[Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions]
[Department of Defense / General Services Administration / National Aeronautics and Space Administration Federal Aquisitions Regulations (FAR)  and Semiannual Regulatory Agenda]
[From the U.S. Government Printing Office, www.gpo.gov]



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Part XLIX



Department of Defense



General Services Administration



National Aeronautics and Space Administration



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Federal Acquisition Regulation;

Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION 
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (FAR)                    




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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

48 CFR Ch. 1

Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

AGENCIES: Department of Defense (DoD), General Services Administration 
(GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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SUMMARY: This agenda provides summary descriptions of regulations being 
developed by the Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council in compliance with Executive Order 
12866 ``Regulatory Planning and Review.'' This agenda is being 
published to allow interested persons an opportunity to participate in 
the rulemaking process. The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 
Secretariat has attempted to list all regulations pending at the time 
of publication, except for minor and routine or repetitive actions; 
however, unanticipated requirements may result in the issuance of 
regulations that are not included in this agenda. There is no legal 
significance to the omission of an item from this listing. Also, the 
dates shown for the steps of each action are estimated and are not 
commitments to act on or by the dates shown.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, 
Room 4035, GS Building, Washington, DC 20405, (202) 501-4755.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DoD, GSA, and NASA, under their several 
statutory authorities, jointly issue and maintain the FAR through 
periodic issuance of Federal Acquisition Circulars (FACs).

Dated: February 22, 1999.

Edward C. Loeb,

Director, Federal Acquisition Policy Division.

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                                                                                                     Regulation
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3997         FAR Case 97-033, Pollution Control and Clean Air and Water...........................    9000-AI19
3998         FAR Case 98-400, Progress Payments and Related Financing Policies....................    9000-AI27
3999         FAR Case 98-603, Contractor Liability for Loss of and/or Damages to Household Goods..    9000-AI28
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                                                Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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4000         FAR Case 98-013, Very Small Business Concerns........................................    9000-AI29
4001         FAR Case 98-301, Compensation for Senior Executives..................................    9000-AI32
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                                                Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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4002         FAR Case 89-093, Implementation of the Anti-Lobbying Statute.........................    9000-AD76
4003         FAR Case 91-078, Small Business Subcontracting Reporting.............................    9000-AG04
4004         FAR Case 94-753, Travel Costs........................................................    9000-AG27
4005         FAR Case 96-308, Implementation of Commercially Available Off-the-Shelf Item             9000-AH25
            Acquisition Provisions of the Federal Acquisition Reform Act..........................
4006         FAR Case 97-024, Foreign Acquisition.................................................    9000-AH30
4007         FAR Case 97-603, Empowerment Contracting.............................................    9000-AH58
4008         FAR Cases 97-004A and 97-004B, Reform of Affirmative Action in Federal Procurement...    9000-AH59
4009         FAR Case 95-013, Government Property.................................................    9000-AH60
4010         FAR Case 96-023, Clause Flowdown-Commercial Items....................................    9000-AH69
4011         Federal Acquisition Regulation; Progress Payments....................................    9000-AH70
4012         FAR Case 97-031, Value Engineering Change Proposals..................................    9000-AH84
4013         FAR Case 96-018, Use of Brand Name Item Descriptions.................................    9000-AH85
4014         FAR Case 97-032, Relocation Costs....................................................    9000-AH96
4015         FAR Case 97-038, Evaluation of Proposals for Professional Services...................    9000-AI07
4016         FAR Case 98-007, Competition Under Multiple Award Task and Delivery Order Contracts..    9000-AI08
4017         FAR Case 97-304, Electronic Commerce in Federal Procurement..........................    9000-AI10
4018         FAR Case 98-004, OMB Circular A-119..................................................    9000-AI12
4019         FAR Case 98-611, Evaluation Boards...................................................    9000-AI13

