[The Regulatory Plan and Unified Agenda of Federal Regulations]
[National Aeronautics and Space Administration Semiannual Regulatory Agenda
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[From the U.S. Government Printing Office, www.gpo.gov]


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Part XXVII





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 Plan and Regulatory Agenda

AGENCY: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

ACTION: Regulatory plan and semiannual agenda of regulations.

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SUMMARY: NASA's overview for the 1994 Regulatory Plan provides a 
narrative description of the most important regulations being planned 
for publication during fiscal year 1995. The overview appears with 
other agency regulatory plans in Part II of this issue of the Federal 
Register. 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 June 8, 1994, ``October 
1994 Regulatory Plan and 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: August 10, 1994.

Timothy M. Sullivan,

Director, Resources and Management Controls Office.

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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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4435        NASA Research Grant Handbook Directive 93-1...........................................    2700-AB30 
4436        Crime Control for Child Care Programs.................................................    2700-AB49 
4437        Assignment of Copyright in Software...................................................    2700-AB72 
4438        NASA FAR Supplement Rewrite...........................................................    2700-AB86 
4439        Deviation to FAR clause 52.232-12, Advance Payment, that will amend the language in                 
            Alternate V to the Clause.............................................................    2700-AB87 
4440        Electronic Funds Transfer.............................................................    2700-AB88 
4441        Allowability of Facilities Capital Cost of Money (FCCM) for Educationals and                        
            Nonprofits............................................................................    2700-AB89 
4442        Termination Liability.................................................................    2700-AB90 
4443        Minor Clarifying Changes to Existing Award Fee Coverage...............................    2700-AB92 
4444        Revisions to Existing Coverage on Contract Audit Followup Procedures..................    2700-AB93 
4445        Contracting and Subcontracting Policies and Procedures to Achieve Goals for Small                   
            Disadvantaged Businesses..............................................................    2700-AB94 
4446        Assignment of Copyright in Software...................................................    2700-AB96 
4447        Contract Adjustment Board.............................................................    2700-AB98 
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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4448        Tracking and Data Relay Satellite System (TDRSS); Use and Reimbursement Policy for Non-             
            U.S. Government Users.................................................................    2700-AA29 
4449        Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements.............    2700-AA95 
4450        New Restrictions on Lobbying..........................................................    2700-AB06 
4451        Indemnification.......................................................................    2700-AB12 
4452        NASA FAR Supplement Directive (NFSD) 89-16............................................    2700-AB37 
4453        NASA FAR Supplement Directive (NFSD) 89-17............................................    2700-AB38 
4454        NASA FAR Supplement Coverage on Uncompensated Overtime................................    2700-AB40 
4455        Increasing Contractor Liability.......................................................    2700-AB41 
4456        NASA Supplemental Standards of Ethical Conduct Regulations Jointly Issued With the                  
            Office of Government Ethics...........................................................    2700-AB44 
4457        Procedures for NASA Drug Testing and Alcohol Testing Programs.........................    2700-AB46 
4458        Standards of Conduct Subpart H--Post-Employment Regulations...........................    2700-AB48 
4459        Cross-Waiver of Liability.............................................................    2700-AB51 
4460        Mentor-Protege Program................................................................    2700-AB52 
4461        Procurement Plan Contents Regarding Strategies To Encourage Cost Realism..............    2700-AB53 
4462        Expedited Implementation of the North American Free Trade Agreement; NASA FAR                       
            Supplement Synopsizing Requirements...................................................    2700-AB56 
4463        Restrictions on Printing and Duplication by Contractors...............................    2700-AB58 
4464        Drug and Alcohol Testing for Contractor Employees.....................................    2700-AB68 
4465        Statement of Organization and General Information.....................................    2700-AB71 
4466        Acquisition Regulation; Addition of Coverage to the NASA FAR Supplement on Providing                
            Facilities to Contractors.............................................................    2700-AB76 
4467        Revision to NASA FAR Supplement Coverage on Pension Portability.......................    2700-AB77 
4468        Deviation from FAR 31.205-18..........................................................    2700-AB78 
4469        NASA FAR Supplement; Contractor Cost Reporting........................................    2700-AB79 
4470        NASA FAR Supplement; Undefinitized Contract Action....................................    2700-AB80 
4471        NASA FAR Supplement: Procurement Plans, Instructions for Technical Proposals and                    
            Business Management Proposals, and Contents of the Prenegotiation Position Memorandum.    2700-AB81 
4472        Revision to NASA FAR Supplement Coverage on Precontract Costs.........................    2700-AB82 
4473        NASA FAR Supplement Directive (NFSD) 89-18............................................    2700-AB83 
4474        NASA FAR Supplement Directive (NFSD) 89-19............................................    2700-AB84 
4475        NASA FAR Supplement Directive (NFSD) 89-20............................................    2700-AB85 
4476        Increased Signature Levels for Approvals..............................................    2700-AB91 
4477        Changes to NASA Grant Regulations to (1) Add Educational Grants and (2) Change                      
            Threshold for Incremental Funding.....................................................    2700-AB95 
4478        Quality Assurance.....................................................................    2700-AB97 
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4479        Streamlined Source Selection..........................................................    2700-AB03 
4480        NASA FAR Supplement Directive (NFSD) 89-14............................................    2700-AB35 
4481        NASA FAR Supplement Directive (NFSD) 89-15............................................    2700-AB36 
4482        Streamlining the Major System Acquisition Process.....................................    2700-AB39 
4483        Performance-Based Contracting.........................................................    2700-AB54 
4484        Review of Contractor and Subcontractor Compensation for Reasonableness................    2700-AB55 
4485        Boards and Committees.................................................................    2700-AB70 
4486        Contractor Performance Summary (CPS) Guidance.........................................    2700-AB73 
4487        Applicability of NASA Formal Source Evaluation Board (SEB)............................    2700-AB74 
4488        Acquisition Regulation; Additional Miscellaneous Amendments to NASA FAR Supplement....    2700-AB75 
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4435. 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 O'Toole, Office of Procurement, Code HP, National 
Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA Headquarters, Washington, DC 
20546, 202 358-0478

