[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 191 (Wednesday, October 6, 2021)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 55516-55525]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-20541]


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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

48 CFR Parts 503, 511, 512, 513, 514, 515, 517, 519, 522, 523, 527, 
528, 529, 532, 536, 537, 538, 539, 541, 542, 543, 546, 549, 552, 
and 570

[GSAR Case 2017-G506; Docket No. GSA-GSAR 2021-0016; Sequence No. 1]
RIN 3090-AJ90


General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR); 
Clause and Provision Designation Corrections

AGENCY: Office of Acquisition Policy, General Services Administration 
(GSA).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: GSA is issuing a final rule to amend the General Services 
Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) to correct clause and 
provision designation and prescription errors, correct deviations and 
alternate identification issues, and to make other updates to the GSAR 
related to identification and incorporation of GSAR provisions and 
clauses.

DATES: Effective November 5, 2021.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Thomas O'Linn, Procurement 
Analyst, at 202-445-0390 or [email protected], for clarification of 
content. For information pertaining to status or publication schedules, 
contact the Regulatory Secretariat Division at 202-501-4755 or 
[email protected]. Please cite GSAR Case 2017-G506.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

    As part of GSA's regulatory reform efforts, GSA has been performing 
a comprehensive review of the regulatory requirements in the GSAR. GSA 
identified designation and prescription errors related to clauses and 
provisions. Additionally, GSA identified GSAR clause and provision 
identification and incorporation issues as well as inconsistencies 
among deviation citations within GSAR part 552. The amendments in this 
case will result in conformance with Federal Acquisition Regulation 
(FAR) and GSAR drafting guidelines.

II. Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 40 of the United States Code (U.S.C.) Section 121 authorizes 
GSA to issue regulations, including the GSAR, to control the 
relationship between GSA and contractors.

III. Discussion and Analysis

    The amendments to the GSAR are minor and reflect only technical 
edits

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and editorial corrections. More specifically, this case makes several 
editorial amendments to GSAR clause and provision designations and 
prescriptions; updates the GSAR policy for using subpart 552.1, updates 
the GSAR policy for the identification of deviations and alternates, 
and updates the GSAR policy for incorporating GSAR provisions and 
clauses by reference; and makes additional editorial corrections 
related to GSAR clauses and provision prescription.
    First, this case makes corrections to bring clause and provision 
designations and prescriptions up-to-date and in conformance with FAR 
and GSAR current drafting guidelines. Additionally, makes a number of 
editorial changes to address errors related to the designation and 
prescription of several clauses and provisions. For example, subpart 
552.2 incorrectly identifies the following GSAR clause as ``552.217-73 
Notice Regarding Information Collection Requirements'' though the 
correct identification is ``552.215-73 Notice''.
    Second, this case amends several GSAR provision titles and clause 
titles to bring them in conformance with FAR and GSAR drafting 
guidelines concerning the use of deviations. GSAR 552.103 is also being 
amended to update the policy on identification of deviations to 
provisions and clauses that meet the definition of deviation in FAR 
1.401. Under FAR 1.401(a), a deviation is the ``issuance or use of a 
policy, procedure, solicitation provision . . ., contract clause . . ., 
method, or practice of conducting acquisition actions of any kind at 
any stage of the acquisition process that is inconsistent with the 
FAR''. A GSAR provision or clause that is used in lieu of a FAR 
provision or clause is a deviation, and therefore, should be indicated 
as such. For example, GSAR clause 552.227-70 Government Rights 
(Unlimited) is a deviation to FAR clause 52.227-17 Rights in Data-
Special Works; however, the GSAR currently does not identify the clause 
as being a deviation. As a result, the clause title is being amended to 
reflect the clause being a deviation.
    Third, this case amends the GSAR policy found in 552.101-70 and 
552.102 for purposes of reflecting current requirements around the use 
and incorporation of GSAR provisions and clauses. Lastly, this case 
makes additional technical amendments throughout the GSAR to conform 
with the amendments covered by this case. For example, GSAR subpart 
519.7 and part 549 are being made non-regulatory due to existing GSAM 
requirements are non-regulatory.

IV. 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 rule has been reviewed and determined by the Office of Management 
and Budget (OMB) not to be 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.

V. Congressional Review Act

    The Congressional Review Act, 5 U.S.C. 801 et seq., as amended by 
the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996, 
generally provides that before a ``major rule'' may take effect, the 
agency promulgating the rule must submit a rule report, which includes 
a copy of the rule, to each House of the Congress and to the 
Comptroller General of the United States. A major rule cannot take 
effect until 60 days after it is published in the Federal Register. 
This rule has been reviewed and determined by OMB not to be a ``major 
rule'' under 5 U.S.C. 804(2).

VI. Notice for Public Comment

    The statute that applies to the publication of the GSAR is the 
Office of Federal Procurement Policy statute (codified at title 41 of 
the United States Code). Specifically, 41 U.S.C. 1707(a)(1) requires 
that a procurement policy, regulation, procedure or form (including an 
amendment or modification thereof) must be published for public comment 
if it relates to the expenditure of appropriated funds, and has either 
a significant effect beyond the internal operating procedures of the 
agency issuing the policy, regulation, procedure, or form, or has a 
significant cost or administrative impact on contractors or offerors. 
This rule is not required to be published for public comment, because 
GSA is not issuing a new regulation that has a significant effect or 
imposes any requirements on contractors or offerors; rather, because 
this is a noncontroversial action that only impacts the agency's 
internal acquisition policies and procedures related to correcting GSAR 
errors and updating GSAR drafting policies and procedures.

VII. Regulatory Flexibility Act

    The Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.) does not 
apply to this rule, because an opportunity for public comment is not 
required to be given for this rule under 41 U.S.C. 1707(a)(1) (see 
Section VI. of this preamble). Accordingly, no regulatory flexibility 
analysis is required and none has been prepared.

VIII. Paperwork Reduction Act

    This 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 503, 511, 512, 513, 514, 515, 517, 
519, 522, 523, 527, 528, 529, 532, 536, 537, 538, 539, 541, 542, 
543, 546, 549, 552 and 570

    Government procurement.

Jeffrey A. Koses,
Senior Procurement Executive, Office of Acquisition Policy, Office of 
Government-wide Policy,General Services Administration.

    Therefore, GSA amends 48 CFR parts 503, 511, 512, 513, 514, 515, 
517, 519, 522, 523, 527, 528, 529, 532, 536, 537, 538, 539, 541, 542, 
543, 546, 549, 552, and 570 as set forth below:

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1. The authority citation for 48 CFR parts 503, 511, 512, 513, 514, 
515, 517, 519, 522, 523, 527, 528, 529, 532, 536, 537, 538, 539, 541, 
542, 543, and 546 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  40 U.S.C. 121(c).

