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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

AGENCY: 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.regulations.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: August 29, 2016.
 William Clark,
Director, Office of Government-wide Acquisition Policy, Office of 
Acquisition Policy, Office of Government-wide Policy.

                 DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR)--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                           Regulation
       Sequence No.                    Title             Identifier No.
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416.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AM90
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2013-018;
                             Clarification of
                             Requirement for
                             Justifications for 8(a)
                             Sole Source Contracts.
417.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AM93
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2014-002; Set-Asides
                             Under Multiple Award
                             Contracts.
418.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AM94
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2015-021;
                             Determination of Fair and
                             Reasonable Prices on
                             Orders Under Multiple
                             Award Contracts.
419.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AN03
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2015-014;
                             Prohibition on Providing
                             Funds to the Enemy.
420.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AN26
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2015-039, Audit of
                             Settlement Proposals.
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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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421.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AL82
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2011-001;
                             Organizational Conflicts
                             of Interest and Unequal
                             Access to Information.
422.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AM02
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2010-013; Privacy
                             Training.
423.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AM39
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2012-025;
                             Applicability of the
                             Senior Executive
                             Compensation Benchmark.
424.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AM68
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2012-022; Contracts
                             Under the Small Business
                             Administration 8(a)
                             Program.
425.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AM73
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2013-014; Uniform
                             Use of Line Items.
426.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AM89
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2015-015; Strategic
                             Sourcing Documentation.
427.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AM91
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2014-003; Small
                             Business Subcontracting
                             Improvements.
428.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AM97
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2015-016;
                             Prohibition on
                             Reimbursement for
                             Congressional
                             Investigations and
                             Inquiries.
429.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AM98
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2014-004; Payment of
                             Subcontractors.
430.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AN02
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2015-017; Combating
                             Trafficking in Persons--
                             Definition of
                             ``Recruitment Fees''.
431.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AN04
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2015-012; Contractor
                             Employee Internal
                             Confidentiality
                             Agreements.
432.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AN10
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2016-007; Non-
                             Retaliation for
                             Disclosure of
                             Compensation Information.
433.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AN18
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2016-004;
                             Acquisition Threshold for
                             Special Emergency
                             Procurement Authority.
434.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AN19
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2015-005, System for
                             Award Management
                             Registration.
435.......................  Federal Regulation                 9000-AN20
                             Acquisition (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2015-024, Public
                             Disclosure of Greenhouse
                             Gas Emissions and
                             Reduction Goals-
                             Representation.
436.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AN23
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2015-035, Removal of
                             Regulations Relating to
                             Telegraphic Communication.
437.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AN27
                             Regulation; FAR Case 2017-
                             001; Paid Sick Leave for
                             Federal 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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438.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AM19
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2011-020; Basic
                             Safeguarding of
                             Contractor Information
                             Systems.
439.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AM75
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2014-012; Limitation
                             on Allowable Government
                             Contractor Compensation
                             Costs.
440.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AM81
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2014-025; Fair Pay
                             and Safe Workplaces.
441.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AM87
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2014-026; High
                             Global Warming Potential
                             Hydrofluorocarbons.
442.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AM92
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2014-015;
                             Consolidation and
                             Bundling.
443.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AM99
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2015-018;
                             Improvements in Design
                             Build Construction
                             Process.
444.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AN00
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2015-022; Unique
                             Identification of
                             Entities Receiving
                             Federal Awards.
445.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AN05
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2015-011;
                             Prohibition on
                             Contracting With
                             Corporations With
                             Delinquent Taxes or a
                             Felony Conviction.
446.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AN07
                             Regulation (FAR): FAR
                             Case 2014-018;
                             Contractors Performing
                             Private Security
                             Functions.
447.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AN09
                             Regulation; FAR Case 2015-
                             020, Simplified
                             Acquisition Threshold for
                             Overseas Acquisitions in
                             Support of Humanitarian
                             or Peacekeeping
                             Operations.
448.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AN11
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2015-025, Revision
                             to Standard Forms for
                             Bonds.
449.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AN13
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2015-032, Sole
                             Source Contracts for
                             Women-Owned Small
                             Businesses.
450.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AN14
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2015-036, Updating
                             Federal Contractor
                             Reporting of Veterans'
                             Employment.
451.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AN21
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2016-003,
                             Administrative Cost To
                             Issue and Administer a
                             Contract.
452.......................  FAR Case 2016-006;                 9000-AN24
                             Amendment Relating to
                             Multi-year Contract
                             Authority for Acquisition
                             of Property.
453.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AN25
                             Regulation; FAR Case 2016-
                             009; New Designated
                             Countries-Ukraine and
                             Moldova.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION/NATIONAL 
AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (FAR)

