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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, 7th Floor, 
Washington, DC 20405-0001, 202-501-4755 or by email at 
[email protected].

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: March 21, 2023.
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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212.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AN56
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2017-016, Controlled
                             Unclassified Information
                             (CUI).
213.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AN73
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2018-014, Increasing
                             Task-Order Level
                             Competition.
214.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AN98
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2019-015, Improving
                             Consistency Between
                             Procurement & Non-
                             Procurement Procedures on
                             Suspension and Debarment.
215.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AO08
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2020-005,
                             Explanations to
                             Unsuccessful Offerors on
                             Certain Orders Under Task
                             and Delivery Order
                             Contracts.
216.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AO11
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2020-008,
                             Prohibition on Criminal
                             History Inquiries by
                             Contractors Prior to
                             Conditional Offer.
217.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AO12
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2020-010, Small
                             Business Innovation
                             Research and Technology
                             Transfer Programs.
218.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AO18
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2020-016,
                             Rerepresentation of Size
                             and Socioeconomic Status.
219.......................  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.
220.......................  FAR Acquisition Regulation         9000-AO23
                             (FAR); FAR Case 2021-005;
                             Disclosure of Beneficial
                             Owner in Federal
                             Contracting.
221.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AO26
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2021-009, Protests
                             of Orders Set Aside for
                             Small Business.
222.......................  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.
223.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AO33
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2021-016, Minimizing
                             the Risk of Climate
                             Change in Federal
                             Acquisitions.
224.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AO34
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2021-017, Cyber
                             Threat and Incident
                             Reporting and Information
                             Sharing.
225.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AO35
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2021-019,
                             Standardizing
                             Cybersecurity
                             Requirements for
                             Unclassified Information
                             Systems.
226.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AO36
                             Regulations (FAR) FAR
                             Case 2021-020,
                             Limitations on
                             Subcontracting.
227.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AO41
                             Regulation (FAR): FAR
                             Case 2022-004, Enhanced
                             Price Preferences for
                             Critical Components and
                             Critical Items.
228.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AO43
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2022-006,
                             Sustainable Procurement.
229.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AO46
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2022-009,
                             Certification of Service-
                             Disabled Veteran-Owned
                             Small Businesses.
230.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AO49
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2023-002, Supply
                             Chain Software Security.
231.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AO50
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2023-001,
                             Subcontracting to Puerto
                             Rican and Covered
                             Territory Small
                             Businesses.
232.......................  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.
233.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AO54
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2023-006, Preventing
                             Organizational Conflicts
                             of Interest in Federal
                             Acquisition.
234.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AO56
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2023-008,
                             Prohibition on Certain
                             Semiconductor Products
                             and 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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235.......................  FAR Acquisition Regulation         9000-AN31
                             (FAR); FAR Case 2015-038,
                             Reverse Auction Guidance.
236.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AN32
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2017-005,
                             Whistleblower Protection
                             for Contractor Employees.
237.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AN43
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2017-014, Use of
                             Acquisition 360 to
                             Encourage Vendor Feedback.
238.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AN83
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2018-017,
                             Prohibition on Certain
                             Telecommunications and
                             Video Surveillance
                             Services or Equipment.
239.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AN92
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2019-009,
                             Prohibition on
                             Contracting With Entities
                             Using Certain
                             Telecommunications and
                             Video Surveillance
                             Services or Equipment.
240.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AO13
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2020-011,
                             Implementation of FASC
                             Exclusion Orders.
241.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AO29
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2021-012, 8(a)
                             Program.
242.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AO31
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2021-014, Increasing
                             the Minimum Wage for
                             Contractors.
243.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AO32
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2021-015, Disclosure
                             of Greenhouse Gas
                             Emissions and Climate-
                             Related Financial Risk.
244.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AO40
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2022-003, Use of
                             Project Labor Agreement
                             for Federal Construction
                             Projects.
245.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AO48
                             Regulation (FAR): FAR
                             Case 2022-011,
                             Nondisplacement of
                             Qualified Workers Under
                             Service Contracts.
246.......................  FAR Case 2023-010,                 9000-AO58
                             Prohibition on a
                             ByteDance Covered
                             Application.
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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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247.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AN72
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2018-013, Exemption
                             of Commercial and COTS
                             Item Contracts From
                             Certain Laws and
                             Regulations.
248.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AO01
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2019-018, Federal
                             Acquisition Supply Chain
                             Security Act of 2018.
249.......................  Federal Acquisitions               9000-AO30
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2021-013, Access to
                             Past Performance
                             Information.
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                  DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR)--Completed Actions
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                                                           Regulation
       Sequence No.                    Title             Identifier No.
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250.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AN29
                             Regulation: FAR Case 2016-
                             005; Effective
                             Communication Between
                             Government and Industry.
251.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AN61
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2018-003, Credit for
                             Lower-Tier Small Business
                             Subcontracting.
252.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AN91
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2019-008, Small
                             Business Program
                             Amendments.
253.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AO10
                             Regulation (FAR); FAR
                             Case 2020-007,
                             Accelerated Payments
                             Applicable to Contracts
                             With Certain Small
                             Business Concerns.
254.......................  Federal Acquisition                9000-AO39
                             Regulation (FAR): FAR
                             Case 2022-002, Exemption
                             of Certain Contracts From
                             the Periodic Inflation
                             Adjustments to the
                             Acquisition-Related
                             Thresholds.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION/NATIONAL 
AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (FAR)

