[Unified Agenda of Federal Regulations]
[National Aeronautics and Space Administration Semiannual Regulatory Agenda
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Part XXVI




 
National Aeronautics and Space Administration





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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda


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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (NASA)                   
  
  
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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

14 CFR Ch. V

Regulatory Agenda

AGENCY: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

ACTION: Semiannual agenda of regulations.

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SUMMARY: NASA's regulatory agenda describes those regulations being 
considered for development or amendment by NASA, the need and legal 
basis for the actions being considered, the name and telephone number 
of a knowledgeable official, whether a regulatory analysis is required, 
and the status of regulations previously reported.

ADDRESSES: Director, Resources and Management Controls Office (Code 
JM), Office of Management Systems and Facilities, NASA Headquarters, 
Washington, DC 20546.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Margaret M. Herring, (202) 358-2264.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB guidelines dated December 14, 1993, 
``April 1994 Unified Agenda of Federal Regulations,'' Executive Order 
12866 ``Regulatory Planning and Review,'' and NASA Management 
Instruction 1410.10 ``Federal Register: Delegation of Authority and 
Requirements for Publication of NASA Documents'' require a regulatory 
agenda of those regulations under development and review be published 
in the Federal Register each April and October.

Dated: February 23, 1994.

Timothy M. Sullivan,

Director, Resources and Management Controls Office. 

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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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4210        Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements.............    2700-AA95 
4211        NASA Research Grant Handbook Directive 93-1...........................................    2700-AB30 
4212        NASA FAR Supplement Coverage on Uncompensated Overtime................................    2700-AB40 
4213        Increasing Contractor Liability.......................................................    2700-AB41 
4214        Crime Control for Child Care Programs.................................................    2700-AB49 
4215        Mentor-Protege Program................................................................   2700-AB52  
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4216        Tracking and Data Relay Satellite System (TDRSS); Use and Reimbursement Policy for Non-             
            U.S. Government Users.................................................................    2700-AA29 
4217        Streamlined Source Selection..........................................................    2700-AB03 
4218        New Restrictions on Lobbying..........................................................    2700-AB06 
4219        Indemnification.......................................................................    2700-AB12 
4220        NASA FAR Supplement Directive (NFSD) 89-14............................................    2700-AB35 
4221        NASA FAR Supplement Directive (NFSD) 89-15............................................    2700-AB36 
4222        NASA FAR Supplement Directive (NFSD) 89-16............................................    2700-AB37 
4223        NASA FAR Supplement Directive (NFSD) 89-17............................................    2700-AB38 
4224        Streamlining the Major System Acquisition Process.....................................    2700-AB39 
4225        NASA Supplemental Standards of Ethical Conduct Regulations Jointly Issued With the                  
            Office of Government Ethics...........................................................    2700-AB44 
4226        Procedures for NASA Drug Testing and Alcohol Testing Programs.........................    2700-AB46 
4227        Standards of Conduct Subpart H--Post-Employment Regulations...........................    2700-AB48 
4228        Cross-Waiver of Liability.............................................................    2700-AB51 
4229        Procurement Plan Contents Regarding Strategies To Encourage Cost Realism..............    2700-AB53 
4230        Performance-Based Contracting.........................................................    2700-AB54 
4231        Review of Contractor and Subcontractor Compensation for Reasonableness................    2700-AB55 
4232        Expedited Implementation of the North American Free Trade Agreement; NASA FAR                       
            Supplement Synopsizing Requirements...................................................    2700-AB56 
4233        Restrictions on Printing and Duplication by Contractors...............................    2700-AB58 
4234        Drug and Alcohol Testing for Contractor Employees.....................................   2700-AB68  
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4235        NASA Astronaut Candidate Recruitment and Selection Program............................    2700-AB05 
4236        NASA FAR Supplement Directive (NFSD) 89-13............................................    2700-AB26 
4237        ''Made in America'' Labels............................................................    2700-AB29 
4238        NASA Research Grant Handbook..........................................................    2700-AB31 
4239        Specifying Procurement Line Items (PLI) Within NASA Contracts.........................    2700-AB42 
4240        Cost Plus Award Fee (CPAF) Contracting................................................    2700-AB43 
4241        Special Policy on Small, Self-Contained Payloads by Domestic Educational Institutions.    2700-AB45 
4242        Standards of Conduct Subpart G--Administrative Enforcement Procedures for Alleged                   
            Violations of 18 USC 207..............................................................    2700-AB47 
4243        NASA Seal, NASA Insignia, Program Identifiers, Flags, and the Agency's Unified Visual               
            Communications System.................................................................    2700-AB50 
4244        Notification of Test of Mid-Range Procurement Procedures..............................    2700-AB57 
4245        Approval Authorities for Conducting Multiple Rounds of Discussions and Negotiation                  
            with Multiple Offerors................................................................    2700-AB59 
4246        Change to the NASA FAR Supplement Reflecting the Discontinuance of the NASA Board of                
            Contract Appeals (NASA BCA) and Its Merger with the ASBCA.............................    2700-AB60 
4247        AcqUisition Regulations; Changes to NASA FAR Supplement Coverage on Security                        
            Requirements for Unclassified Contracts...............................................    2700-AB62 
4248        Final Changes to NASA FAR Supplement Acquisition Planning.............................    2700-AB63 
4249        Contractor Financing Payments.........................................................    2700-AB64 
4250        Changes to NASA FAR Supplement Coverage on Pension Portability........................    2700-AB65 
4251        More Efficient Use of Contracts for Federal Information Processing Resources by                     
            Allowing Delivery of Such Resources to All NASA Installations.........................    2700-AB66 
4252        Final Changes to NASA FAR Supplement Subcontracting With Small Business and Small                   
            Disadvantaged Business Concerns.......................................................    2700-AB67 
4253        NASA FAR Supplement Coverage on Cost-Plus-Award-Fee Contracts.........................   2700-AB69  
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4210. UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS FOR GRANTS AND COOPERATIVE 
AGREEMENTS