PART 503--IMPROPER BUSINESS PRACTICES AND PERSONAL CONFLICTS OF 
INTEREST

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2. Revise section 503.1004 to read as follows:


503.1004   Contract clauses.

    (a) In accordance with FAR 3.1004(b)(1)(i), GSA has established a 
lower threshold for the inclusion of FAR clause at 52.203-14. Insert 
the clause in solicitations and contracts funded with disaster 
assistance funds expected to be at or above $1,000,000.
    (b) The information required by FAR 3.1004(b)(2) is as follows:
    (1) Poster. GSA Office of Inspector General ``FRAUDNET HOTLINE''.
    (2) Contact information. The Contractor can obtain the poster from 
the Contracting Officer.

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PART 511--DESCRIBING AGENCY NEEDS

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3. Revise section 511.204 to read as follows:


511.204   Contract clauses.

    (a) Specifications and drawings. Insert the clause at 552.211-72, 
Reference to Specifications in Drawings, in solicitations and contracts 
that contain military or other drawings.
    (b) Clauses for supply contracts that exceed the simplified 
acquisition threshold. When the contract amount is expected to exceed 
the simplified acquisition threshold, insert--
    (1) The clause at 552.211-73, Marking, in solicitations and 
contracts for supplies when deliveries may be made to both civilian and 
military activities.
    (2) The clause at 552.211-75, Preservation, Packaging, and Packing, 
in solicitations and contracts for supplies. The contracting officer 
may also include the clause in contracts estimated to be at or below 
the simplified acquisition threshold when appropriate. Use the clause 
with its Alternate I in solicitations and contracts for all Federal 
Supply Schedule contracts.
    (3) A clause substantially the same as the clause at 552.211-76, 
Charges for Packaging, Packing, and Marking, in solicitations and 
contracts for supplies to be delivered to GSA distribution centers.
    (4) The clause at 552.211-85, Consistent Pack and Package 
Requirements, in solicitations and contracts for supplies when 
deliveries may be made to both civilian and military activities.
    (5) The clause at 552.211-86, Maximum Weight Per Shipping 
Container, in solicitations and contracts for supplies when deliveries 
may be made to both civilian and military activities.
    (6) The clause at 552.211-87, Export Packing, in solicitations and 
contracts for supplies when deliveries may be made to both civilian and 
military activities.
    (7) The clause at 552.211-88, Vehicle Export Preparation, in 
solicitations and contracts for supplies when deliveries may be made to 
both civilian and military activities.
    (8) The clause at 552.211-89, Non-Manufactured Wood Packaging 
Material for Export, in solicitations and contracts for supplies when 
deliveries may be made to both civilian and military activities 
overseas.
    (9) The clause at 552.211-90, Small Parts, in solicitations and 
contracts for supplies when deliveries may be made to both civilian and 
military activities.
    (10) The clause at 552.211-91, Vehicle Decals, Stickers, and Data 
Plates, in solicitations and contracts for supplies when deliveries may 
be made to both civilian and military activities.
    (11) The clause at 552.211-92, Radio Frequency Identification 
(RFID) using Passive Tags, in solicitations and contracts for supplies 
when deliveries may be made to military activities.
    (c) Supply contracts. Insert the clause at 552.211-77, Packing 
List, in solicitations and contracts for supplies, including purchases 
over the micro-purchase threshold. Use the clause with its Alternate I 
in solicitations and contracts for all Federal Supply Schedule 
contracts.

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4. Revise section 511.404 to read as follows:


511.404   Contract clauses.

    (a) Supplies or services. (1) Shelf-life items. Insert the 
following clauses in solicitations and contracts that require delivery 
of shelf-life items within a specified timeframe from the date of 
manufacture or production:
    (i) The clause at 552.211-79, Acceptable Age of Supplies, if the 
required shelf-life period is 12 months or less, and lengthy acceptance 
testing may be involved. For items having a limited shelf-life and when 
required by the program director, use the clause with its Alternate I.
    (ii) The clause at 552.211-80, Age on Delivery, if the required 
shelf-life period is more than 12 months, or when source inspection can 
be performed within a short time period.
    (2) Stock replenishment contracts. Insert the clause at 552.211-81, 
Time of Shipment, in solicitations and contracts when a stock 
replenishment contract is contemplated that does not include the clause 
at 552.211-83 and requires shipment within 45 calendar days after 
receipt of the order. Use the clause with its Alternate I if shipment 
is required after 45 days of receipt of the order.
    (3) Indeterminate testing time. Insert the clause at 552.211-83, 
Availability for Inspection, Testing, and Shipment/Delivery, in 
solicitations and contracts that provide for source inspection by 
Government personnel and that require lengthy testing for which time 
frames cannot be determined in advance. Use the clause with its 
Alternate I if the contract is for stock items.
    (4) Stock program time of delivery. Insert the clause at 552.211-
94, Time of Delivery, in solicitations and contracts for supplies for 
the Stock Program when neither the FAR clause at 52.211-8, or the FAR 
clause at 52.211-9 is suitable.
    (b) Construction. Insert the following clauses in solicitations and 
contracts when a fixed-price construction contract is contemplated:
    (1) The clause at 552.211-10, Commencement, Prosecution, and 
Completion of Work.
    (2) The clause at 552.211-70, Substantial Completion.

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5. Add section 511.503 to subpart 511.5 to read as follows:


511.503   Contract clauses.

    (a) Insert the clause at 552.211-12, Liquidated Damages-
Construction, in solicitations and contracts for construction, other 
than cost-plus-fixed-fee, when the contracting officer determines that 
liquidated damages are appropriate (see FAR 11.501(a)).
    (b) Insert the clause at 552.211-13, Time Extensions, in 
solicitations and contracts for construction that includes the clause 
at 552.211-12.


511.504   [Removed]

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6. Remove section 511.504.

