[The Regulatory Plan and 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]



[[Page 65325]]

_______________________________________________________________________

Part XLVIII





Department of Defense





General Services Administration





National Aeronautics and Space Administration





_______________________________________________________________________



Federal Acquisition Regulation;

Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

[[Page 65326]]



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


  



_______________________________________________________________________

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.

_______________________________________________________________________

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:  September 2, 1999.

 Edward C. Loeb,

Director, Federal Acquisition Policy Division.

                                               Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
4178         FAR Case 99-010, Contractor Responsibility, Labor Relations Costs, and Costs            9000-AI40
            Relating to Legal and Other Proceedings.............................................
4179         FAR Case 99-004, Executive Agent...................................................     9000-AI42
4180         FAR Case 98-609, Federal Supply Schedules Small Business Opportunities.............     9000-AI48
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                                                Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
4181         FAR Case 98-614, Veterans' Employment..............................................     9000-AI46
4182         FAR Case 97-613, Application of the Davis-Bacon Act to Construction Contracts with      9000-AI47
            Options To Extend the Term of the Contract..........................................
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                                                Long-Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
4183         FAR Case 89-093, Implementation of the Anti-Lobbying Statute.......................     9000-AD76
4184         FAR Case 91-078, Small Business Subcontracting Reporting...........................     9000-AG04
4185         FAR Case 94-753, Travel Costs......................................................     9000-AG27
4186         FAR Case 96-308, Implementation of Commercially Available Off-the-Shelf Item            9000-AH25
            Acquisition Provisions of the Federal Acquisition Reform Act........................
4187         FAR Case 97-024, Foreign Acquisition...............................................     9000-AH30
4188         FAR Case 95-013, Government Property...............................................     9000-AH60
4189         FAR Case 96-023, Clause Flowdown-Commercial Items..................................     9000-AH69
4190         Federal Acquisition Regulation; Progress Payments..................................     9000-AH70
4191         FAR Case 97-032, Relocation Costs..................................................     9000-AH96
4192         FAR Case 97-304, Electronic Commerce in Federal Procurement........................     9000-AI10
4193         FAR Case 98-611, Evaluation Boards.................................................     9000-AI13
4194         FAR Case 97-033, Pollution Control and Clean Air and Water.........................     9000-AI19
4195         FAR Case 98-400, Progress Payments and Related Financing Policies..................     9000-AI27
4196         FAR Case 98-011, SBA 8(a) Business Development Program.............................     9000-AI33
4197         FAR Case 98-017, Review of Award Fee Determination (Burnside-ott)..................     9000-AI35

[[Page 65327]]

 
4198         FAR Case 98-605, Service Contract Act, Commercial Item Subcontracts................     9000-AI36
4199         FAR Case 99-600, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers--Commercial Items............     9000-AI38
4200         FAR Case 98-604, Ocean Transportation by U.S.-Flag Vessels.........................     9000-AI39
4201         FAR Case 98-304, Commercial Items-Nongovernmental Purposes.........................     9000-AI41
4202         FAR Case 98-010, A-76 Cost Comparison..............................................     9000-AI43
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                                                Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
4203         FAR Case 97-603, Empowerment Contracting...........................................     9000-AH58
4204         FAR Cases 97-004A and 97-004B, Reform of Affirmative Action in Federal Procurement.     9000-AH59
4205         FAR Case 97-031, Value Engineering Change Proposals................................     9000-AH84
4206         FAR Case 96-018, Use of Brand Name Item Descriptions...............................     9000-AH85
4207         FAR Case 97-038, Evaluation of Proposals for Professional Services.................     9000-AI07
4208         FAR Case 98-007, Competition under Multiple Award Task and Delivery Order Contracts     9000-AI08
4209         FAR Case 98-004, OMB Circular A-119................................................     9000-AI12
4210         FAR Case 97-003, Taxpayer Identification Numbers (TINS)............................     9000-AI14
4211         FAR Case 98-602, Javits-Wagner-O'Day Proposed Revisions............................     9000-AI16
4212         FAR Case 98-002, Conditionally Accepted Items......................................     9000-AI17
4213         FAR Case 97-307, HUBZone Program...................................................     9000-AI20
4214         FAR Case 98-014, Increased Payment Protection......................................     9000-AI21
4215         FAR Case 97-043, Cost-Reimbursement Architect-Engineer Contracts...................     9000-AI22
4216         FAR Case 98-003, Cost Accounting Standards Post-Award Notification.................     9000-AI23
4217         FAR Case 98-006, Interest and Other Financial Costs................................     9000-AI24
4218         FAR Case 97-030, Conforming Late Offer Treatment...................................     9000-AI25
4219         FAR Case 98-606, Option Clause Consistency.........................................     9000-AI26
4220         FAR Case 98-603, Contractor Liability for Loss of and/or Damages to Household Goods     9000-AI28
4221         FAR Case 98-013, Very Small Business Concerns......................................     9000-AI29
4222         FAR Case 98-301, Compensation for Senior Executives................................     9000-AI32
4223         FAR Case 98-023, Application of the Brooks Act.....................................     9000-AI34
4224         FAR Case 98-306, Restrictions on Acquisition of Information Technology.............     9000-AI37
4225         FAR Case 99-001, Use of Competitive Proposals......................................     9000-AI44
4226         FAR Case 98-300, Determination of Price Reasonableness and Commerciality...........     9000-AI45
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