Significance:
Subject to OMB review: Yes

Legal Authority:  PL 97-258; 31 USC 6301 et seq

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 1270

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Rule for grants administration replacing NASA implementation 
of OMB Circular A-110.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            11/04/88                      53 FR 214
Begin Review                    04/01/91
Second NPRM                     05/00/94
Final Action                    09/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Tom Deback, Code HP, Office of Procurement, National 
Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA Headquarters, Washington, DC 
20546, 202 358-0431

RIN: 2700-AA95
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4211. NASA RESEARCH GRANT HANDBOOK DIRECTIVE 93-1

Legal Authority:  31 USC 6301 et seq

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 1260

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Miscellaneous changes to the NASA Research Grant Handbook.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tom Deback, Office of Procurement, Code HP, National 
Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA Headquarters, Washington, DC 
20546, 202 358-0431

RIN: 2700-AB30
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4212. NASA FAR SUPPLEMENT COVERAGE ON UNCOMPENSATED OVERTIME

Legal Authority:  42 USC 24732(c)(1)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 18

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NASA FAR Supplement coverage provides guidance on 
uncompensated overtime.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is a paperwork burden associated with this 
action.

Agency Contact: David K. Beck, Code HP, Office of Procurement, National 
Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA Headquarters, Washington, DC 
20546, 202 358-0482

RIN: 2700-AB40
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4213. INCREASING CONTRACTOR LIABILITY

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2473(c)(1)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 18

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed clause increases contractor liability under cost 
type contracts beyond the current level of liability--cases involving 
fraud, willful misconduct, or lack of good faith on the part of 
management.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: David K. Beck, Code HP, Office of Procurement, National 
Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA Headquarters, Washington, DC 
20546, 202 358-0482

RIN: 2700-AB41
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4214. CRIME CONTROL FOR CHILD CARE PROGRAMS

Legal Authority:  42 USC 13041

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 1231

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulation establishes NASA policy and requirements for 
the development and implementation of child care with respect to safety 
measures for child care facilities, and screening current and 
prospective Federal civil servant and non-civil servant child care 
workers who will provide child care services at NASA-sponsored child 
care centers.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Joan S. Peterson, Chief, Agency Personnel Policy, 
Office of Human Resources and Education, National Aeronautics and Space 
Administration, 300 E Street SW., NASA Headquarters, Washington, DC 
20546, 202 358-1216

RIN: 2700-AB49
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4215.  MENTOR-PROTEGE PROGRAM

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2473(c)(1)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1819; 48 CFR 1852

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule adds policy on NASA's Mentor-Protege Program which 
provides developmental assistance to small disadvantaged business 
concerns.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is a paperwork burden associated with this 
action.