PART 512--ACQUISITION OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS

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7. Revise section 512.301 to read as follows:


512.301   Solicitation provisions and contract clauses for the 
acquisition of commercial items.

    (a) Contract clauses. Insert the following clauses in solicitations 
and contracts for the acquisition of commercial items:
    (1) The clause at 552.212-71, Contract Terms and Conditions 
Applicable to GSA Acquisition of Commercial Items. This clause 
incorporates by reference only those clauses required to implement GSA 
requirements applicable to the acquisition of commercial items. This 
clause may be tailored in accordance with FAR 12.302 and GSAM 512.302.
    (2) The clause at 552.212-72, Contract Terms and Conditions 
Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to GSA 
Acquisitions of Commercial Items, when any listed clauses therein 
apply. This clause incorporates by reference only those clauses 
required to implement provisions of law or Executive orders that apply 
to commercial item acquisitions.
    (b) FAR deviation. GSA has a FAR deviation that allows use of the 
clause at 552.212-4 in lieu of the FAR clause at 52.212-4. Insert the 
clause at 552.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, in 
lieu of the FAR clause at 52.212-4. Use the clause with its Alternate I 
in lieu of the FAR clause at 52.212-4 and its

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Alternate I. This clause may be tailored in accordance with FAR 12.302 
and GSAM 512.302.
    (c) Discretionary use of GSAR provisions and clauses. Consistent 
with the limitations contained in FAR 12.302 and 512.302, the 
contracting officer may include in solicitations and contracts by 
addendum other GSAR provisions and clauses.
    (d) Use of additional provisions and clauses. The Senior 
Procurement Executive shall approve the use of a provision or clause 
that is either not:
    (1) Prescribed in the FAR or GSAR for use in acquisitions for 
commercial items.
    (2) Consistent with customary commercial practice.

PART 513--SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES

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8. Revise section 513.202 to read as follows:


513.202   Unenforceability of unauthorized obligations in micro-
purchases.

    Many supplies or services are acquired subject to commercial 
supplier agreements, as defined in 502.101. The clause at 552.232-39, 
Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations, automatically applies to 
any micro-purchase, including those made with the Governmentwide 
purchase card in lieu of the FAR clause at 52.232-39.

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9. Revise section 513.302-5 to read as follows:


513.302-5   Clauses.

    Where the supplies or services are offered under a commercial 
supplier agreement, as defined in 502.101, see 532.706-3 for applicable 
clauses.

PART 514--SEALED BIDDING

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10. Revise section 514.201-6 to read as follows:


514.201-6   Solicitation provisions.

    Insert the provision at 552.214-70, ``All or None'' Bids, in 
invitations for bids when reserving the right to evaluate and make an 
award on an all or none basis.

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11. Amend section 514.202-4 by revising paragraph (a)(3) to read as 
follows:


514.202-4   Bid samples.

    (a) * * *
    (3) Insert the provision at 552.214-72, Bid Sample Requirements, in 
invitations for bids if bid samples are required. This provision may be 
modified to fit the circumstances of a procurement.
* * * * *

PART 515--CONTRACTING BY NEGOTIATION

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12. Revise section 515.209-70 to read as follows:


515.209-70   Contract clause.

    (a) Insert the clause at 552.215-70, Examination of Records by GSA, 
in solicitations and contracts exceeding the simplified acquisition 
threshold that meet any of the following conditions:
    (1) Involve the use or disposition of Government-furnished 
property.
    (2) Provide for advance payments, progress payments based on cost, 
or guaranteed loan.
    (3) Contain a price warranty or price reduction clause.
    (4) Involve income to the Government where income is based on 
operations under the control of the contractor.
    (5) Include an economic price adjustment clause where the 
adjustment is not based solely on an established, third party index.
    (6) Are requirements, indefinite-quantity, or letter type contracts 
as defined in FAR part 16.
    (7) Are subject to adjustment based on a negotiated cost escalation 
base.
    (8) Contain the FAR provision at 52.223-4.
    (b) The clause in paragraph (a) of this subsection may be modified 
to define the specific area of audit (e.g., the use or disposition of 
Government-furnished property). Legal (i.e., the Office of General 
Counsel or the Office of Regional Counsel, as appropriate), and 
Inspector General (i.e., the Assistant Inspector General for Auditing 
or the Regional Inspector General for Auditing, as appropriate) must 
concur with any modification to the clause.
    (c) Insert the clause at 552.215-73, Notice, in all solicitations 
and contracts for negotiated procurements exceeding the simplified 
acquisition threshold in accordance with FAR part 15.

PART 517--SPECIAL CONTRACTING METHODS

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13. Revise section 517.109 to read as follows:


517.109   Contract clause.

    Use of the FAR clause at 52.217-2 is optional in multi-year 
contracts authorized by--
    (a) 40 U.S.C. 581(c)(6) for the inspection, maintenance, and repair 
of fixed equipment in a federally-owned building; and
    (b) 40 U.S.C. 501(b)(1)(B) for public utility services.


517.203   [Removed]

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14. Remove section 517.203.

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15. Revise section 517.208 to read as follows:


517.208   Solicitation provisions.

    (a) Insert a provision substantially the same as the provision at 
552.217-70, Evaluation of Options, in solicitations for the Special 
Order Program when the following conditions apply:
    (1) The solicitation contains an option clause to extend the term 
of the contract; and
    (2) The contract will be fixed price and contain an economic price 
adjustment clause.
    (b) Insert a provision substantially the same as the provision at 
552.217-71, Notice Regarding Option(s), in solicitations that include 
an option clause for increased quantities of supplies or services, or 
an option clause to extend the term of the contract.

PART 519--SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAMS

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16. Add section 519.507 to subpart 519.5 to read as follows:


519.507   Contract clause.

    Insert the clause at 552.219-70, Allocation of Orders--Partially 
Set-Aside Items, in solicitations and contracts when a requirements 
contract for supplies is contemplated that will involve partially 
setting aside orders for small business.


519.508   [Removed]

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17. Remove section 519.508.

Subpart 519.7 [Removed]

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18. Remove subpart 519.7.

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19. Add section 519.870-2 to subpart 519.8 to read as follows:


519.870-2   Contract clauses.

    (a) Insert the following clauses in solicitations, contracts, and 
orders issued under GSA's Partnership Agreement:
    (1) 552.219-74, Section 8(a) Direct Award;
    (2) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting; and
    (3) 52.219-18, Notification of Competition Limited to Eligible 8(a) 
Participants, with--
    (i) Paragraph (c) of the clause substituted with the following text 
``(c) Any award resulting from this solicitation will be made directly 
by the Contracting Officer to the successful 8(a) offeror selected 
through the evaluation criteria set forth in this solicitation'' and
    (ii) The text ``(DEVIATION)'' added after the date of the clause.
    (b) Do not insert the following FAR clauses--

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    (1) 52.219-11, Special 8(a) Contract Conditions;
    (2) 52.219-12, Special 8(a) Subcontract Conditions; and
    (3) 52.219-17, Section 8(a) Award.


519.870-8   [Removed]

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20. Remove section 519.870-8.

PART 522--APPLICATION OF LABOR LAWS TO GOVERNMENT ACQUISITIONS

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21. Revise section 522.103-5 to read as follows:


522.103-5   Contract clauses.

    Insert the FAR clause at 52.222-1 in solicitations and contracts 
for DX rated orders under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System 
(see FAR subpart 11.6).

