[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 236 (Monday, December 13, 2021)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 70808-70813]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-26094]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
48 CFR Parts 4, 13, 18, 22, 25, 27, and 52
[FAR Case 2020-014, Docket No. FAR-2020-0014, Sequence No. 1]
RIN 9000-AO14
Federal Acquisition Regulation: United States-Mexico-Canada
Agreement
AGENCY: Department of Defense (DoD), General Services Administration
(GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
ACTION: Proposed rule.
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SUMMARY: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement the United States-Mexico-
Canada Agreement Implementation Act.
DATES: Interested parties should submit written comments to the
Regulatory Secretariat Division at the address shown below on or before
February 11, 2022 to be considered in the formation of the final rule.
ADDRESSES: Submit comments in response to FAR Case 2020-014 to the
Federal eRulemaking portal at https://www.regulations.gov by searching
for ``FAR Case 2020-014''. Select the link ``Comment Now'' that
corresponds with FAR Case 2020-014. Follow the instructions provided on
the ``Comment Now'' screen. Please include your name,
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company name (if any), and ``FAR Case 2020-014'' on your attached
document. If your comment cannot be submitted using https://www.regulations.gov, call or email the points of contact in the FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this document for alternate
instructions.
Instructions: Please submit comments only and cite ``FAR case 2020-
014'' in all correspondence related to this case. Comments received
generally will be posted without change to http://www.regulations.gov,
including any personal and/or business confidential information
provided. To confirm receipt of your comment(s), please check https://www.regulations.gov, approximately two to three days after submission
to verify posting.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Michael O. Jackson, Procurement
Analyst, at 202-208-4949 or by email at [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 ``FAR Case 2020-014.''
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing a proposed rule amending the FAR to
implement the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act
(Pub. L. 116-113). On June 12, 2017, the President announced his
intention to commence negotiations with Canada and Mexico to modernize
the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). On November 30, 2018,
the Governments of the United States, Mexico, and Canada (the Parties)
signed the protocol replacing NAFTA with the United States-Mexico-
Canada Agreement (USMCA). On December 10, 2019, the Parties signed the
protocol of amendment to the USMCA. On January 29, 2020, the President
signed into law the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement
Implementation Act, through which Congress approved the USMCA. On July
1, 2020, the USMCA entered into full force. (See U.S. Trade
Representative Determination published June 29, 2020, 85 FR 39037.)
II. Discussion and Analysis
A. Chapter 13 of the USMCA
Chapter 13 of the USMCA sets forth certain obligations between the
United States and Mexico with respect to Government procurement of
goods and services, as specified in Annex 13-A of the USMCA. Chapter 13
of the USMCA applies only between Mexico and the United States and does
not cover Canada.
Section 1-201 of Executive Order 12260 of December 31, 1980,
delegates the functions of the President under sections 301 and 302 of
the Trade Agreements Act of 1979 (Trade Agreements Act) (19 U.S.C.
2511-2512) to the U.S. Trade Representative.
In conformity with sections 301 and 302 of the Trade Agreements Act
and Executive Order 12260, and in order to carry out U.S. obligations
under Chapter 13 of the USMCA, the U.S. Trade Representative has
determined that:
1. Mexico is a country that has become a party to the USMCA and
will provide appropriate reciprocal competitive Government procurement
opportunities to United States products and suppliers of such products.
In accordance with section 301(b)(1) of the Trade Agreements Act,
Mexico is so designated for purposes of section 301(a) of the Trade
Agreements Act.
2. With respect to eligible products of Mexico (i.e., goods and
services covered by the Schedule of the United States in Annex 13-A of
the USMCA) and suppliers of such products, the application of any law,
regulation, procedure, or practice regarding Government procurement is
waived if it would, if applied to such products and suppliers, result
in treatment less favorable than accorded to:
a. United States products and suppliers of such products; or
b. Eligible products of another foreign country or instrumentality
which is a party to the Agreement on Government Procurement referred to
in section 101(d)(17) of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act (19 U.S.C.