Proposed Rule Stage

212. 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. 4; 10 U.S.C. ch. 
137 legacy provisions; 10 U.S.C. 3016; 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 to implement the 
Office of Management and Budget (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.......................   07/00/23  .......................
NPRM Comment Period End.............   09/00/23  .......................
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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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213. 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. 4; 10 U.S.C. ch. 
137 legacy provisions; 10 U.S.C. ch. 3016; 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 National 
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232), 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 
indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (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................................   01/00/24  .......................
NPRM Comment Period End.............   03/00/24  .......................
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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-AN73

214. 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. 4; 10 U.S.C. ch. 
137 legacy provisions; 10 U.S.C. 3016; 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................................   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-AN98

215. 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. 4; 10 U.S.C. ch. 
137 legacy provisions; 10 U.S.C. 3016; 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 National 
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Pub. L. 116-92). 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................................   06/00/23  .......................
NPRM Comment Period End.............   08/00/23  .......................
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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

216. 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. chapter 4; 10 U.S.C. 
chapter 137 legacy provisions; 10 U.S.C. 3016; 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 National 
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 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 and the associated procedures and exceptions.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   01/00/24  .......................
NPRM Comment Period End.............   03/00/24  .......................
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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

217. 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. 4; 10 U.S.C. ch. 
137 legacy provisions; 10 U.S.C. 3016; 51 U.S.C. 20113
    Abstract: DoD, GSA and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal 
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to

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implement changes to the Small Business Administration 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................................   04/07/23  88 FR 20822
NPRM Comment Period End.............   06/06/23  .......................
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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

218. 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. 4; 10 U.S.C. ch. 
137 legacy provisions; 10 U.S.C. 3016; 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), 
which requires 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 multiple-award contract where the 
orders are futher set-aside exclusively for a particular socioeconomic 
category and the required socioeconomic status differs from the 
underlying multiple-award contract. Orders issued under any Federal 
Supply Schedule 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................................   10/00/23  .......................
NPRM Comment Period End.............   12/00/23  .......................
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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

219. 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. 4; 10 U.S.C. ch. 
137 legacy provisions; 10 U.S.C. 3016; 51 U.S.C. 20113
    Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal 
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 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................................   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-AO19

220. 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. 4; 10 U.S.C. ch. 
137 legacy provisions; 10 U.S.C. 3016; 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 
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Pub. L. 116-
283). 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................................   02/00/24  .......................
NPRM Comment Period End.............   04/00/24  .......................
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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

221. 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. 4; 10 U.S.C. ch. 
137 legacy provisions; 10 U.S.C. 3016; 51 U.S.C. 20113
    Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal 
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement the requirements in the Small 
Business Administration (SBA) final rule published on October 16, 2020 
(85 FR 66146) 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 
protests.
    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: 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

222. 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. 4; 10 U.S.C. ch. 
137 legacy

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provisions; 10 U.S.C. 3016; 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 (Pub. L. 116-283) 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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NPRM................................   11/00/23  .......................
NPRM Comment Period End.............   01/00/24  .......................
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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-AO28

223. 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. 4; 10 U.S.C. ch. 
137 legacy provisions; 10 U.S.C. 3016; 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 Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council to consider amending the FAR 
to ensure that major agency procurements minimize the risk of climate 
change.
    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................................   11/00/23  .......................
NPRM Comment Period End.............   01/00/24  .......................
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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

224. 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. 4; 10 U.S.C. ch. 
137 legacy provisions; 10 U.S.C. 3016; 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 Office of Management and Budget 
recommendations, in accordance with section 2(b)-(c), and Department of 
Homeland Security (DHS) recommendations, in accordance with section 
8(b), of Executive Order (E.O.) 14028, Improving the Nation's 
Cybersecurity. In addition, the rule will propose requiring certain 
contractors to report cyber incidents to the Federal Government to 
facilitate effective cyber incident response and remediation, pursuant 
to DHS recommendations in accordance with sections 2(g)(i) of E.O. 
14028.
    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-AO34