_______________________________________________________________________


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


  



_______________________________________________________________________




4178.  FAR CASE 99-010, CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY, LABOR 
RELATIONS COSTS, AND COSTS RELATING TO LEGAL AND OTHER PROCEEDINGS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 9.104-1; 48 CFR 31.205-21; 48 CFR 31.205-47

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
clarify coverage and give examples of suitable contractor 
responsibility considerations. The rule also makes unallowable the 
costs of attempting to influence employee decisions regarding 
unionization. In addition, the rule makes unallowable those legal 
expenses related to defense of judicial or administrative proceedings 
brought by the Federal Government when a contractor is found to have 
violated a law or regulation, or the proceeding is settled by consent 
or compromise, except to the extent specifically provided as part of 
the settlement agreement. 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                            07/09/99                    64 FR 37360
NPRM Comment Period End         11/08/99
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

[[Page 65328]]

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 and F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI40
_______________________________________________________________________




4179.  FAR CASE 99-004, EXECUTIVE AGENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 17.500

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
add another example of an interagency acquisition that is not subject 
to the Economy Act. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of 
Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866 and is not a 
major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/12/99                    64 FR 44100
NPRM Comment Period End         10/12/99
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 and F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI42
_______________________________________________________________________




4180.  FAR CASE 98-609, FEDERAL SUPPLY SCHEDULES SMALL BUSINESS 
OPPORTUNITIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 8; 48 CFR 38

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
enhance the participation of small business concerns under the Federal 
Supply Schedules 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

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/14/99                    64 FR 49948
NPRM Comment Period End         11/15/99
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 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 and F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI48
_______________________________________________________________________


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


  



_______________________________________________________________________




4181.  FAR CASE 98-614, VETERANS' EMPLOYMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 12; 48 CFR 13; 48 CFR 22; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
implement sections 7 and 8 of the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act 
of 1998 (Pub. L. 105-339). Section 7 expands and improves veterans' 
employment emphasis under Federal contracts. Section 8 amends the 
veterans' employment reporting requirements. This rule also implements 
the Department of Labor's (DOL) Office of Federal Contract Compliance 
Programs (OFCCP) final rule amending 41 CFR part 60-250, Affirmative 
Action and Nondiscrimination Obligations of Contractors and 
Subcontractors Regarding Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the 
Vietnam Era, which clarifies DOL implementation of the affirmative 
action provisions of the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance 
Act of 1974, as amended (38 U.S.C. 4212). 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              10/00/99

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, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), GSA 
(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th and F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755

[[Page 65329]]

Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI46
_______________________________________________________________________