Agency Contact: Deborah O'Neill, Procurement Analyst, National 
Aeronautics and Space Administration, Office of Procurement, Code HP, 
NASA Headquarters, Washington, DC 20546, 202 358-0440

RIN: 2700-AB52
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4216. TRACKING AND DATA RELAY SATELLITE SYSTEM (TDRSS); USE AND 
REIMBURSEMENT POLICY FOR NON-U.S. GOVERNMENT USERS

Legal Authority:  PL 85-568 Sec 203; 42 USC 2473

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 1215

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Annual revision of appendix A to reflect each Calendar Year 
rate change for TDRSS services.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action for CY 1993 Rate 
Change                          05/15/92                    57 FR 20746
Final Action for CY 1994 Rate 
Change                          09/28/93                    58 FR 50515
Final Action for CY 1995 Rate 
Change                          00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Eugene Ferrick, Office of Space Communications, Code 
OX, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA Headquarters, 
Washington, DC 20546, 202 358-2030

RIN: 2700-AA29
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4217. STREAMLINED SOURCE SELECTION

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2473(c)(1)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1870

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Techniques for improving the timeliness for evaluating 
proposals by the Source Evaluation Board Method.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              11/22/93                    58 FR 61629
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: David K. Beck, Code HP, Office of Procurement, National 
Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA Headquarters, Washington, DC 
20546, 202 358-0482

RIN: 2700-AB03
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4218. NEW RESTRICTIONS ON LOBBYING

Significance:
Subject to OMB review: Yes

Legal Authority:  31 USC 1352; PL 101-121, Sec 319; 31 USC 9301; PL 97-
258

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 1271

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This interim rule is in response to section 319 of Public Law 
101-121. Section 319 generally prohibits recipients of Federal 
contracts, grants, and loans from using appropriated funds for lobbying 
the executive and legislative branches of the Federal Government in 
connection with a specific contract, grant, or loan. Section 319 also 
requires that each person who requests or receives a Federal contract, 
grant, cooperative agreement, loan, or a Federal commitment to insure 
or guarantee a loan, must disclose lobbying.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              02/26/90                     55 FR 6748


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is a paperwork burden associated with this 
action.

Agency Contact: David K. Beck, Code HP, Office of Procurement, National 
Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA Headquarters, Washington, DC 
20546, 202 358-0482

RIN: 2700-AB06
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4219. INDEMNIFICATION

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2473(c)(1)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 18

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulation will bring procurement matters into line with 
Agency regulations proposed as 14 CFR 1266--Cross-Waiver of Liability--
55 FR No. 72, page 13912 (April 13, 1990) and improve the process flow 
of contractor requests.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              10/20/93                    58 FR 54050
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: David K. Beck, Code HP, Office of Procurement, National 
Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA Headquarters, Washington, DC 
20546, 202 358-0482

RIN: 2700-AB12
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4220. NASA FAR SUPPLEMENT DIRECTIVE (NFSD) 89-14

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2473(c)(1)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 18

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Miscellaneous quarterly intra-agency changes to the NASA FAR 
Supplement, exclusive of actions requiring public review and comment or 
imposing paperwork burdens which were not previously published as 
proposed rules or notices in the Federal Register.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: David K. Beck, Code HP, Office of Procurement, National 
Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA Headquarters, Washington, DC 
20546, 202 358-0482

RIN: 2700-AB35
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4221. NASA FAR SUPPLEMENT DIRECTIVE (NFSD) 89-15

Legal Authority:  42 USC 1473(c)(1)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 18

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Miscellaneous quarterly intra-agency changes to the NASA FAR 
Supplement, exclusive of actions requiring public review and comment or 
imposing paperwork burdens which were not previously published as 
proposed rules or notices in the Federal Register.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: David K. Beck, Code HP, Office of Procurement, National 
Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA Headquarters, Washington, DC 
20546, 202 358-0482

RIN: 2700-AB36
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4222. NASA FAR SUPPLEMENT DIRECTIVE (NFSD) 89-16

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2473(c)(1)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 18

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Miscellaneous quarterly intra-agency changes to the NASA FAR 
Supplement, exclusive of actions requiring public review and comment or 
imposing paperwork burdens which were not previously published as 
proposed rules or notices in the Federal Register.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: David K. Beck, Code HP, Office of Procurement, National 
Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA Headquarters, Washington, DC 
20546, 202 358-0482

RIN: 2700-AB37
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4223. NASA FAR SUPPLEMENT DIRECTIVE (NFSD) 89-17

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2473(c)(1)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 18

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Miscellaneous quarterly intra-agency changes to the NASA FAR 
Supplement, exclusive of actions requiring public review and comment or 
imposing paperwork burdens which were not previously published as 
proposed rules or notices in the Federal Register.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: David K. Beck, Code HP, Office of Procurement, National 
Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA Headquarters, Washington, DC 
20546, 202 358-0482

RIN: 2700-AB38
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4224. STREAMLINING THE MAJOR SYSTEM ACQUISITION PROCESS

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2473(c)(1)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 18