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4020         FAR Case 97-003, Taxpayer Identification Numbers (TINS)..............................    9000-AI14
4021         FAR Case 98-602, Javits-Wagner-O'Day Proposed Revisions..............................    9000-AI16
4022         FAR Case 98-002, Conditionally Accepted Items........................................    9000-AI17
4023         FAR Case 97-307, HUBZone Program.....................................................    9000-AI20
4024         FAR Case 98-014, Increased Payment Protection........................................    9000-AI21
4025         FAR Case 97-043, Cost-Reimbursement Architect-Engineer Contracts.....................    9000-AI22
4026         FAR Case 98-003, Cost Accounting Standards Post-Award Notification...................    9000-AI23
4027         FAR Case 98-006, Interest and Other Financial Costs..................................    9000-AI24
4028         FAR Case 97-030, Conforming Late Offer Treatment.....................................    9000-AI25
4029         FAR Case 98-606, Option Clause Consistency...........................................    9000-AI26
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                                                Completed Actions
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4030         FAR Case 89-12, Pay-As-You-Go Pension Costs..........................................    9000-AC90
4031         FAR Case 91-118, Payment by Electronic Fund Transfer.................................    9000-AG49
4032         FAR Case 95-020, Costs Related to Legal/Other Proceedings............................    9000-AH05
4033         FAR Case 96-011, No-Cost Value Engineering Change Proposals..........................    9000-AH37
4034         FAR Case 96-009, Contract Quality Requirements.......................................    9000-AH61
4035         FAR Case 94-610, EO 12933, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers Under Certain            9000-AH62
            Contracts.............................................................................
4036         FAR Case 97-015, Alternative Dispute Resolution--1996................................    9000-AH72
4037         FAR Case 97-011, Evidence of Shipment in Electronic Data Interchange Transactions....    9000-AH73
4038         FAR Case 97-016, Contractor Purchasing System Review Exclusions......................    9000-AH82
4039         FAR Case 97-303, Limitation on Allowability of Compensation for Certain Contractor       9000-AH90
            Personnel.............................................................................
4040         FAR Case 97-027, Mandatory Government Source Inspection..............................    9000-AH94
4041         FAR Case 97-036, Civil Defense Costs.................................................    9000-AH95
4042         FAR Case 96-013, Review of FAR Representation........................................    9000-AH97
4043         FAR Case 97-040, Business Class Air Fare.............................................    9000-AH98
4044         FAR Case 96-610, Rehabilitation Act, Workers With Disabilities.......................    9000-AH99
4045         FAR Case 98-001, Recruitment Costs Principle.........................................    9000-AI06
4046         FAR Case 97-302, Service Contracts...................................................    9000-AI09
4047         FAR Case 97-609, Payment Due Dates...................................................    9000-AI11
4048         FAR Case 98-607, Office of Contract Compliance Programs National Pre-Award Registry..    9000-AI15
4049         FAR Case 98-016, Limits for Indefinite Quantity Contracts............................    9000-AI18
4050         FAR Case 98-612, Variation in Quantity...............................................    9000-AI30
4051         FAR Case 98-302, Waiver of Cost or Pricing Data for Subcontracts.....................    9000-AI31
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATIOProposed Rule Stage


NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (FAR)



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3997.  FAR CASE 97-033, POLLUTION CONTROL AND CLEAN AIR AND 
WATER

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1.106; 48 CFR 12.503; 48 CFR 12.504; 48 CFR 23.1; 
48 CFR 52.223-1; 48 CFR 52.223-2

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
remove language pertaining to pollution control and clean air and 
water. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is in the process of 
improving the communications systems relied on to identify facilities 
that may not be used in the performance of Government contracts because 
of their involvement in criminal violations of the Clean Air Act (CAA) 
or Clean Water Act (CWA). With these anticipated improvements, EPA will 
be able to provide more up-to-date information about CAA and CWA 
criminal convictions for publication in the General Services 
Administration (GSA) List of Parties Excluded from Federal Procurement 
and Nonprocurement Programs. This regulatory action was not subject to 
Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, 
dated September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

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Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AI19
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3998.  FAR CASE 98-400, PROGRESS PAYMENTS AND RELATED FINANCING 
POLICIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 32; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
reduce the burdens imposed on contractors and contracting officers by 
the progress payment type of financing; to permit the use of 
performance-based payments in contracts for research and development, 
and contracts awarded through competitive negotiation procedures; to 
expand the use of subcontractor performance-based or commercial 
financing payments; and to simplify and clarify related provisions. 
This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and 
Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993, 
and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            02/10/99                     64 FR 6757
NPRM Comment Period End         04/12/99
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), GSA 
(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AI27
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3999.  FAR CASE 98-603, CONTRACTOR LIABILITY FOR LOSS OF AND/OR 
DAMAGES TO HOUSEHOLD GOODS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 47.207-7(e); 48 CFR 52.247-23(c)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
standardize methods of calculating contractor liability for loss of 
and/or damage to shipments of household goods to conform to 
International Through Government Bill of Lading procedures. This 
regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget 
review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. This is 
not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            02/16/99                     64 FR 7736
NPRM Comment Period End         04/19/99
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AI28
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION  Final Rule Stage


NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (FAR)



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4000.  FAR CASE 98-013, VERY SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 2301 to 2331; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 5; 48 CFR 8; 48 CFR 12; 48 CFR 19; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
implement the Small Business Administration's Very Small Business Pilot 
Program (13 CFR parts 121 and 125). This regulatory action was not 
subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 
12866, dated September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 
804.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              03/04/99                    64 FR 10535
Interim Final Rule Effective    03/04/99
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      05/03/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AI29


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4001.  FAR CASE 98-301, COMPENSATION FOR SENIOR EXECUTIVES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 105-261

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 31

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
implement section 804 of the Strom Thurmond National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999 (Pub L. 105-261). Section 804 
revises the definition of ``senior executive'' at 10 U.S.C. 2324(1)(5) 
and at 41 U.S.C. 256(m)(2). This regulatory action was not subject to 
Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, 
dated September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              03/04/99                    64 FR 10547
Interim Final Rule Effective    03/04/99
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      05/03/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AI32
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION Long-Term Actions


NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (FAR)



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4002. FAR CASE 89-093, IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ANTI-LOBBYING STATUTE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 101-121, Sec 319

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 3; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
implement section 319 of PL 101-121, which added a new section 1352 to 
title 31 USC entitled ``Limitation on Use of Appropriated Funds to 
Influence Certain Federal Contracting and Financial Transactions.'' 
Section 319 generally prohibits recipients of Federal contracts, 
grants, and loans from using appropriated funds for lobbying the 
executive or 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, or cooperative agreement, in excess of $100,000, or a loan or 
Federal commitment to insure or guarantee a loan, in excess of 
$150,000, must disclose lobbying with other than appropriated funds.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              01/30/90                     55 FR 3190
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), GSA 
(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AD76
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4003. FAR CASE 91-078, SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING REPORTING

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 2301 to 2331; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 53.219

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council are proposing to amend FAR 53.219 to 
authorize the addition of a column to the Standard Form 295, Summary 
Subcontract Report, to report the number of subcontracts awarded to 
small business concerns, small disadvantaged business concerns, and 
women-owned small business enterprises. This regulatory action was not 
subject to Office of Management review under Executive Order 12866, 
dated September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            09/26/94                    59 FR 49037
NPRM Comment Period End         11/25/94
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), GSA 
(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AG04
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4004. FAR CASE 94-753, TRAVEL COSTS

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  PL 103-355

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 31.205-46

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, October 1, 1995.

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The Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act eliminated the statutory 
requirement to the travel cost principle concerning the Federal Travel 
Regulations. No regulatory implementation was required.

Abstract: This rule is issued pursuant to the Federal Acquisition 
Streamlining Act of 1994, Public Law 103-355 (the Act). The Federal 
Acquisition Regulatory Council is considering amending the Federal 
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) as a result of changes to 41 USC 22 by 
section 2191 of the Act. This regulatory action was not subject to 
Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, 
dated September 30, 1993. However, the proposed rule would permit 
contractors to propose alternative rates to those prescribed in the 
FTR/JTR.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/14/94                    59 FR 64542
NPRM Comment Period End         02/13/95
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), GSA 
(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AG27
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4005. FAR CASE 96-308, IMPLEMENTATION OF COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE OFF-THE-
SHELF ITEM ACQUISITION PROVISIONS OF THE FEDERAL ACQUISITION REFORM ACT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  PL 104-106, sec 4203

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 2.101; 48 CFR 3.104-10(c); 48 CFR 3.503; 48 CFR 
12.301; 48 CFR 12.7; 48 CFR 15.106-1; 48 CFR 19.508; 48 CFR 25.605; 48 
CFR 27.409; 48 CFR 52.212-4; 48 CFR 52.212-00

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory, September 7, 1996.

Abstract: The Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council solicited comments 
regarding the implementation of section 4203 of the Federal Acquisition 
Reform Act (Pub. L. 104-106)(the Act) with respect to Commercially 
Available Off-the-Shelf Item Acquisitions. The Act requires the FAR to 
list provisions of law that are inapplicable to contracts for the 
acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items. Certain laws 
have already been determined to be inapplicable to all commercial items 
as a result of the implementation of the Federal Acquisition 
Streamlining Act of 1994 (see FAR 12.503).

