[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 143 (Thursday, July 27, 2023)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 48608-48612]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-14571]



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Vol. 88

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No. 143

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 General Services Administration





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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 143 / Thursday, July 27, 2023 / UA: 
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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

41 CFR Chapters 101, 102, 105, 300, 301, 302, 303, and 304

48 CFR Chapter 5


Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions

AGENCY: General Services Administration (GSA).

ACTION: Semiannual Regulatory Agenda.

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SUMMARY: This agenda announces the proposed regulatory actions that GSA 
plans for the next 12 months and those that were completed since the 
fall 2022 edition. This agenda was developed under the guidelines of 
Executive Orders 12866 ``Regulatory Planning and Review,'' and 13563 
``Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review.'' GSA's purpose in 
publishing this agenda is to allow interested persons an opportunity to 
participate in the rulemaking process. GSA also invites interested 
persons to recommend existing significant regulations for review to 
determine whether they should be modified or eliminated. The public may 
provide comments on rules via http://www.regulations.gov.
    The Unified Agenda, including previous versions, are available at 
www.reginfo.gov. Because publication in the Federal Register is 
mandated for the regulatory flexibility agendas required by the 
Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 602), GSA's printed agenda entries 
include only:
    (1) Rules that are in the Agency's regulatory flexibility agenda, 
in accordance with the Regulatory Flexibility Act, because they are 
likely to have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of 
small entities; and
    (2) Any rules that the Agency has identified for periodic review 
under section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
    Printing of these entries is limited to fields that contain 
information required by the Regulatory Flexibility Act's Agenda 
requirements. Additional information on these entries is available in 
the Unified Agenda. In addition, for fall editions of the Agenda, the 
entire Regulatory Plan will continue to be printed in the Federal 
Register, as in past years, including GSA's regulatory plan.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lois Mandell, Division Director, 
Regulatory Secretariat Division, 1800 F Street NW, 7th Floor, 
Washington, DC 20405-0001, 202-501-2735 or by email at 
[email protected].

    Dated: March 16, 2023.
Krystal J. Brumfield,
Associate Administrator, Office of Government-wide Policy.

