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





National Aeronautics and Space Administration





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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

Federal Register / Vol. 60, No. 88 / Monday, May 8, 1995 / 
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Federal Register / Vol. 60, No. 88 / Monday, May 8, 1995 / 
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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 21, 1994, 
``April 1995 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 21, 1995.

Timothy M. Sullivan,

Director, Resources and Management Controls Office.

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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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4074        NASA Research Grant Handbook Directive 93-1...........................................    2700-AB30 
4075        Crime Control for Child Care Programs.................................................    2700-AB49 
4076        Assignment of Copyright in Software...................................................    2700-AB72 
4077        NASA FAR Supplement Rewrite...........................................................    2700-AB86 
4078        Deviation to FAR clause 52.232-12, Advance Payment, That Will Amend the Language in                 
            Alternate V to the Clause.............................................................    2700-AB87 
4079        Electronic Funds Transfer.............................................................    2700-AB88 
4080        Allowability of Facilities Capital Cost of Money (FCCM) for Educationals and                        
            Nonprofits............................................................................    2700-AB89 
4081        Termination Liability.................................................................    2700-AB90 
4082        Minor Clarifying Changes to Existing Award Fee Coverage...............................    2700-AB92 
4083        Revisions to Existing Coverage on Contract Audit Followup Procedures..................    2700-AB93 
4084        Contract Adjustment Board.............................................................    2700-AB98 
4085        Cooperative Agreements for Profit-Making Organizations................................    2700-AC07 
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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4086        Tracking and Data Relay Satellite System (TDRSS); Use and Reimbursement Policy for Non-             
            U.S. Government Users.................................................................    2700-AA29 
4087        Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements.............    2700-AA95 
4088        New Restrictions on Lobbying..........................................................    2700-AB06 
4089        NASA FAR Supplement Coverage on Uncompensated Overtime................................    2700-AB40 
4090        Increasing Contractor Liability.......................................................    2700-AB41 
4091        Procedures for NASA Drug Testing and Alcohol Testing Programs.........................    2700-AB46 
4092        Cross-Waiver of Liability.............................................................    2700-AB51 
4093        Mentor-Protege Program................................................................    2700-AB52 
4094        Procurement Plan Contents Regarding Strategies To Encourage Cost Realism..............    2700-AB53 
4095        Restrictions on Printing and Duplication by Contractors...............................    2700-AB58 
4096        Drug and Alcohol Testing for Contractor Employees.....................................    2700-AB68 
4097        Statement of Organization and General Information.....................................    2700-AB71 
4098        Deviation from FAR 31.205-18..........................................................    2700-AB78 
4099        NASA FAR Supplement; Contractor Cost Reporting........................................    2700-AB79 
4100        NASA FAR Supplement; Undefinitized Contract Action....................................    2700-AB80 
4101        Revision to NASA FAR Supplement Coverage on Precontract Costs.........................    2700-AB82 
4102        NASA FAR Supplement Directive (NFSD) 89-18............................................    2700-AB83 
4103        NASA FAR Supplement Directive (NFSD) 89-19............................................    2700-AB84 
4104        NASA FAR Supplement Directive (NFSD) 89-20............................................    2700-AB85 
4105        Increased Signature Levels for Approvals..............................................    2700-AB91 
4106        Contracting and Subcontracting Policies and Procedures To Achieve Goals for Small                   
            Disadvantaged Businesses..............................................................   2700-AB94  
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4107        Changes to NASA Grant Regulations To (1) Add Educational Grants and (2) Change                      
            Threshold for Incremental Funding.....................................................    2700-AB95 
4108        Quality Assurance.....................................................................    2700-AB97 
4109        Nonprocurement Debarment and Suspension To Achieve Reciprocity With Procurement.......    2700-AB99 
4110        Equal Access to Justice Act in Agency Proceedings.....................................    2700-AC00 
4111        NASA Research Grant Handbook, Inventory Listings; Reporting Period and Due Date.......    2700-AC03 
4112        NASA Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Supplement, Government-Owned/Contractor-Held              
            Property; Reporting Period and Due Date...............................................    2700-AC04 
4113        Nonprocurement Debarment and Suspension...............................................    2700-AC06 
4114        Delegation of Authority for Foreign Contracts.........................................    2700-AC08 
4115        Use of NASA Airfield Facilities by Aircraft Not Operated for the Benefit of the                     
            Federal Government....................................................................    2700-AC09 
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4116        Indemnification.......................................................................    2700-AB12 
4117        NASA FAR Supplement Directive (NFSD) 89-16............................................    2700-AB37 
4118        NASA FAR Supplement Directive (NFSD) 89-17............................................    2700-AB38 
4119        NASA Supplemental Standards of Ethical Conduct Regulations Jointly Issued With the                  
            Office of Government Ethics...........................................................    2700-AB44 
4120        Standards of Conduct Subpart H--Post-Employment Regulations...........................    2700-AB48 
4121        Expedited Implementation of the North American Free Trade Agreement; NASA FAR                       
            Supplement Synopsizing Requirements...................................................    2700-AB56 
4122        Acquisition Regulation; Addition of Coverage to the NASA FAR Supplement on Providing                
            Facilities to Contractors.............................................................    2700-AB76 
4123        Revision to NASA FAR Supplement Coverage on Pension Portability.......................    2700-AB77 
4124        NASA FAR Supplement: Procurement Plans, Instructions for Technical Proposals and                    
            Business Management Proposals, and Contents of the Prenegotiation Position Memorandum.    2700-AB81 
4125        Assignment of Copyright in Software...................................................    2700-AB96 
4126        Revision to NASA FAR Supplement Coverage on Set-Asides for Small Business.............    2700-AC01 
4127        Corrections and Clarification to NASA FAR Supplement Coverage on Disallowance of Costs    2700-AC02 
4128        Modification of Test of MidRange Procurement Procedures...............................    2700-AC05 
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4074. 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 Dussault, Office of Procurement, Code HK, National 
Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA Headquarters, Washington, DC 
20546, 202 358-0463