RIN: 2700-AB30
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4436. 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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4437.  ASSIGNMENT OF COPYRIGHT IN SOFTWARE

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

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1827; 48 CFR 1852

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: FAR clause 52.227-14, Rights in Data - General, as modified 
by the NASA FAR Supplement, allows contractors to establish copyright 
in software developed under the contract, provided they obtain the 
Contracting Officer's permission. However, if a contractor refuses to 
establish a copyright, or NASA wants copyright to be established in 
favor of the Government, there is no mechanism to require the 
contractor to assign to NASA the right to establish a copyright. This 
proposed revision will provide authority to require such assignments. 
This authority is the same as in FAR clause 52.227-17, Rights in Data - 
Special Works, which applies to acquisitions where data is the main 
deliverable; it lacks many elements necessary in contracts involving a 
mix of deliverables. The proposed revision will result in a clause that 
more appropriately addresses the Government's needs in acquisitions 
involving mixed deliverables. There is no impact on contractors, 
because under existing terms, contractors cannot establish a copyright 
in their own name without the Government's permission.

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

RIN: 2700-AB72
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4438.  NASA FAR SUPPLEMENT REWRITE

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

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 18

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The current edition of the NASA FAR Supplement (NFS) was 
issued in 1989. The NFS will be reviewed in its entirety in order to 
consider recommendations of the National Performance Review. The 
schedule for reviewing the NFS will take into account the schedule for 
rewriting the Federal Acquisition Regulation.

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. The agency has not yet determined whether there 
is a paperwork burden associated with this action.

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

RIN: 2700-AB86
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4439.  DEVIATION TO FAR CLAUSE 52.232-12, ADVANCE PAYMENT, THAT 
WILL AMEND THE LANGUAGE IN ALTERNATE V TO THE CLAUSE

Legal Authority:  42 USC 273(c)(1)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1832; 48 CFR 1852

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Advance payments are frequently authorized for educational 
institutions and nonprofit organizations that do not have the financial 
resources to perform contracts, grants or cooperative agreements. The 
existing paragraph (b) of Alternate V to FAR clause 52.232-12 limits 
contractors' use of advance payments to direct materials, indirect 
labor and indirect costs. This is overly restrictive and imposes an 
unreasonable financial burden on contractors for otherwise allowable, 
allocable and reasonable costs that do not fall in those categories.

