for 
Award Management database in accordance with the provision at 52.204-7, 
System for Award Management. The contracting officer shall ask the 
offeror to provide its unique entity identifier by using either the 
provision at 52.204-6, Unique Entity Identifier, the provision at 
52.204-7, System for Award Management, or the provision at 52.212-1, 
Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items. (For a discussion of the 
Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code, which is a different 
identifier, see subpart 4.18.)
    (c) Generic entity identifier. (1) The use of a generic entity 
identifier should be limited, and only used in the situations described 
in paragraph (c)(2) of this section. Use of a generic entity identifier 
does not supersede the requirements of either provisions 52.204-6, 
Unique Entity Identifier or 52.204-7, System for Award Management (if 
present in the solicitation) for the contractor to have a unique entity 
identifier assigned.
    (2) Authorized generic entity identifiers, maintained by the 
Integrated Award Environment (IAE) program office (http://www.gsa.gov/portal/content/105036), may be used to report contracts in lieu of the 
contractor's actual unique entity identifier only for--
* * * * *
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5. Amend section 4.607 by--
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a. Removing from paragraph (b) ``Data Universal Numbering System 
Number'' and adding ``Unique Entity Identifier'' in its place; and
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b. Revising paragraph (c) to read as follows.


4.607  Solicitation provisions and contract clause.

* * * * *
    (c) Insert the clause at 52.204-12, Unique Entity Identifier 
Maintenance, in solicitations and resulting contracts that contain the 
provision at 52.204-6, Unique Entity Identifier.
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6. Amend section 4.1103 by--
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a. Removing from paragraph (a)(1) ``must register;'' and adding ``shall 
register;'' in its place;
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b. Removing from paragraph (a)(2) introductory text ``DUNS number or, 
if applicable, the DUNS+4 number'' and adding ``unique entity 
identifier'' in its place; and
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c. Revising paragraphs (a)(3) and (d) to read as follows:


4.1103  Procedures.

    (a) * * *
    (3) Need not verify registration before placing an order or call if 
the contract or agreement includes the provision at 52.204-7, System 
for Award Management, or the clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and 
Conditions-Commercial Items, or a similar agency clause, except when 
use of the Governmentwide commercial purchase card is contemplated as a 
method of payment. (See 32.1108(b)(2)).
* * * * *
    (d) The contracting officer shall, on contractual documents 
transmitted to the payment office, provide the unique entity identifier 
and, if applicable, the Electronic Funds Transfer indicator, in 
accordance with agency procedures.


4.1402  [Amended]

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7. Amend section 4.1402 by removing from paragraph (b), last sentence, 
``DUNS number'' and adding ``entity identifier'' in its place.


4.1705  [Amended]

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8. Amend section 4.1705 by removing from paragraphs (a) and (b) ``DUNS 
number'' and adding ``entity identifier'' in their places.
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9. Amend section 4.1800 by revising paragraph (b) to read as follows.


4.1800  Scope of subpart.

* * * * *
    (b) For information on the unique entity identifier, which is a 
different identifier, see 4.605 and the provisions at 52.204-6, Unique 
Entity Identifier, and 52.204-7, System for Award Management.
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10. Amend section 4.1802 by:
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a. Revising paragraph (a)(1); and
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b. Removing from paragraph (b) ``DUNS Number'' and adding ``unique 
entity identifier'' in its place.
    The revised text reads as follows:


4.1802  Policy.

    (a) * * * (1) Offerors shall provide the contracting officer the 
CAGE code assigned to that offeror's location prior to the award of a 
contract action above the micro-purchase threshold, when there is a 
requirement to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) 
or a requirement to have a unique entity identifier in the 
solicitation.
* * * * *


4.1804  [Amended]

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11. Amend section 4.1804 by removing from paragraph (a)(1) ``Data 
Universal Numbering System Number'' and adding ``Unique Entity 
Identifier'' in its place.

PART 9--CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS

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12. Amend section 9.404 by revising paragraph (b)(6) to read as 
follows:


9.404  System for Award Management Exclusions.

* * * * *
    (b) * * *
    (6) Unique Entity Identifier;
* * * * *

PART 12--ACQUISITION OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS


12.301  [Amended]

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13. Amend section 12.301 by removing from paragraphs (d)(1) and (2) 
``DUNS Number'' and adding ``unique entity identifier'' in their 
places.