          General Services Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                           Regulation
       Sequence No.                    Title             Identifier No.
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186.......................  General Services                   3090-AK20
                             Administration
                             Acquisition Regulation
                             (GSAR); GSAR Case 2020-
                             G510, Federal Supply
                             Schedule Economic Price
                             Adjustment.
187.......................  General Services                   3090-AK21
                             Administration
                             Acquisition Regulation
                             (GSAR); GSAR Case 2020-
                             G511, Updated Guidance
                             for Non-Federal Entities
                             Access to Federal Supply
                             Schedules.
188.......................  General Service                    3090-AK22
                             Acquisition Regulation
                             (GSAR); GSAR Case 2020-
                             G512, System for Award
                             Management Representation
                             for Leases.
189.......................  General Services                   3090-AK36
                             Acquisition Regulation
                             (GSAR); GSAR Case 2021-
                             G505, Amending
                             Prescriptions for
                             Including FAR Provisions
                             and Clauses in Lease
                             Procurements.
190.......................  General Services                   3090-AK48
                             Administration
                             Acquisition Regulations
                             (GSAR); GSAR 2021-G520,
                             Economic Price Adjustment
                             for Deregulated Electric
                             Supplies.
191.......................  General Services                   3090-AK51
                             Administration
                             Acquisition Regulation
                             (GSAR); GSAR Case 2021-
                             G530, Extension of
                             Federal Minimum Wage to
                             Lease Acquisitions.
192.......................  General Services                   3090-AK60
                             Acquisition Regulation
                             (GSAR): GSAR Case 2022-
                             G517 Single-use Plastic
                             Packaging Reduction.
193.......................  General Services                   3090-AK71
                             Administration
                             Acquisition Regulation
                             (GSAR): GSAR Case 2023-
                             G507, Additional
                             Transactional Data
                             Reporting Elements for
                             Non-Federal Supply
                             Schedule contracts.
194.......................  Federal Management                 3090-AK69
                             Regulation (FMR); FMR
                             Case 2023-102-1,
                             Sustainable Siting.
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            General Services Administration--Final Rule Stage
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                                                           Regulation
       Sequence No.                    Title             Identifier No.
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195.......................  General Services                   3090-AK09
                             Administration
                             Acquisition Regulation
                             (GSAR); GSAR Case 2019-
                             G503, Streamlining GSA
                             Commercial Contract
                             Clause Requirements.
196.......................  General Service                    3090-AK55
                             Acquisition Regulation
                             (GSAR); GSAR Case 2022-
                             G513, Updating Payments
                             Clause.
197.......................  General Service                    3090-AK58
                             Acquisition Regulation
                             (GSAR); GSAR Case 2022-
                             G514, Standardizing
                             Federal Supply Schedule
                             Clause and Provision
                             Prescriptions.
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           General Services Administration--Long-Term Actions
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                                                           Regulation
       Sequence No.                    Title             Identifier No.
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198.......................  General Services                   3090-AK29
                             Administration
                             Acquisition Regulation
                             (GSAR); GSAR Case 2020-
                             G534, Extension of
                             Certain Telecommunication
                             Prohibitions to Lease
                             Acquisitions.
199.......................  General Services                   3090-AK39
                             Administration
                             Acquisition Regulation
                             (GSAR); GSAR Case 2021-
                             G522, Contract
                             Requirements for High-
                             Security Leased Space.
200.......................  General Services                   3090-AK44
                             Administration
                             Acquisition Regulation
                             (GSAR); GSAR 2021-G527,
                             Immediate and Highest-
                             Level Owner for High-
                             Security Leased Space.
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           General Services Administration--Completed Actions
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                                                           Regulation
       Sequence No.                    Title             Identifier No.
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201.......................  General Services                   3090-AK18
                             Administration
                             Acquisition Regulation
                             (GSAR); GSAR Case 2020-
                             G505, Clarify Commercial
                             Products and Services
                             Contract Terms and
                             Conditions.
202.......................  General Service                    3090-AK23
                             Acquisition Regulation
                             (GSAR); GSAR Case 2020-
                             G513, Lease Payment
                             Procedures.
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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GSA)

Office of Acquisition Policy

Proposed Rule Stage

186. General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR); 
GSAR Case 2020-G510, Federal Supply Schedule Economic Price Adjustment 
[3090-AK20]

    Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c)
    Abstract: The General Services Administration (GSA) is proposing to 
amend the General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) 
to clarify, update, and incorporate Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) 
program policies and procedures regarding economic price adjustment, 
including updating related prescriptions and clauses. This rule will 
provide unique guidance for contracts based on commercial price lists 
or not, and contracts with data reporting requirements or not.
    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: Thomas O'Linn, Procurement Analyst, GSA Acquisition 
Policy Division, General Services Administration, 1800 F Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 445-0390, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 3090-AK20

187. General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR); 
GSAR Case 2020-G511, Updated Guidance for Non-Federal Entities Access 
to Federal Supply Schedules [3090-AK21]

    Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 40 U.S.C. 502
    Abstract: The General Services Administration (GSA) is proposing to 
amend the General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) 
to streamline and clarify the requirements for use of Federal Supply 
Schedules by eligible non-Federal entities, such as state and local 
governments. The rule is intended to increase understanding of the 
existing guidance and expand access to GSA sources of supply by 
eligible non-Federal entities, as authorized by historic statutes 
including the Federal Supply Schedules Usage Act of 2010. This rule 
supports underserved communities, promoting equity in the Federal 
Government.
    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: Thomas O'Linn, Procurement Analyst, GSA Acquisition 
Policy Division, General Services Administration, 1800 F Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 445-0390, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 3090-AK21

188. General Service Acquisition Regulation (GSAR); GSAR Case 2020-
G512, System for Award Management Representation for Leases [3090-AK22]

    Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c)
    Abstract: The General Services Administration (GSA) is proposing to 
amend the General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) 
to remove the requirement for lease offerors to have an active System 
for Award Management (SAM) registration when submitting offers and 
instead allow offers up until the time of award to obtain an active SAM 
registration. Entities seeking Federal leases differ from the typical 
entities seeking Federal contracts in that common practice is to form a 
new entity for every new lease offer. Requiring representations from 
these entities prior to offer submission restricts competition. In 
addition, the tools in SAM typically used in the Government's 
evaluation of offers do not add value when evaluating lease offers.
    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: Amy Lara, Procurement Analyst, GSA Acquisition 
Policy Division, General Services Administration, GSA Acquisition 
Policy Division, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, AZ 20405, Phone: 816 
926-7172, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 3090-AK22

189. General Services Acquisition Regulation (GSAR); GSAR Case 2021-
G505, Amending Prescriptions for Including FAR Provisions and Clauses 
in Lease Procurements [3090-AK36]

    Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c)
    Abstract: The General Services Administration (GSA) is proposing to 
amend the General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) 
to revise the prescriptions for FAR provisions and clauses that apply 
to lease solicitations and contracts. Additionally, GSA is proposing to 
make conforming changes to some provision and clause titles and numbers 
listed to align with the FAR, along with other editorial changes.
    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: Amy Lara, Procurement Analyst, GSA Acquisition 
Policy Division, General Services Administration, GSA Acquisition 
Policy Division, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, AZ 20405, Phone: 816 
926-7172, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 3090-AK36

190. General Services Administration Acquisition Regulations (GSAR); 
GSAR 2021-G520, Economic Price Adjustment for Deregulated Electric 
Supplies [3090-AK48]

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

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    Abstract: The General Services Administration (GSA) is proposing to 
amend the General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) 
to revise internal agency approval procedures to allow the use of an 
economic price adjustment clause for deregulated electric supplies 
under fixed-price contracts. This rule will better account for regional 
variability in prices, portions of which are controlled by the Federal 
Energy Regulatory Commission under section 205 and 206 of the Federal 
Power Act and other regulatory bodies.
    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: Stephen Carroll, Procurement Analyst, GSA 
Acquisition Policy Division, General Services Administration, 1800 F 
Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 817 253-7858, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 3090-AK48

191. General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR); 
GSAR Case 2021-G530, Extension of Federal Minimum Wage to Lease 
Acquisitions [3090-AK51]

    Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c)
    Abstract: The General Services Administration (GSA) is proposing to 
amend the General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) 
to extend the requirements of Executive Order 14026 (Increasing the 
Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors) and Department of Labor 
regulations (29 CFR part 23) to lease acquisitions where the Davis 
Bacon Act applies by requiring inclusion of the related Federal 
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause. Generally, the FAR does not apply 
to leasehold acquisitions of real property. However, several FAR 
clauses have been adopted based on requirements through GSAR part 570. 
The Federal minimum wage requirements apply to Government lease 
acquisitions where the Davis Bacon Act applies and extension of the FAR 
requirements will ensure compliance. 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. This rule promotes 
economic resilience, and improves the buying power of U.S. citizens.
    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: Johnnie McDowell, Procurement Analyst, GSA 
Acquisition Policy Division, General Services Administration, 1800 F 
Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 718-6112, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 3090-AK51

192. General Services Acquisition Regulation (GSAR): GSAR Case 2022-
G517 Single-Use Plastic Packaging Reduction [3090-AK60]

    Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c)
    Abstract: The General Services Administration (GSA) is exploring 
regulations that will reduce single-use plastic consumption by the 
agency. Single-use plastic poses an environmental risk that is 
documented as having the potential to impact biodiversity. To learn 
more, GSA published an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) 
to ask industry about what a change to the single-use plastics industry 
would entail. The questions focus on packaging materials with the 
overall intent of addressing not only the items that the Government 
intentionally consumes, but those products that the Government 
unintentionally consumes (such as packaging) that then has to be 
disposed of once the item is delivered.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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ANPRM...............................   07/07/22  87 FR 40476
ANPRM Comment Period End............   09/06/22  .......................
Comment Period Extended.............   09/08/22  87 FR 54937
NPRM................................   07/00/23  .......................
NPRM Comment Period End.............   09/00/23  .......................
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Adina Torberntsson, Procurement Analyst, GSA 
Acquisition Policy Division, General Services Administration, 1800 F 
Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 303 236-2677, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 3090-AK60