PART 523--ENVIRONMENT, ENERGY AND WATER EFFICIENCY, RENEWABLE 
ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES, OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY, AND DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE


523.303   [Amended]

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22. In section 523.303 amend paragraphs (a), (b), and (c) by removing 
the word ``Insert'' and adding in its place the phrase, ``Insert the 
clause at''.


523.370  [Amended]

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23. Revise section 523.370 to read as follows:


523.370   Solicitation provision.

    Insert the provision at 552.223-72, Hazardous Material Information, 
in solicitations that provide for the delivery of hazardous materials 
on an f.o.b. origin basis.

PART 527--PATENTS, DATA, AND COPYRIGHTS

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24. Revise section 527.409 to read as follows:


527.409   Contract clauses.

    GSA has a FAR deviation that allows use of the clauses in 
paragraphs (a) and (b) of this section in lieu of the FAR clause at 
52.227-17.
    (a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, insert the 
clause at 552.227-70, Government Rights (Unlimited), in lieu of the FAR 
clause at 52.227-17, in solicitations and contracts for--
    (1) Architect-engineer services.
    (2) Construction contracts involving architect-engineer services.
    (b) If the Government requires sole property rights and exclusive 
control over the design and data, insert the clause at 552.227-71, 
Drawings and Other Data to Become Property of Government, in lieu the 
clause at FAR 52.227-17, in solicitations and contracts for--
    (1) Architect-engineer services.
    (2) Construction contracts involving architect-engineer services.

PART 528--BONDS AND INSURANCE

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25. Revise section 528.310 to read as follows:


528.310   Contract clause for work on a Government installation.

    Insert the clause at 552.228-5, Government as Additional Insured, 
in solicitations and contracts that are expected to exceed the 
simplified acquisition threshold and require work on a Government 
installation.

PART 529--TAXES


529.401 through 529.401-71   [Removed]

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26. Remove sections 529.401 through 529.401-71.

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27. Add section 529.470 to read as follows:


529.470   Domestic contract clauses.

    (a) Insert the clause at 552.229-70, Federal, State, and Local 
Taxes, in solicitations and contracts estimated to exceed the micro-
purchase threshold, but not the simplified acquisition threshold.
    (b) Insert the clause at 552.229-71, Federal Excise Tax--DC 
Government, in solicitations and contracts that allow the District of 
Columbia Government to place orders under the contract.

PART 532--CONTRACT FINANCING

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28. Revise section 532.111 to read as follows:


532.111   Contract clauses for non-commercial purchases.

    (a) FAR deviation. GSA has a FAR deviation that allows use of the 
clause at 552.232-1 in lieu of the FAR clause at 52.232-1. Insert the 
clause at 552.232-1, Payments, in solicitations and contracts when a 
fixed-price supply contract, a fixed-price service contract, or a 
contract for nonregulated communication services is contemplated, in 
lieu of the FAR clause at 52.232-1.
    (b) Construction contracts. Insert the clause at 552.232-5, 
Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts, in solicitations and 
contracts when a fixed-price construction contract is contemplated.

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29. Revise section 532.706-3 to read as follows:


532.706-3   Contract clauses for unenforceability of unauthorized 
obligations.

    GSA has a FAR deviation that allows use of the clause in paragraph 
(a) of this subsection in lieu of the FAR clause at 52.232-39.
    (a) Insert the clause at 552.232-39, Unenforceability of 
Unauthorized Obligations in all solicitations and contracts in lieu of 
the FAR clause at 52.232-39.
    (b) Insert the clause at 552.232-78, Commercial Supplier 
Agreements-Unenforceable Clauses, in all solicitations and contracts 
(including orders) when not using FAR part 12.

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30. Amend section 532.904 by revising paragraph (b) to read as follows:


532.904   Determining payment due dates.

* * * * *
    (b) An official one level above the contracting officer shall 
approve justifications exercising the authority prescribed by FAR 
32.904(d)(1)(i)(B). The time needed should be determined on a case-by-
case basis, but the specified constructive acceptance period shall not 
exceed 30 days.

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31. Revise section 532.908 to read as follows:


532.908   Contract clauses.

    (a) Building services contracts. Insert the clause at 552.232-72, 
Final Payment Under Building Services Contracts, in solicitations and 
contracts for building services.
    (b) Stock, Special Order, and Schedules programs. (1) GSA has a FAR 
deviation to authorize payment within 10 days of receipt of a proper 
invoice. The deviation applies only to:
    (i) Orders placed by GSA under Stock, Special Order, and Schedules 
programs;
    (ii) That include FAR clause at 52.232-33; and
    (iii) For which the order is placed, and the contractor submits 
invoices using EDI in accordance with the Trading Partner Agreement.
    (2) If the contract is not for commercial items, use the clause at 
552.232-25, Prompt Payment, in lieu of the FAR clause at 52.232-25.

PART 536--CONSTRUCTION AND ARCHITECT-ENGINEER CONTRACTS


536.515   [Amended]

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32. In section 536.515 amend paragraphs (a), (b), and (c) by removing 
the words ``to be above'' and adding in their place ``to exceed''.


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33. Amend section 536.7107 by revising paragraph (a) to read as 
follows:

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536.7107   Contract clauses.

    (a) FAR deviation. GSA has a FAR deviation that allows use of the 
clause 552.236-79 in lieu of the FAR clause at 52.216-17. Insert a 
clause substantially the same as the clause at 552.236-79, 
Construction-Manager-As-Constructor, in solicitations and contracts if 
construction, dismantling, or removal of improvements is contemplated 
when a CMc project delivery method will be followed in lieu of the FAR 
clause at 52.216-17.
* * * * *

PART 537--SERVICE CONTRACTING

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34. Revise section 537.110 to read as follows:


537.110   Contract clauses.

    (a) Contracts for building services. Except for solicitations and 
contracts for building services placed under FAR subpart 8.7, insert 
the clause at 552.237-71, Qualifications of Employees, in solicitations 
and contracts for building services that are anticipated to exceed the 
simplified acquisition threshold.
    (b) Contracts for guard services. Insert the clause at 552.237-72, 
Prohibition Regarding ``Quasi-Military Armed Forces,'' in solicitations 
and contracts for guard services.

PART 538--FEDERAL SUPPLY SCHEDULE CONTRACTING


538.273   [Amended]

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35. In section 538.273 amend paragraph (d)(1) by removing the terms 
``Authorized FSS'' and adding in its place the term ``Authorized 
Federal Supply Schedule''.

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36. Amend section 538.7204 by revising paragraph (b) to read as 
follows:


538.7204   Contract clauses.

* * * * *
    (b) Insert the clause at 552.238-115, Special Ordering Procedures 
for the Acquisition of Order-Level Materials, in FSS solicitations and 
contracts authorized to allow for order-level materials.