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

RIN: 2700-AB87
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4440.  ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER

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

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1832; 48 CFR 1852

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of Treasury has issued policy that prescribes 
the use of Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) as the principal method for 
the collection, deposit, and disbursement of funds. As such, FAR Clause 
52.232-12 has been modified to provide for the use of EFT, for the 
collection and deposit of funds for Advance Payments. Consequently, NFS 
Clause 18-52.232-12, Advance Payments, is revised to allow the use of 
EFT. Exceptions must be concurred in by the Financial Manager.

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: Joseph Le Cren, Procurement Anslyst, National 
Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA Headquarters, Code HC, 
Washington, DC 20546, 202 358-0444

RIN: 2700-AB88
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4441.  ALLOWABILITY OF FACILITIES CAPITAL COST OF MONEY (FCCM) 
FOR EDUCATIONALS AND NONPROFITS

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

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1815; 48 CFR 1831

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The OMB Circulars A-21, ``Cost Principles for Educational 
Institutions'' and A-122, ``Cost Principles for Nonprofit 
Organizations,'' are silent on the allowability of FCCM for educational 
institutions and nonprofit organizations. NASA currently does not have 
a policy on this issue. This lack of guidance has resulted in 
contracting officials' making individual determinations as to whether 
FCCM is included in chief negotiation objectives. A consistent NASA 
position on this subject would be of benefit to the affected 
educationals and nonprofits.

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: Anne Guenther, Procurement Analyst, National 
Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA Headquarters, Code HC, 
Washington, DC 20546, 202 358-0447

RIN: 2700-AB89
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4442.  TERMINATION LIABILITY

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

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1852

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Adequate funding is not always provided to cover potential 
termination liability. With the increasing likelihood of programs being 
canceled due to the lack of funds, this has caused concern on the part 
of contractors and contracting officers. To handle this situation, a 
special termination cost clause is being considered.

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

RIN: 2700-AB90
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4443.  MINOR CLARIFYING CHANGES TO EXISTING AWARD FEE COVERAGE

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

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1816

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NASA's revised award fee policy was implemented in October 
1993. NASA procurement personnel have recommended minor changes to the 
policy to address problems that they have encountered. The changes will 
improve the effectiveness of the policy.

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: Anne Guenther, Procurement Analyst, National 
Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA Headquarters, Code HC, 
Washington, DC 20546, 202 358-0447

RIN: 2700-AB92
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4444.  REVISIONS TO EXISTING COVERAGE ON CONTRACT AUDIT FOLLOWUP 
PROCEDURES

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

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1842

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NASA's audit tracking and resolution system does not cover 
audits resulting from OMB Circulars A-133, ``Audits of Institutions of 
Higher Learning and Other Non-Profit Institutions,'' and A-128, 
``Audits of State and Local Governments.: Although to date there have 
not been any reportable audits resulting from those Circulars, guidance 
is necessary to ensure all reportable audits are tracked and their 
findings resolved.

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

RIN: 2700-AB93
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4445.  CONTRACTING AND SUBCONTRACTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TO 
ACHIEVE GOALS FOR SMALL DISADVANTAGED BUSINESSES

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2473(c)(1); PL 101-144; PL 101-507; PL 102-389

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1819; 48 CFR 1852

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action will provide further implementation of certain 
statutory provisions which establish a goal to make at least eight 
percent of the funding for prime and subcontracts available to small 
business concerns or other organizations owned and controlled by 
socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, including women-
owned, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and other minority 
educational institutions. The expected benefit will be the integration 
of these entities into NASA's contractor base.