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NASA FAR Supplement coverage provides for selection/down 
selection between phases of a major system acquisition utilizing a 
streamlined approach which eliminates the current NASA requirement to 
provide a new, formal solicitation for each phase of the acquisition.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              11/04/93                    58 FR 58791
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: David K. Beck, Code HP, Office of Procurement, National 
Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA Headquarters, Washington, DC 
20546, 202 358-0482

RIN: 2700-AB39
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4225. NASA SUPPLEMENTAL STANDARDS OF ETHICAL CONDUCT REGULATIONS JOINTLY 
ISSUED WITH THE OFFICE OF GOVERNMENT ETHICS

Legal Authority:  5 USC app (Ethics in Government Act of 1978); EO 
12674; EO 12731; 5 USC 7351; 5 USC 7353

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 6901

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The NASA supplemental executive agency standards of ethical 
conduct regulations, to be issued jointly with the Office of Government 
Ethics (OGE) in a new chapter of 5 CFR, after OGE approval, will 
supplement the new OGE executive branch standards of ethical conduct, 
codified at 5 CFR part 2635. The supplemental regulations, to be issued 
in accordance with sections 201(a) and 301(a) of EO 12674, as modified 
by EO 12731, will set forth NASA-specific provisions under applicable 
law and regulation which are needed to round out the executive branch-
wide ethical standards.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    04/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: James L. Hoffman, Senior Attorney, Code G, National 
Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA Headquarters, 300 E Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20654, 202 358-2465

RIN: 2700-AB44
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4226. PROCEDURES FOR NASA DRUG TESTING AND ALCOHOL TESTING PROGRAMS

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2473; EO 12564; 5 USC 552(a)

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 1272 (New)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulation proposes to implement the Civil Space 
Employee Testing Act of 1991 which requires NASA to establish an 
employee alcohol testing program and changes the employee drug testing 
program to include preemployment testing and split sample collection 
method.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            07/06/93                    58 FR 36159
Final Action                    07/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Joan S. Peterson, Chief, Agency Personnel Policy, Code 
FPP, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA Headquarters, 
300 E Street, SW., Washington, DC 20546, 202 358-1216

RIN: 2700-AB46
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4227. STANDARDS OF CONDUCT SUBPART H--POST-EMPLOYMENT REGULATIONS

Legal Authority:  18 USC 201 to 219

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 1207; 14 CFR 1207.800; 14 CFR 1207.801

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NASA will amend subpart H of part 1207, sections 1207.800 and 
1207.801 to reflect recent amendments to 18 USC, Section 207.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    09/00/94

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: NASA has a self-imposed deadline of July 30, 
1994.

Agency Contact: James Hoffman, Senior Attorney Advisor, Code G, 
National Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA Headquarters, 300 E 
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20546, 202 358-2465

RIN: 2700-AB48
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4228.  CROSS-WAIVER OF LIABILITY

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2473(c)(1); 42 USC 2473(c)(5)

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 1266

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Technical amendments to refine and clarify the contractual 
cross-waiver of liability in NASA agreements involving launch services.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jay Steptoe, Deputy Assoc. General Counsel, National 
Aeronautics and Space Administration, Office of General Counsel, Code 
G, Washington, DC 20546, 202 358-2432

RIN: 2700-AB51
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4229.  PROCUREMENT PLAN CONTENTS REGARDING STRATEGIES TO 
ENCOURAGE COST REALISM

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2473(c)(1)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1807

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Thus rule addresses a problem that sometimes occurs where 
cost is a significant selection factor: some offerors try to gain 
selection over others by submitting cost proposals that are 
unrealistically low. This results in NASA making probable cost 
adjustments to the offeror's proposal based on assumptions that may or 
may not be correct. Subsequently, selected proposals are negotiated 
upward based on the cost adjustments or cost overruns are experienced 
on the ensuing contracts. To promote cost realism, the rule adds a new 
requirement that NASA contracting officers discuss the following 
factors as part of procurement plans that are submitted to NASA 
Headquarters for approval: (1) How the offeror will be advised of the 
importance of cost realism (e.g., address cost realism in solicitation 
provisions); (2) How cost realism will factor into the evaluation and 
selection decision (e.g., include cost realism in evaluation factors 
and evaluation plan (reduce mission suitability scores); and (3) How 
cost realism will be monitored and how incentives will be offered 
through contract provisions.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              00/00/00
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Deborah O'Neill, Procurement Analyst, National 
Aeronautics and Space Administration, Office of Procurement, Code HP, 
NASA Headquarters, Washington, DC 20546, 202 358-0440

RIN: 2700-AB53
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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (NASA)   Final Rule Stage
  
  
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4230.  PERFORMANCE-BASED CONTRACTING

