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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

48 CFR Ch. 1


Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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

ACTION: Semiannual Regulatory Agenda.

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

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

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

    Dated: September 28, 2022.
William F. Clark,
Director, Office of Government-wide Acquisition Policy, Office of 
Acquisition Policy, Office of Government-wide Policy.

                 DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR)--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                           Regulation
       Sequence No.                    Title             Identifier No.
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457.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AN56
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2017-016, Controlled
                             Unclassified Information
                             (CUI).
458.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AN73
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2018-014, Increasing
                             Task-Order Level
                             Competition.
459.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AN98
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2019-015, Improving
                             Consistency Between
                             Procurement & Non-
                             Procurement Procedures on
                             Suspension and Debarment.
460.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AO01
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2019-018, Federal
                             Acquisition Supply Chain
                             Security Act of 2018.
461.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AO08
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2020-005,
                             Explanations to
                             Unsuccessful Offerors on
                             Certain Orders Under Task
                             and Delivery Order
                             Contracts.
462.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AO11
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2020-008,
                             Prohibition on Criminal
                             History Inquiries by
                             Contractors Prior to
                             Conditional Offer.
463.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AO12
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2020-010, Small
                             Business Innovation
                             Research and Technology
                             Transfer Programs.
464.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AO18
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2020-016,
                             Rerepresentation of Size
                             and Socioeconomic Status.
465.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AO19
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2021-001, Increased
                             Efficiencies With Regard
                             to Certified Mail, In-
                             Person Business, Mail,
                             Notarization, Original
                             Documents, Seals, and
                             Signatures.
466.......................  FAR Acquisition Regulation         9000-AO23
                             (FAR); FAR Case 2021-005;
                             Disclosure of Beneficial
                             Owner in Federal
                             Contracting.
467.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AO26
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2021-009, Protests
                             of Orders Set Aside for
                             Small Business.
468.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AO28
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2021-011, Past
                             Performance Ratings for
                             Small Business Joint
                             Venture Members and Small
                             Business First-Tier
                             Subcontractors.
469.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AO29
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2021-012, 8(a)
                             Program.
470.......................  Federal Acquisitions               9000-AO30
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2021-013, Access to
                             Past Performance
                             Information.
471.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AO32
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2021-015, Disclosure
                             of Greenhouse Gas
                             Emissions and Climate-
                             Related Financial Risk.
472.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AO33
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2021-016, Minimizing
                             the Risk of Climate
                             Change in Federal
                             Acquisitions.
473.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AO34
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2021-017, Cyber
                             Threat and Incident
                             Reporting and Information
                             Sharing.
474.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AO35
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2021-019,
                             Standardizing
                             Cybersecurity
                             Requirements for
                             Unclassified Information
                             Systems.
475.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AO36
                             Regulations (FAR) FAR
                             Case 2021-020,
                             Limitations on
                             Subcontracting.
476.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AO43
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2022-006,
                             Sustainable Procurement.
477.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AO46
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2022-009,
                             Certification of Service-
                             Disabled Veteran-Owned
                             Small Businesses.
478.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AO51
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             CASE 2023-003,
                             Prohibition on the Use of
                             Reverse Auctions for
                             Complex, Specialized, or
                             Substantial Design and
                             Construction Services.
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                  DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR)--Final Rule Stage
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                                                           Regulation
       Sequence No.                    Title             Identifier No.
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479.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AN29
                             Regulation: FAR Case 2016-
                             005; Effective
                             Communication Between
                             Government and Industry.
480.......................  FAR Acquisition Regulation         9000-AN31
                             (FAR); FAR Case 2015-038,
                             Reverse Auction Guidance.
481.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AN32
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2017-005,
                             Whistleblower Protection
                             for Contractor Employees.
482.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AN43
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2017-014, Use of
                             Acquisition 360 to
                             Encourage Vendor Feedback.
483.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AN83
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2018-017,
                             Prohibition on Certain
                             Telecommunications and
                             Video Surveillance
                             Services or Equipment.
484.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AN91
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2019-008, Small
                             Business Program
                             Amendments.
485.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AN92
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2019-009,
                             Prohibition on
                             Contracting With Entities
                             Using Certain
                             Telecommunications and
                             Video Surveillance
                             Services or Equipment.
486.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AO10
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2020-007,
                             Accelerated Payments
                             Applicable to Contracts
                             With Certain Small
                             Business Concerns.
487.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AO13
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2020-011,
                             Implementation of FASC
                             Exclusion Orders.
488.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AO31
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2021-014, Increasing
                             the Minimum Wage for
                             Contractors.
489.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AO40
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2022-003, Use of
                             Project Labor Agreement
                             for Federal Construction
                             Projects.
490.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AO48
                             Regulation (FAR): FAR
                             Case 2022-011,
                             Nondisplacement of
                             Qualified Workers Under
                             Service Contracts.
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                  DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR)--Long-Term Actions
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                                                           Regulation
       Sequence No.                    Title             Identifier No.
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491.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AN66
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2018-006; Definition
                             of Subcontract.
492.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AN72
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2018-013, Exemption
                             of Commercial and COTS
                             Item Contracts From
                             Certain Laws and
                             Regulations.
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                  DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR)--Completed Actions
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                                                           Regulation
       Sequence No.                    Title             Identifier No.
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493.......................  Federal Regulation                 9000-AN59
                             Acquisition (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2017-019, Policy on
                             Joint Ventures.
494.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AN78
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2018-020,
                             Construction Contract
                             Administration.
495.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AN90
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2019-007, Update of
                             Historically
                             Underutilized Business
                             Zone Program.
496.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AO17
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2020-013,
                             Certification of Women-
                             Owned Small Businesses.
497.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AO22
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2021-008, Amendments
                             to the FAR Buy American
                             Act Requirements.
498.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AO27
                             Regulations (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2021-010,
                             Subcontracting to Puerto
                             Rican and Other Small
                             Businesses.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION/NATIONAL 
AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (FAR)