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

RIN: 2700-AB94
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4446.  ASSIGNMENT OF COPYRIGHT IN SOFTWARE

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

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1827; 48 CFR 1852

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: FAR clause 52.227-14, Rights in Data - General, as modified 
by the NASA FAR Supplement, allows contractors to establish copyright 
in software developed under the contract, provided they obtain the 
Contracting Officer's permission. However, if a contractor refuses to 
establish a copyright, or NASA wants copyright to be established in 
favor of the Government, there is no mechanism to require the 
contractor to assign to NASA the right to establish a copyright. This 
proposed revision will provide authority to require such assignment. 
This authority is the same as in FAR clause 52.227-17, Rights in Data - 
Special Works, which applies to acquisitions where data is the main 
deliverable; it lacks many elements necessary in contracts involving a 
mix of deliverables. The proposed revision will result in a clause that 
more appropriately addresses the Government's needs in acquisitions 
involving mixed deliverables. There is no impact on contractors, 
because under existing terms, contractors cannot establish a copyright 
in their own name without the Government's permission.

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

RIN: 2700-AB96
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4447.  CONTRACT ADJUSTMENT BOARD

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2473(c)(1); PL 85-804

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 1209

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Minor revisions to eliminate unnecessary and duplicative 
regulations governing the processing and review of actions considered 
by NASA's Contract Adjustment Board.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Pamela J. Werner, Senior Attorney, National Aeronautics 
and Space Administration, NASA Headquarters, Office of General Counsel, 
Washington, DC 20546, 202 358-2085

RIN: 2700-AB98
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4448. 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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4449. UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS FOR GRANTS AND COOPERATIVE 
AGREEMENTS

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                     00/00/00
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

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

RIN: 2700-AA95
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4450. NEW RESTRICTIONS ON LOBBYING

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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4451. 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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4452. 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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4453. 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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4454. 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                            03/02/94                     59 FR 9951
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: David K. Beck, Code HP, Office of Procurement, National 
Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA Headquarters, Washington, DC 
20546, 202 358-0482

RIN: 2700-AB40
_______________________________________________________________________

4455. 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:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/17/94                     59 FR 7966
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-AB41
_______________________________________________________________________

4456. 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:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    00/00/00

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
_______________________________________________________________________

4457. 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:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

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

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
_______________________________________________________________________

4458. 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:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    00/00/00

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
_______________________________________________________________________

4459. 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:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

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
_______________________________________________________________________

4460. 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:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/09/94                     59 FR 5974
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: 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
_______________________________________________________________________

4461. 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:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              03/10/94                    59 FR 11200
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
_______________________________________________________________________

4462. EXPEDITED IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE 
AGREEMENT; NASA FAR SUPPLEMENT SYNOPSIZING REQUIREMENTS

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
_______________________________________________________________________

4463. RESTRICTIONS ON PRINTING AND DUPLICATION BY CONTRACTORS

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
_______________________________________________________________________

4464. DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING FOR CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES

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
_______________________________________________________________________

4465.  STATEMENT OF ORGANIZATION AND GENERAL INFORMATION

Legal Authority:  5 USC 552; 42 USC 2451

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 1201

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulation sets forth NASA's purpose and functions as 
established by the National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958, as 
amended. This action revises NASA's organizational structure which 
includes descriptions of the organizations and functions of NASA's 
Program Offices and Field Installations.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Margaret M. Herring, Manager, Directives and Federal 
Regulations, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA 
Headquarters, Code JMS, Washington, DC 20546, 202 358-2264

RIN: 2700-AB71
_______________________________________________________________________

4466.  ACQUISITION REGULATION; ADDITION OF COVERAGE TO THE NASA 
FAR SUPPLEMENT ON PROVIDING FACILITIES TO CONTRACTORS

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

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1845

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NASA has revised the NASA FAR Supplement (NFS), part 1845, to 
authorize providing facilities (off-the-shelf, general purpose 
equipment) to contractors under certain limited conditions.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              03/21/94                    59 FR 13250
Correction                      05/26/94                    59 FR 27312
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: Larry G. Pendleton, Procurement Analyst, National 
Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA Headquarters, Code HK, 
Washington, DC 20546, 202 358-0487