RIN: 2700-AB30
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4075. 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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4076. 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: David K. Beck, Procurement Analyst, National 
Aeronautics and Space Administration, Code HP, NASA Headquarters, 
Washington, DC 20546, 202 358-0482

RIN: 2700-AB72
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4077. 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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4078. 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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4079. 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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4080. 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 [[Page 24071]] 

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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4081. 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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4082. 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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4083. 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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4084. 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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4085.  COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS FOR PROFIT-MAKING 
ORGANIZATIONS

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

CFR Citation:  Not yet determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NASA is developing policies for awarding cooperative 
agreements to profit-making organizations. Cooperative agreements will 
be used as a means of transferring NASA technology to American 
businesses. [[Page 24072]] 

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, Procurement Analyst, National Aeronautics 
and Space Administration, NASA Headquarters, Code HK, Washington, DC 
20546, 202 358-0431

RIN: 2700-AC07



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4086. 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                          10/31/94                    59 FR 54385
Final Action FOR CY 1996 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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4087. 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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4088. 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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4089. 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: William Childs, Code HC, Office of Procurement, 
National Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA Headquarters, 
Washington, DC 20546, 202 358-0454

RIN: 2700-AB40
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4090. 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                            02/17/94                     59 FR 7966
Final Action                    00/00/00                [[Page 24073]] 

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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4091. 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                    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
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4092. 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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4093. 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                            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
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4094. 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: This 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              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
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4095. 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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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 
[[Page 24074]] 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 HK, 
NASA Headquarters, Washington, DC 20546, 202 358-0431

RIN: 2700-AB58
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4096. 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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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
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4097. 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:
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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: 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
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4098. 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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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
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4099. 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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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
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4100. 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 
[[Page 24075]] 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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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

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4101. 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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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
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4102. 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:
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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, Procurement Anlyst, National Aeronautics 
and Space Administration, NASA Headquarters, Code HP, Washington, DC 
20546, 202 358-0482

RIN: 2700-AB83
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4103. 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:
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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, Procurement Analyst, National 
Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA Headquarters, Code HP, 
Washington, DC 20546, 202 358-0482

RIN: 2700-AB84
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4104. 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:
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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, Procurement Analyst, National 
Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA Headquarters, Code HP, 
Washington, DC 20546, 202 358-0482

RIN: 2700-AB85
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4105. 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 
[[Page 24076]] 

Legal Deadline: None

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

RIN: 2700-AB91
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4106. 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 1815; 48 CFR 1819; 48 CFR 1852; 48 CFR 1870

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                            10/07/94                    59 FR 51154
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, NASA Headquarters, Code HP, 
Washington, DC 20546, 202 358-0440

RIN: 2700-AB94
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4107. 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. This 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              07/18/94                    59 FR 36335
Final Action                    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
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4108. 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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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
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4109.  NONPROCUREMENT DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION TO ACHIEVE 
RECIPROCITY WITH PROCUREMENT

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2473(c)(1); PL 103-355, sec 2455; EO 12689

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 1265

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory, May 11, 1995. Final, Statutory, 
September 8, 1995.