225. 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. 4; 10 U.S.C. ch. 
137 legacy provisions; 10 U.S.C. 3016; 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................................   06/00/23
NPRM Comment Period End.............   08/00/23
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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

226. 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. 4; 10 U.S.C. ch. 
137 legacy provisions; 10 U.S.C. 3016; 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 (81 
FR 34243, 84 FR 65647, 85 FR

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66146, respectively), which implemented sections of the National 
Defense Authorization Acts (NDAA) for Fiscal Years 2016 (Pub. L. 114-
92) and the NDAA for FY 2017 (Pub. L. 114-328), and the Recovery 
Improvements for Small Entities After Disaster Act of 2015 (RISE Act, 
Pub. L. 114-88).
    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................................   06/00/23
NPRM Comment Period End.............   08/00/23
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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

227. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR): FAR Case 2022-004, Enhanced 
Price Preferences for Critical Components and Critical Items [9000-
AO41]

    Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C ch. 4; 10 U.S.C ch. 137 
legacy provisions; 10 U.S.C 3016; 51 U.S.C. 20113
    Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal 
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to add a list of critical components and 
critical items and, along with their associated enhanced price 
preference, that will apply to acquisitions subject to the Buy American 
statute. The list and accompanying enhanced price preferences will 
complete the framework added to the FAR as part of implementation of 
section 8 of Executive Order 14005, Ensuring the Future Is Made in All 
of America by All of America's Workers. The proposed rule would provide 
further guidance to contracting officers on how to evaluate offers for 
critical components and critical items and provide for a post-award 
reporting requirement for contractors.
    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: Mahruba Uddowla, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA 
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 703 605-2868, 
Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 9000-AO41

228. 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. 4; 10 U.S.C. ch. 
137 legacy provisions; 10 U.S.C. 3016; 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) for the purposes of agency affirmative 
procurement programs.
    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: 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

229. 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. 4; 10 U.S.C. ch. 
137 legacy provisions; 10 U.S.C. 3016; 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 Businesses (SDVOSB), as required by section 862 of the National 
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Pub. L. 116-283). 
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................................   08/00/23
NPRM Comment Period End.............   10/00/23
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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

230. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2023-002, Supply 
Chain Software Security [9000-AO49]

    Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 4; 10 U.S.C. ch. 
137 legacy provisions; 10 U.S.C. 3016; 51 U.S.C. 20113
    Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal 
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to require suppliers of software available 
for purchase by agencies to comply with, and attest to complying with, 
applicable secure software development requirements in accordance with 
section 4(n) of Executive Order (E.O.) 14028, Improving the Nation's 
Cybersecurity. Office of Management and Budget Memorandum 18-22 
requires agencies to take appropriate steps to comply with applicable 
secure software development requirements in accordance with section 
4(k) of E.O. 14028 prior to this FAR rule becoming effective.
    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: Marissa Ryba, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA 
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 314 586-1280, 
Email: [email protected].

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    RIN: 9000-AO49

231. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2023-001, 
Subcontracting to Puerto Rican and Covered Territory Small Businesses 
[9000-AO50]

    Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 4; 10 U.S.C. ch. 
137 legacy provisions; 10 U.S.C. 3016; 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 (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 (Pub. L. 
115-232), as implemented by the Small Business Administration (SBA) in 
its final rule published October 16, 2020 (85 FR 66146), and section 
866 of the NDAA for FY 2021 (Pub. L. 116-283) as implemented in SBA's 
direct final rule published August 19, 2022 (87 FR 50925). The two 
statutory provisions provide contracting incentives to mentors that 
subcontract to prot[eacute]g[eacute] firms that are Puerto Rican and 
covered territory businesses as defined by section 866. Additionally, 
this rule implements changes to SBA's regulations to clarify that (1) 
prime contractors may rely on self-certifications of their 
subcontractors, and (2) an Alaska Native Corporation 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.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   10/00/23
NPRM Comment Period End.............   12/00/23
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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-AO50

232. 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. 4; 10 U.S.C. ch. 
137 legacy provisions; 10 U.S.C. 3016; 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 the 
Construction Consensus Procurement Improvement Act of 2021 (Pub. L. 
117-28), which amended the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020 (Pub. 
L. 116-93), 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................................   10/00/23
NPRM Comment Period End.............   12/00/23
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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-AO51