Proposed Rule Stage

416. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2013-018; 
Clarification of Requirement for Justifications for 8(a) Sole Source 
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 are proposing to amend the Federal 
Acquisition Regulation to clarify the guidance for sole-source 8(a) 
contract awards exceeding $20 million, in response to Government 
Accounting Office Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Contracting 
Oversight, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, 
U.S. Senate, entitled Federal Contracting: Slow Start to Implementation 
of Justifications for 8(a) Sole-Source Contracts (GAO-13-118 dated 
December 2012).
    Timetable:

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NPRM................................   12/00/16  .......................
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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-AM90

417. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2014-002; Set-
Asides Under Multiple Award 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 are proposing to amend the Federal 
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement regulatory changes made by 
the Small Business Administration, which provide Government-wide policy 
for partial set-asides and reserves, and setting aside orders for small 
business concerns under multiple-award 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 
(2016), available at: https://www.acquisition.gov/.
    Timetable:

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NPRM................................   12/00/16  .......................
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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-AM93

418. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2015-021; 
Determination of Fair and Reasonable Prices on Orders Under Multiple 
Award 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 are proposing to amend the Federal 
Acquisition Regulation to clarify the responsibilities for ordering 
activity contracting officers to determine fair and reasonable prices 
when using Federal Supply Schedules. This case codifies the class 
deviations issued by both NASA and DoD. 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 (2016), 
available at: https://www.acquisition.gov/.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   03/00/17  .......................
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Curtis E. Glover Sr., Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/
NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW., Washington,

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DC 20405, Phone: 202 501-1448, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 9000-AM94

419. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2015-014; 
Prohibition on Providing Funds to the Enemy

    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 implement subtitle E of title VIII of 
the Carl Levin and Howard P. `Buck' McKeon National Defense 
Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2015, which prohibits 
providing funds to the enemy. It also provides additional access to 
records to the extent necessary to ensure that funds available under 
the contract are not made available to the enemy.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   03/00/17  .......................
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Cecelia L. Davis, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA 
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW., Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 219-0202, 
Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 9000-AN03

420.  Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2015-039, 
Audit of Settlement Proposals

    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 raise the dollar threshold requirement 
for the audit of prime contract settlement proposals and subcontract 
settlements from $100,000 to $750,000.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   09/14/16  81 FR 63158
NPRM Comment Period End.............   11/14/16  .......................
Final Rule..........................   04/00/17  .......................
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Kathy Hopkins, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA 
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW., Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 969-7226, 
Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 9000-AN26

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

Final Rule Stage

421. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2011-001; 
Organizational Conflicts of Interest and Unequal Access to Information

    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 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 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 (2016), available at: https://www.acquisition.gov/.
    Timetable:

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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
NPRM Comment Period Extended End....   07/27/11  .......................
Final Rule..........................   12/00/16  .......................
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Cecelia L. Davis, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA 
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW., Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 219-0202, 
Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 9000-AL82

422. 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 issuing a final rule 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. 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 (2016), available at: 
https://www.acquisition.gov/.
    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..........................   12/00/16  .......................
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Charles Gray, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA 
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW., Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 208-6726, 
Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 9000-AM02

423. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2012-025; 
Applicability of the Senior Executive Compensation Benchmark

    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 to amend the 
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to continue the implementation of 
the requirements of section 803 of the National Defense Authorization 
Act for Fiscal Year 2012. The proposed rule seeks public comments on 
the retroactive application of section 803 to contracts that had been 
awarded by DoD, NASA, and the Coast Guard before the date of enactment 
of section 803 (which was December 31, 2011). In addition, also as part 
of the implementation in the FAR of section 803, DoD, GSA, and NASA are 
separately issuing an interim rule (FAR Case 2012-017) that addresses 
the prospective application of section 803 to contracts awarded on or 
after December 31, 2011.