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           05/13/96                    61 FR 22010
ANPRM Comment Period End        06/28/96
NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is a 
statutory requirement. The agency has not yet determined whether there 
is a paperwork burden associated with this action.

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA (MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Sts. NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AH25
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4006. FAR CASE 97-024, FOREIGN ACQUISITION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 2301 to 2331; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 15.106-1; 48 CFR 25; 48 CFR 52.225-1 to 52.225-18

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
rewrite guidance and clauses on foreign acquisition. This regulatory 
action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under 
Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993, and is not a major 
rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            09/28/98                    63 FR 51642
NPRM Comment Period End         11/27/98
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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: Beverly Fayson, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA (MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AH30
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4007. FAR CASE 97-603, EMPOWERMENT CONTRACTING

Priority:  Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 2301 to 2331; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 12.301; 48 CFR 14.206; 48 CFR 15.605; 48 CFR 
26.3; 48 CFR 36.602; 48 CFR 52.226

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council is proposing 
amendments to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to establish 
phase one of an Empowerment Contracting Program that provides 
procurement incentives to both large and small businesses to encourage 
their activity in areas of general and severe economic distress. This 
action is being taken to implement Presidential Executive Order 13005 
of May 21, 1996, entitled ``Empowerment Contracting.'' On September 13, 
1996, the Department of Commerce (DOC) published in the Federal 
Register proposed guidelines for implementing Executive Order 13005 in 
the FAR. The proposed

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amendments to the FAR that are being published here are largely based 
on those guidelines. This regulatory action was subject to Office of 
Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated 
September 30, 1993. This is a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/18/97                    62 FR 19200
NPRM Comment Period End         06/17/97
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Tribal, Federal

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: Beverly Fayson, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA (MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AH58
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4008. FAR CASES 97-004A AND 97-004B, REFORM OF AFFIRMATIVE ACTION IN 
FEDERAL PROCUREMENT

Priority:  Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Legal Authority:  PL 103-355, sec 7102

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 5.207; 48 CFR 6.203; 48 CFR 12.303; 48 CFR 
14.206; 48 CFR 15.605; 48 CFR 15.608; 48 CFR 15.1002; 48 CFR 19; 48 CFR 
52.219; 48 CFR 53; 48 CFR 1.106; 48 CFR 15.3; 48 CFR 52.212; 48 CFR 
53.219; 48 CFR 53.302-312

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These interim rules have been issued to conform to a 
Department of Justice (DOJ) proposal to reform affirmative action in 
Federal procurement. DOJ's proposal is designed to ensure compliance 
with the constitutional standards established by the Supreme Court in 
Adarand Constructors, Inc. v. Pena. 115 S.Ct. 2097 (1995). The FAR 
proposed rule would establish three procurement mechanisms benefiting 
small disadvantaged businesses (SDBs): (a) The first mechanism is a 
price evaluation adjustment of up to ten percent in certain two-digit 
Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Major Groups authorized by the 
Administrator of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP), this 
mechanism is effective October 1, 1998; (b) The second mechanism is a 
source selection evaluation factor or subfactor for planned SDB 
participation, primarily at the subcontract level, in the performance 
of a contract in the SIC Major Groups; (c) The third mechanism provides 
for a monetary incentive for subcontracting with SDBs. The last two 
mechanisms become effective January 1, 1999. This regulatory action was 
subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 
12866, dated September 30, 1993. This is a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 
804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/09/97                    62 FR 25786
NPRM Comment Period End         07/08/97
Interim Final Rule 97-004A      06/30/98                    63 FR 35719
Interim Final Rule 97-004B      07/01/98                    63 FR 36120
Interim Final Rule 97-004C      09/30/98                    63 FR 52426
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Tribal, Federal

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: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), GSA 
(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AH59
_______________________________________________________________________




4009. FAR CASE 95-013, GOVERNMENT PROPERTY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 45; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
simplify procedures and eliminate requirements related to the 
management and disposition of Government property in the possession of 
contractors. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of 
Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated 
September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/02/97                    62 FR 30186
NPRM Comment Period End         08/15/97
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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: Beverly Fayson, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AH60
_______________________________________________________________________




4010. FAR CASE 96-023, CLAUSE FLOWDOWN-COMMERCIAL ITEMS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 52.244-6

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule proposes amendments to the clause at FAR 52.244-6, 
Subcontracts for Commercial Items and Commercial Comments, to clarify 
that contractors are required to include, in subcontracts at any tier 
for commercial items or commercial components, the FAR clauses and