Significance:
Subject to OMB review: Yes

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2473(c)(1)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1807; 48 CFR 1810

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This final rule provides NASA's implementation of 
performance- based contracting under OFPP Policy Letter No. 91-2, 
Service Contracting. The NASA FAR Supplement will be revised to add the 
following new requirements: (1) NASA contracting officers will be 
required to include in procurement plans a statement on consideration 
or use of performance-based contracting techniques; and (2) use of 
performance-based specifications, where feasible, will be the preferred 
method at NASA for establishing contract requirements. Requiring 
activities shall, to the maximum extent practicable, use performance-
based specifications, purchase descriptions and statements of work in 
order to give contractors freedom to innovate and economize, and to 
hold contractors accountable for the end results. Public comments have 
not been invited because this rule is NASA's internal implementation of 
the OFPP Policy Letter.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Carol E. Bennett, Procurement Analyst, National 
Aeronautics and Space Administration, Office of Procurement, Code HP, 
NASA Headquarters, Washington, DC 20546, 202 358-0479

RIN: 2700-AB54
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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (NASA)   Final Rule Stage
  
  
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4231.  REVIEW OF CONTRACTOR AND SUBCONTRACTOR COMPENSATION FOR 
REASONABLENESS

Significance:
Subject to OMB review: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2473(c)(1)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1815; 48 CFR 1831; 48 CFR 1852

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule sets forth the policies for reviewing the 
reasonableness of contractor and subcontractor compensation for service 
contracts, as well as the solicitation provision for obtaining such 
information. It also sets forth the requirement for the prenegotiation 
position memorandum to discuss excessive wages, if any are found.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/08/93                    58 FR 47244
NPRM Comment Period End         11/08/93
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is a paperwork burden associated with this 
action.

Agency Contact: Joseph LeCren, Procurement Analyst, National 
Aeronautics and Space Administration, Office of Procurement, Code HC, 
NASA Headquarters, Washington, DC 20546, 202 358-0444

RIN: 2700-AB55
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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (NASA)   Final Rule Stage
  
  
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4232.  EXPEDITED IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE 
AGREEMENT; NASA FAR SUPPLEMENT SYNOPSIZING REQUIREMENTS

Significance:
Subject to OMB review: Yes

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2473(c)(1); PL 103-182

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1805

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, January 1, 1994.

Abstract: The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) requires that 
all procurements covered by it must be synopsized in the Commerce 
Business Daily. In this rule, NASA is implementing internal regulations 
concerning synopses of requirements where contract award and 
performance will take place outside the U.S.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              12/30/93                    58 FR 69245
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is a 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: William T. Childs, Procurement Analyst, National 
Aeronautics and Space Administration, Office of Procurement, Code HP, 
NASA Headquarters, Washington, DC 20546, 202 358-0454

RIN: 2700-AB56
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_______________________________________________________________________

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (NASA)   Final Rule Stage
  
  
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4233.  RESTRICTIONS ON PRINTING AND DUPLICATION BY CONTRACTORS

Significance:
Subject to OMB review: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2473(c)(1); PL 102-392

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1808; 48 CFR 1852

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, October 1, 1992.

Abstract: The NASA FAR Supplement (NFS) clause on restrictions on 
printing and duplicating is revised to clarify the terms used and 
specific restrictions.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              09/08/93                    58 FR 47219
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is a 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Thomas L. Deback, Procurement Analyst, National 
Aeronautics and Space Administration, Office of Procurement, Code HP, 
NASA Headquarters, Washington, DC 20546, 202 358-0431

RIN: 2700-AB58
_______________________________________________________________________


_______________________________________________________________________

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (NASA)   Final Rule Stage
  
  
_______________________________________________________________________
 
4234.  DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING FOR CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES

Significance:
Subject to OMB review: Undetermined
Economically significant: Undetermined
Regulatory Plan entry: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  PL 102-195

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1823; 48 CFR 1852

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory, June 9, 1993. Final, Statutory, June 
9, 1993.

Abstract: Requires drug and alcohol testing for contractor employees 
affecting safety, security, national security, or functions other than 
the foregoing requiring a high degree of trust and confidence.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/13/93                    58 FR 37697
NPRM Comment Period End         09/13/93
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is a 
statutory requirement. There is a paperwork burden associated with this 
action.