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    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   06/26/13  78 FR 38539
NPRM Comment Period End.............   08/26/13  .......................
Final Rule..........................   04/00/17  .......................
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Kathy Hopkins, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA 
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW., Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 969-7226, 
Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 9000-AM39

424. 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 are issuing a final 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, 
procedures for 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..........................   12/00/16  .......................
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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

425. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2013-014; Uniform 
Use of Line 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 are issuing a final rule to amend the 
Federal Acquisition Regulation to establish and require a uniform use 
of a line item identification structure in Federal procurement. The 
system is designed to improve the accuracy, traceability, and usability 
of procurement data.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   08/05/14  79 FR 45408
NPRM Comment Period End.............   10/06/14  .......................
Final Rule..........................   12/00/16  .......................
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Camara Francis, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA 
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW., Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 550-0935, 
Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 9000-AM73

426. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2015-015; Strategic 
Sourcing Documentation

    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 implement section 836 of the 2015 
National Defense Authorization Act, which provides that when the 
Federal Government makes a purchase of supplies or services offered 
under the Federal Strategic Sourcing Initiative (FSSI), but the FSSI is 
not used, the contract file for the purchase shall include a brief 
analysis of the comparative value, including price and nonprice 
factors, between the supplies and services offered under the FSSI and 
those offered under the source(s) to be used for the purchase. 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 (2016), available at: https://www.acquisition.gov/.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   06/20/16  81 FR 39883
NPRM Comment Period End.............   08/19/16  .......................
Final Rule..........................   03/00/17  .......................
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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-AM89

427. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2014-003; Small 
Business Subcontracting Improvements

    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 implement regulatory changes 
made by the Small Business Administration (SBA) in its final rule, 
concerning small business subcontracting. Among other things, SBA's 
final rule implements the statutory requirements set forth at sections 
1321 and 1322 of the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010. 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 (2016), available at: https://www.acquisition.gov/.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   06/10/15  80 FR 32909
NPRM Comment Period End.............   08/10/15  .......................
Final Rule..........................   07/14/16  81 FR 45833
Final Rule Effective................   11/00/16  .......................
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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-AM91

428. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2015-016; 
Prohibition on Reimbursement for Congressional Investigations and 
Inquiries

    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 to amend the 
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement section 857 of the 
Carl Levin and Howard P. `Buck' McKeon National Defense Authorization 
Act for Fiscal Year 2015. This section provides additional requirements 
relative to the allowability of costs incurred by a contractor in 
connection with a congressional investigation or inquiry.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   02/17/16  81 FR 8031
NPRM Comment Period End.............   04/18/16  .......................
Final Rule..........................   12/00/16  .......................
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Kathy Hopkins, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA 
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW., Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 969-7226, 
Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 9000-AM97

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429. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2014-004; Payment 
of Subcontractors

    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 to amend the 
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement a section of the 
Small Business Jobs Act of 2010. This statute requires contractors to 
notify the contracting officer in writing if the contractor pays a 
reduced price to a small business subcontractor, or if the contractor's 
payment to a small business contractor is more than 90 days past due. 
Additional information is located in the FAR final plan (2016), 
available at: https://www.acquisition.gov/.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   01/20/16  81 FR 3087
NPRM Comment Period End.............   03/21/16  .......................
Final Rule..........................   12/00/16  .......................
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Curtis E. Glover Sr., Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/
NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW., Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 501-
1448, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 9000-AM98

430. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2015-017; Combating 
Trafficking in Persons--Definition of ``Recruitment Fees''

    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 to amend the 
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to provide a definition of 
recruitment fees. The FAR policy on combating trafficking in persons 
prohibits contractors from charging employees recruitment fees, in 
accordance with the Executive Order entitled Strengthening Protections 
Against Trafficking in Persons in Federal Contracts.''
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   05/11/16  81 FR 29244
NPRM Comment Period End.............   07/11/16  .......................
Final Rule..........................   02/00/17  .......................
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Cecelia L. Davis, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA 
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW., Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 219-0202, 
Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 9000-AN02

431. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2015-012; 
Contractor Employee Internal Confidentiality Agreements