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provisions listed in the clause at FAR 52.244-6 and such other clauses 
and provisions as may be required by addenda, to the extent they are 
applicable or necessary to establish the reasonableness of prices under 
FAR part 15. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of 
Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated 
September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/23/97                    62 FR 49903
NPRM Comment Period End         11/24/97
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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: Beverly Fayson, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AH69
_______________________________________________________________________




4011. FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION; PROGRESS PAYMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  10 USC ch 137

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 32; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Director of Defense Procurement, Department of Defense, 
has established a special interagency team with participants from the 
OUSD (Comptroller), the Military Departments, the DLA, the DCAA, the 
DFAS, the DOE, and the NASA, that will review and rewrite FAR part 32 
and part 52 provisions regarding Progress Payments to make them easier 
to understand and to minimize the burdens imposed on contractors and 
contracting officers. The Director of Defense Procurement will provide 
a forum for an exchange of ideas and information with government and 
industry personnel by holding at least one public meeting, soliciting 
public comments, and publishing notices of public meetings in the 
Federal Register. Discussion will focus on draft revisions of FAR part 
32, subpart 32.5, Progress Payments Based on Costs, and associated 
contract clauses and forms.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           05/01/97                    62 FR 23740
ANPRM Comment Period End        05/30/97
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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: Michele P. Peterson, Executive Editor, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), DOD(PDUSD(A&T)DP/
CPF, Room 3C800, Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3060
Phone: 703 695-7197
Fax: 703 693-9616

RIN: 9000-AH70
_______________________________________________________________________




4012. FAR CASE 97-031, VALUE ENGINEERING CHANGE PROPOSALS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 2301 to 2331; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 48; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
change the sharing periods and rates that contracting officers may 
establish for individual value engineering change proposals. This 
regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget 
review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. This is 
not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/12/98                    63 FR 43236
NPRM Comment Period End         10/13/98
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AH84
_______________________________________________________________________




4013. FAR CASE 96-018, USE OF BRAND NAME ITEM DESCRIPTIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 11.104; 48 CFR 11.104-1; 48 CFR 11.104-2; 48 CFR 
11.106; 48 CFR 13.106-2; 48 CFR 13.602; 48 CFR 52.211

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 
parts 11 and 52 to provide for the use of brand name purchase 
descriptions, including ``brand name or equal,'' ``brand name-no 
substitute,'' and ``brand name as target''; and to add two new related 
solicitation provisions. This regulatory action was not subject to 
Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, 
dated September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/16/98                    63 FR 63778
NPRM Comment Period End         01/15/99
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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: Beverly Fayson, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AH85


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4014. FAR CASE 97-032, RELOCATION COSTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  00 USC 486(c); 10 USC 2301 to 2331; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 31

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
remove the ceilings imposed on certain types of relocation costs; to 
permit reimbursement of relocation costs on an appropriate lump-sum 
basis; make allowable payments for spouse employment assistance and 
payments for increase employee income and social security taxes 
incident to allowable reimbursed relocation. This regulatory action was 
not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive 
Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993, and this is not a major rule 
under 5 U.S.C. 804

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), GSA 
(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AH96
_______________________________________________________________________




4015. FAR CASE 97-038, EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 2301 to 2331; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 15.305; 48 CFR 37.115

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
provide guidance on the evaluation of proposals that include 
uncompensated overtime hours. This regulatory action was not subject to 
Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, 
dated September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/24/98                    63 FR 45112
NPRM Comment Period End         10/23/98
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA(MVRS)-FAR Secretariat, 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AI07
_______________________________________________________________________




4016. FAR CASE 98-007, COMPETITION UNDER MULTIPLE AWARD TASK AND 
DELIVERY ORDER CONTRACTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 16

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
clarify the procedures governing placement of orders under multiple 
award indefinite delivery contracts. This regulatory action was not 
subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 
12866, dated September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 
804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/09/98                    63 FR 48416
NPRM Comment Period End         11/09/98
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), GSA 
(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AI08
_______________________________________________________________________




4017.  FAR CASE 97-304, ELECTRONIC COMMERCE IN FEDERAL 
PROCUREMENT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 105-85, sec 850

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 4; 48 CFR 5; 48 CFR 13; 48 CFR 14; 48 
CFR 32

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, May 16, 1998.