Proposed Rule Stage

457. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2017-016, 
Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) [9000-AN56]

    Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C. 
20113
    Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal 
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement the National Archives and 
Records Administration (NARA) Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) 
program of Executive Order 13556 of November 4, 2010 as implemented in 
NARA's implementing regulations at 32 CFR 2002, and implement the OMB 
Memorandum M-17-12, entitled Preparing for and Responding to a Breach 
of Personally Identifiable Information (PII). This rule will apply the 
CUI program requirements in Federal contracts in a uniform manner to 
protect CUI. This rule is one element of a larger strategy to improve 
the Government's efforts to identify, deter, protect against, detect 
and respond to increasing sophisticated threat actions targeting 
Federal contractors.
    Timetable:

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Proposed Rule.......................   01/00/23
NPRM Comment Period End.............   03/00/23
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Michael O. Jackson, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/
NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 208-
4949, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 9000-AN56

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458. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2018-014, 
Increasing Task-Order Level Competition [9000-AN73]

    Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C. 
20113
    Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal 
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement section 876 of the John S. 
McCain National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2019, which 
would provide civilian agencies with an exception to the existing 
statutory requirement to include price to the Federal Government as an 
evaluation factor that must be considered in the evaluation of 
proposals for all contracts. The exception would only apply to IDIQ 
contracts and to Federal Supply Schedule contracts for services that 
are priced at an hourly rate. Furthermore, the exception would only 
apply in those instances where the Government intends to make a 
contract award to all qualifying offerors, thus affording maximum 
opportunity for effective competition at the task order level. An 
offeror would be qualified only if it is a responsible source and 
submits a proposal that conforms to the requirements of the 
solicitation, meets any technical requirements, and is otherwise 
eligible for award.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   06/00/23
NPRM Comment Period End.............   08/00/23
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Curtis E. Glover Sr., Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/
NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 295-
7548, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 9000-AN73

459. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2019-015, Improving 
Consistency Between Procurement & Non-Procurement Procedures on 
Suspension and Debarment [9000-AN98]

    Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C. 
20113
    Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal 
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to bring the FAR and the Non-procurement 
Common Rule (NCR) procedures on suspension and debarment into closer 
alignment. The FAR covers procurement matters and the NCR covers other 
transactions, such as grants, cooperative agreements, contracts of 
assistance, loans and loan guarantees.
    The Government uses suspension and debarment procedures to exercise 
business judgment. These procedures give Federal officials a 
discretionary means to exclude parties from participation in certain 
transactions, while affording those parties due process.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   01/00/23
NPRM Comment Period End.............   03/00/23
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Curtis E. Glover Sr., Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/
NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 295-
7548, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 9000-AN98

460. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2019-018, Federal 
Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act of 2018 [9000-AO01]

    Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C. 
20113
    Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal 
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to partially implement a section of the 
Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act of 2018. This law 
provides executive agency authorities for determining and mitigating 
supply chain risks in procurements involving controlled unclassified 
information, information technology, embedded information technology, 
and telecommunications. The law allows executive agencies to exclude 
sources or covered articles from any executive agency procurement 
action, including source selection and consent for a contractor to 
subcontract.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   06/00/23
NPRM Comment Period End.............   08/00/23
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Marissa Ryba, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA 
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 314 586-1280, 
Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 9000-AO01

461. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2020-005, 
Explanations to Unsuccessful Offerors on Certain Orders Under Task and 
Delivery Order Contracts [9000-AO08]

    Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C. 
20113
    Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal 
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement section 874 of the NDAA for 
FY 2020. For awards of certain task or delivery orders, section 874 
provides unsuccessful offerors the opportunity to request in writing an 
explanation as to why their offer was unsuccessful. Contracting offers 
are required to provide a brief explanation, including the rationale 
for award and an evaluation of the significant weak or deficient 
factors in the offeror's offer.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   04/00/23
NPRM Comment Period End.............   06/00/23
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Michael O. Jackson, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/
NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 208-
4949, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 9000-AO08

462. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2020-008, 
Prohibition on Criminal History Inquiries by Contractors Prior to 
Conditional Offer [9000-AO11]

    Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C. 
20113
    Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal 
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement section 1123 of the NDAA for 
FY 2020 (Pub. L. 116-92), which added at 41 U.S.C. 4714 and 10 U.S.C. 
2339 prohibitions related to criminal history inquiries on individuals 
competing for or applying to work on Federal contracts. Per the 
statute, a contractor may not request criminal history record 
information on an applicant for a position related to work under a 
contract before the contractor has extended a conditional offer to the 
applicant for that position. In addition, the Federal Government may 
not request criminal history record information on an individual or 
sole proprietor who is competing on a Federal Government contract, 
unless that individual is the apparently successful offeror. This 
proposed rule implements the statutory prohibition

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and the associated procedures and exceptions.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   05/00/23
NPRM Comment Period End.............   07/00/23
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Jennifer Hawes, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA 
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 969-7386, 
Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 9000-AO11

463. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2020-010, Small 
Business Innovation Research and Technology Transfer Programs [9000-
AO12]

    Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C. 
20113
    Abstract: DoD, GSA and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal 
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement changes to the U.S. Small 
Business Administration (SBA) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) 
and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Policy Directive issued 
(May 2, 2019). The proposed changes include updating FAR 27 to add 
reference to the STTR program, revise: definitions, allocation of 
rights, protection period, SBIR/STTR rights notice, data rights marking 
provisions, and add language to FAR 6.302-5(b) to acknowledge the 
unique competition requirements for SBIR/STTR Phase III contracts 
permitted by the Small Business Act.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   01/00/23
NPRM Comment Period End.............   03/00/23
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Mahruba Uddowla, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA 
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 703 605-2868, 
Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 9000-AO12

464. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2020-016, 
Rerepresentation of Size and Socioeconomic Status [9000-AO18]

    Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C. 
20113
    Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the FAR to 
implement statutory requirements as implemented by the Small Business 
Administration's final rule published October 16, 2020 (85 FR 66146), 
requiring contractors to rerepresent its size and economic status for 
all set-aside orders issued under full and open multiple-award 
contract. Additionally, rerepresentation is required for orders issued 
under a small business set-aside MAC where the orders are further set 
aside exclusively for a particular socioeconomic category and the 
required socioeconomic status differs from the underlying multiple-
award contract. Orders issued under any FSS are exempt from the 
requirement to rerepresent size and or socioeconomic status.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   02/00/23
NPRM Comment Period End.............   04/00/23
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Dana Bowman, Procurement Analyst, DoD/GSA/NASA 
(FAR), DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, 
Phone: 202 803-3188, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 9000-AO18

465. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2021-001, Increased 
Efficiencies With Regard to Certified Mail, In-Person Business, Mail, 
Notarization, Original Documents, Seals, and Signatures [9000-AO19]

    Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C. 
20113
    Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal 
Acquisition Regulation to increase flexibilities and efficiencies 
regarding certified mail, in-person business, mail, notarization, 
original documents, seals, and signatures using digital and virtual 
technology. This would streamline certain essential contracting 
procedures.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   07/00/23
NPRM Comment Period End.............   09/00/23
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Zenaida Delgado, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA 
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 969-7207, 
Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 9000-AO19

466. FAR Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2021-005; Disclosure of 
Beneficial Owner in Federal Contracting [9000-AO23]

    Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C. 
20113
    Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal 
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement sections 885 and 6403 of the 
William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2021. Section 885 requires that the Federal Awardee 
Performance and Integrity Information System include identifying 
information on the beneficial owner of a Federal contractor that is a 
corporation. Paragraph (c) of section 6403 directs the FAR to be 
changed to require certain offerors to disclose beneficial ownership 
information in their offers for contracts over the simplified 
acquisition threshold.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   09/00/23
NPRM Comment Period End.............   11/00/23
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Zenaida Delgado, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA 
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 969-7207, 
Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 9000-AO23

467. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2021-009, Protests 
of Orders Set Aside for Small Business [9000-AO26]

    Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C. 
20113
    Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal 
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement the requirements in SBA's 
final rule issued on October 16, 2020 regarding size protests on set-
aside orders under multiple-award contracts that were not set-aside; 
socioeconomic status protests on set-aside orders where the required 
status differs from that of the underlying multiple-award contract; and 
the authority for SBA's Associate General Counsel for Procurement Law 
to initiate size protest.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   02/00/23
NPRM Comment Period End.............   04/00/23
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Dana Bowman, Procurement Analyst, DoD/GSA/NASA 
(FAR), DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, 
Phone: 202 803-3188, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 9000-AO26

468. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2021-011, Past 
Performance Ratings for Small Business Joint Venture Members and Small 
Business First-Tier Subcontractors [9000-AO28]

    Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C. 
20113
    Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal 
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement the statutory requirements at 
15 U.S.C. 644(e)(4)(B)(i) and 15 U.S.C. 644(q)(1)(B) as implemented by 
the Small Business Administration (SBA) final rule published on October 
16, 2020 (85 FR 66146). The statute requires contracting officers to 
consider the capabilities and past performance of first-tier 
subcontractors for bundled or consolidated contracts, and to consider 
the capabilities and past performance of first-tier subcontractors for 
multiple award contracts valued above the substantial bundling 
threshold of the Federal agency. SBA's final rule also gives 
contracting officers discretion to consider past performance and 
experience of first-tier subcontractors for other procurements where 
the first-tier subcontractors are specifically identified in the 
proposal where appropriate.
    Additionally this rule will implement section 868 of the National 
Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2021 as implemented in SBA's 
final rule published on July 22, 2022 (87 FR 43731). Section 868 
provided two methods for small businesses to obtain past performance: 
(1) a small business may use the past performance of a joint venture of 
which it is a member, provided the small business worked on the joint 
venture's contract(s), and (2) a small business may use past 
performance it obtained as a first-tier subcontractor from a prime 
contractor when specifically identified under a subcontracting plan for 
the contract. This rule promotes equity in Federal procurement.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   05/00/23
NPRM Comment Period End.............   07/00/23
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Malissa Jones, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA 
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 571 882-4687, 
Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 9000-AO28

469. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2021-012, 8(a) 
Program [9000-AO29]

    Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C. 
20113
    Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal 
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement regulatory changes made by 
the SBA, in its final rule published in the Federal Register on October 
16, 2020, to the 8(a) Business Development Program to eliminate or 
reduce unnecessary or excessive burdens on 8(a) Participants. This rule 
promotes equity in Federal procurement.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   12/15/22  87 FR 76598
NPRM Comment Period End.............   02/13/23
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Dana Bowman, Procurement Analyst, DoD/GSA/NASA 
(FAR), DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, 
Phone: 202 803-3188, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 9000-AO29

470. Federal Acquisitions Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2021-013, Access 
to Past Performance Information [9000-AO30]

    Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C. 
20113
    Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal 
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to clarify language at FAR 42.1503(d) 
regarding restrictions on the release of past performance information 
in the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) to 
other than Government personnel to perform value added services to the 
Government. Artificial intelligence (e.g., machine learning) may 
improve the workforce's ability to leverage the use of contractor 
performance information in informing future contract award decisions 
and other related efforts.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   08/00/23
NPRM Comment Period End.............   10/00/23
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Curtis E. Glover Sr., Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/
NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 295-
7548, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 9000-AO30

471. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2021-015, 
Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Climate-Related Financial 
Risk [9000-AO32]

    Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch.137; 51 U.S.C. 
20113
    Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal 
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement section 5(b)(i) of Executive 
Order 14030, Climate-Related Financial Risk. Section 5(b)(i) directs 
the FAR Council to consider amending the FAR to require major Federal 
suppliers to publicly disclose greenhouse gas emissions and climate-
related financial risk and to set science-based reduction targets.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   11/14/22  87 FR 68312
NPRM Comment Period End.............   01/13/23
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Jennifer Hawes, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA 
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 969-7386, 
Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 9000-AO32

472. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2021-016, 
Minimizing the Risk of Climate Change in Federal Acquisitions [9000-
AO33]

    Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C. 
20113
    Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal 
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement section 5(b)(ii) of Executive 
Order 14030, Climate-Related Financial Risk. Section 5(b)(ii) directs 
the FAR Council to consider amending the FAR to ensure that major 
agency procurements minimize the risk of climate change and to require 
consideration of the social cost of greenhouse gas emissions in 
procurement decisions for major agency procurements.

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    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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ANPRM...............................   10/15/21  86 FR 57404
Comment Period Extended.............   12/07/21  86 FR 69218
ANPRM Comment Period End............   01/13/22
NPRM................................   05/00/23
NPRM Comment Period End.............   07/00/23
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Jennifer Hawes, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA 
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 969-7386, 
Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 9000-AO33

473. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2021-017, Cyber 
Threat and Incident Reporting and Information Sharing [9000-AO34]

    Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C. 
20113
    Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal 
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to increase the sharing of information 
about cyber threats and incident information between the Government and 
certain providers, pursuant to OMB recommendations, in accordance with 
section 2(b)-(c), and Department of Homeland Security recommendations, 
in accordance with section 8(b), of Executive Order 14028, Improving 
the Nation's Cybersecurity. In addition, requires certain contractors 
to report cyber incidents to the Federal Government to facilitate 
effective cyber incident response and remediation, pursuant to 
Department of Homeland Security recommendations in accordance with 
sections 2(g)(i) of Executive Order 14028.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   12/00/22
NPRM Comment Period End.............   02/00/23
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Curtis E. Glover Sr., Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/
NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 295-
7548, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 9000-AO34

474. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2021-019, 
Standardizing Cybersecurity Requirements for Unclassified Information 
Systems [9000-AO35]

    Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C. 
20113
    Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal 
Acquisition Regulation to standardize common cybersecurity contractual 
requirements across Federal agencies for unclassified Federal 
information systems, pursuant to Department of Homeland Security 
recommendations in accordance with sections 2(i) and 8(b) of Executive 
Order 14028, Improving the Nation's Cybersecurity. As a result, this 
rule will ensure Federal information systems are better positioned to 
protect from cybersecurity threats.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   12/00/22
NPRM Comment Period End.............   02/00/23
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Carrie Moore, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA 
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 571 300-5917, 
Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 9000-AO35

475. Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) FAR Case 2021-020, 
Limitations on Subcontracting [9000-AO36]

    Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C. 
20113
    Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal 
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement Small Business Administration 
(SBA) changes to the limitations on subcontracting in SBA's final rules 
published on May 31, 2016, November 29, 2019, and October 16, 2020, 
which implemented sections of the National Defense Authorization Acts 
(NDAA) for Fiscal Years 2016 and 2017, and the Recovery Improvements 
for Small Entities After Disaster Act of 2015 (RISE Act).
    Generally, this rule will clarify matters related to the 
limitations on subcontracting for small businesses. Changes will be 
made in areas such as: exclusions of other direct costs from the 
limitations on subcontracting for services; the application of the 
limitations on subcontracting to similarly situated entities, the 
application of the nonmanufacturer rule to kit assemblers; and the 
application of the limitations on subcontracting to construction 
contracts that also contain supplies and or services.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   03/00/23
NPRM Comment Period End.............   05/00/23
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Carrie Moore, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA 
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 571 300-5917, 
Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 9000-AO36

476. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2022-006, 
Sustainable Procurement [9000-AO43]

    Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C. 
20113
    Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal 
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement Executive Order 14057, 
Catalyzing Clean Energy Industries and Jobs Through Federal 
Sustainability, and Office of Management and Budget Memorandum M-22-06, 
requirements for the procurement of sustainable products and services. 
This proposed rule will also reorganize FAR part 23 for consistency and 
clarity, and include statutory updates to definition of ``biobased 
product'' (7 U.S.C 8101 and 8102) for the purposes of agency 
affirmative procurement programs.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   05/00/23
NPRM Comment Period End.............   07/00/23
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Jennifer Hawes, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA 
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 969-7386, 
Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 9000-AO43