233.  Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); Far Case 2023-006, 
Preventing Organizational Conflicts of Interest in Federal Acquisition 
[9000-AO54]

    Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 4; 10 U.S.C. ch. 
137 legacy provisions; 10 U.S.C. 3016; 51 U.S.C. 20113
    Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal 
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement the Preventing Organizational 
Conflicts of Interest in Federal Acquisition Act (Pub. L. 117-324). The 
statute requires the FAR to be revised to provide and update 
definitions, guidance, and examples related to organizational conflicts 
of interest (OCI), including the creation of solicitation provisions 
and contract clauses to avoid or mitigate OCI, that require contractors 
to disclose information relevant to potential OCI and limit future 
contracting. The statute also requires the FAR be updated to permit 
contracting officers to take into consideration professional standards 
and procedures to prevent OCI to which an offeror or contractor is 
subject.
    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: Mahruba Uddowla, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA 
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 703 605-2868, 
Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 9000-AO54

234.  Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2023-008, 
Prohibition on Certain Semiconductor Products and Services [9000-AO56]

    Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 4; 10 U.S.C. ch. 
137 legacy provisions; 10 U.S.C. 3016; 51 U.S.C. 20113
    Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal 
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement section 5949(a) of the 
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Pub. L. 117-
263) to prohibit executive agencies from: (1) procuring or obtaining, 
or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any 
electronic parts, products, or services that include covered 
semiconductor products or services; or (2) entering into a contract, or 
extending or renewing a contract, with an entity to procure or obtain 
electronic parts or products that include covered semiconductor 
products or services.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   02/00/24
NPRM Comment Period End.............   04/00/24
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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-AO56


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

Final Rule Stage

235. 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. 4; 10 U.S.C. ch. 
137 legacy provisions; 10 U.S.C. 3016; 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 memorandum, ``Effective Use of 
Reverse Auctions,'' which was issued in response to recommendations 
from the Government Accountability Office (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..........................   10/00/23
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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-AN31

236. 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. 4; 10 U.S.C. ch. 
137 legacy provisions; 10 U.S.C. 3016; 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 for Fiscal Year 2013 (Pub. L. 112-239). 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 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..........................   06/00/23
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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-AN32

237. 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. 4; 10 U.S.C. ch. 
137 legacy provisions; 10 U.S.C. 3016; 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..........................   07/00/23
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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-AN43

238. 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. 4; 10 U.S.C. ch. 
137 legacy provisions; 10 U.S.C. 3016; 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 for Fiscal Year 2019 (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,

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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..........................   12/00/23
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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-AN83

239. 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. 4; 10 U.S.C. ch. 
137 legacy provisions; 10 U.S.C. 3016; 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 for Fiscal Year 2019 (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 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..........................   12/00/23
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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

240. 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. 4; 10 U.S.C. ch. 
137 legacy provisions; 10 U.S.C. 3016; 51 U.S.C. 20113
    Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are amending the Federal Acquisition 
Regulation (FAR) to implement policies regarding exclusion orders 
authorized by section 202 of the Strengthening and Enhancing Cyber-
capabilities by Utilizing Risk Exposure (SECURE) Technology Act (Pub. 
L. 115-390). The SECURE Technology Act amended 41 U.S.C. 1323 to create 
the Federal Acquisition Security Council (FASC) and authorize 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..................   07/00/23
Interim Final Rule Comment Period      09/00/23
 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

241. 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. 4; 10 U.S.C. ch. 
137 legacy provisions; 10 U.S.C. 3016; 51 U.S.C. 20113
    Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are amending the Federal Acquisition 
Regulation (FAR) to implement regulatory changes made by the Small 
Business Administration, in its final rule published on October 16, 
2020 (85 FR 66146), 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
Final Rule..........................   06/00/23
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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-AO29

242. 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. 4; 10 U.S.C. ch. 
137 legacy provisions; 10 U.S.C. 3016; 51 U.S.C. 20113
    Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA will finalize an interim rule that 
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 at 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

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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

243. 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. 4; 10 U.S.C. ch. 
137 legacy provisions; 10 U.S.C. 3016; 51 U.S.C. 20113
    Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are amending 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 Federal 
Acquisition Regulatory 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
Comment Period Extended.............   12/23/22  87 FR 78910
NPRM Comment Period End.............   01/13/23
Final Rule..........................   12/00/23
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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-AO32

244. 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.; 10 U.S.C. ch. 137 
legacy provisions; 10 U.S.C. 3016; 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..........................   09/00/23
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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-AO40