3511(d)(17)) and suppliers of such products.
With respect to Mexico, this waiver shall be applied by all
entities listed in the Schedule of the United States in Annex 13-A of
USMCA.
3. The designation in paragraph 1 and the waiver in paragraph 2 are
subject to modification or withdrawal by the U.S. Trade Representative.
B. Canada's Status as a Designated Country
Although Canada is still a designated country under the World Trade
Organization Government Procurement Agreement (WTO GPA), Canada is no
longer a Free Trade Agreement country, because chapter 13 of the USMCA
(government procurement) applies only to the United States and Mexico.
Therefore, references to Canada as a Free Trade Agreement country are
deleted, including the $25,000 threshold. Mexico thresholds remain
unchanged.
C. Changes to the FAR Made by This Case
Part 18
FAR 18.120, Use of patented technology under the North
American Free Trade Agreement. This proposed rule would remove and
reserve this section in its entirety, as waiver of NAFTA is no longer
applicable.
Part 22
FAR 22.1503(b)--FAR section 22.1503 refers to the List of
Products Requiring Contractor Certification as to Forced or Indentured
Child Labor. Requirements of FAR subpart 22.15 do not apply to certain
countries of origin in FAR 22.1503(b). Canada currently appears as such
a country in paragraph (b)(1). The language on Canada is removed from
FAR 22.1503(b)(1) where the anticipated value of the acquisition is
$25,000 or more. Canada is added to the list of countries at FAR
22.1503(b)(3) where the anticipated value of the acquisition is
$182,000. The source for the countries in paragraph (b)(3) is the
definition of WTO GPA countries at FAR 25.003.
FAR 22.1505(a)--For solicitations estimated to equal or
exceed $25,000, the contracting officer currently must exclude from the
solicitation's List of products any end products from countries
identified at FAR 22.1503(b). The $25,000 is the free trade agreement
threshold for Canada, which is no longer applicable. The proposed rule
will change this to $50,000, which is the threshold for Israel.
Part 25
FAR 25.400(a)(2)(i)--The proposed rule would remove all
references to the NAFTA, replacing them with the new USMCA language,
including statutory references, and explanatory language concerning the
USMCA Government Procurement Agreement as now applicable only to the
United States and Mexico.
FAR 25.401(a)(6)--The list of exceptions to the trade
agreements would include any goods and services specifically excluded
under individual trade agreements. An example is given of USTR-
negotiated exceptions, which usually would be found at agency
regulations supplementing the FAR, as well as being listed in the
annexes of each trade agreement.
FAR 25.402(b)--The proposed rule would remove references
to ``Canada'' and the thresholds for Canada in the table and
corresponding columns.
FAR 25.1101(b)(1)--The prescription at FAR
25.1101(b)(1)(i)(A) is adjusted for the clause at FAR
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52.225-3, Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act. The
$25,000 threshold for Canada is removed and replaced with the $50,000
threshold for Israel, for use when the acquisition is for supplies, or
for services involving the furnishing of supplies, for use within the
United States, and the acquisition value is now $50,000 or more, but is
less than $182,000. The prescription for Alternate I is removed at FAR
25.1101(b)(1)(ii), as the Alternate is no longer necessary.
FAR 25.1101(b)(2)--In the prescription for FAR 52.225-4,
Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act Certificate, the
Alternate I is deleted as no longer necessary.
Part 27
The proposed rule seeks to revise the section heading of
FAR 27.204-1, Use of patented technology under the North American Free
Trade Agreement, to replace NAFTA with USMCA and remove all the
language covered under NAFTA at FAR 27.204-1, instead instructing
contracting officers that when questions arise with regard to use of
patented technology under the USMCA, the contracting officer should
consult with legal counsel. In FAR 27.204-1 and 27.204-2, notes are
added about the content of the USMCA.