477.  Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2022-009, 
Certification of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses [9000-
AO46]

    Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C. 
20113
    Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA will amend the Federal Acquisition 
Regulation (FAR) to implement Small Business Administration (SBA) 
changes to the certification program for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned 
Small

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Businesses (SDVOSB), as required by section 862 of the National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021. Section 862 transfers 
responsibility for SDVOSB certification to the SBA as of January 1, 
2023. This rule will clarify the certification requirements for SDVOSBs 
to be eligible for the award of a sole source or set-aside SDVOSB 
contract. This rule promotes equity in Federal procurement.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   04/00/23
NPRM Comment Period End.............   06/00/23
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Carrie Moore, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA 
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 571 300-5917, 
Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 9000-AO46

478.  Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2023-003, 
Prohibition on the Use of Reverse Auctions for Complex, Specialized, or 
Substantial Design and Construction Services [9000-AO51]

    Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C. 
20113
    Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing a proposed rule to amend 
the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement policies 
addressing the prohibition on the use of a reverse auction for the 
award of a contract for complex, specialized, or substantial design and 
construction services. These prohibitions are the result of Public Law 
11728, which amended the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020, to 
correct a provision on the prohibition on the use of a reverse auction. 
Reverse auctions differ from traditional auctions in that sellers 
compete against one another to provide the lowest price or highest-
value offer to a buyer.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   04/00/23
NPRM Comment Period End.............   06/00/23
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Curtis E. Glover Sr., Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/
NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 295-
7548, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 9000-AO51

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

Final Rule Stage

479. Federal Acquisition Regulation: FAR Case 2016-005; Effective 
Communication Between Government and Industry [9000-AN29]

    Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C. 
20113
    Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing a final rule amending the 
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement section 887 of the 
NDAA for FY 2016 (Pub. L. 114-92). This law provides that Government 
acquisition personnel are permitted and encouraged to engage in 
responsible and constructive exchanges with industry. This change will 
permit and encourage Government acquisition personnel to engage in 
responsible and constructive exchanges with industry as part of market 
research as long as those exchanges are consistent with existing laws 
and regulations and promote a fair competitive environment.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   11/29/16  81 FR 85914
NPRM Comment Period End.............   03/02/17
Final Rule..........................   12/01/22  87 FR 73902
Final Rule Effective................   12/30/22
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Michael O. Jackson, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/
NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 208-
4949, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 9000-AN29

480. FAR Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2015-038, Reverse 
Auction Guidance [9000-AN31]

    Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C. 
20113
    Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing a final rule to amend the 
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement policies addressing 
the effective use of reverse auctions. Reverse auctions involve 
offerors lowering their pricing over multiple rounds of bidding in 
order to win Federal contracts. This change incorporates guidance from 
the Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP) memorandum, ``Effective 
Use of Reverse Auctions,'' which was issued in response to 
recommendations from the GAO report, Reverse Auctions: Guidance is 
Needed to Maximize Competition and Achieve Cost Savings (GAO-14-108). 
Reverse auctions are one tool used by Federal agencies to increase 
competition and reduce the cost of certain items. Reverse auctions 
differ from traditional auctions in that sellers compete against one 
another to provide the lowest price or highest-value offer to a buyer. 
This change to the FAR will include guidance that will standardize 
agencies' use of reverse auctions to help agencies maximize competition 
and savings when using reverse auctions.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   12/07/20  85 FR 78815
NPRM Comment Period End.............   02/05/21
Final Rule..........................   03/00/23
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Curtis E. Glover Sr., Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/
NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 295-
7548, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 9000-AN31

481. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2017-005, 
Whistleblower Protection for Contractor Employees [9000-AN32]

    Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C. 
20113
    Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing a final rule to amend the 
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement 41 U.S.C. 4712, 
``Enhancement of Contractor Protection From Reprisal for Disclosure of 
Certain Information,'' and makes the pilot program permanent. The pilot 
was enacted on January 2, 2013, by section 828 of the National Defense 
Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year (FY) 2013. The rule clarifies 
that contractors and subcontractors are prohibited from discharging, 
demoting, or otherwise discriminating against an employee as a reprisal 
for disclosing to any of the entities such as agency Inspector Generals 
and Congress information that the employee reasonably believes is 
evidence of gross mismanagement of a Federal contract; a gross waste of 
Federal funds; an abuse of authority relating to a Federal contract; a 
substantial and specific danger to public health or safety; or a 
violation of law, rule, or regulation related to a Federal contract 
(including the competition for or negotiation of a contract.) This rule 
enhances

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whistleblower protections for contractor employees by making permanent 
the protection for disclosure of the aforementioned information and 
ensuring that the prohibition on reimbursement for legal fees accrued 
in defense against reprisal claims applies to both contractors and 
subcontractors.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   12/26/18  83 FR 66223
NPRM Comment Period End.............   02/25/19
Final Rule..........................   01/00/23
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Curtis E. Glover Sr., Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/
NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 295-
7548, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 9000-AN32

482. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2017-014, Use of 
Acquisition 360 To Encourage Vendor Feedback [9000-AN43]

    Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C. 
20113
    Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing a final rule to amend the 
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to address the solicitation of 
contractor feedback on both contract formation and contract 
administration activities. Agencies would consider this feedback, as 
appropriate, to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their 
acquisition activities. The rule will create FAR policy to encourage 
regular feedback in accordance with agency practice (both for contract 
formation and administration activities) and a standard FAR 
solicitation provision to support a sustainable model for broadened use 
of the Acquisition 360 survey to elicit feedback on the pre-award and 
debriefing processes in a consistent and standardized manner. Agencies 
will be able to use the solicitation provision to notify interested 
sources that a procurement is part of the Acquisition 360 survey and 
encourage stakeholders to voluntarily provide feedback on their 
experiences of the pre-award process.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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ANPRM...............................   07/23/18  83 FR 34820
ANPRM Comment Period End............   09/21/18
NPRM................................   09/15/20  85 FR 57177
NPRM Comment Period End.............   11/16/20
Final Rule..........................   01/00/23
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Curtis E. Glover Sr., Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/
NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 295-
7548, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 9000-AN43

483. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2018-017, 
Prohibition on Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance 
Services or Equipment [9000-AN83]

    Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C. 
20113
    Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA amended the Federal Acquisition 
Regulation (FAR) to implement section 889 (a)(1)(A) of the National 
Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY 19 (Pub. L. 115-232). Section 
889(a)(1)(A) prohibits the Government from procuring covered 
telecommunications equipment and services from Huawei Technologies 
Company, ZTE Corporation, Hytera Communications Corporation, Hangzhou 
Technology Company, or Dahua Technology Company, to include any 
subsidiaries or affiliates. Provisions have been added to the FAR which 
require that an offeror represent at an entity level in SAM, and if 
applicable on an offer-by-offer basis, if the offeror will or will not 
provide any covered telecommunications equipment or services to the 
Government. If an offeror responds in an offer that it will provide 
covered telecommunications, the offeror will need to provide additional 
disclosures. This FAR rule is needed to protect U.S. networks against 
cyber activities conducted through Chinese Government-supported 
telecommunications equipment and services.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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Interim Final Rule..................   08/13/19  84 FR 40216
Interim Final Rule Comment Period      10/15/19
 End.
Interim Final Rule..................   12/13/19  84 FR 68314
Interim Final Rule Effective........   12/13/19
Interim Final Rule Comment Period      02/11/20
 End.
Final Rule..........................   04/00/23
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Malissa Jones, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA 
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 571 882-4687, 
Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 9000-AN83

484. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2019-008, Small 
Business Program Amendments [9000-AN91]

    Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C. 
20113
    Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are amending the Federal Acquisition 
Regulation (FAR) to implement regulatory changes proposed by the Small 
Business Administration regarding small business programs. The proposed 
regulatory changes include the timing of the determination of size 
status for multiple-award contracts for which price is not evaluated at 
the contract level; the grounds for size-status protests; and the 
grounds for socioeconomic status protests.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   02/24/22  87 FR 10327
NPRM Comment Period End.............   04/25/22
Final Rule..........................   01/00/23
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Malissa Jones, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA 
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 571 882-4687, 
Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 9000-AN91

485. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2019-009, 
Prohibition on Contracting With Entities Using Certain 
Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment [9000-
AN92]

    Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C. 
20113
    Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA amended the Federal Acquisition 
Regulation (FAR) to implement paragraph (a)(1)(B) of section 889 of the 
National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY 19 (Pub. L. 115-232). 
Beginning two years from the enacted date, paragraph (a)(1)(B) of 
section 889 prohibits the Government from entering into a contract or 
extending or renewing a contract with an entity that uses any 
equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications 
equipment and services from Huawei Technologies Company, ZTE 
Corporation, Hytera Communications Corporation, Hangzhou Technology 
Company, or Dahua Technology Company, to include any subsidiaries or 
affiliates. This FAR rule is needed to protect U.S. networks against 
cyber activities conducted through Chinese Government-supported 
telecommunications equipment and

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services. Paragraph (a)(1)(A) of section 889 is being implemented 
separately through FAR Case 2018-017.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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Interim Final Rule..................   07/14/20  85 FR 42665
Interim Final Rule Effective........   08/13/20
Interim Final Rule..................   08/27/20  85 FR 53126
Interim Final Rule Comment Period      09/14/20
 End.
Interim Final Rule Comment Period      10/26/20
 End.
Interim Final Rule Effective........   10/26/20
Final Rule..........................   04/00/23
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: FAR Policy, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 969-4075, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 9000-AN92

486. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2020-007, 
Accelerated Payments Applicable to Contracts With Certain Small 
Business Concerns [9000-AO10]

    Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C. 
20113
    Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing a final rule to amend the 
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to establish an accelerated 
payment date for small business contractors, to the fullest extent 
permitted by law, with a goal of 15 days after receipt of a proper 
invoice, if a specific payment date is not established by contract. For 
contractors that subcontract with small businesses, the rule, to the 
fullest extent permitted by law, establishes an accelerated payment 
date, with a goal of 15 days after receipt of a proper invoice, if: (1) 
A specific payment date is not established by contract, and (2) the 
contractor agrees to make accelerated payments to the subcontractor 
without any further consideration from, or fees charged to, the 
subcontractor. This change implements section 873 of the National 
Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 (Pub. L. 
116-92). Section 873 amends 31 U.S.C. 3903(a). For DoD, however, this 
rule implements section 815 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry NDAA for 
FY 2021, which amended 10 U.S.C. 2307(a)(2)(A) (now found at 10 U.S.C. 
3801) by striking the language if a specific payment date is not 
established by contract.'' Accordingly, the final rule excludes from 
DoD contracts the condition reflected in the language a specific 
payment date is not established by contract.''
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   09/29/21  86 FR 53923
NPRM Comment Period End.............   11/29/21
Final Rule..........................   12/00/22
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Zenaida Delgado, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA 
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 969-7207, 
Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 9000-AO10

487. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2020-011, 
Implementation of FASC Exclusion Orders [9000-AO13]

    Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C. 
20113
    Abstract: This rule will amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation 
(FAR) to address implementation of issued exclusion orders authorized 
by section 202 of the SECURE Technology Act (115 Pub. L. 390), which 
amends 41 U.S.C. 1323 by creating the Federal Acquisition Security 
Council (FASC) and authorizing the Secretary of Homeland Security, the 
Secretary of Defense, and the Director of National Intelligence to 
issue exclusion orders, upon the recommendation of the FASC. These 
orders are issued to protect national security by excluding certain 
covered products, services, or sources from the Federal supply chain.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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Interim Final Rule..................   12/00/22
Interim Final Rule Comment Period      02/00/23
 End.
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Marissa Ryba, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA 
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 314 586-1280, 
Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 9000-AO13

488. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2021-014, 
Increasing the Minimum Wage for Contractors [9000-AO31]

    Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C. 
20113
    Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA will finalize an interim rule which 
amended the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement Executive 
Order 14026, Increasing the Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors, dated 
April 27, 2021, and Department of Labor regulations (29 CFR part 23). 
The Executive order seeks to increase efficiency and cost savings in 
the work performed by parties who contract with the Federal Government 
by increasing to $15.00 the hourly minimum wage paid to those 
contractors.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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Interim Final Rule..................   01/26/22  87 FR 4117
Interim Final Rule Comment Period      03/28/22
 End.
Final Rule..........................   07/00/23
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Mahruba Uddowla, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA 
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 703 605-2868, 
Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 9000-AO31

489. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2022-003, Use of 
Project Labor Agreement for Federal Construction Projects [9000-AO40]

    Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C. 
20113
    Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are amending the Federal Acquisition 
Regulation (FAR) to implement Executive Order 14063 on the use of 
project labor agreements in connection with large-scale construction 
projects to promote economy and efficiency in Federal procurement. The 
rule will require the use of project labor agreements for large-scale 
construction projects with a total estimated value of $35 million or 
more. The rule will continue to provide discretionary use of a project 
labor agreement on construction projects that do not meet the 
definition of large-scale construction projects.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   08/19/22  87 FR 51044
NPRM Comment Period End.............   10/18/22
Final Rule..........................   03/00/23
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Dana Bowman, Procurement Analyst, DoD/GSA/NASA 
(FAR), DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, 
Phone: 202 803-3188, Email: [email protected].

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    RIN: 9000-AO40

490.  Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR): FAR Case 2022-011, 
Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers Under Service Contracts [9000-
AO48]

    Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C. 
20113
    Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA will amend the Federal Acquisition 
Regulation (FAR) to implement Executive Order 14055, Nondisplacement of 
Qualified Workers Under Service Contracts, dated November 18, 2021 and 
Department of Labor regulations (29 CFR part 9). The Executive Order 
establishes a general policy of the Federal Government that service 
contracts which succeed contracts for the same or similar services, and 
solicitations for such contracts, shall include a non-displacement 
clause. The non-displacement clause requires the contractor and its 
subcontractors to offer qualified employees employed under the 
predecessor contract a right of first refusal of employment under the 
successor contract.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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Interim Final Rule..................   04/00/23
Interim Final Rule Comment Period      06/00/23
 End.
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Mahruba Uddowla, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA 
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 703 605-2868, 
Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 9000-AO48

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

Long-Term Actions

491. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2018-006; 
Definition of Subcontract [9000-AN66]

    Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C. 
20113
    Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal 
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement section 820 of the National 
Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY 2018. Section 820 amends 41 
U.S.C. 1906(c)(1) to change the definition of ``subcontract'' for the 
procurement of commercial items to exclude agreements entered into by a 
contractor for the supply of commodities that are intended for use in 
the performance of multiple contracts with the Federal Government and 
other parties and are not identifiable to any particular contract.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   12/00/23
NPRM Comment Period End.............   02/00/24
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Michael O. Jackson, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/
NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 208-
4949, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 9000-AN66

492. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2018-013, Exemption 
of Commercial and COTS Item Contracts From Certain Laws and Regulations 
[9000-AN72]

    Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch.137; 51 U.S.C. 
20113
    Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal 
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement section 839 of the John S. 
McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019. Section 
839 requires a review of each existing determination to not exempt 
contracts and subcontracts for commercial products, commercial 
services, and commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) items from 
certain laws when these contracts would otherwise have been exempted 
under 41 U.S.C. 1906(d) or 1907(b), and a new determination whether to 
provide exemptions for those products, services, or items and revisions 
to the FAR, as necessary. This rule will also assess every FAR 
regulation that does not originate from a law or Executive Order, but 
establishes a clause to be used in contracts for commercial products or 
commercial services, and eliminate those regulations, unless a new 
determination is made not to do so. The rule will also assess each FAR 
regulation that requires a contractor to include a specific clause in 
subcontracts for COTS items, unless such inclusion is required by law 
or Executive Order. As a result this rule attempts to streamline the 
application of rules and requirements to commercial acquisitions.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   12/00/23
NPRM Comment Period End.............   02/00/24
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Carrie Moore, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA 
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 571 300-5917, 
Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 9000-AN72