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation to 
implement section 850 of the National Defense Act for FY 1998 (Pub. L. 
105-85) to eliminate the preference for electronic commerce within 
Federal Acquisition Computer Network. This regulatory action was not 
subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 
12866, dated September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 
804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              10/30/98                    63 FR 58590
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA(MVRS-FAR Secretariat, 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AI10


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4018.  FAR CASE 98-004, OMB CIRCULAR A-119

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 11; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
address the use of voluntary consensus standards in accordance with the 
requirements of Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-119. 
This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and 
Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. 
This is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/10/98                    63 FR 68344
NPRM Comment Period End         02/08/99
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA(MVRS)-FAR Secretariat, 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AI12
_______________________________________________________________________




4019.  FAR CASE 98-611, EVALUATION BOARDS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 36.602-2

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
revise the coverage at 36.602-2, Evaluation Boards to specifically 
state that only individuals experienced in architecture, engineering, 
construction, and acquisition of architect-engineering services will 
serve as members of evaluation boards. This regulatory action is not 
subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 
12866, dated September 30, 1993. This is not a major rule under 5 
U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AI13
_______________________________________________________________________




4020.  FAR CASE 97-003, TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS (TINS)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1.106; 48 CFR 4.203; 48 CFR 4.901 to 4.905; 48 
CFR 13.106-3; 48 CFR 14.201-6; 48 CFR 15.209; 48 CFR 52.204-3; 48 CFR 
52.214-2; 48 CFR 52.215-4

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
implement Subsection (i) of the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996 
and section 1022 of the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997, and to clarify the 
Government requirements for reporting of contract information and 
payment information to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). This 
regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget 
review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993, and is 
not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              10/30/98                    63 FR 58587
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AI14
_______________________________________________________________________




4021.  FAR CASE 98-602, JAVITS-WAGNER-O'DAY PROPOSED REVISIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 8; 48 CFR 42

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
provide procedures for recognizing a name change or a successor in 
interest for Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act (JWOD) participating nonprofit 
agencies. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of 
Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated 
September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/27/98                    63 FR 57568
NPRM Comment Period End         12/28/98
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AI16


_______________________________________________________________________



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4022.  FAR CASE 98-002, CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED ITEMS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 46

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
require that, when conditionally accepting nonconforming items, amounts 
withheld from payments should be at least sufficient to cover the cost 
and related profit to correct deficiencies and complete unfinished 
work; and that the basis for the amounts withheld shall be documented 
in the contract file. This regulatory action was not subject to Office 
of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated 
September 30, 1993. This is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/28/98                    63 FR 57878
NPRM Comment Period End         12/28/98
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AI17
_______________________________________________________________________




4023.  FAR CASE 97-307, HUBZONE PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 5.207; 48 CFR 6.205; 48 CFR 6.302-5; 48 CFR 
7.105; 48 CFR 8.404; 48 CFR 12.301; 48 CFR 13.003; 48 CFR 13.005; 48 
CFR 14.206; 48 CFR 14.502; 48 CFR 15.503; 48 CFR 19; 48 CFR 52; 48 CFR 
53

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, December 8, 1998.

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
implement revisions made to Small Business Administration (SBA) 
regulations covering the Historically Underutilized Business Zone 
(HUBZone) Program. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of 
Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated 
September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              12/18/98                    63 FR 70265
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AI20
_______________________________________________________________________




4024.  FAR CASE 98-014, INCREASED PAYMENT PROTECTION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 28; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
increase the required penal amount of payment bonds on construction 
contracts over $6,250,000 and to allow the contracting officer to 
increase the amount of any payment bond or alternative payment 
protection to an amount not to exceed the contract price, if the 
contracting officer decides that a greater amount is appropriate. This 
regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget 
review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993, and is 
not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/29/98                    63 FR 71711
NPRM Comment Period End         03/01/99
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AI21
_______________________________________________________________________




4025.  FAR CASE 97-043, COST-REIMBURSEMENT ARCHITECT-ENGINEER 
CONTRACTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 36; 48 CFR 44; 48 CFR 49; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
provide guidance on the applicability of certain clauses to cost-
reimbursement architect-engineer (A-E) contracts. This regulatory 
action was not subject to Office of Management review under Executive 
Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 
U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/29/98                    63 FR 71710
NPRM Comment Period End         03/01/99
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

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Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Street NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AI22
_______________________________________________________________________




4026.  FAR CASE 98-003, COST ACCOUNTING STANDARDS POST-AWARD 
NOTIFICATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
reduce the subcontractor information that a contractor is required to 
provide to its cognizant contract administration office (CAO) when 
requesting the CAO to perform administration for Cost Accounting 
Standards (CAS) matters. This regulatory action was not subject to 
Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, 
dated September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/25/99                     64 FR 3786
NPRM Comment Period End         03/26/99