Part 52
FAR 52.204-8(c)(1)(xxi)(A) and (B)--Annual Representations
and Certifications, removes the Canadian Free Trade Act threshold of
$25,000, to become the Israeli Trade Act threshold of $50,000 in
paragraph (A). Paragraph (B) is being removed as it is the prescription
for Alternate I of FAR 52.225-4, Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--
Israeli Trade Act Certificate; that Alternate is being removed.
FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications--
Commercial Items (g)--This is the commercial item equivalent of FAR
52.225-4, Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act
Certificate, including its Alternate I (see below).
FAR 52.222-19(a)--Removing from the Child Labor clause the
$25,000 threshold for Canada from paragraph (a)(1) and in the list of
countries in paragraph (a)(3) adding ``Canada''.
FAR 52.225-3, Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli
Trade Act and FAR 52.225-4, Buy American--Free Trade Agreement--Israeli
Trade Act Certificate--the proposed rule would remove Alternate I,
which references ``Canadian end product'' and making it reserved; with
conforming changes revising Alternates II and III.
FAR 52.225-5, Trade Agreements--in paragraph (2) of the
definition of ``Designated country'', the proposed rule is removing
Canada from the list of Free Trade Agreement countries.
FAR 52.225-11(a)(2)--Buy American--Construction Materials
Under Trade Agreements, in paragraph (2) of the definition of
``Designated country'', the proposed rule is removing Canada from the
list of Free Trade Agreement countries, and revising Alternate I to
remove ``NAFTA'' and replacing it with ``United States-Mexico-Canada
Agreement''.
FAR 52.225-23(a)(2), Required Use of American Iron, Steel,
and Manufactured Goods--Buy American Statute--Construction Materials
Under Trade Agreements--in paragraph (2) of the definitions of
``Designated country'' and ``Recovery Act designated country'', the
proposed rule is removing Canada from the list of Free Trade Agreement
countries.
Conforming changes. The proposed rule is making conforming
changes at FAR 4.20, FAR 13.302-5, and FAR part 25 (changing ``NAFTA''
to ``USMCA''), and in the clauses at FAR 52.212-5 and 52.213-4.
III. Applicability to Contracts at or Below the Simplified Acquisition
Threshold (SAT) and for Commercial Items, Including Commercially
Available Off-the-Shelf (COTS) Items
This proposed rule does not create any new provisions or clauses,
nor does it change the applicability of any existing provisions or
clauses included in solicitations and contracts valued at or below the
SAT, or for commercial items, including COTS items.
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 is not a significant regulatory action and, therefore, was not
subject to review under section 6(b) of E.O. 12866, Regulatory Planning
and Review, dated September 30, 1993.
V. Congressional Review Act
As required by the Congressional Review Act (5 U.S.C. 801-808)
before an interim or final rule takes effect, DoD, GSA, and NASA will
send the rule and the ``Submission of Federal Rules Under the
Congressional Review Act'' form 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 rulemaking is not anticipated to be a major rule under 5 U.S.C.
804.
VI. Regulatory Flexibility Act
DoD, GSA, and NASA do not expect this propose rule to have a
significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities
within the meaning of the Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 601-612,
because although the proposed rule removes Canada as a Free Trade
Agreement designated country and deletes the associated $25,000
threshold, Canada remains a WTO GPA designated country, at $182,000.
The Mexico thresholds remain unchanged. However, an initial regulatory
flexibility analysis (IRFA) has been performed and is summarized as
follows:
The Department of Defense (DoD), General Services Administration
(GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) are
proposing to revise the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to
implement the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation
Act (Pub. L. 116-113). On November 30, 2018, the Governments of the
United States, Mexico, and Canada (the Parties) signed the protocol
replacing NAFTA with the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement
(USMCA). On December 10, 2019, the Parties signed the protocol of
amendment to the USMCA. On January 29, 2020, the President signed
into law the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Act, through
which Congress approved the USMCA. On July 1, 2020, the USMCA
entered into full force.