193.  General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation 
(GSAR): GSAR Case 2023-G507, Additional Transactional Data Reporting 
Elements for Non-Federal Supply Schedule Contracts. [3090-AK71]

    Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c)
    Abstract: The General Services Administration (GSA) is proposing to 
amend the General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) 
to update and bring certain reporting elements into conformance with 
current business practices. The reporting elements would apply to 
solicitations and contracts for GSA-awarded indefinite-delivery 
indefinite-quantity (IDIQ), Governmentwide acquisition contracts 
(GWACs), and multi-agency contracts (MACs).
    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: Thomas O'Linn, Procurement Analyst, GSA Acquisition 
Policy Division, General Services Administration, 1800 F Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 445-0390, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 3090-AK71

Office of Governmentwide Policy

194. Federal Management Regulation (FMR); FMR Case 2023-102-1, 
Sustainable Siting [3090-AK69]

    Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C.121(c); E.O. 12072; E.O. 13006; E.O. 
14057; E.O.14091; E.O.14096
    Abstract: The General Services Administration is amending FMR part 
102-83 to promote economy and efficiency in the planning, acquisition, 
utilization, and management of Federal facilities. The rule will 
implement Executive Order 14057 (Catalyzing Clean Energy Industry and 
Jobs Through Federal Sustainability) Executive Order 14091 (Further 
Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through 
the Federal Government), and Executive Order 14096 (Revitalizing Our 
Nation's Commitment to Environmental Justice for All). This rule will 
help ensure that all new Federally owned and leased location decisions 
reduce emissions across Federal workplaces by ensuring that all new 
construction, modernization projects, and leases implement a number of 
equitable, energy efficient, sustainable, and

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climate-resilient building practices for federal facilities.
    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: Chris Coneeney, Director, Real Property Policy 
Division, General Services Administration, 1800 F Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 208-2956, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 3090-AK69

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GSA)

Final Rule Stage

Office of Acquisition Policy

195. General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR); 
GSAR Case 2019-G503, Streamlining GSA Commercial Contract Clause 
Requirements [3090-AK09]

    Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c)
    Abstract: The General Services Administration (GSA) is proposing to 
amend the General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) 
to streamline requirements for GSA commercial contracts. This rule will 
update GSAR Clauses 552.212-71 and 552.212-72 to remove any 
requirements that are not necessary by law or Executive Order.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   12/20/22  87 FR 77783
NPRM Comment Period End.............   02/21/23  .......................
Final Rule..........................   06/00/23  .......................
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Johnnie McDowell, Procurement Analyst, GSA 
Acquisition Policy Division, General Services Administration, 1800 F 
Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 718-6112, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 3090-AK09

196. General Service Acquisition Regulation (GSAR); GSAR Case 2022-
G513, Updating Payments Clause [3090-AK55]

    Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c)
    Abstract: The General Services Administration (GSA) is amending the 
General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) to remove 
the agency supplemental clause regarding payments for non-commercial 
fixed price contracts for supplies or services. This payments clause 
provides that, in certain transactions, the Government must pay a 
contractor without submission of an invoice or voucher. GSA has 
determined that this is no longer in the best interest of the 
Government. This final rule will additionally amend any corresponding 
references to the clause.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   02/28/23  88 FR 12641
NPRM Comment Period End.............   05/01/23  .......................
Final Rule..........................   09/00/23  .......................
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Byron Boyer, Procurement Analyst, GSA Acquisition 
Policy Division, General Services Administration, 1800 F Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 817 850-5580, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 3090-AK55

197. General Service Acquisition Regulation (GSAR); GSAR Case 2022-
G514, Standardizing Federal Supply Schedule Clause and Provision 
Prescriptions [3090-AK58]

    Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c)
    Abstract: The General Services Administration (GSA) is proposing to 
amend the General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) 
to standardize the identification of Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) 
clauses, provisions, and references. GSA will clarify the distinction 
between Federal Supply Schedule and the Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) 
Program. GSA will also clarify the applicability of FSS clauses and 
provisions for FSS contracts managed by GSA and the Department of 
Veterans Affairs.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   03/15/23  88 FR 15941
NPRM Comment Period End.............   05/15/23
Final Rule..........................   09/00/23  .......................
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Adina Torberntsson, Procurement Analyst, GSA 
Acquisition Policy Division, General Services Administration, 1800 F 
Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 303 236-2677, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 3090-AK58