PART 19--SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAMS


19.704  [Amended]

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14. Amend section 19.704 by removing from the introductory text of 
paragraph (a) ``must include'' and adding ``shall include'' in its 
place; and removing from paragraphs (a)(10)(v) and (vi) ``DUNS number'' 
and adding ``unique entity identifier'' in their places.

PART 52--SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT CLAUSES

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15. Revise section 52.204-6 to read as follows.


52.204-6  Unique Entity Identifier.

    As prescribed in 4.607(b), insert the following provision:

Unique Entity Identifier (Date)

    (a) Definitions.
    Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator, as used in this 
provision, means a four-character suffix to the unique entity 
identifier. The suffix is assigned at the discretion of the 
commercial, non-profit, or Government entity to establish additional 
System for Award Management records for identifying alternative EFT 
accounts (see subpart 32.11) for the same entity.
    Unique entity identifier, as used in this provision, means a 
number or other identifier used to identify a specific commercial, 
non-profit, or Government entity. See www.sam.gov for the designated 
entity for establishing unique entity identifiers.
    (b) The Offeror shall enter, in the block with its name and 
address on the cover page of its offer, the annotation ``Unique 
Entity Identifier'' followed by the unique entity

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identifier that identifies the Offeror's name and address exactly as 
stated in the offer. The Offeror also shall enter its EFT indicator, 
if applicable.
    (c) If the Offeror does not have a unique entity identifier, it 
should contact the entity designated at SAM for establishment of the 
unique entity identifier directly to obtain one. The Offeror should 
be prepared to provide the following information:
    (1) Company legal business name.
    (2) Tradestyle, doing business, or other name by which your 
entity is commonly recognized.
    (3) Company physical street address, city, state and Zip Code.
    (4) Company mailing address, city, state and Zip Code (if 
separate from physical).
    (5) Company telephone number.
    (6) Date the company was started.
    (7) Number of employees at your location.
    (8) Chief executive officer/key manager.
    (9) Line of business (industry).
    (10) Company Headquarters name and address (reporting 
relationship within your entity).

(End of provision)
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16. Amend section 52.204-7 by--
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a. Revising the date of the provision;
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b. Amending paragraph (a) by--
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i. Removing the definitions ``Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) 
number'' and ``Data Universal Numbering System +4 (DUNS+4)'';
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ii. Adding, in alphabetical order, the definition ``Electronic Funds 
Transfer (EFT) indicator'';
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iii. Revising paragraph (1) of the definition ``Registered in the 
System for Award Management (SAM) database''; and
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iv. Adding, in alphabetical order, the definition ``Unique entity 
identifier'';
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c. Removing from paragraph (b)(1) ``the offeror'' and adding ``the 
Offeror'' in its place; and
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d. Revising paragraphs (b)(2) and (c).
    The revised and added text reads as follows:


52.204-7  System for Award Management.

* * * * *

System for Award Management (DATE)