The objective of the proposed rule is to implement the USMCA
Implementation Act. The proposed rule makes changes in the FAR to
conform to Chapter 13 of the USMCA, which sets forth certain
obligations between the United States and Mexico with respect to
Government procurement of goods and services, as specified in Annex
13-A of the USMCA. Chapter 13 of the USMCA applies only between
Mexico and the United States and does not cover Canada. Although
Canada is still a designated country under the World Trade
Organization Government Procurement Agreement, Canada is no longer a
Free Trade Agreement country, because chapter 13 of the USMCA
(government procurement) applies only to the United States and
Mexico. Therefore, references to Canada as a Free Trade Agreement
country in the FAR are deleted, including the $25,000 threshold.
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Canadian end products will still receive nondiscriminatory
treatment with respect to the Buy American statute, but starting at
$182,000 rather than $25,000.
Mexico thresholds remain unchanged.
The legal basis for the rulemaking is the United States-Mexico-
Canada Agreement Implementation Act (Pub. L. 116-113).
Based on fiscal year 2019 data from the Federal Procurement Data
System (FPDS), 129,308 small businesses were awarded Government
contracts. Based on the data analysis approved under OMB Control
Number 9000-0024, Buy American, Trade Agreements, and Duty-Free
Entry; impacts to small businesses are anticipated to be negligible.
Alternate I of the provision, FAR 52.225-4, Buy American--Free Trade
Agreements--Israeli Trade Act Certificate, which is applicable to
Canada, is deleted. The Trade Agreement clause at FAR 52.225-5, and
the standard Buy American construction trade agreements clause at
FAR 52.225-11, were revised to delete references to Canada as a Free
Trade Agreement Country, as well as the associated $25,000
threshold. Lastly, in regard to the FAR 52.225-23, Recovery Act
clause, additional construction awards are not anticipated using
Recovery Act funds.
This proposed rule does not include any new reporting,
recordkeeping, or other compliance requirements for small
businesses. The proposed rule does not impose additional information
collection requirements to the paperwork burden previously approved
by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the Paperwork
Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501-3521), Control Number 9000-0024, Buy
American, Trade Agreements, and Duty-Free Entry.
The proposed rule does not duplicate, overlap, or conflict with
any other Federal rules.
DoD, GSA, and NASA were unable to identify any alternatives to
the rule that would reduce the impact on small entities and still
meet the requirements of the USMCA rule.
The Regulatory Secretariat Division has submitted a copy of the
IRFA to the Chief Counsel for Advocacy of the Small Business
Administration. A copy of the IRFA may be obtained from the Regulatory
Secretariat Division. DoD, GSA, and NASA invite comments from small
business concerns and other interested parties on the expected impact
of this rule on small entities.
DoD, GSA, and NASA will also consider comments from small entities
concerning the existing regulations in subparts affected by this
rulemaking consistent with 5 U.S.C. 610. Interested parties must submit
such comments separately and should cite 5 U.S.C. 610 (FAR Case 2020-
014), in correspondence.
VII. Paperwork Reduction Act
The Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501-3521) does apply.
However, these changes to the FAR do not impose additional information
collection requirements to the paperwork burden previously approved by
the Office of Management and Budget Control Number 9000-0024, Buy
American, Trade Agreements, and Duty-Free Entry.
List of Subjects in 48 CFR Parts 4, 13, 18, 22, 25, 27, and 52
Government procurement.
Janet Fry,
Director, Federal Acquisition Policy Division, Office of Governmentwide
Acquisition Policy, Office of Acquisition Policy, Office of
Governmentwide Policy.
Therefore, DoD, GSA, and NASA propose to amend 48 CFR parts 4, 13,
18, 22, 25, 27, and 52 as set forth below:
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1. The authority citation for 48 CFR parts 4, 13, 18, 22, 25, 27, and
52 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. chapter 137; and 51
U.S.C. 20113.