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 1800 F Street NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AI23
_______________________________________________________________________




4027.  FAR CASE 98-006, INTEREST AND OTHER FINANCIAL COSTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 31

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
add interest charges or other amounts as a consequence of late 
contractor payments to the list of unallowable costs in the ``Interest 
and Other Financial Costs'' cost principle. This regulatory action was 
not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive 
Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 
U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/29/99                     64 FR 4760
NPRM Comment Period End         03/30/99
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AI24
_______________________________________________________________________




4028.  FAR CASE 97-030, CONFORMING LATE OFFER TREATMENT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 12; 48 CFR 14; 48 CFR 15; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
align guidance regarding receipt of late offers for commercial, sealed 
bid, and negotiated acquisitions. This regulatory action was not 
subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 
12866, dated September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 
804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/27/99                     64 FR 4248
NPRM Comment Period End         03/29/99
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AI25
_______________________________________________________________________




4029.  FAR CASE 98-606, OPTION CLAUSE CONSISTENCY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 17; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
make the format of the Option to Extend Services clause in 52.217-8 
consistent with the format of other FAR option clauses and to clarify 
that the time period for providing a preliminary notice of the 
Government's intent to exercise a contract option in the clause in FAR 
52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract, may be tailored. 
This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and 
Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993, 
and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/22/99                     64 FR 3618
NPRM Comment Period End         03/23/99
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

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Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AI26
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION Completed Actions


NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (FAR)



_______________________________________________________________________




4030. FAR CASE 89-12, PAY-AS-YOU-GO PENSION COSTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 30; 48 CFR 31

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/30/98                    63 FR 58595
Final Action Effective          12/29/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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: Laurie Duarte
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AC90
_______________________________________________________________________




4031. FAR CASE 91-118, PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUND TRANSFER

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 32.11; 48 CFR 52.232

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/04/99                    64 FR 10538

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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: Laurie Duarte
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AG49
_______________________________________________________________________




4032. FAR CASE 95-020, COSTS RELATED TO LEGAL/OTHER PROCEEDINGS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 31.205-47(b); 48 CFR 31.205-47(c); 48 CFR 31.205-
47(e)(3)

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/30/98                    63 FR 58599
Final Action Effective          12/29/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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: Laurie Duarte
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AH05
_______________________________________________________________________




4033. FAR CASE 96-011, NO-COST VALUE ENGINEERING CHANGE PROPOSALS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 48.104-3

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/18/98                    63 FR 70290
Final Action Effective          12/18/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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: Beverly Fayson
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AH37
_______________________________________________________________________




4034. FAR CASE 96-009, CONTRACT QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 46; 48 CFR 52

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/18/98                    63 FR 70289
Final Action Effective          02/16/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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: Beverly Fayson
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AH61
_______________________________________________________________________




4035. FAR CASE 94-610, EO 12933, NONDISPLACEMENT OF QUALIFIED WORKERS 
UNDER CERTAIN CONTRACTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 22; 48 CFR 52

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/04/99                    64 FR 10545

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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: Beverly Fayson
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AH62


_______________________________________________________________________



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4036. FAR CASE 97-015, ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION--1996

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 6.302-3; 48 CFR 24.202; 48 CFR 33.201; 48 CFR 
33.204; 48 CFR 33.207; 48 CFR 33.214; 48 CFR 52.233-1

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/30/98                    63 FR 58594
Final Action Effective          12/29/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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: Beverly Fayson
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AH72
_______________________________________________________________________




4037. FAR CASE 97-011, EVIDENCE OF SHIPMENT IN ELECTRONIC DATA 
INTERCHANGE TRANSACTIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 52.247-48

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/18/98                    63 FR 70291
Final Action Effective          02/16/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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: Laurie Duarte
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AH73
_______________________________________________________________________




4038. FAR CASE 97-016, CONTRACTOR PURCHASING SYSTEM REVIEW EXCLUSIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 44.302; 48 CFR 44.303

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/18/98                    63 FR 70288
Final Action Effective          02/16/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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: Beverly Fayson
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AH82
_______________________________________________________________________




4039. FAR CASE 97-303, LIMITATION ON ALLOWABILITY OF COMPENSATION FOR 
CERTAIN CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 31.205-6