    (a) Definitions. As used in this provision--
    Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator means a four-character 
suffix to the unique entity identifier, the suffix is assigned at 
the discretion of the commercial, non-profit, or Government entity 
to establish additional System for Award Management records for 
identifying alternative EFT accounts (see the FAR at subpart 32.11) 
for the same entity.
    Registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database 
means that--
    (1) The Offeror has entered all mandatory information, including 
the unique entity identifier and the EFT indicator, if applicable, 
the Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code, as well as data 
required by the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act 
of 2006 (see subpart 4.14) into the SAM database;
* * * * *
    Unique entity identifier means a number or other identifier used 
to identify a specific commercial, non-profit, or Government entity. 
See www.sam.gov for the designated entity for establishing unique 
entity identifiers.
    (b) * * *
    (2) The Offeror shall enter, in the block with its name and 
address on the cover page of its offer, the annotation Unique Entity 
Identifier followed by the unique entity identifier that identifies 
the Offeror's name and address exactly as stated in the offer. The 
Offeror also shall enter its EFT indicator, if applicable. The 
unique entity identifier will be used by the Contracting Officer to 
verify that the Offeror is registered in the SAM database.
    (c) If the Offeror does not have a unique entity identifier, it 
should contact the entity designated at SAM for establishment of the 
unique entity identifier directly to obtain one. The Offeror should 
be prepared to provide the following information:
    (1) Company legal business.
    (2) Tradestyle, doing business, or other name by which your 
entity is commonly recognized.
    (3) Company Physical Street Address, City, State, and Zip Code.
    (4) Company Mailing Address, City, State and Zip Code (if 
separate from physical).
    (5) Company Telephone Number.
    (6) Date the company was started.
    (7) Number of employees at your location.
    (8) Chief executive officer/key manager.
    (9) Line of business (industry).
    (10) Company Headquarters name and address (reporting 
relationship within your entity).
* * * * *
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17. Amend section 52.204-10 by--
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a. Revising the date of the clause; and
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b. Removing from paragraph (d)(2)(i) ``identifier (DUNS Number)'' and 
adding ``entity identifier'' in its place.
    The revised text reads as follows:


52.204-10  Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract 
Awards.

* * * * *

Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards 
(DATE)

* * * * *
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18. Revise section 52.204-12 to read as follows.


52.204-12  Unique Entity Identifier.

    As prescribed in 4.607(c), insert the following clause:

Unique Entity Identifier (DATE)

    (a) Definition. Unique entity identifier, as used in this 
clause, means a number or other identifier used to identify a 
specific commercial, non-profit, or Government entity. See 
www.sam.gov for the designated entity for establishing unique entity 
identifiers.
    (b) The Contractor shall ensure that the unique entity 
identifier is maintained with the entity designated at the System 
for Award Management (SAM) for establishment of the unique entity 
identifier throughout the life of the contract. The Contractor shall 
communicate any change to the unique entity identifier to the 
Contracting Officer within 30 days after the change, so an 
appropriate modification can be issued to update the data on the 
contract. A change in the unique entity identifier does not 
necessarily require a novation be accomplished.

(End of clause)
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19. Amend section 52.204-13 by--
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a. Revising the date of the clause;
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b. Amending paragraph (a) by--
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i. Removing the definitions ``Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) 
number'' and ``Data Universal Numbering System +4 (DUNS+4)'';
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ii. Adding, in alphabetical order, the definition ``Electronic Funds 
Transfer (EFT) indicator'';
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iii. Revising paragraph (1) of the definition ``Registered in the 
System for Award Management (SAM) database''; and
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iv. Adding, in alphabetical order, the definition ``Unique entity 
identifier''; and
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c. Revising paragraph (c)(3).
    The revised and added text reads as follows:


52.204-13  System for Award Management Maintenance.

* * * * *

System for Award Management Maintenance (DATE)

    (a) * * *
    Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator means a four-character 
suffix to the unique entity identifier. The suffix is assigned at 
the discretion of the commercial, non-profit, or Government entity 
to establish additional System for Award Management (SAM) records 
for identifying alternative EFT accounts (see the FAR at subpart 
32.11) for the same entity.
    Registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database 
means that--
    (1) The Contractor has entered all mandatory information, 
including the unique entity identifier (if applicable) or the EFT 
indicator, the Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code, as well 
as data required by the Federal Funding Accountability and 
Transparency Act of 2006 (see subpart 4.14), into the SAM database;
* * * * *
    Unique entity identifier means a number or other identifier used 
to identify a specific commercial, non-profit, or Government entity. 
See www.sam.gov for the designated entity for establishing unique 
entity identifiers.
* * * * *
    (c) * * *
    (3) The Contractor shall ensure that the unique entity 
identifier is maintained with the entity designated at SAM for 
establishment of the unique entity identifier throughout the life of 
the contract. The Contractor shall communicate any change to the 
unique entity identifier to the Contracting

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Officer within 30 days after the change, so an appropriate 
modification can be issued to update the data on the contract. A 
change in the unique entity identifier does not necessarily require 
a novation be accomplished.
* * * * *
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20. Amend section 52.204-14 by--
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a. Revising the date of the clause; and
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b. Removing from paragraph (f)(1)(i), ``DUNS number'' and adding 
``unique entity identifier'' in its place.
    The revised text reads as follows:


52.204-14  Service Contract Reporting Requirements.