PART 4--ADMINISTRATIVE AND INFORMATION MATTERS
4.1202 [Amended]
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2. Amend section 4.1202 by removing from paragraph (a)(28) the phrase
``Alternates I, II, and III'' and adding ``Alternates II and III'' in
its place.
PART 13--SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES
13.302-5 [Amended]
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3. Amend section 13.302-5 by removing from paragraph (d)(3)(i) the
phrase ``Alternate I or''.
PART 18--EMERGENCY ACQUISITIONS
18.120 [Removed and Reserved]
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4. Remove and reserve section 18.120.
PART 22--APPLICATION OF LABOR LAWS TO GOVERNMENT ACQUISITIONS
22.1503 [Amended]
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5. Amend section 22.1503 by--
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a. Removing paragraph (b)(1);
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b. Redesignating paragraphs (b)(2) through (4) as paragraphs (b)(1)
through (3); and
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c. Removing from the newly redesignated paragraph (b)(3) the phrase
``Bulgaria'' and adding the phrase ``Bulgaria, Canada'' in its place.
22.1505 [Amended]
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6. Amend section 22.1505 by removing from paragraph (a) the phrase
``$25,000'' and adding the phrase ``$50,000'' in its place.
PART 25--FOREIGN ACQUISITION
25.003 [Amended]
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7. Amend section 25.003 by--
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a. Removing from the definition of ``Designated country'' in paragraph
(2) the phrase ``Canada,''; and
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b. Removing from the definition of ``Free Trade Agreement country'' the
phrase ``Canada,''.
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8. Amend section 25.400 by revising paragraph (a)(2)(i) to read as
follows:
25.400 Scope of subpart.
(a) * * *
(2) * * *
(i) USMCA (United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, as approved by
Congress in the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation
Act (Government Procurement Agreement applicable only to United States
and Mexico) (Pub. L. 116-113) (19 U.S.C. chapter 29 (sections 4501-
4732));
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9. Amend section 25.401 by--
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a. Removing from the end of paragraph (a)(4) the word ``and''.
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b. Removing from paragraph (a)(5) the phrase ``13.501(a).'' and adding
the phrase ``13.501(a); and'' in its place;
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c. Adding paragraph (a)(6);
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d. In the table of paragraph (b), in the fourth column of the first
row, removing the word ``NAFTA'' and adding the word ``USMCA'' in its
place.
The addition reads as follows:
25.401 Exceptions.
(a) * * *
(6) Goods and services specifically excluded under individual trade
agreements, such as exceptions negotiated by the U.S. Trade
Representative for particular agencies. See the agency supplementary
regulations.
25.402 [Amended]
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10. Amend section 25.402 in table 1 of paragraph (b) by--
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a. Removing the word ``NAFTA'' and adding ``USMCA'' in its place;
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b. Removing the entry for ``Canada''.
25.1101 [Amended]
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11. Amend section 25.1101 by--
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a. Removing from paragraph (b)(1)(i)(A) the phrase ``$25,000'' and
adding ``$50,000'' in its place;
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b. Removing paragraph (b)(1)(ii);
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c. Redesignating paragraphs (b)(1)(iii) and (iv) as paragraphs
(b)(1)(ii) and (iii);
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d. Removing paragraph (b)(2)(ii); and
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e. Redesignating paragraphs (b)(2)(iii) and (iv) as paragraphs
(b)(2)(ii) and (iii).
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PART 27--PATENTS, DATA, AND COPYRIGHTS
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12. Revise section 27.204-1 to read as follows:
27.204-1 Use of patented technology under the United States-Mexico-
Canada Agreement.
When questions arise with regard to use of patented technology
under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, the contracting
officer should consult with legal counsel. Note that Article 20.6(a) of
the Agreement discusses public health and pharmaceuticals.