PART 539--ACQUISITION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

0
37. Revise section 539.7002 to read as follows:


539.7002   Solicitation provision and contract clause.

    Except for solicitations and contracts for personal services with 
individuals--
    (a) Insert the provision at 552.239-70, Information Technology 
Security Plan and Security Authorization, in solicitations that include 
information technology supplies, services or systems in which the 
contractor will have physical or electronic access to government 
information that directly supports the mission of GSA.
    (b) Insert the clause at 552.239-71, Security Requirements for 
Unclassified Information Technology Resources, in solicitations and 
contracts containing the provision in paragraph (a) of this section.

PART 541--ACQUISITION OF UTILITY SERVICES

0
38. Revise section 541.501 to read as follows:


541.501   Contract clauses.

    (a) FAR deviation. GSA has a FAR deviation that allows use of the 
clause at 552.241-70 in lieu of the FAR clause at 52.232-19. Insert the 
clause at 552.241-70, Availability of Funds for the Next Fiscal Year or 
Quarter, in lieu of the FAR clause at 52.232-19, in all utility 
acquisitions.
    (b) Utility services. Insert the clause at 552.241-71, Disputes 
(Utility Contracts), in solicitations and contracts for utility 
services subject to the jurisdiction and regulation of a utility rate 
commission.

PART 542--CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION AND AUDIT SERVICES

0
39. Revise section 542.1107 to read as follows:


542.1107   Contract clause.

    Insert the clause at 552.242-70, Status Report of Orders and 
Shipments, in solicitations and contracts when a requirements or 
indefinite-quantity contract for Stock or Special Order Program items 
is contemplated. The clause may be used in indefinite-delivery 
definite-quantity contracts for Stock or Special Order Program items 
when close monitoring is necessary because numerous shipments are 
involved.

PART 543--CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS

0
40. Revise section 543.205 to read as follows:


543.205   Contract clause.

    Insert the clause at 552.243-71, Equitable Adjustments, in 
solicitations and contracts that include any of the following FAR 
clauses: 52.243-4, 52.243-5, or 52.236-2.

PART 546--QUALITY ASSURANCE

0
41. Revise sections 546.302-70 through 546.312 to read as follows:


546.302-70  Source inspection by Quality Approved Manufacturer for 
fixed-price supply contracts.

    (a) Insert the clause at 552.246-70, Source Inspection by Quality 
Approved Manufacturer:
    (1) In FAS solicitations and contracts that--
    (i) Will exceed the simplified acquisition threshold;
    (ii) Include the FAR clause at 52.246-2; and
    (iii) Provide for source inspection for the Stock and Special Order 
Programs.
    (2) In solicitations and contracts that--
    (i) Are below the simplified acquisition threshold;
    (ii) Include the FAR clause at 52.246-2; and
    (iii) Support the Wildfire program; or
    (iv) When a pattern of acquisitions demonstrates an ongoing 
relationship with the contractor.
    (b) The contracting officer may authorize inspection and testing at 
manufacturing plants or other facilities located outside the United 
States, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands according to paragraph 
(a)(1) of the clause at 552.246-70 when any of the following conditions 
apply and after coordinating the authorization with QVOC and 
documenting the authorization in the file:
    (1) Inspection services are available from another Federal agency 
with primary inspection responsibility in the geographic area.
    (2) An inspection interchange agreement exists with another agency 
for inspection at a contractor's plant.
    (3) Other considerations will ensure more economical and effective 
inspection consistent with the Government's interest.


546.302-71   Source inspection.

    Insert the clause at 552.246-71, Source Inspection by Government, 
in FAS solicitations and contracts where Government personnel at the 
source will perform inspection.


546.302-72   Destination Inspection.

    Insert the clause at 552.246-78, Inspection at Destination, in 
solicitations and contracts for supplies that require inspection at 
destination.


546.312   Construction contracts.

    Insert the clause at 552.246-72, Final Inspection and Tests, in 
solicitations and contracts for construction that include the FAR 
clause at 52.246-12.


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0
42. Revise section 546.710 to read as follows:


546.710   Contract clause.

    Insert the clause at 552.246-77, Additional Contract Warranty 
Provisions for Supplies of a Noncomplex Nature, in solicitations and 
contracts that include the FAR clause at 52.246-17.

PART 549--[REMOVED]

0
43. Under the authority of 40 U.S.C. 121(c), remove part 549.

PART 552--SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT CLAUSES

0
44. The authority citation for 48 CFR part 552 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c).

0
45. Revise sections 552.101-70 through 552.103 to read as follows:


552.101-70   Using part 552.

    (a) Numbering. (1) GSAR provisions or clauses which are 
``substantially'' the same as a FAR provision or clause (e.g., 552.232-
1, Payments) are identified as follows:
    (i) The provision or clause has the same title as the FAR provision 
or clause.
    (ii) The provision or clause has the same number as the FAR 
provision or clause, except the number is preceded by the number ``5''.
    (2) GSA prescribed provisions and clauses (e.g., 552.232-72, Final 
Payment Under Building Services Contracts) are numbered in the same 
manner as the FAR, except that--
    (i) The number is preceded by the number ``5'', and
    (ii) The sequential number at the end of the number of the 
provision or clause is ``70'' or a higher number.
    (b) Prescriptions. Each provision or clause in subpart 552.2 is 
prescribed at the place in the GSAR where the subject matter of the 
provision or clause receives its primary treatment. The prescription 
includes all conditions, requirements, and instructions for using the 
provision or clause and its alternates, if any. The provision or clause 
may be referred to in other GSAM locations.
    (c) Introductory text. Within subpart 552.2, the introductory text 
of each provision or clause includes a cross-reference to the location 
in the GSAR that prescribes its use.
    (d) Dates. Since they are subject to revision from time to time, 
all GSAR provisions, clauses, and alternates are dated; e.g., (DEC 
1983). To avoid questions concerning which version of any provision, 
clause, or alternate is operative in any given solicitation or 
contract, its date shall be included whether it is incorporated by 
reference or in full text.


552.102   Incorporating provisions and clauses.

    (a) Except for paragraph (b) of this section, GSAR provisions and 
clauses should be incorporated by reference to the maximum practical 
extent, rather than being incorporated in full text. Upon request, the 
contracting officer shall provide the full text of any GSAR provision 
or clause incorporated by reference.
    (b) A GSAR provision or clause should not be incorporated in full 
text if--
    (1) It requires modification or completion by the Government (e.g., 
completion of blanks in provisions or clauses) (see FAR 52.104 and 
552.104);
    (2) It requires completion by the offeror or contractor;
    (3) It is identified as a deviation (see 552.103); or
    (4) It is used with one or more alternates.