RIN: 2700-AB76
_______________________________________________________________________

4467.  REVISION 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 proposes to amend the regulation on pension 
portability under NASA contracts. Questions from NASA personnel and 
industry identified a need for consistency regarding the vesting period 
requirements, flowdown to subcontractors, and how to determine when 
pension portability would be appropriate. The rule proposes more 
consistent treatment of those issues.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/19/94                    59 FR 18518
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: Joseph Le Cren, Procurement Analyst, National 
Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA Headquarters, Code HC, 
Washington, DC 30546, 202 358-0444

RIN: 2700-AB77
_______________________________________________________________________

4468.  DEVIATION FROM FAR 31.205-18

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

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1816; 48 CFR 1831; 48 CFR 1852

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule provides a class deviation from the cost principle 
on independent research and development (IR&D). This class deviation 
will permit the costs of IR&D effort incurred under a cooperative 
arrangement with NASA, that otherwise would have been allowed as IR&D 
had there been no cooperative arrangement, to be used as the 
contractor's contribution under the arrangement and to be recoverable 
as indirect costs. The intended effect of this deviation will be to 
allow NASA to increase its technology transfer efforts and eliminate 
barriers to technology development as recommended by the President's 
National Performance Review.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/02/94                    59 FR 22521
Interim Final Rule              06/10/94                    59 FR 29963
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: Joseph Le Cren, Procurement Analyst, National 
Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA Headquarters, Code HC, 
Washington, DC 20546, 202 358-0444

RIN: 2700-AB78
_______________________________________________________________________

4469.  NASA FAR SUPPLEMENT; CONTRACTOR COST REPORTING

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

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1804; 48 CFR 1842; 48 CFR 1852

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Until now, the NFS has had only a prescription for use of the 
cost reporting (NASA Form 533 series) clauses, with no policy guidance. 
Also, the prescriptions' dollar thresholds for use of the clauses are 
stated only by reference to a NASA Management Instruction (NMI), thus 
requiring the reader to find and use the NMI in order to determine when 
the clauses are required. This change provides the thresholds and adds 
some guidance regarding the contracting officer's duties, allowable 
changes, and deviation approval authority. There is also some minor 
clarification in the wording of the clauses, and the coverage is 
relocated to a more appropriate subpart.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/09/94                    59 FR 23800
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: William T. Childs, Procurement Analyst, National 
Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA Headquarters, Code HP, 
Washington, DC 20546, 202 358-0454

RIN: 2700-AB79
_______________________________________________________________________

4470.  NASA FAR SUPPLEMENT; UNDEFINITIZED CONTRACT ACTION

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

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1843

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NASA contracting activities are instructed that contract 
modifications and task orders generally must be fully negotiated and 
priced (``definitized'') prior to issuance. If circumstances require 
issuance prior to definitization, actions with an estimated cost over 
$1,000,000 must be approved by the head of the contracting activity, 
except that for actions under Space Station contracts, the threshold is 
$10,000,000 and the approving authority is the Headquarters official 
responsible for the Space Station program. These approval levels cannot 
be delegated. Undefinitized actions should be issued as bilateral 
agreements, should contain a cost ceiling for not-to-exceed price, and 
should be definitized within 180 days. Certain exceptions apply.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/09/94                    59 FR 23802
Interim Final Rule              06/10/94                    59 FR 29963
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: William T. Childs, Procurement Analyst, National 
Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA Headquarters, Code HP, 
Washington, DC 20546, 202 358-0454

RIN: 2700-AB80
_______________________________________________________________________

4471.  NASA FAR SUPPLEMENT: PROCUREMENT PLANS, INSTRUCTIONS FOR 
TECHNICAL PROPOSALS AND BUSINESS MANAGEMENT PROPOSALS, AND CONTENTS OF 
THE PRENEGOTIATION POSITION MEMORANDUM

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

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1807; 48 CFR 1815

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule proposes to amend the regulations pertaining to 
procurement plans, the instructions for technical and business 
management proposals, and the contents of the prenegotiation position 
memorandum in order to emphasize the importance of facilities in the 
contract planning and decisionmaking process.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/10/94                    59 FR 24104
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: Joseph Le Cren, Procurement Analyst, National 
Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA Headquarters, Code HC, 
Washington, DC 20546, 202 358-0444