* * * * *

Service Contract Reporting Requirements (DATE)

* * * * *
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21. Amend section 52.204-15 by--
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a. Revising the date of the clause; and
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b. Removing from paragraph (f)(1)(i) ``DUNS number'' and adding 
``unique entity identifier'' in its place.
    The revised text reads as follows:


52.204-15  Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-
Delivery Contracts.

* * * * *

Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery 
Contracts (DATE)

* * * * *
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22. Amend section 52.212-1 by revising the date of the provision and 
paragraph (j) to read as follows:


52.212-1  Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items.

* * * * *

Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (DATE)

* * * * *
    (j) Unique entity identifier. (Applies to all offers exceeding 
$3,500, and offers of $3,500 or less if the solicitation requires 
the Contractor to be registered in the System for Award Management 
(SAM) database.) The Offeror shall enter, in the block with its name 
and address on the cover page of its offer, the annotation ``unique 
entity identifier''. The suffix is followed by the unique entity 
identifier that identifies the Offeror's name and address. The 
Offeror also shall enter its Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) 
indicator, if applicable. The EFT indicator is a four-character 
suffix to the unique entity identifier assigned at the discretion of 
the offeror to establish additional SAM records for identifying 
alternative EFT accounts (see FAR subpart 32.11) for the same 
entity. If the Offeror does not have a unique entity identifier, it 
should contact the entity designated at SAM for unique entity 
identifier establishment directly to obtain one. The offeror should 
indicate that it is an offeror for a Government contract when 
contacting the entity designated at SAM for establishing the unique 
entity identifier.
* * * * *
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23. Amend section 52.212-3 by--
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a. Revising the date of the provision; and
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b. Removing from paragraph (p) introductory text ``DUNS Number'' and 
adding ``unique entity identifier'' in its place.
    The revised text reads as follows:


52.212-3  Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items.

* * * * *

Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (DATE)

* * * * *
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24. Amend section 52.212-5 by revising the date of the clause and 
paragraphs (b)(4), (b)(6), (b)(7), and (b)(17)(i) to read as follows:


52.212-5  Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes 
or Executive Orders-Commercial Items.

* * * * *

Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or 
Executive Orders-Commercial Items (DATE)

* * * * *
    (b) * * *
    _ (4)52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier 
Subcontract Awards (DATE) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).
* * * * *
    _ (6)52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (DATE) 
(Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).
    _ (7)52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for 
Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (DATE) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 
of Div. C).
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    _ (17)(i)52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (DATE) (15 
U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).
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25. Amend section 52.213-4 by revising the date of the clause and 
paragraph (b)(1)(i) to read as follows:


52.213-4  Terms and Conditions--Simplified Acquisitions (Other Than 
Commercial Items).

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Terms and Conditions-Simplified Acquisitions (Other Than Commercial 
Items) (DATE)

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    (b) * * *
    (1) * * *
    (i) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier 
Subcontract Awards (DATE) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note) 
(Applies to contracts valued at $25,000 or more).
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26. Amend section 52.219-9 by--
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a. Revising the date of the clause;
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b. Removing from the introductory text of paragraph (d) ``offeror's'' 
and adding ``Offeror's'' in its place;
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c. Removing from paragraph (d)(10) introductory text ``offeror'' and 
adding ``Offeror'' in its place;
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d. Removing from paragraph (d)(10)(v) ``DUNS number,'' and ``the 
offeror's'' and adding ``unique entity identifier,'' and ``the 
Offeror's'' in their places, respectively; and
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e. Removing from paragraph (d)(10)(vi) ``DUNS number,'' and adding 
``unique entity identifier,'' in its place.
    The revised text reads as follows:


52.219-9  Small Business Subcontracting Plan.

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Small Business Subcontracting Plan (DATE)

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[FR Doc. 2015-29414 Filed 11-17-15; 8:45 am]
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