552.103   Identification of provisions and clauses.

    (a) General. When a GSAR provision or clause is used without 
deviation in a solicitation or contract, it shall be identified by 
number, title, and date (e.g., 552.211-77, Packing List (FEB 1996)).
    (b) Deviations. (1) Federal Acquisition Regulation deviations. When 
a GSAR provision or clause is used with an authorized deviation in lieu 
of a FAR provision or clause in a solicitation or contract, it shall be 
identified by number, title, date, and the deviation label (e.g., 
552.232-1, Payments (NOV 2009) (DEVIATION FAR 52.232-1)). The deviation 
label consists of the text ``DEVIATION FAR'' and the applicable FAR 
provision or clause number enclosed in parentheses (e.g., (DEVIATION 
FAR 52.232-1)).
    (2) General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation 
deviations. When a GSAR provision or clause is used with an authorized 
deviation in a solicitation or contract, it shall be identified by 
number, title, date, and the text ``(DEVIATION)'' inserted after the 
date (e.g., 552.232-1, Payments (NOV 2009) (DEVIATION)).
    (c) Alternates. When a GSAR provision or clause is used with an 
alternate in a solicitation or contract, it shall be identified by the 
basic provision or clause citation and the alternate label (e.g., 
552.211-77, Packing List (FEB 1996) Alternate I (MAY 2003)). The 
alternate label consists of the word ``Alternate'', the alternate 
number, and date (e.g., Alternate I (MAY 2003)).


0
46. Revise section 552.107-70 to read as follows:


552.107-70   Solicitation provision and contract clause.

    GSA has a FAR deviation that allows use of the following provision 
and clause in lieu of the FAR provision at 52.252-5 and the FAR clause 
at 52.252-6:
    (a) Insert the provision at 552.252-5, Authorized Deviations in 
Provisions, in solicitations that include any FAR or GSAR provision 
with an authorized deviation in lieu of the FAR provision at 52.252-5.
    (b) Insert the clause at 552.252-6, Authorized Deviations in 
Clauses, in solicitations and contracts that include any FAR or GSAR 
clause with an authorized deviation in lieu of the FAR clause at 
52.252-6.


552.211-10   [Amended]

0
47. Amend section 552.211-10 by removing from the introductory text 
``511.404'' and adding ``511.404(b)'' in its place.


552.211-12   [Amended]

0
48. Amend section 552.211-12 by--
0
a. Removing from the introductory text ``511.404'' and adding 
``511.503(a)'' in its place; and
0
b. Revising the clause heading.
    The revision reads as follows:


552.211-12   Liquidated Damages--Construction.

* * * * *

Liquidated Damages--Construction (MAR 2019)

* * * * *


552.211-13   [Amended]

0
49. Amend section 552.211-13 by removing from the introductory text 
``511.504'' and adding ``511.503(b)'' in its place.


552.211-70   [Amended]

0
50. Amend section 552.211-70 by removing from the introductory text 
``511.404'' and adding ``511.404(b)'' in its place.

0
51. Amend section 552.211-75 by revising the section heading, and the 
introductory text of Alternate I to read as follows:


552.211-75   Preservation, Packaging, and Packing.

* * * * *

[[Page 55523]]

    Alternate I (MAY 2003). As prescribed at 511.204(b)(2), substitute 
the following sentence for the last sentence of the basic clause:
* * * * *

0
52. Revise section 552.211-76 heading to read as follows:


552.211-76   Charges for Packaging, Packing, and Marking.

* * * * *

0
53. Amend section 552.211-77 by revising the introductory text of 
Alternate I to read as follows:


552.211-77   Packing List.

* * * * *
    Alternate I (MAY 2003). As prescribed in 511.204(c), substitute the 
following paragraphs (a)(3) and (b) for paragraphs (a)(3) and (b) of 
the basic clause:
* * * * *

0
54. Amend section 552.211-79 by revising the introductory text of 
Alternate I to read as follows:


552.211-79   Acceptable Age of Supplies.

* * * * *
    Alternate I (FEB 1996). As prescribed in 511.404(a)(1)(i), 
substitute the following sentence for the first sentence of the basic 
clause:
* * * * *


552.211-80   [Amended]

0
55. Amend section 552.211-80 by removing from the introductory text 
``511.404(a)(2)'' and adding ``511.404(a)(1)'' in its place.

0
56. Amend section 552.211-81 by--
0
a. Removing from the introductory text ``511.404(b)'' and adding 
``511.404(a)(2)'' in its place; and
0
b. Revising the introductory text of Alternate I.
    The revision reads as follows:


552.211-81   Time of Shipment.

* * * * *
    Alternate I (FEB 1996). As prescribed in 511.404(a)(2), add the 
following paragraph to the basic clause:
* * * * *

0
57. Amend section 552.211-83 by--
0
a. Removing from the introductory text ``511.204(c)'' and adding 
``511.404(a)(3)'' in its place; and
0
b. Revising the introductory text of Alternate I.
    The revision reads as follows:


552.211-83   Availability for Inspection, Testing, and Shipment/
Delivery.

* * * * *
    Alternate I (FEB 1996). As prescribed in 511.404(a)(3), add the 
following paragraph (b) to the basic clause and redesignate paragraph 
(b) of the basic clause accordingly.
* * * * *

0
58. Revise section 552.211-85 heading to read as follows:


552.211-85   Consistent Pack and Package Requirements.

* * * * *

0
59. Revise section 552.211-86 heading to read as follows:


552.211-86   Maximum Weight per Shipping Container.

* * * * *

0
60. Revise section 552.211-87 heading to read as follows:


552.211-87   Export Packing.

* * * * *

0
61. Revise section 552.211-88 heading to read as follows:


552.211-88   Vehicle Export Preparation.

* * * * *

0
62. Revise section 552.211-89 heading to read as follows:


552.211-89   Non-manufactured Wood Packaging Material for Export.

* * * * *

0
63. Revise section 552.211-90 heading to read as follows:


552.211-90   Small Parts.

* * * * *

0
64. Revise section 552.211-91 heading to read as follows:


552.211-91   Vehicle Decals, Stickers, and Data Plates.

* * * * *

0
65. Revise section 552.211-92 heading to read as follows:


552.211-92   Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Using Passive Tags.

* * * * *

0
66. Amend section 552.211-94 by--
0
a. Revising the section heading; and
0
b. Removing from the introductory text ``511.404(d)'' and adding 
``511.404(a)(4)'' in its place.
    The revision reads as follows:


552.211-94   Time of Delivery.

* * * * *


552.212-71   [Amended]

0
67. Amend section 552.212-71 by removing from the introductory text 
``512.301(a)(2)'' and adding ``512.301(a)(1)'' in its place.