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

Completed Actions

493. Federal Regulation Acquisition (FAR); FAR Case 2017-019, Policy on 
Joint Ventures [9000-AN59]

    Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C. 
20113
    Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing a final rule to amend the 
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement regulatory changes 
made by the Small Business Administration (SBA), Small Business Mentor 
Prot[eacute]g[eacute] Programs, published on July 25, 2016 (81 FR 
48557), regarding joint ventures and to clarify policy on 8(a) joint 
ventures. The regulatory changes provide industry with a new way to 
compete for small business or socioeconomic set-asides using a joint 
venture made up of a mentor and a prot[eacute]g[eacute]. The 8(a) joint 
venture clarification prevents confusion on an 8(a) joint venture's 
eligibility to compete for an 8(a) competitive procurement.
    Completed:

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               Reason                    Date            FR Cite
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Final Rule..........................   09/23/22  87 FR 58219
Final Rule Effective................   10/28/22
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Malissa Jones, Phone: 571 882-4687, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 9000-AN59

494. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2018-020, 
Construction Contract Administration [9000-AN78]

    Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C. 
20113
    Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing a final rule to amend the 
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to

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implement section 855 of the NDAA for FY 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232). 
Section 855 requires, for solicitations for construction contracts 
anticipated to be awarded to a small business, notification to 
prospective offerors regarding agency policies or practices in 
complying with FAR requirements relating to the timely definitization 
of requests for equitable adjustment and agency past performance in 
definitizing such requests.
    Completed:

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               Reason                    Date            FR Cite
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Final Rule..........................   09/23/22  87 FR 08227
Final Rule Effective................   10/28/22
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Dana L. Bowman, Phone: 202 803-3188, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 9000-AN78

495. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2019-007, Update of 
Historically Underutilized Business Zone Program [9000-AN90]

    Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C. 
20113
    Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are amending the Federal Acquisition 
Regulation (FAR) to implement regulatory changes issued in a final rule 
on November 26, 2019, by the Small Business Administration regarding 
the Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) Program. The 
regulatory changes are intended to reduce the regulatory burden 
associated with the HUBZone Program. This rule promotes equity in 
Federal procurement.
    Completed:

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               Reason                    Date            FR Cite
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Final Rule..........................   09/23/22  87 FR 58232
Final Rule Effective................   10/28/22
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Malissa Jones, Phone: 571 882-4687, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 9000-AN90

496. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2020-013, 
Certification of Women-Owned Small Businesses [9000-AO17]

    Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C. 
20113
    Abstract: The purpose of this FAR case is to implement the 
statutory requirement for certification of women-owned and economically 
disadvantaged women-owned small businesses participating in the Women-
Owned Small Business Program (section 825 of the National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015), as implemented by the Small 
Business Administration in its final rule published May 11, 2020. This 
rule promotes equity in Federal procurement.
    Completed:

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               Reason                    Date            FR Cite
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Final Rule..........................   09/23/22  87 FR 58237
Final Rule Effective................   10/28/22
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Malissa Jones, Phone: 571 882-4687, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 9000-AO17

497. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2021-008, 
Amendments to the FAR Buy American Act Requirements [9000-AO22]

    Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C. 
20113
    Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are amending the Federal Acquisition 
Regulation (FAR) to implement section 8 of Executive Order 14005, 
Ensuring the Future Is Made in All of America by All of America's 
Workers. Section 8 requires the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council 
to strengthen the impact of the Buy American Act. In pursuit of the 
goals of section 8, the final rule would provide for (1) an increase to 
the domestic content threshold, a schedule for future increases, and a 
fallback threshold that would allow for products meeting a specific 
lower domestic content threshold to qualify as domestic products under 
certain circumstances; and (2) a framework for application of an 
enhanced price preference for a domestic product that is considered a 
critical item or made up of critical components.
    Completed:

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               Reason                    Date            FR Cite
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Final Rule Correction...............   10/18/22  87 FR 62999
Final Rule Effective................   10/25/22
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Mahruba Uddowla, Phone: 703 605-2868, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 9000-AO22

498. Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR); FAR Case 2021-010, 
Subcontracting to Puerto Rican and Other Small Businesses [9000-AO27]

    Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C. 
20113
    Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal 
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement section 861 of the National 
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232), as 
implemented by the Small Business Administration's final rule published 
October 16, 2020 (85 FR 66146). Section 861 of the NDAA for FY 2019 
provides contracting incentives to mentors that subcontract to protege 
firms that are Puerto Rican businesses. Specifically, a mentor that 
provides a subcontract to a prot[eacute]g[eacute] that has its 
principal office located in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico may receive 
positive consideration for the mentor's past performance evaluation, 
and apply costs incurred for providing training to such protege toward 
the subcontracting goals contained in the subcontracting plan of the 
mentor. This FAR case also implements SBA's final rule which added 
clarifying language to recognize that prime contractors may rely on the 
self-certifications of their subcontractors provided they do not have a 
reason to doubt any specific self-certification. Lastly, this FAR case 
implements changes to SBA's regulations at 13 CFR 125.3(b)(2) which 
clarify that an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC) owned firm that does 
not individually qualify as small but counts as a small business or a 
small disadvantaged business for subcontracting goaling purposes under 
43 U.S.C. 1626(e)(4)(B) is not currently required to submit a 
subcontracting plan. This rule promotes equity in Federal procurement.
    Completed:

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               Reason                    Date            FR Cite
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Withdrawn...........................   10/27/22
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Malissa Jones, Phone: 571 882-4687, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 9000-AO27

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