[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 247 (Wednesday, December 27, 2023)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 89357]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-28413]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Defense Acquisition Regulations System

48 CFR Parts 203, 204, 212, and 215

[Docket DARS-2023-0043]
RIN 0750-AK33


Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: 
Inapplicability of Additional Defense-Unique Laws and Certain Non-
Statutory DFARS Clauses to Commercial Item Contracts (DFARS Case 2018-
D074); Extension of Comment Period

AGENCY: Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Department of Defense 
(DoD).

ACTION: Proposed rule; extension of comment period.

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SUMMARY: DoD published a proposed rule on November 17, 2023, proposing 
to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 
to implement sections of the National Defense Authorization Acts for 
Fiscal Years 2018 and 2019 regarding applicability of certain 
solicitation provisions and contract clauses to contracts and 
subcontracts for commercial products, commercial services, and 
commercially available off-the-shelf items. The deadline for submitting 
comments is being extended to provide additional time for interested 
parties to provide comments.

DATES: The comment period for the proposed rule published November 17, 
2023, at 88 FR 80468, is being extended. Comments on the proposed rule 
should be submitted in writing to the address shown in ADDRESSES on or 
before March 15, 2024, to be considered in the formation of a final 
rule.

ADDRESSES: Submit comments identified by DFARS Case 2018-D074, using 
either of the following methods:
    [cir] Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. 
Search for ``DFARS Case 2018-D074''. Select ``Comment'' and follow the 
instructions to submit a comment. Please include ``DFARS Case 2018-
D074'' on any attached documents.
    [cir] Email: [email protected]. Include DFARS Case 2018-D074 in 
the subject line of the message.
    Comments received generally will be posted without change to 
https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information 
provided. To confirm receipt of your comment(s), please check https://www.regulations.gov, approximately two to three days after submission 
to verify posting.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Jeanette Snyder, telephone 703-
508-7524.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On November 17, 2023, DoD published a 
proposed rule in the Federal Register at 88 FR 80468 seeking public 
comment on the proposed rule to amend the DFARS to implement sections 
of the National Defense Authorization Acts for Fiscal Year 2018 and 
2019. These sections address requirements related to the applicability 
of DFARS solicitation provisions and contract clauses to commercial 
products, commercial services, and commercially available off-the-shelf 
items.
    The comment period for the proposed rule is extended to March 15, 
2024, to provide additional time for interested parties to comment on 
the proposed rule.

List of Subjects in 48 CFR Part 203, 204, 212, and 215

    Government procurement.

Jennifer D. Johnson,
Editor/Publisher, Defense Acquisition Regulations System.
[FR Doc. 2023-28413 Filed 12-26-23; 8:45 am]
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