4182.  FAR CASE 97-613, APPLICATION OF THE DAVIS-BACON ACT TO 
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS WITH OPTIONS TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1; 48 CFR 22; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
implement the requirement of Department of Labor (DOL) All Agency 
Memorandum No. 157 (AAM 157), as clarified in the Federal Register on 
November 20, 1998. The rule requires incorporation of the current 
Davis-Bacon Act wage determination at the exercise of each option 
period in construction 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

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions, 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 and F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI47
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION 
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (FAR)   Long-Term Actions


  



_______________________________________________________________________




4183. 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 Pub. L. 101-121, which added a new section 
1352 to title 31 U.S.C. 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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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 and F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AD76
_______________________________________________________________________




4184. 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 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                            09/26/94                    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 and F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

[[Page 65330]]

Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AG04
_______________________________________________________________________




4185. 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, 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 U.S.C. 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.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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 and F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AG27
_______________________________________________________________________




4186. 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, 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: 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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), GSA 
(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th and F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AH25
_______________________________________________________________________




4187. 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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), GSA 
(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th and F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AH30
_______________________________________________________________________




4188. 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

[[Page 65331]]

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: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), GSA 
(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th and F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AH60
_______________________________________________________________________




4189. 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 
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: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), GSA 
(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th and F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AH69
_______________________________________________________________________




4190. 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
Second ANPRM                    03/05/98                    63 FR 11074
ANPRM Comment Period End        04/06/98
NPRM                            02/10/99                     64 FR 6758
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 no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

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

RIN: 9000-AH70
_______________________________________________________________________




4191. FAR CASE 97-032, RELOCATION COSTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 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; and to 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

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/25/99                    64 FR 28330
NPRM Comment Period End         07/26/99
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

[[Page 65332]]

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 and F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AH96
_______________________________________________________________________




4192. 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

Small Entities Affected: 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 and F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI10
_______________________________________________________________________




4193. 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 and F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI13
_______________________________________________________________________




4194. 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.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/13/99                    64 FR 26264
NPRM Comment Period End         07/12/99
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 no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), GSA 
(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th and F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI19
_______________________________________________________________________




4195. 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

[[Page 65333]]

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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/10/99                     64 FR 6757
NPRM Comment Period End         04/12/99
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 and F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI27
_______________________________________________________________________




4196.  FAR CASE 98-011, SBA 8(A) BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
implement revisions made to Small Business Administration (SBA) 
regulations pertaining to its 8(a) Business Development (8(a)BD) 
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              06/17/99                    64 FR 32742
Interim Final Rule Effective    06/17/99
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      08/16/99


Next Action Undetermined

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 and F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI33
_______________________________________________________________________




4197.  FAR CASE 98-017, REVIEW OF AWARD FEE DETERMINATION 
(BURNSIDE-OTT)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 16; 48 CFR 48; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
implement rulings of the United States Court of Appeals and the United 
States Court of Federal Claims. The rulings are that the Contract 
Disputes Act applies to all disputes arising under Government contracts 
unless a more specific statute provides for other remedies arising from 
a contract dispute. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of 
Managment 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                            05/06/99                    64 FR 24472
NPRM Comment Period End         07/06/99
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 and F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI35
_______________________________________________________________________




4198.  FAR CASE 98-605, SERVICE CONTRACT ACT, COMMERCIAL ITEM 
SUBCONTRACTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 12.504(a)(10)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
delete the Service Contract Act from the list of statutes not 
applicable to subcontracts at any tier for the acquisition of 
commercial items or commercial components. 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: Next Action Undetermined

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 and F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI36


_______________________________________________________________________



[[Page 65334]]

4199.  FAR CASE 99-600, NONDISPLACEMENT OF QUALIFIED WORKERS--
COMMERCIAL ITEMS

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 
add the clause title, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers, to the 
clause concerning Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement 
Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items. This addition would 
permit inclusion of the clause, by reference, in solicitations and 
contracts for commercial services, when determined appropriate by the 
contracting officer. 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                            06/17/99                    64 FR 32738
NPRM Comment Period End         08/16/99
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 and F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI38
_______________________________________________________________________