552.212-72   [Amended]

0
68. Amend section 552.212-72 by removing from the introductory text 
``512.301(a)(3)'' and adding ``512.301(a)(2)'' in its place.


552.216-73   [Amended]

0
69. Amend section 552.216-73, in Alternate I by removing from the end 
of the paragraph ``basic provision'' and adding ``basic provision and 
redesignate paragraph (e) accordingly'' in its place.


552.216-75   [Amended]

0
70. Amend section 552.216-75 by--
0
a. Removing from the introductory text the word ``provision'' and 
adding the word ``clause'' in its place; and
0
b. Removing from the end of the section ``(End of Provision)'' and 
adding ``(End of clause)'' in its place.

0
71. Amend section 552.217-73 by--
0
a. Redesignating section 552.217-73 as 552.215-73;
0
b. Revising the heading of the newly redesignated section 552.215-73; 
and
0
c. Removing from the introductory text ``515.209-70(b)'' and adding 
``515.209-70(c)'' in its place.
    The revision reads as follows:


552.215-73   Notice.

* * * * *


552.219-70   [Amended]

0
72. Amend section 552.219-70 by removing from the introductory text 
``519.508'' and adding ``519.507'' in its place.


552.219-74   [Amended]

0
73. Amend section 552.219-74 by removing from the introductory text 
``519.870-8'' and adding ``519.870-2(a)'' in its place.

0
74. Amend section 552.227-70 by--
0
a. Removing from the introductory text ``527.409'' and adding 
``527.409(a)'' in its place; and
0
b. Revising the clause heading.
    The revision reads as follows:


552.227-70   Government Rights (Unlimited).

* * * * *

Government Rights (Unlimited) (MAY 1989) (Deviation FAR 52.227-17)

* * * * *

0
75. Amend section 552.227-71 by revising the introductory text and 
clause heading to read as follows:


552.227-71   Drawings and Other Data To Become Property of Government.

    As prescribed in 527.409-70(b), insert the following clause:

Drawings and Other Data To Become Property of Government (MAY 1989) 
(Deviation FAR 52.227-17)

* * * * *


552.229-70   [Amended]

0
76. Amend section 552.229-70 by removing from the introductory text

[[Page 55524]]

``529.401-70'' and adding ``529.470(a)'' in its place.


552.229-71   [Amended]

0
77. Amend section 552.229-71 by removing from the introductory text 
``529.401-71'' and adding ``529.470(b)'' in its place.


552.232-1   [Amended]

0
78. Amend section 552.232-1 by removing from the introductory text 
``532.908(a)'' and adding ``552.111(a)'' in its place.


552.232-5   [Amended]

0
79. Amend section 552.232-5 by removing from the introductory text 
``532.111'' and adding ``552.111(b)'' in its place.


552.232-25   [Amended]

0
80. Amend section 552.232-25 by removing from the introductory text 
``532.908(c)(2)'' and adding ``532.908(b)(2)'' in its place.

0
81. Amend section 552.232-39 by revising the section heading, the 
introductory text, and the clause heading to read as follows:


552.232-39   Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations.

    As prescribed in 532.706-3, insert the following clause:

Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (FEB 2018) (Deviation FAR 
52.232-39)

* * * * *


552.232-72   [Amended]

0
82. Amend section 552.232-72 by removing from the introductory text 
``532.904(b)'' and adding ``532.908(a)'' in its place.

0
83. Amend section 552.232-78 by--
0
a. Revising the introductory text; and
0
b. Removing from the clause heading ``(FEB. 2018)'' and adding ``(FEB 
2018)'' in its place.
    The revision reads as follows:


552.232-78   Commercial Supplier Agreements--Unenforceable Clauses.

    As prescribed in 532.706-3(b), insert the following clause:
* * * * *

0
84. Amend section 552.236-71 in Alternate I by revising the 
introductory text to read as follows:


552.236-71   Contractor Responsibilities.

* * * * *
    Alternate I (MAR 2019). As prescribed in 536.571, substitute the 
following paragraphs (d), (e), (f), and (g) for paragraphs (d), (e), 
(f), and (g) of the basic clause:
* * * * *


552.236-74   [Amended]

0
85. Amend section 552.236-74 by removing from the introductory text 
``insert the'' and adding ``insert a provision substantially the same 
as the'' in its place.


552.236-75   [Amended]

0
86. Amend section 552.236-75 by removing from the introductory text 
``insert the'' and adding ``insert a provision substantially the same 
as the'' in its place.

0
87. Amend section 552.236-76 by revising the section heading, the 
introductory text, and the introductory text of Alternate I to read as 
follows:


552.236-76   Basis of Award--Sealed Bidding Construction.

    As prescribed in 536.270-5(c), insert a provision substantially the 
same as the following provision:
* * * * *
    Alternate I (MAR 2019). As prescribed in 536.270-5(c), redesignate 
the basic provision as paragraph (a) and add the following paragraph 
(b) to the basic provision:
* * * * *


552.236-77   [Amended]

0
88. Amend section 552.236-77 by removing from the introductory text 
``insert the'' and adding ``insert a clause substantially the same as 
the'' in its place.

0
89. Amend section 552.236-79 by revising the introductory text and 
clause heading to read as follows:


552.236-79   Construction-Manager-As-Constructor.

    As prescribed in 536.7107(a), insert a clause substantially the 
same as the following clause:

Construction-Manager-As-Constructor (JAN 2020) (Deviation FAR 52.216-
17)

* * * * *


552.236-80   [Amended]

0
90. Amend section 552.236-80 by removing from the introductory text 
``insert the'' and adding ``insert a clause substantially the same as 
the'' in its place.


552.238-77   [Amended]

0
91. Amend section 552.238-77 by--
0
a. Removing from the clause heading ``(FEB 2020)'' and adding ``(MAR 
2020)'' in its place; and
0
b. Removing from the end of the section ``End of Clause'' and adding 
``(End of clause)'' in its place.


552.238-81   [Amended]

0
92. In section 552.238-81 amend Alternate I by removing from the 
introductory text ``substitute the following paragraph'' and adding 
``substitute the following paragraphs'' in its place.


552.238-82   [Amended]

0
93. Amend section 552.238-82 by--
0
a. Removing from the clause heading ``(MAY 2019)'' and adding ``(MAR 
2020)'' in its place;
0
b. Removing paragraph (e), and
0
c. In Alternate I removing ``(MAY 2019)'' and adding ``(MAR 2020)'' in 
its place.

0
94. Amend section 552.241-70 by revising the introductory text and the 
clause heading to read as follows:


552.241-70   Availability of Funds for the Next Fiscal Year or Quarter.