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GSA)

Office of Acquisition Policy

Long-Term Actions

198. General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR); 
GSAR Case 2020-G534, Extension of Certain Telecommunication 
Prohibitions to Lease Acquisition [3090-AK29]

    Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 5 U.S.C. 801; Pub. L. 115-232 
sec. 889
    Abstract: The General Services Administration (GSA) is proposing to 
amend the General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) 
to prohibit procurement from certain covered entities using covered 
equipment and services in lease acquisitions pursuant to section 889 of 
the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 
2019. The rule will implement the section 889 requirements in lease 
acquisitions by requiring inclusion of the related Federal Acquisition 
Regulation (FAR) provisions and clause. This rule supports the national 
security priority.
    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: Stephen Carroll, Procurement Analyst, GSA 
Acquisition Policy Division, General Services Administration, 1800 F 
Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 817 253-7858, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 3090-AK29

199. General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR); 
GSAR Case 2021-G522, Contract Requirements for High-Security Leased 
Space [3090-AK39]

    Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); Pub. L. 116-276
    Abstract: The General Services Administration (GSA) is amending the 
General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) to 
incorporate contractor disclosure requirements and access limitations 
for high-security leased space pursuant to the Secure Federal Leases 
Act. Covered entities are required to identify whether the beneficial 
owner of a high-security leased space, including an entity involved in 
the financing thereof, is a foreign person or entity when first 
submitting a proposal and annually thereafter. This rule supports the 
national security priority.

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    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   12/27/21  86 FR 73219
NPRM Comment Period End.............   02/25/22
Final Rule..........................   06/00/24  .......................
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Stephen Carroll, Procurement Analyst, GSA 
Acquisition Policy Division, General Services Administration, 1800 F 
Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 817 253-7858, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 3090-AK39

200. General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR); 
GSAR 2021-G527, Immediate and Highest-Level Owner for High-Security 
Leased Space [3090-AK44]

    Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c)
    Abstract: GSA is amending the General Services Administration 
Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) to implement certain requirements 
outlined in the Secure Federal LEASEs Act (Pub. L. 116-276). The Act 
addresses the risks of foreign ownership of Government-leased real 
estate and requires the disclosure of ownership information for high-
security space leased to accommodate a Federal agency. This rule 
supports the national security priority.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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Interim Final Rule Effective........   06/30/21
Interim Final Rule..................   07/01/21  86 FR 34966
Interim Final Rule Comment Period      08/30/21
 End.
Final Rule..........................   06/00/24  .......................
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Stephen Carroll, Procurement Analyst, GSA 
Acquisition Policy Division, General Services Administration, 1800 F 
Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 817 253-7858, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 3090-AK44

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GSA)

Completed Actions

201. General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR); 
GSAR Case 2020-G505, Clarify Commercial Products and Services Contract 
Terms and Conditions [3090-AK18]

    Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c)
    Abstract: The General Services Administration (GSA) is proposing to 
amend the General Services Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) to clarify 
commercial products and services contract terms and conditions. This 
rule will update GSAR Clause 552.212-4 to clarify the prescription and 
language applicable for the different clause alternates.
    Completed:

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               Reason                    Date            FR Cite
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Final Rule..........................   12/13/22  87 FR 76111
Final Rule Effective................   01/12/23  .......................
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Johnnie McDowell, Phone: 202 718-6112, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 3090-AK18

202. General Service Acquisition Regulation (GSAR); GSAR Case 2020-
G513, Lease Payment Procedures [3090-AK23]

    Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c)
    Abstract: The General Services Administration (GSA) is withdrawing 
this rule. After working to develop GSAR Case 2020-G513, GSA's Public 
Buildings Service (PBS) Office of Leasing (OL) has prioritized other 
policy requirements.
    Completed:

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               Reason                    Date            FR Cite
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Withdrawn...........................   03/14/23  .......................
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Marten Wallace, Phone: 202 969-7736, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 3090-AK23

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