    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 to amend the 
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement a section of the 
Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015, that 
prohibits the use of funds, appropriated or otherwise made available, 
for a contract with an entity that requires employees or subcontractors 
to sign an internal confidentiality agreement that restricts such 
employees or subcontractors from lawfully reporting waste, fraud, or 
abuse to a designated Government representative authorized to receive 
such information.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   01/22/16  81 FR 3763
NPRM Comment Period End.............   03/22/16  .......................
Final Rule..........................   02/00/17  .......................
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Cecelia L. Davis, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA 
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW., Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 219-0202, 
Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 9000-AN04

432. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2016-007; Non-
Retaliation for Disclosure of Compensation Information

    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.) 13665, entitled, Non-Retaliation for Disclosure of Compensation 
Information,'' and a final rule issued by the Department of Labor at 41 
CFR part 60-1.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Interim Final Rule..................   09/30/16  81 FR 67732
Interim Final Rule Comment Period      11/29/16  .......................
 End.
Final Rule..........................   05/00/17  .......................
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Zenaida Delgado, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA 
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW., Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 969-7207, 
Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 9000-AN10

433.  Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2016-004; 
Acquisition Threshold for Special Emergency Procurement Authority

    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 to amend the 
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement section 816 of the 
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 to raise the 
simplified acquisition threshold for special emergency procurement 
authority from $300,000 to $750,000 (within the United States) and from 
$1 million to $1.5 million (outside the United States). The threshold 
is used to support contingency operations or to facilitate defense 
against or recovery from nuclear, biological, chemical, or radiological 
attack.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
------------------------------------------------------------------------
NPRM................................   06/20/16  81 FR 39882
NPRM Comment Period End.............   08/19/16  .......................
Final Rule..........................   04/00/17  .......................
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Camara Francis, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA 
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW., Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 550-0935, 
Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 9000-AN18

434.  Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2015-005, 
System for Award Management Registration

    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 to amend the 
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to update the instructions for 
System for Award Management (SAM) registration requirements and to 
correct an inconsistency with offeror representation and certification 
requirements.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
------------------------------------------------------------------------
NPRM................................   05/20/16  81 FR 31895
NPRM Comment Period End.............   07/19/16  .......................
Final Rule..........................   03/00/17  .......................
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

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    Agency Contact: Curtis E. Glover Sr., Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/
NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW., Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 501-
1448, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 9000-AN19

435. Federal Regulation Acquisition (FAR); FAR Case 2015-024, Public 
Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals--
Representation

    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 to amend the 
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to create an annual representation 
within the System for Award Management for vendors to indicate if and 
where they publicly disclose greenhouse gas emissions and greenhouse 
gas reduction goals or targets. This information will help the 
Government assess supplier greenhouse gas management practices and 
assist agencies in developing strategies to engage with contractors to 
reduce supply chain emissions, as directed in the Executive Order on 
Planning for Federal Sustainability in the Next Decade.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
------------------------------------------------------------------------
NPRM................................   05/25/16  81 FR 33192
NPRM Comment Period End.............   07/25/16  .......................
Final Rule..........................   12/00/16  .......................
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Charles Gray, Program Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
1800 F Street NW., Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 208-6766, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 9000-AN20

436.  Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2015-035, 
Removal of Regulations Relating to Telegraphic Communication

    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 to amend the 
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to delete the use of telegram, 
telegraph, and related terms. The objective is to delete reference to 
obsolete technologies no longer in use and replace with references to 
electronic communications. In addition, conforming changes are proposed 
covering expedited notice of termination and change orders.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
------------------------------------------------------------------------
NPRM................................   06/06/16  81 FR 36245
NPRM Comment Period End.............   08/05/16  .......................
Final Rule..........................   02/00/17  .......................
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Camara Francis, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA 
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW., Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 550-0935, 
Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 9000-AN23

437.  Federal Acquisition Regulation; FAR Case 2017-001; Paid 
Sick Leave for Federal Contractors

    Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. chapter 137; 51 U.S.C. 
20113
    Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal 
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement the Executive Order, 
Establishing Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors, and a final rule 
issued by the Department of Labor.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Interim Final Rule..................   12/00/16  .......................
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Zenaida Delgado, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA 
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW., Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 969-7207, 
Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 9000-AN27