    As prescribed in 541.501(a), insert the following:

Availability of Funds for the Next Fiscal Year or Quarter (AUG 2010) 
(Deviation FAR 52.232-19)

* * * * *

0
95. Amend section 552.241-71 by revising the introductory text to read 
as follows:


552.241-71   Disputes (Utility Contracts).

    As prescribed in 541.570(b), insert the following clause:
* * * * *


552.242-70   [Amended]

0
96. Amend section 552.242-70 by removing from the clause heading ``(FEB 
9, 2009)'' and adding ``(FEB 2009)'' in its place.


552.246-70   [Amended]

0
97. Amend section 552.246-70 by removing from the clause heading ``(JUL 
09)'' and adding ``(JUL 2009)'' in its place.


552.246-71   [Amended]

0
98. Amend section 552.246-71 by removing from the clause heading 
``(JUNE 1, 2009)'' and adding ``(JUN 2009)'' in its place.

0
99. Amend section 552.246-77 by--
0
a. Revising the introductory text; and
0
b. Removing from the clause heading ``(JUL 09)'' and adding ``(JUL 
2009)'' in its place.
    The revision reads as follows:

[[Page 55525]]

552.246-77   Additional Contract Warranty Provisions for Supplies of a 
Noncomplex Nature.

    As prescribed in 546.710, insert the following clause:
* * * * *


552.246-78   [Amended]

0
100. Amend section 552.246-78 by removing from the clause heading 
``(JUL 09)'' and adding ``(JUL 2009)'' in its place.

0
101. Revise section 552.252-5 to read as follows:


552.252-5   Authorized Deviations in Provisions.

    As prescribed in 552.107-70(a), insert the following provision:

Authorized Deviations in Provisions (DATE) (Deviation FAR 52.252-5)

    (a) Deviations to FAR provisions. This solicitation identifies 
any authorized deviation to a Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 
(48 CFR chapter 1) provision by--
    (1) The addition of ``(DEVIATION)'' after the date of the FAR 
provision when an authorized deviation to a FAR provision is being 
used, and
    (2) The addition of ``(DEVIATION FAR (provision number))'' after 
the date of the GSAR provision when a GSAR provision is being used 
in lieu of a FAR provision.
    (b) Deviations to GSAR provisions. This solicitation identifies 
any authorized deviation to a General Services Administration 
Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) (48 CFR chapter 5) provision by the 
addition of ``(DEVIATION)'' after the date of the provision.
    (c) ``Substantially the same as'' provisions. Changes in wording 
of provisions prescribed for use on a ``substantially the same as'' 
basis are not considered deviations.
    (End of provision)

0
102. Revise section 552.252-6 to read as follows:


552.252-6   Authorized Deviations in Clauses.

    As prescribed in 552.107-70(b), insert the following clause:
    Authorized Deviations in Clauses (DATE) (Deviation FAR 52.252-6)
    (a) Deviations to FAR clauses. This solicitation or contract 
identifies any authorized deviation to a Federal Acquisition 
Regulation (FAR) (48 CFR chapter 1) clause by--
    (1) The addition of ``(DEVIATION)'' after the date of the FAR 
clause when an authorized deviation to a FAR clause is being used, 
and
    (2) The addition of ``(DEVIATION FAR (clause number))'' after 
the date of the GSAR clause when a GSAR clause is being used in lieu 
of a FAR clause.
    (b) Deviations to GSAR clauses. This solicitation or contract 
identifies any authorized deviation to a General Services 
Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) (48 CFR chapter 5) 
clause by the addition of ``(DEVIATION)'' after the date of the 
clause.
    (c) ``Substantially the same as'' clauses. Changes in wording of 
clauses prescribed for use on a ``substantially the same as'' basis 
are not considered deviations.
    (End of clause)


552.270-1   [Amended]

0
103. Amend section 552.270-1 by--
0
a. In Alternate I removing from the introductory text ``paragraph for 
paragraph (c)(2)(i)'' and adding ``paragraph (c)(2)(i) for paragraph 
(c)(2)(i)'' in its place; and
0
b. In Alternate II removing from the introductory text ``paragraph for 
paragraph (e)(4)'' and adding ``paragraph (e)(4) for paragraph (e)(4)'' 
in its place.


552.270-31  [Amended]

0
104. Amend section 552.270-31 by revising Alternate I to read as 
follows:


552.270-31   Prompt Payment.

* * * * *
    Alternate I (SEP 1999). As prescribed in 570.703, delete paragraphs 
(a)(2) and (b) of the basic clause, and redesignate the remaining 
paragraphs accordingly.

PART 570--ACQUIRING LEASEHOLD INTERESTS IN REAL PROPERTY

0
105. The authority citation for 48 CFR part 570 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority:  40 U.S.C. 121(c).


570.701   [Amended]

0
106. Amend section 570.701 by removing from the introductory text 
``Include provisions'' and adding ``Insert provisions'' in its place.

0
107. Amend section 570.702 by revising the introductory text and the 
entry for 552.270-1 to read as follows:


570.702   GSAR solicitation provisions.

    Each SFO must include provisions substantially the same as the 
following, unless the contracting officer determines that the provision 
is not appropriate. The contracting officer shall document the file 
with the basis for omitting or substantially changing a provision.
    552.270-1 Instructions to Offerors--Acquisition of Leasehold 
Interests in Real Property. Use the provision with its Alternate I if 
it is advantageous to the Government to allow offers to be submitted up 
to the exact time specified for award. Use the provision with its 
Alternate II if the Government intends to award without discussions.
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108. Amend section 570.703 by--
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a. Revising paragraph (a) introductory text, and the entry for 552.270-
4 in paragraph (a); and
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b. Revising paragraph (b).
    The revisions read as follows:


570.703   GSAR contract clauses.

    (a) Insert clauses substantially the same as the following in 
solicitations and contracts for leasehold interests in real property 
that exceed the simplified lease acquisition threshold, unless the 
contracting officer determines that a clause is not appropriate. The 
contracting officer shall document the file with the basis for omitting 
or substantially changing a clause. A deviation is not required under 
section 570.704 to determine that a clause in this section is not 
appropriate. The following clauses may be inserted in solicitations and 
contracts for leasehold interests in real property at or below the 
simplified lease acquisition threshold.
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    552.270-4 Definitions. Insert this clause if including the clause 
at 552.270-28.
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    (b) Insert the following clauses in solicitations and contracts for 
leasehold interests in real property:
    552.270-30 Price Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity.
    552.270-31 Prompt Payment.
    552.270-32 Covenant Against Contingent Fees.

[FR Doc. 2021-20541 Filed 10-5-21; 8:45 am]
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