245. 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. 4; 10 U.S.C. ch. 
137 legacy provisions; 10 U.S.C. 3016; 51 U.S.C. 20113
    Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA will amend the Federal Acquisition 
Regulation (FAR) to implement Executive Order (E.O.) 14055, 
Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers Under Service Contracts, dated 
November 18, 2021 and Department of Labor regulations (29 CFR part 9). 
The E.O. 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..................   07/00/23
Interim Final Rule Comment Period      09/00/23
 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

246.  FAR Case 2023-010, Prohibition on a Bytedance Covered 
Application [9000-AO58]

    Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 4; 10 U.S.C. ch. 
137 legacy provisions; 10 U.S.C. 3016; 51 U.S.C. 20113
    Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing an interim rule amending 
the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement a section of the 
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, and its implementing guidance. 
This interim rule revises the FAR to implement the prohibition of 
having or using the social networking service TikTok developed or 
provided by ByteDance Limited. This prohibition applies to the presence 
or use of any covered application on any information technology owned 
or managed by the Government. The rule implements section 102 of 
Division R of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (Pub. L. 117-
328), the No TikTok on Government Devices Act, and its implementing 
guidance under Office of Management and Budget Memorandum M-23-13, 
dated February 27, 2023, No TikTok on Government Devices'' 
Implementation Guidance. This rule is being implemented as a national 
security measure to protect Government information and information and 
communication technology systems.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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Interim Final Rule..................   06/00/23
Interim Final Rule Comment Period      08/00/23
 End.
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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-AO58


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

Long-Term Actions

247. 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. 4; 10 U.S.C. ch. 
137 legacy provisions; 10 U.S.C. 3016; 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 National 
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232). 
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................................   06/00/24  .......................
NPRM Comment Period End.............   08/00/24  .......................
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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-AN72

248. 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. 4; 10 U.S.C. ch. 
137 legacy provisions; 10 U.S.C. 3016; 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................................   06/00/24  .......................
NPRM Comment Period End.............   08/00/24  .......................
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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

249. 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. 4; 10 U.S.C. ch. 
137 legacy provisions; 10 U.S.C. 3016; 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 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................................   06/00/24  .......................
NPRM Comment Period End.............   08/00/24  .......................
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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-AO30

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

Completed Actions

250. 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 a section of the 
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016. This rule 
clarifies that agency acquisition personnel are permitted and 
encouraged to engage in responsible and constructive exchanges with 
industry, so long as those exchanges are consistent with existing law 
and regulation and do not promote an unfair competitive advantage to 
particular firms.
    Completed:

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               Reason                    Date            FR Cite
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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, Phone: 202 208-4949, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 9000-AN29

251. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2018-003, Credit 
for Lower-Tier Small Business Subcontracting [9000-AN61]

    Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 4; 10 U.S.C. ch. 
137 legacy provisions; 10 U.S.C. 3016; 51 U.S.C. 20113
    Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are withdrawing this proposed rule. 
The

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decision not to proceed with a final rule was made because the 
underlying statute has been changed. Accordingly, this proposed rule is 
withdrawn, and the FAR case is closed.
    Completed:

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               Reason                    Date            FR Cite
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Withdrawn...........................   03/30/23  88 FR 19045
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Malissa Jones, Phone: 571 882-4687, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 9000-AN61

252. 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.
    Completed:

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               Reason                    Date            FR Cite
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Final Rule..........................   02/14/23  88 FR 9734
Final Rule Effective................   03/16/23  .......................
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Malissa Jones, Phone: 571 882-4687, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 9000-AN91

253. 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 amending the 
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement a section of the 
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 to provide for 
accelerated payments to small business contractors and subcontractors 
and a comparable statute applicable only to the Department of Defense.
    Completed:

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               Reason                    Date            FR Cite
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Final Rule..........................   02/14/23  88 FR 9730
Final Rule Effective................   03/16/23  .......................
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Zenaida Delgado, Phone: 202 969-7207, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 9000-AO10

254. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR): FAR Case 2022-002, Exemption 
of Certain Contracts From the Periodic Inflation Adjustments to the 
Acquisition-Related Thresholds [9000-AO39]

    Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 4; 10 U.S.C. ch. 
137 legacy provisions; 10 U.S.C. 3016; 51 U.S.C. 20113
    Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing a final rule amending the 
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement a section of the 
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 that provides a 
statutory exception to the periodic inflation adjustments of 
acquisition-related thresholds for certain bond requirements.
    Completed:

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               Reason                    Date            FR Cite
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Final Rule..........................   04/26/23  88 FR 25476
Final Rule Effective................   05/26/23  .......................
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Marissa Ryba, Phone: 314 586-1280, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 9000-AO39

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