RIN: 2700-AB81
_______________________________________________________________________

4472.  REVISION TO NASA FAR SUPPLEMENT COVERAGE ON PRECONTRACT 
COSTS

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

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1831; 48 CFR 1852

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule proposes to amend the regulations pertaining to 
precontract costs to specify the content of letters to contractors 
which authorize the incurrence of precontract costs, make clear the 
circumstances when precontract costs would be appropriate, and clarify 
that precontract costs are not allowable unless the clause 
``Precontract Costs'' is included in the contract. In addition, the 
proposed rule revises the prescription for the clause to allow its use 
in other than cost-reimbursement contracts. Also, the rule proposes to 
change the title of that clause from ``Date of Incurrence of Costs'' to 
``Precontract Costs'' to more accurately reflect its purpose.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/28/94                    59 FR 33254
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: Joseph Le Cren, Procurement Analyst, National 
Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA Headquarters, Code HC, 
Washington, DC 20546, 202 358-0444

RIN: 2700-AB82
_______________________________________________________________________

4473.  NASA FAR SUPPLEMENT DIRECTIVE (NFSD) 89-18

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 in the Federal Register.

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

RIN: 2700-AB83
_______________________________________________________________________

4474.  NASA FAR SUPPLEMENT DIRECTIVE (NFSD) 89-19

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 in the Federal Register.

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

RIN: 2700-AB84
_______________________________________________________________________

4475.  NASA FAR SUPPLEMENT DIRECTIVE (NFSD) 89-20

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 in the Federal Register.

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

RIN: 2700-AB85
_______________________________________________________________________

4476.  INCREASED SIGNATURE LEVELS FOR APPROVALS

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

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1816; 48 CFR 1831; 48 CFR 1832; 48 CFR 1837

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: There appear to be the places in the NASA FAR Supplement 
where Center requests for approvals, waivers or deviations are 
forwarded by Code HC to the Associate Administrator for Procurement for 
approval. Seven of these actions can be granted approval at the Code HC 
level. In these instances, the Associate Administrator for Procurement 
would be informed of the actions but would not have to review any of 
them. Code HC and the Associate Administrator for Procurement have 
discussed the changes and agreed they should be implemented.

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: Reginald Walker, Procurement Analyst, National 
Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA Headquarters, Code HC, 
Washington, DC 20546, 202 358-0443

RIN: 2700-AB91
_______________________________________________________________________

4477.  CHANGES TO NASA GRANT REGULATIONS TO (1) ADD EDUCATIONAL 
GRANTS AND (2) CHANGE THRESHOLD FOR INCREMENTAL FUNDING

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

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 1260

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The NASA Research Grant Handbook, NHB 5800.1C, does not 
currently apply to training grants, does not specifically address 
education grants, and does not adequately distinguish these types of 
grants from the research grants generally covered in the Handbook. 
Education grants will be covered by the Handbook. They may be 
negotiated and awarded by all Agency grant offices. Training Grants 
remain outside the scope of the Handbook and will continue to be 
accomplished by Headquarters. The clarifies a long standing source of 
confusion regarding the differences between education and training 
grants and research grants. The NASA Research Grant Handbook currently 
provides for incremental funding only of grants exceeding $1 million in 
annual funding. This rule reduces that amount to $50,000. The Handbook 
still requires that only two increments of funds be provided per fiscal 
year.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2700-AB95
_______________________________________________________________________

4478.  QUALITY ASSURANCE

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

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1846; 48 CFR 1870

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and the NASA FAR 
Supplement (NFS) include examples of standards for quality programs for 
use in assuring the quality of products to be delivered under 
Government contracts. Most of the examples are standards issued by 
government agencies. The NFS is modified to add a commercial, national 
standard: ANSI-ASQC Q9001, Quality Systems - Model for Quality 
Assurance in Design, Development, Production, Installation, and 
Servicing.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              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: William T. Childs, Procurement Analyst, National 
Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA Headquarters, Code HP, 
Washington, DC 20546, 202 358-0454