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13. Amend section 27.204-2 by adding a sentence to the end of the
paragraph to read as follows:
27.204-2 Use of patented technology under the General Agreement on
Tariffs and Trade (GATT).
* * * Article 20.40 of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement
preserves parties' rights under Article 31.
PART 52--SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT CLAUSES
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14. Amend section 52.204-8 by revising the date of the provision, and
paragraph (c)(1)(xxi) to read as follows:
52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications.
* * * * *
Annual Representations and Certifications (DATE)
* * * * *
(c)(1) * * *
(xxi) 52.225-4, Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade
Act Certificate. (Basic, Alternates II and III.) This provision applies
to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-3.
(A) If the acquisition value is less than $50,000, the basic
provision applies.
(B) If the acquisition value is $50,000 or more but is less than
$83,099, the provision with its Alternate II applies.
(C) If the acquisition value is $83,099 or more but is less than
$100,000, the provision with its Alternate III applies.
* * * * *
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15. Amend section 52.212-3 by--
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a. Revising the date of the provision;
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b. Removing paragraph (g)(2);
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c. Redesignating paragraphs (g)(3) through (5) as paragraphs (g)(2)
through (4); and
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d. Revising the newly redesignated paragraph (g)(2).
The revisions read as follows:
52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial
Items.
* * * * *
Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items (DATE)
* * * * *
(g) * * *
(2) Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act
Certificate, Alternate II. If Alternate II to the clause at 52.225-3 is
included in this solicitation, substitute the following paragraph
(g)(1)(ii) for paragraph (g)(1)(ii) of the basic provision:
(g)(1)(ii) The offeror certifies that the following supplies are
Israeli end products as defined in the clause of this solicitation
entitled ``Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act'':
Israeli End Products:
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[List as necessary]
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16. Amend section 52.212-5 by--
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a. Revising the date of the clause;
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b. Removing from paragraph (b)(28) the date ``(JAN 2020)'' and adding
``(DATE)'' in its place;
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c. Revising paragraphs (b)(49)(i) and (ii);
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d. Removing from paragraph (b)(49)(iii) the date ``(JAN 2021)'' and
adding ``(DATE)'' in its place; and
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e. Removing from paragraph (b)(50) the date ``(OCT 2019)'' and adding
``(DATE)'' in its place.
The revisions read as follows:
52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes
or Executive Orders--Commercial Items.
* * * * *
Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or
Executive Orders--Commercial Items (DATE)
* * * * *
(b) * * *
__(49)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli
Trade Act (DATE) (19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C.
3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, 19 U.S.C. chapter 29 (sections 4501-
4732), Public Law 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53,
109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43.
__(ii) Alternate I [RESERVED].
* * * * *
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17. Amend section 52.213-4 by--
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a. Revising the date of the clause; and
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b. Removing from paragraph (b)(1)(ii) the date ``(JAN 2020)'' and
adding ``(DATE)'' in its place.
The revision reads as follows:
52.213-4 Terms and Conditions--Simplified Acquisitions (Other Than
Commercial Items).
* * * * *
Terms and Conditions--Simplified Acquisitions (Other Than Commercial
Items) (DATE)
* * * * *
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18. Amend section 52.222-19 by--
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a. Revising the date of the clause;
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b. Removing paragraph (a)(1);
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c. Redesignating paragraphs (a)(2) through (4) as paragraphs (a)(1)
through (3); and
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d. Removing from the newly redesignated paragraph (a)(3) the phrase
``Bulgaria'' and adding the phrase ``Bulgaria, Canada'' in its place.
The revision reads as follows:
52.222-19 Child Labor--Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies.