Agency Contact: David S. Sudduth, Procurement Analyst, National 
Aeronautics and Space Administration, Office of Procurement, Code HP, 
NASA Headquarters, Washington, DC 20546, 202 358-0485

RIN: 2700-AB68
_______________________________________________________________________
  

_______________________________________________________________________

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (NASA)  Completed Actions
  
  
_______________________________________________________________________
 
4235. NASA ASTRONAUT CANDIDATE RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PROGRAM

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 1214 subpart 1214.11

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - Will reconsider 
several years from now.         02/04/93

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mr. Robert A. Parker, 202 358-2390

RIN: 2700-AB05
_______________________________________________________________________


_______________________________________________________________________

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (NASA)  Completed Actions
  
  
_______________________________________________________________________
 
4236. NASA FAR SUPPLEMENT DIRECTIVE (NFSD) 89-13

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 18

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/30/93                    58 FR 51136
Final Action Effective          09/30/93

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: David K. Beck, 202 358-0482

RIN: 2700-AB26
_______________________________________________________________________


_______________________________________________________________________

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (NASA)  Completed Actions
  
  
_______________________________________________________________________
 
4237. ``MADE IN AMERICA'' LABELS

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 18

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/30/93                    58 FR 51136
Final Action Effective          09/30/93

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is a 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: David K. Beck, 202 358-0482

RIN: 2700-AB29
_______________________________________________________________________


_______________________________________________________________________

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (NASA)  Completed Actions
  
  
_______________________________________________________________________
 
4238. NASA RESEARCH GRANT HANDBOOK

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 1260

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/18/93                    58 FR 53638
Final Action Effective          12/01/93

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tom Deback, 202 358-0431

RIN: 2700-AB31
_______________________________________________________________________


_______________________________________________________________________

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (NASA)  Completed Actions
  
  
_______________________________________________________________________
 
4239. SPECIFYING PROCUREMENT LINE ITEMS (PLI) WITHIN NASA CONTRACTS

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 18

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       01/12/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: David K. Beck, 202 358-0482

RIN: 2700-AB42
_______________________________________________________________________


_______________________________________________________________________

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (NASA)  Completed Actions
  
  
_______________________________________________________________________
 
4240. COST PLUS AWARD FEE (CPAF) CONTRACTING

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 18

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/08/93                    58 FR 52446
Final Action Effective          10/08/93

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: David K. Beck, 202 358-0482

RIN: 2700-AB43
_______________________________________________________________________


_______________________________________________________________________

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (NASA)  Completed Actions
  
  
_______________________________________________________________________
 
4241. SPECIAL POLICY ON SMALL, SELF-CONTAINED PAYLOADS BY DOMESTIC 
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 1214.10

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/29/92                    57 FR 61794
Final Action Effective          12/29/92

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dr. Malcom Phelps, 202 358-1540

RIN: 2700-AB45
_______________________________________________________________________


_______________________________________________________________________

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (NASA)  Completed Actions
  
  
_______________________________________________________________________
 
4242. STANDARDS OF CONDUCT SUBPART G--ADMINISTRATIVE ENFORCEMENT 
PROCEDURES FOR ALLEGED VIOLATIONS OF 18 USC 207

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 1207; 14 CFR 1207.700; 14 CFR 1207.701; 14 CFR 
1207.702; 14 CFR 1207.703; 14 CFR 1207.704

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - Will be considered 
at a later date.                01/27/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Adam Greenstone, 202 358-2465

RIN: 2700-AB47
_______________________________________________________________________


_______________________________________________________________________

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (NASA)  Completed Actions
  
  
_______________________________________________________________________
 
4243. NASA SEAL, NASA INSIGNIA, PROGRAM IDENTIFIERS, FLAGS, AND THE 
AGENCY'S UNIFIED VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 1221

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/05/94                    58 FR 58944
Final Action Effective          11/05/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Robert Schulman, 202 358-2381

RIN: 2700-AB50
_______________________________________________________________________


_______________________________________________________________________

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (NASA)  Completed Actions
  
  
_______________________________________________________________________
 
4244.  NOTIFICATION OF TEST OF MID-RANGE PROCUREMENT PROCEDURES

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2473(c)(1); PL 93-400

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1871

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Federal Procurement Policy has approved a test 
of NASA'S Mid-Range Procurement Procedures. The Mid-Range Procurement 
Procedures were developed to address relatively low dollar value 
procurements above the small purchase threshold. The test will be 
conducted at the Marshall Space Flight Center for up to 4 years on 
procurements other than construction and A&E services estimated to be 
between $25,000 and $500,000 in basic annual value. Up to four 1-year 
options are permitted allowing a total estimated contract value of 
$2.5M.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action Effective          07/01/93
Final Action                    10/21/93                    58 FR 54300

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Thomas L. Deback, Procurement Analyst, National 
Aeronautics and Space Administration, Office of Procurement, Code HP, 
NASA Headquarters, Washington, DC 20546, 202 358-0431

