[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 247 (Wednesday, December 27, 2023)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 89357-89358]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-28415]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Defense Acquisition Regulations System

48 CFR Parts 207, 215, 227, and 252

[Docket DARS-2023-0044]
RIN 0750-AL24


Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Modular Open 
Systems Approaches (DFARS Case 2021-D005); Extension of Comment Period

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

ACTION: Advance notice of proposed rulemaking; extension of comment 
period.

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SUMMARY: DoD published an advance notice of proposed rulemaking on 
November 17, 2023, seeking public input on a proposed revision to the 
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement 
certain elements of sections of the National Defense Authorization Acts 
for Fiscal Years 2012, 2017, and 2021, which establish contract 
requirements that enable modular open system approaches. The deadline 
for submitting comments is being extended to provide additional time 
for interested parties to provide comments.

DATES: The comment period for the advance notice of proposed rulemaking 
published November 17, 2023 at 88 FR 80258, is extended. Comments on 
the advance notice of proposed rulemaking should be submitted in 
writing to the address shown in ADDRESSES on or before February 15, 
2024, to be considered in the formation of a proposed rule.

ADDRESSES: Submit comments identified by DFARS Case 2021-D005, using 
either of the following methods:
    [cir] Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. 
Search for ``DFARS Case 2021-D005.'' Select ``Comment'' and follow the 
instructions provided to submit a comment. Please include ``DFARS Case 
2021-D005'' on any attached documents.
    [cir] Email: [email protected]. Include DFARS Case 2021-D005 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: Mr. David Johnson, telephone 202-913-
5764.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On November 17, 2023, DoD published an 
advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPR) in the Federal Register at 
88 FR 80258 seeking public input on potential DFARS changes to 
implement certain elements of sections of the National Defense 
Authorization Acts for Fiscal Years 2012, 2017, and 2021. These 
sections establish contract requirements that enable modular open 
system approaches. DoD held a public meeting on December 14, 2023, 
regarding this

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ANPR. DoD does not plan to hold a second public meeting on this ANPR.
    The comment period for the ANPR is extended through February 15, 
2024, to provide additional time for interested parties to comment on 
the potential DFARS changes.

List of Subjects in 48 CFR Parts 207, 215, 227, and 252

    Government procurement.

Jennifer D. Johnson,
Editor/Publisher, Defense Acquisition Regulations System.
[FR Doc. 2023-28415 Filed 12-26-23; 8:45 am]
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