Abstract: This proposed revision to the nonprocurement common rule 
provides for reciprocal governmentwide effect for debarments and 
suspensions carried [[Page 24077]] out under either procurement or 
nonprocurement regulations. It also provides that for nonprocurement 
debarments and suspensions, the primary tier recipient would be 
prohibited from entering into a lower tier covered transaction with a 
debarred or suspended participant.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/20/94                    59 FR 65607
NPRM Comment Period End         02/21/95
Final Action                    05/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Thomas J. Whelan, Procurement Analyst, National 
Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA Headquarters, Code HP, 
Washington, DC 20546, 202 358-0475

RIN: 2700-AB99
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4110.  EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE ACT IN AGENCY PROCEEDINGS

Legal Authority:  5 USC 504; 42 USC 2473(c)(1)

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 1262

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Changes to the existing rule which are administrative in 
nature only - to update definition due to law's amendment, delete 
reference to NASA's Board of Contract Appeals, and correct 
typographical (or printing) errors.

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: Sara Najjar-Wilson, Senior Attorney, National 
Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA Headquarters, Code GG, 
Washington, DC 20546, 202 358-2465

RIN: 2700-AC00
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4111.  NASA RESEARCH GRANT HANDBOOK, INVENTORY LISTINGS; 
REPORTING PERIOD AND DUE DATE

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

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 1260

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NASA has revised its Research Grant Handbook to change the 
reporting period and report due date for annual equipment inventory 
listings from June 30 and July 31, respectively, to September 30 and 
October 31, respectively. This regulation is issued as an interim rule 
to avoid unnecessary work by grantees to comply with the present 
reporting requirements and to ensure that new awards reflect the 
revised requirements.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              08/01/94                    59 FR 38900
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tom Dussault, Procurement Analyst, National Aeronautics 
and Space Administration, NASA Headquarters, Code HK, Washington, DC 
20546, 202 358-0463

RIN: 2700-AC03
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4112.  NASA FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (FAR) 
SUPPLEMENT, GOVERNMENT-OWNED/CONTRACTOR-HELD PROPERTY; REPORTING PERIOD 
AND DUE DATE

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

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1845; 48 CFR 1852

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NASA has revised the NASA FAR Supplement to change the 
reporting period and due date for reports of Government-Owned/
Contractor-Held property from June 30 and July 31, respectively, to 
September 30 and October 31, respectively. This regulation is issued as 
an interim rule to avoid unnecessary work by contractors to comply with 
the present reporting requirements to ensure that new awards reflect 
the revised requirements.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              08/01/94                    59 FR 38937
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-AC04
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4113.  NONPROCUREMENT DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION

Legal Authority:  PL 103-355; EO 12549; EO 12689

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 1265

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory, May 11, 1995.

Abstract: This proposed revision to the nonprocurement common rule is 
issued in response to Executive Order 12689 and section 2455 of the 
Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act of 1994. EO 12689 requires 
agencies to establish regulations for reciprocal governmentwide effect 
across procurement and nonprocurement for each agency's debarment and 
suspension actions, after technical differences between the procurement 
and nonprocurement regulations governing debarments and suspensions are 
resolved. Section 2455 provides that the debarment, suspension, or 
other exclusion of a participant in a procurement activity under the 
Federal Acquisition Regulation, or in a nonprocurement activity under 
regulations issued pursuant to EO 12549, shall be given reciprocal 
governmentwide effect.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/20/94                    59 FR 65607
NPRM Comment Period End         02/21/95
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 J. Whelan, Jr., Procurement Analyst, National 
Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA Headquarters, Code HP, 
Washington, DC 20546, 202 358-0475

RIN: 2700-AC06


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4114.  DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY FOR FOREIGN CONTRACTS

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

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1825

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule removes an internal requirement in order to allow 
NASA Centers to award foreign contracts that under the internal 
requirement would have been awarded by the Headquarters Acquisition 
Division.

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

RIN: 2700-AC08
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4115.  USE OF NASA AIRFIELD FACILITIES BY AIRCRAFT NOT 
OPERATED FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

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

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 1204

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action revises subpart 14 to include Moffett Field Ames 
Airfield on the list of NASA Airfield Facilities.