RIN: 2700-AB57
_______________________________________________________________________


_______________________________________________________________________

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (NASA)  Completed Actions
  
  
_______________________________________________________________________
 
4245.  APPROVAL AUTHORITIES FOR CONDUCTING MULTIPLE ROUNDS OF 
DISCUSSIONS AND NEGOTIATION WITH MULTIPLE OFFERORS

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2473(c)(1)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1815; 48 CFR 1870

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NASA has revised the NASA FAR Supplement to make editorial 
corrections and administrative changes to clarify internal approval 
procedures for source selection procedures.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/21/93                    58 FR 54299
Final Action Effective          10/21/93

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Tom O'Toole, Procurement Analyst, National Aeronautics 
and Space Administration, Office of Procurement, Code HP, NASA 
Headquarters, Washington, DC 20546, 202 358-0478

RIN: 2700-AB59
_______________________________________________________________________


_______________________________________________________________________

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (NASA)  Completed Actions
  
  
_______________________________________________________________________
 
4246.  CHANGE TO THE NASA FAR SUPPLEMENT REFLECTING THE 
DISCONTINUANCE OF THE NASA BOARD OF CONTRACT APPEALS (NASA BCA) AND ITS 
MERGER WITH THE ASBCA

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2473(c)(1)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1833

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This notice amends the NASA FAR Supplement, part 1833, to 
reflect that the NASA BCA no longer exists as a separate entity and 
that its functions are now accomplished by the ASBCA.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/14/93                    58 FR 53138
Final Action Effective          10/14/93

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Tom O'Toole, Procurement Analyst, National Aeronautics 
and Space Administration, Office of Procurement, Code HP, NASA 
Headquarters, Washington, DC 20546, 202 358-0478

RIN: 2700-AB60
_______________________________________________________________________


_______________________________________________________________________

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (NASA)  Completed Actions
  
  
_______________________________________________________________________
 
4247.  ACQUISITION REGULATIONS; CHANGES TO NASA FAR SUPPLEMENT 
COVERAGE ON SECURITY REQUIREMENTS FOR UNCLASSIFIED CONTRACTS

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2473(c)(1); PL 100-235

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1804; 48 CFR 1852; 48 CFR 1853

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This document amends the NASA Federal Acquisition Regulation 
Supplement (NFS) coverage on security requirements for unclassified 
contracts to: revise the term ``Computer Security Manager;'' to read 
``Automated Information Security Manager;'' include specific 
information regarding contractor personnel screening in Security 
Requirements for Unclassified Automated Information Resources; revise 
the title of ``Submission of Security Plan for Unclassified Federal 
Computer Systems;'' and include Computer Security Act definitions of 
computer system, Federal computer system, and sensitive information.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/30/93                    58 FR 51019
Final Action Effective          09/30/93

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is a 
statutory requirement. There is a paperwork burden associated with this 
action.

Agency Contact: Carol E. Bennett, Procurement Analyst, National 
Aeronautics and Space Administration, Office of Procurement, Code HP, 
NASA Headquarters, Washington, DC 20546, 202 358-0479

RIN: 2700-AB62
_______________________________________________________________________


_______________________________________________________________________

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (NASA)  Completed Actions
  
  
_______________________________________________________________________
 
4248.  FINAL CHANGES TO NASA FAR SUPPLEMENT ACQUISITION PLANNING

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2473(c)(1)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1807

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NASA has amended the NASA FAR Supplement to increase the 
dollar thresholds at which a contracting officer must prepare a 
procurement plan. The contracting officer shall prepare a procurement 
plan for each negotiated procurement estimated to exceed $2,500,000.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/21/93                    58 FR 48974
Final Action Effective          09/21/93

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Deborah O'Neill, Procurement Analyst, National 
Aeronautics and Space Administration, Office of Procurement, Code HP, 
NASA Headquarters, Washington, DC 20546, 202 358-0440

RIN: 2700-AB63
_______________________________________________________________________


_______________________________________________________________________

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (NASA)  Completed Actions
  
  
_______________________________________________________________________
 
4249.  CONTRACTOR FINANCING PAYMENTS

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2473(c)(1)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1832

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule formalizes in the NASA FAR Supplement (NFS) the 
authority given in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to make 
contract financing payments in less than 30 days. The change to the NFS 
provides that flexibility for NASA contracts in those cases where it is 
determined to be in the best interest of the Government.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/17/93                    58 FR 48614
Final Action Effective          09/17/93