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

Completed Actions

438. 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 issued a final rule that amended the 
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to add a new subpart and contract 
clause for the basic safeguarding of contractor information systems 
that process, store or transmit Federal contract information. The 
clause does not relieve the contractor of any other specific 
safeguarding requirement specified by Federal agencies and departments 
as it relates to covered contractor information systems generally or 
other Federal requirements for safeguarding oControlled Unclassified 
Information (CUI) as established by Executive Order (E.O.). Systems 
that contain classified information, or CUI such as personally 
identifiable information, require more than the basic level of 
protection.
    Completed:

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               Reason                    Date            FR Cite
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Final Rule..........................   05/16/16  81 FR 30439
Final Rule Effective................   06/15/16  .......................
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Cecelia L Davis, Phone: 202 219-0202, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 9000-AM19

439. 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 are issuing a final 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.
    Completed:

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               Reason                    Date            FR Cite
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Final Rule..........................   09/30/16  81 FR 67778
Final Rule Effective................   09/30/16  .......................
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Kathy Hopkins, Phone: 202 969-7226, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 9000-AM75

440. 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 final rule amending the 
Federal Acquisition Regulation which

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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.
    Completed:

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               Reason                    Date            FR Cite
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Final Rule..........................   08/25/16  81 FR 58562
Final Rule Effective................   10/25/16  .......................
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Zenaida Delgado, Phone: 202 969-7207, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 9000-AM81

441. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2014-026; High 
Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons

    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 (FAR) to implement Executive branch 
policy in the President's Climate Action Plan to procure, when 
feasible, alternatives to high global warming potential (GWP) 
hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs). This final rule will allow agencies to 
better meet the greenhouse gas emission reduction goals and reporting 
requirements of the Executive Order on Planning for Sustainability in 
the Next Decade.
    Completed:

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               Reason                    Date            FR Cite
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Final Rule..........................   05/16/16  81 FR 30429
Final Rule Effective................   06/15/16  .......................
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Charles Gray, Phone: 202 208-6726, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 9000-AM87

442. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2014-015; 
Consolidation and Bundling

    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 to amend the 
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement sections of the Small 
Business Jobs Act of 2010 and regulatory changes made by the Small 
Business Administration, which provide for a Governmentwide policy on 
consolidation and bundling. Additional information is located in the 
FAR final plan (2016), available at: https://www.acquisition.gov/.
    Completed:

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               Reason                    Date            FR Cite
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Final Rule..........................   09/30/16  81 FR 67763
Final Rule Effective................   10/31/16  .......................
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Mahruba Uddowla, Phone: 703 605-2868, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 9000-AM92

443. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2015-018; 
Improvements in Design Build Construction Process

    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 (FAR) to implement section 814 of the 
Carl Levin and Howard P. `Buck' McKeon National Defense Authorization 
Act for Fiscal Year 2015 that requires the head of the contracting 
activity to approve any determinations to select more than five 
offerors to submit phase-two proposals for a two-phase design-build 
construction acquisition that is valued at greater than $4 million.
    Completed:

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               Reason                    Date            FR Cite
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Final Rule..........................   05/16/16  81 FR 30447
Final Rule Effective................   06/15/16  .......................
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Curtis E. Glover, Phone: 202 501-1448, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 9000-AM99

444. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2015-022; Unique 
Identification of Entities Receiving Federal Awards

    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 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.
    Completed:

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               Reason                    Date            FR Cite
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Final Rule..........................   09/30/16  81 FR 67736
Final Rule Effective................   10/31/16  .......................
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Zenaida Delgado, Phone: 202 969-7207, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 9000-AN00

445. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2015-011; 
Prohibition on Contracting With Corporations With Delinquent Taxes or a 
Felony Conviction

    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 implement sections of the 
Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015, to 
prohibit the Federal Government from entering into a contract with any 
corporation having a delinquent Federal tax liability or a felony 
conviction under any Federal law, unless the agency has considered 
suspension or debarment of the corporation and has made a determination 
that this further action is not necessary to protect the interests of 
the Government.
    Completed:

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               Reason                    Date            FR Cite
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Final Rule..........................   09/30/16  81 FR 67728
Final Rule Effective................   09/30/16  .......................
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Cecelia L. Davis, Phone: 202 219-0202, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 9000-AN05

446. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR): FAR Case 2014-018; 
Contractors Performing Private Security Functions

    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 to amend the 
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to remove the distinction between 
DoD and non- DoD agency areas of operation applicable for the use of 
FAR clause ``Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside 
the United States'' and provide a definition of ``full cooperation'' 
within the clause.
    Completed:

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               Reason                    Date            FR Cite
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Final Rule..........................   09/30/16  81 FR 67776

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Final Rule Effective................   10/31/16  .......................
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Michael O. Jackson, Phone: 202 208-4949, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 9000-AN07

447. Federal Acquisition Regulation; FAR Case 2015-020, Simplified 
Acquisition Threshold for Overseas Acquisitions in Support of 
Humanitarian or Peacekeeping Operations

    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 implement 41 U.S.C. 153, which 
establishes a higher simplified acquisition threshold for overseas 
acquisitions in support of humanitarian or peacekeeping operations.
    Completed:

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               Reason                    Date            FR Cite
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Final Rule..........................   05/16/16  81 FR 30438
Final Rule Effective................   06/15/16  .......................
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Camara Francis, Phone: 202 550-0935, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 9000-AN09

448. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2015-025, Revision 
to Standard Forms for Bonds

    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 Standard 
Forms prescribed by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) for 
contracts involving bonds and other financial protections. The 
revisions are aimed at clarifying liability limitations and expanding 
the options for organization types.
    Completed:

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               Reason                    Date            FR Cite
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Final Rule..........................   07/14/16  81 FR 45855
Final Rule Effective................   08/15/16  .......................
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Kathy Hopkins, Phone: 202 969-7226, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 9000-AN11

449. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2015-032, Sole 
Source Contracts for 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 are issuing a final rule amending the 
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement regulatory changes 
made by the Small Business Administration, which provide for authority 
to award sole source contracts to economically disadvantaged women-
owned small business concerns and to women-owned small business 
concerns eligible under the Women-Owned Small Business Program. 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 (2016), available at: https://www.acquisition.gov/.
    Completed:

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               Reason                    Date            FR Cite
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Final Rule..........................   09/30/16  81 FR 67735
Final Rule Effective................   09/30/16  .......................
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Mahruba Uddowla, Phone: 703 605-2868, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 9000-AN13

450. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2015-036, Updating 
Federal Contractor Reporting of Veterans' Employment

    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 implement a final rule issued 
by the Department of Labor's (DOL) Veterans' Employment and Training 
Service (VETS), which replaced the VETS-100A Federal Contractor 
Veterans' Employment Report forms with the new VETS-4212, Federal 
Contractor Veterans' Employment Report form.
    Completed:

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               Reason                    Date            FR Cite
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Final Rule..........................   09/30/16  81 FR 67731
Final Rule Effective................   09/30/16  .......................
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Zenaida Delgado, Phone: 202 969-7207, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 9000-AN14

451.  Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2016-003, 
Administrative Cost To Issue and Administer a Contract

    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 to amend the 
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to revise the estimated 
administrative cost to award and administer a contract, for the purpose 
of evaluating bids for multiple awards.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
------------------------------------------------------------------------
NPRM................................   05/12/16  81 FR 29514
NPRM Comment Period End.............   07/11/16  .......................
Withdrawn...........................   10/05/16  .......................
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    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-AN21

452.  FAR Case 2016-006; Amendment Relating to Multi-Year 
Contract Authority for Acquisition of Property

    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 implement section 811 of the 
National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2016, 
which amended 10 U.S.C. 2306b to require that significant savings would 
be achieved by entering into a multi-year contract.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Final Rule..........................   09/30/16  81 FR 67773
Final Rule Effective................   10/31/16  .......................
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    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-AN24

453.  Federal Acquisition Regulation; FAR Case 2016-009; New 
Designated Countries--Ukraine and Moldova

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

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    Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing a final rule amending the 
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to add Ukraine and Moldova as new 
designated countries under the World Trade Organization Government 
Procurement Agreement (WTO GPA).
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Final Rule..........................   09/30/16  81 FR 67774
Final Rule Effective................   10/31/16  .......................
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Cecelia L. Davis, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA 
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW., Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 219-0202, 
Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 9000-AN25

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