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: David Dingee, Manager, Mission Management Aircraft, 
National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Code JP, NASA 
Headquarters, Washington, DC 20546, 202 358-2326

RIN: 2700-AC09



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4116. INDEMNIFICATION

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1828; 48 CFR 1852

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    12/21/94                    59 FR 65728
Final Action Effective          12/31/94

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-AB12
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4117. NASA FAR SUPPLEMENT DIRECTIVE (NFSD) 89-16

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 18

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    09/08/94                    59 FR 46359
Final Action Effective          09/30/94

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-AB37
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4118. NASA FAR SUPPLEMENT DIRECTIVE (NFSD) 89-17

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 18

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    12/23/94                    59 FR 66267
Final Action Effective          12/31/94

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-AB38
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4119. NASA SUPPLEMENTAL STANDARDS OF ETHICAL CONDUCT REGULATIONS 
JOINTLY ISSUED WITH THE OFFICE OF GOVERNMENT ETHICS

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 6901

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    09/28/94                    59 FR 49335
Final Action Effective          09/28/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: James L. Hoffman, 202 358-2465

RIN: 2700-AB44
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4120. STANDARDS OF CONDUCT SUBPART H--POST-EMPLOYMENT REGULATIONS

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 1207; 14 CFR 1207.201; 14 CFR 1207.202

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    09/28/94                    59 FR 49338
Final Action Effective          09/28/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: James Hoffman, 202 358-2465

RIN: 2700-AB48
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4121. EXPEDITED IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE 
AGREEMENT; NASA FAR SUPPLEMENT SYNOPSIZING REQUIREMENTS

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1805

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    12/23/94                    59 FR 66267
Final Action Effective          12/31/94

Small Entities Affected: None [[Page 24079]] 

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, 202 358-0454

RIN: 2700-AB56
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4122. ACQUISITION REGULATION; ADDITION OF COVERAGE TO THE NASA FAR 
SUPPLEMENT ON PROVIDING FACILITIES TO CONTRACTORS

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1845

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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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: Larry G. Pendleton, 202 358-0487

RIN: 2700-AB76
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4123. REVISION TO NASA FAR SUPPLEMENT COVERAGE ON PENSION 
PORTABILITY

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1837; 48 CFR 1852

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    11/29/94                    59 FR 60916
Final Action Effective          12/29/94

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: Joseph Le Cren, 202 358-0444

RIN: 2700-AB77
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4124. NASA FAR SUPPLEMENT: PROCUREMENT PLANS, INSTRUCTIONS FOR 
TECHNICAL PROPOSALS AND BUSINESS MANAGEMENT PROPOSALS, AND CONTENTS OF 
THE PRENEGOTIATION POSITION MEMORANDUM

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1801; 48 CFR 1807; 48 CFR 1815

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    09/08/94                    59 FR 46358
Final Action Effective          09/30/94

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: Joseph Le Cren, 202 358-0444

RIN: 2700-AB81
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4125. ASSIGNMENT OF COPYRIGHT IN SOFTWARE

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Withdrawn - Duplicate of RIN 
2700-AB72                       02/02/95

RIN: 2700-AB96
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4126.  REVISION TO NASA FAR SUPPLEMENT COVERAGE ON SET-
ASIDES FOR SMALL BUSINESS

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

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1819

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NASA has revised the NASA FAR Supplement to address the 
action NASA Centers must take when the Small Business Administration 
(SBA) appeals a decision not to set aside a procurement for small 
businesses.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              07/27/94                    59 FR 38130
Final Action                    12/23/94                    59 FR 66267
Final Action Effective          12/31/94

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

RIN: 2700-AC01
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4127.  CORRECTIONS AND CLARIFICATION TO NASA FAR SUPPLEMENT 
COVERAGE ON DISALLOWANCE OF COSTS

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

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1842; 48 CFR 1853

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule clarifies who the responsible NASA contracting 
officer is when more than one contract is affected. This action is 
necessary to assure compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation, 
ensure that NASA coordinates internally disallowance of costs and to 
make the NFS more understandable. The effect of this action will be 
better coordination within NASA.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    07/27/94                    59 FR 38131
Final Action Effective          07/27/94

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

RIN: 2700-AC02
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4128.  MODIFICATION OF TEST OF MIDRANGE PROCUREMENT 
PROCEDURES

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

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1871

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Federal Procurement Policy approved a test of 
NASA's MidRange Procurement [[Page 24080]] Procedures in 1993. This 
modification of the procedures is a result of OFPP's approval to expand 
the test to all NASA Centers and addresses other editorial and 
substantive changes.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Temporary Rule - Effective from 
11/17/94 to 6/30/97             11/17/94                    59 FR 59378

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 Deback, Procurement Analyst, National Aeronautics 
and Space Administration, NASA Headquarters, Code HP, Washington, DC 
20546, 202 358-0431

RIN: 2700-AC05
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