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Joseph Le Cren, Procurement Analyst, National 
Aeronautics and Space Administration, Office of Procurement, Code HC, 
NASA Headquarters, Washington, DC 20546, 202 358-0444

RIN: 2700-AB64
_______________________________________________________________________


_______________________________________________________________________

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (NASA)  Completed Actions
  
  
_______________________________________________________________________
 
4250.  CHANGES TO NASA FAR SUPPLEMENT COVERAGE ON PENSION 
PORTABILITY

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2473(c)(1)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1837; 48 CFR 1852

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the NASA Federal Acquisition Regulation 
Supplement (NFS). The modifications do not change NASA's fundamental 
policy not to require pension portability provisions in its contracts. 
However, in those cases where it is appropriate, these changes allow 
Center Procurement Officers to authorize its use if they utilize the 
clause provided. Under current rules, the use of any pension 
portability provision must be approved by the Associate Administrator 
for Procurement.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/23/93                    58 FR 44463
Final Action Effective          08/23/93

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Anne Guenther, Chief, Contract Procing and Finance 
Division, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Office of 
Procurement, Code HC, NASA Headquarters, Washington, DC 20546, 202 358-
0003

RIN: 2700-AB65
_______________________________________________________________________


_______________________________________________________________________

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (NASA)  Completed Actions
  
  
_______________________________________________________________________
 
4251.  MORE EFFICIENT USE OF CONTRACTS FOR FEDERAL INFORMATION 
PROCESSING RESOURCES BY ALLOWING DELIVERY OF SUCH RESOURCES TO ALL NASA 
INSTALLATIONS

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2473(c)(1)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1805; 48 CFR 1839; 48 CFR 1852

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the NASA FAR Supplement to allow broader use 
of contracts for Federal Information Processing (FIP) resources. Under 
these changes, options or indefinite delivery/indefinite quantities on 
contracts for FIP resources that are in excess of the NASA contracting 
activity's ultimate requirements may be ordered for delivery to other 
NASA installations.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/08/93                    58 FR 59188
Final Action Effective          11/08/93

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Tom O'Toole, Procurment Analyst, National Aeronautics 
and Space Administration, Office of Procurement, Code HP, NASA 
Headquarters, Washington, DC 20546, 202 358-0478

RIN: 2700-AB66
_______________________________________________________________________


_______________________________________________________________________

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (NASA)  Completed Actions
  
  
_______________________________________________________________________
 
4252.  FINAL CHANGES TO NASA FAR SUPPLEMENT SUBCONTRACTING WITH 
SMALL BUSINESS AND SMALL DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS CONCERNS

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2473(c)(1)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1819

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NASA has amended the NASA FAR Supplement to include 
historically black colleges and universities and minority educational 
institutions to the list of organizations which are eligible for total 
set-aside subcontracts as identified in a NASA prime contractor's 
subcontracting plan. NASA contracting officers may accept as an element 
of a subcontracting plan the prime contractor's intention to use total 
set-asides in awarding subcontracts so long as such set-asides are 
competitive and awards are made at reasonable prices.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/12/93                    58 FR 42878
Final Action Effective          08/21/93

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Deborah O'Neill, Procurement Analyst, National 
Aeronautics and Space Administration, Office of Procurement, Code HP, 
NASA Headquarters, Washington, DC 20546, 202 358-0440

RIN: 2700-AB67
_______________________________________________________________________


_______________________________________________________________________

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (NASA)  Completed Actions
  
  
_______________________________________________________________________
 
4253.  NASA FAR SUPPLEMENT COVERAGE ON COST-PLUS-AWARD-FEE 
CONTRACTS

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2473(c)(1)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1816; 48 CFR 1852

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NASA has amended the NASA FAR Supplement (NFS) with more 
extensive coverage on cost-plus-award-fee (CPAF) contracts policy. 
Consideration of a variety of types of contracts before selecting CPAF 
is emphasized. Cost control must be emphasized in all award fee 
evaluations. Use of base fees in CPAF contracts is restricted. On other 
than service contracts, all award fee is earned based on the final, 
comprehensive rating. ``Roll-over'' of fee on service contracts is 
eliminated. Six months is established as a standard evaluation period. 
A NASA-wide, simplified scoring system is created. Both positive and 
negative performance incentives are to be required on all hardware 
contracts over $25 million. NFS CPAF contract clauses have also been 
amended to reflect the new CPAF coverage.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/08/93                    58 FR 52446
Final Action Effective          10/08/93

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Anne Guenther, Chief, Contract Pricing and Finance 
Division, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Office of 
Procurement, Code HC, NASA Headquarters, Washington, DC 20546, 202 358-
0003

RIN: 2700-AB69
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