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/18/98                    63 FR 70287
Final Action Effective          02/16/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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: Laurie Duarte
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AH90
_______________________________________________________________________




4040. FAR CASE 97-027, MANDATORY GOVERNMENT SOURCE INSPECTION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 46

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/18/98                    63 FR 70290
Final Action Effective          02/16/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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: Beverly Fayson
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AH94
_______________________________________________________________________




4041. FAR CASE 97-036, CIVIL DEFENSE COSTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 31

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/30/98                    63 FR 58599
Final Action Effective          12/29/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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: Laurie Duarte
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AH95
_______________________________________________________________________




4042. FAR CASE 96-013, REVIEW OF FAR REPRESENTATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1; 48 CFR 4; 48 CFR 12; 48 CFR 14; 48 CFR 19; 48 
CFR 26; 48 CFR 27; 48 CFR 32; 48 CFR 41; 48 CFR 52

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/04/99                    64 FR 10531
Final Action Effective          05/03/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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: Laurie Duarte
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AH97


_______________________________________________________________________



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4043. FAR CASE 97-040, BUSINESS CLASS AIR FARE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 31

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       01/21/99                     64 FR 3380

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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: Laurie Duarte
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AH98
_______________________________________________________________________




4044. FAR CASE 96-610, REHABILITATION ACT, WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 22; 48 CFR 52

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/30/98                    63 FR 58598
Final Action Effective          10/30/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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: Laurie Duarte
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AH99
_______________________________________________________________________




4045. FAR CASE 98-001, RECRUITMENT COSTS PRINCIPLE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 31

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/04/99                    64 FR 10547
Final Action Effective          05/03/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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: Laurie Duarte
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AI06
_______________________________________________________________________




4046.  FAR CASE 97-302, SERVICE CONTRACTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 32; 48 CFR 37

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
expand the authority of the Department of Defense and the Coast Guard 
to enter into contracts that cross fiscal years. This regulatory action 
was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under 
Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993, and is not a major 
rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/30/98                    63 FR 58600
Final Action Effective          12/29/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AI09
_______________________________________________________________________




4047.  FAR CASE 97-609, PAYMENT DUE DATES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 32

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
clarify that agencies may authorize amendment of the FAR payment 
clauses to specify a period shorter than 30 days for making contract 
invoice payments, provided such period is not less than 7 days. This 
regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget 
review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993, and is 
not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/30/98                    63 FR 58601
Final Action Effective          12/29/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AI11
_______________________________________________________________________




4048.  FAR CASE 98-607, OFFICE OF CONTRACT COMPLIANCE PROGRAMS 
NATIONAL PRE-AWARD REGISTRY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 22; 48 CFR 52; 48 CFR 23; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
(1)inform the procurement community of the availability of the 
Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs 
(OFCCP) National Pre-Award Registry (Registry), accessible through the 
Internet, that contains contractor establishments who have received a 
pre-award clearance within the preceding 24 months, and the option to 
use information in the

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Registry in lieu of submitting a written request for a pre-award 
clearance; and (2) to implement revised Department of Labor (DOL) 
regulations pertaining to equal employment opportunity and affirmative 
action requirements for Federal contractors and subcontractors. This 
regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget 
review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993, and is 
not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/18/98                    63 FR 70282
Final Action Effective          02/16/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AI15
_______________________________________________________________________




4049.  FAR CASE 98-016, LIMITS FOR INDEFINITE QUANTITY CONTRACTS

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 16.504

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
clarify guidance regarding how limits on indefinite quantity contracts 
are expressed. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of 
Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated 
September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/18/98                    63 FR 70282
Final Action Effective          02/16/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AI18
_______________________________________________________________________




4050.  FAR CASE 98-612, VARIATION IN QUANTITY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 11; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
remove the requirement to include the clause at FAR 52.211-16, 
Variation in Quantity, in fixed-price solicitations and contracts that 
do not permit a variation in the quantity of supplies furnished under 
the contract. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of 
Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated 
September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/04/99                    64 FR 10538
Final Action Effective          05/03/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AI30
_______________________________________________________________________




4051.  FAR CASE 98-302, WAIVER OF COST OR PRICING DATA FOR 
SUBCONTRACTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 105-261, sec 805

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 15

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
implement section 805 of the Strom Thurmond National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999 (Pub. L. 105-261). This 
regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget 
review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993, and is 
not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/04/99                    64 FR 10544
Final Action Effective          05/03/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AI31
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