* * * * *
Child Labor--Cooperation With Authorities and Remedies (DATE)
* * * * *
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19. Amend section 52.225-3 by--
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a. Revising the date of the clause;
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b. In paragraph (a), in the definition of ``Free Trade Agreement
country'' removing ``Canada,'';
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c. Revising Alternates I and II; and
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d. In Alternate III:
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i. Revising the date of the Alternate; and
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ii Removing from the introductory text ``25.1101(b)(1)(iv)'' and adding
``25.1101(b)(1)(iii)'' in its place.
The revisions read as follows:
52.225-3 Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act.
* * * * *
Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act (DATE)
* * * * *
Alternate I [Reserved]
Alternate II (DATE). As prescribed in 25.1101(b)(1)(ii), substitute
the following paragraph (c) for paragraph (c) of the basic clause:
(c) Delivery of end products. 41 U.S.C. chapter 83 provides a
preference for domestic end products for supplies acquired for use in
the United States. In accordance with 41 U.S.C. 1907, the component
test of the Buy American statute is waived for an end product that is a
COTS item (See 12.505(a)(1)). In addition, the Contracting Officer has
determined that the Israeli Trade Act
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applies to this acquisition. Unless otherwise specified, this trade
agreement applies to all items in the Schedule. The Contractor shall
deliver under this contract only domestic end products except to the
extent that, in its offer, it specified delivery of foreign end
products in the provision entitled ``Buy American--Free Trade
Agreements--Israeli Trade Act.'' If the Contractor specified in its
offer that the Contractor would supply an Israeli end product, then the
Contractor shall supply an Israeli end product or, at the Contractor's
option, a domestic end product.
Alternate III (DATE). * * *
* * * * *
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20. Amend section 52.225-4 by--
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a. Revising Alternates I and II; and
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b. In Alternate III:
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i. Revising the date of the Alternate; and
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ii Removing from the introductory text ``25.1101(b)(2)(iv)'' and adding
``25.1101(b)(2)(iii)'' in its place.
The revisions read as follows:
52.225-4 Buy American--Free Trade Agreement--Israeli Trade Act
Certificate.
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Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act Certificate (Feb
2021)
* * * * *
Alternate I [Reserved]
Alternate II (DATE). As prescribed in 25.1101(b)(2)(ii), substitute
the following paragraph (b) for paragraph (b) of the basic provision:
(b) The offeror certifies that the following supplies are Israeli
end products as defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled
``Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act--Balance of
Payments Program'':
Israeli End Products:
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Alternate III (DATE). * * *
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0
21. Amend section 52.225-5 by--
0
a. Revising the date of the clause; and
0
b. In paragraph (a), in the definition ``Designated country'' removing
from paragraph (2) the phase ``Canada,''.
The revision reads as follows:
52.225-5 Trade Agreements.
* * * * *
Trade Agreements (DATE)
* * * * *
0
22. Amend section 52.225-11 by--
0
a. Revising the date of the clause;
0
b. In paragraph (a), in the definition of ``Designated country'',
removing from paragraph (2) the phrase ``Canada,'';
0
c. Revising the date of Alternate I; and
0
d. Removing from paragraph (b) the phrase ``NAFTA'' and adding ``United
States-Mexico-Canada Agreement'' in its place.
The revisions read as follows:
52.225-11 Buy American--Construction Materials Under Trade
Agreements.
* * * * *
Buy American--Construction Materials Under Trade Agreements (DATE)
* * * * *
Alternate I (DATE). * * *
* * * * *
0
23. Amend section 52.225-23 by--
0
a. Revising the date of the clause; and
0
b. In paragraph (a), in the definitions of ``Designated country'' and
``Recovery Act designated country'', removing from paragraph (2) the
phrase ``Canada,''.
The revisions read as follows:
52.225-23 Required Use of American Iron, Steel, and Manufactured
Goods--Buy American Statute--Construction Materials Under Trade
Agreements.
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Required Use of American Iron, Steel, and Manufactured Goods--Buy
American Statute--Construction Materials Under Trade Agreements (DATE)
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[FR Doc. 2021-26094 Filed 12-10-21; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6820-EP-P