RIN: 2700-AB97
_______________________________________________________________________

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (NASA)  Completed Actions
  
  
_______________________________________________________________________
  
4479. STREAMLINED SOURCE SELECTION

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1870

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/10/94                    59 FR 11198
Final Action Effective          03/31/94

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-AB03
_______________________________________________________________________

4480. NASA FAR SUPPLEMENT DIRECTIVE (NFSD) 89-14

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 18

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/16/94                    59 FR 12192

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-AB35
_______________________________________________________________________

4481. NASA FAR SUPPLEMENT DIRECTIVE (NFSD) 89-15

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 18

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/10/94                    59 FR 29960
Final Action Effective          06/30/94

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-AB36
_______________________________________________________________________

4482. STREAMLINING THE MAJOR SYSTEM ACQUISITION PROCESS

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 18

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/03/94                    59 FR 10079
Final Action Effective          03/31/94

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-AB39
_______________________________________________________________________

4483. PERFORMANCE-BASED CONTRACTING

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1807; 48 CFR 1810

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/10/94                    59 FR 29962
Final Action Effective          06/30/94

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: Carol E. Bennett, 202 358-0479

RIN: 2700-AB54
_______________________________________________________________________

4484. REVIEW OF CONTRACTOR AND SUBCONTRACTOR COMPENSATION FOR 
REASONABLENESS

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

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/16/94                    59 FR 12192
Final Action Effective          03/31/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

Agency Contact: Joseph LeCren, 202 358-0444

RIN: 2700-AB55
_______________________________________________________________________

4485.  BOARDS AND COMMITTEES

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2457(f); 42 USC 2458

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 1209

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action revises subpart 1209.4, ``Inventions and 
Contributions Board,'' to reflect the current organizational structure 
in section 1209.403 and to make editorial corrections to section 
1209.402.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action Effective          06/28/94
Final Action                    07/13/94                    59 FR 35623

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Paul A. Curto, National Aeronautics and Space 
Administration, NASA Headquarters, Code ICB, Washington, DC 20546, 202 
358-2279

RIN: 2700-AB70
_______________________________________________________________________

4486.  CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE SUMMARY (CPS) GUIDANCE

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

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1804; 48 CFR 1853; 48 CFR 1870

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule removes NASA guidance on Contractor Performance 
Summary (CPS) (see 57 FR 3137 and 60737). NASA has determined that such 
guidance is an unnecessary burden on government contracting personnel.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/03/94                    59 FR 10078
Final Action Effective          03/31/94

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, National Aeronautics and Space 
Administration, NASA Headquarters, Code HP, Washington, DC 20546, 202 
358-0482

RIN: 2700-AB73
_______________________________________________________________________

4487.  APPLICABILITY OF NASA FORMAL SOURCE EVALUATION BOARD (SEB)

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

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1815

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NASA has amended the NASA FAR Supplement part 1815 to make 
editorial corrections and administrative changes to clarify when formal 
SEB procedures are to be used.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/03/94                    59 FR 10081
Final Action Effective          03/31/94

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: Tom O'Toole, Program Analyst, National Aeronautics and 
Space Administration, NASA Headquarters, Code HP, Washington, DC 20546, 
202 358-0478

RIN: 2700-AB74
_______________________________________________________________________

4488.  ACQUISITION REGULATION; ADDITIONAL MISCELLANEOUS 
AMENDMENTS TO NASA FAR SUPPLEMENT

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

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1801; 48 CFR 1814; 48 CFR 1815; 48 CFR 1842; 48 
CFR 1852

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This document amends the NASA Federal Acquisition Regulation 
Supplement (NSF) to reflect a number of additional miscellaneous 
changes: Points of contact; solicitation cover pages; contracting 
officer technical representatives; Technical Direction clause; and 
editorial corrections.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/26/94                    59 FR 21666
Final Action Effective          04/26/94

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, Procurement Analyst, National 
Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA Headquarters, Code HP, 
Washington, DC 20546, 202 358-0482

RIN: 2700-AB75
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