4200.  FAR CASE 98-604, OCEAN TRANSPORTATION BY U.S.-FLAG 
VESSELS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 47.504; 48 CFR 52.212-5; 48 CFR 52.213-4; 48 CFR 
52.247-64

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
clarify application of the preference for U.S.-flag vessels. 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                            07/12/99                    64 FR 37640
NPRM Comment Period End         09/10/99
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 and F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI39
_______________________________________________________________________




4201.  FAR CASE 98-304, COMMERCIAL ITEMS-NONGOVERNMENTAL 
PURPOSES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 105-261

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
implement section 803(a)(2)(D) of the Strom Thurmond National Defense 
Authorization Act for fiscal year 1999 by revising the definition of 
``commercial item'' to provide specific guidance on the meaning and 
appropriate application of the term ``purposes other than Government 
purposes at 41 U.S.C. 403(12)(A). This rule was not subject to Office 
of Management and Budget review under section 6(b) of Executive Order 
12866 ''Regulatory Planning and Review,`` dated September 30, 1993. 
This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/27/99                    64 FR 40694
NPRM Comment Period End         09/27/99
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 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 and F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI41
_______________________________________________________________________




4202.  FAR CASE 98-010, A-76 COST COMPARISON

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 7.3

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
provide guidance on public-private competitions where the award 
decision is based on a trade off among cost or price and non-cost or 
price factors, rather than on the basis of lowest price. 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                             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.

[[Page 65335]]

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), GSA 
(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th and F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI43
_______________________________________________________________________


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


  



_______________________________________________________________________




4203. FAR CASE 97-603, EMPOWERMENT CONTRACTING

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdraw                        07/26/99                    64 FR 40494

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Tribal

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AH58
_______________________________________________________________________




4204. FAR CASES 97-004A AND 97-004B, REFORM OF AFFIRMATIVE ACTION IN 
FEDERAL PROCUREMENT

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/02/99                    64 FR 36222

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AH59
_______________________________________________________________________




4205. FAR CASE 97-031, VALUE ENGINEERING CHANGE PROPOSALS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 48; 48 CFR 52

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/24/99                    64 FR 51846
Final Action Effective          11/23/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AH84
_______________________________________________________________________




4206. FAR CASE 96-018, USE OF BRAND NAME ITEM DESCRIPTIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/17/99                    64 FR 32741
Final Action Effective          08/16/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AH85
_______________________________________________________________________




4207. FAR CASE 97-038, EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 15.305; 48 CFR 37.115

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/24/99                    64 FR 51841
Final Action Effective          11/23/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI07
_______________________________________________________________________




4208. FAR CASE 98-007, COMPETITION UNDER MULTIPLE AWARD TASK AND 
DELIVERY ORDER CONTRACTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 16

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/17/99                    64 FR 32746
Final Action Effective          08/16/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI08
_______________________________________________________________________




4209. FAR CASE 98-004, OMB CIRCULAR A-119

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 11; 48 CFR 52

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/24/99                    64 FR 51834
Final Action Effective          11/23/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte

[[Page 65336]]

Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI12
_______________________________________________________________________




4210. FAR CASE 97-003, TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS (TINS)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/17/99                    64 FR 32741
Final Action Effective          06/17/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI14
_______________________________________________________________________




4211. FAR CASE 98-602, JAVITS-WAGNER-O'DAY PROPOSED REVISIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 8; 48 CFR 42

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/24/99                    64 FR 51833
Final Action Effective          11/23/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI16
_______________________________________________________________________




4212. FAR CASE 98-002, CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED ITEMS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 46

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/24/99                    64 FR 51845
Final Action Effective          11/23/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI17
_______________________________________________________________________




4213. FAR CASE 97-307, HUBZONE PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/24/99                    64 FR 51830
Final Action Effective          11/23/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI20
_______________________________________________________________________




4214. FAR CASE 98-014, INCREASED PAYMENT PROTECTION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 28; 48 CFR 52

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       10/28/99                    64 FR 58282

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI21
_______________________________________________________________________




4215. FAR CASE 97-043, COST-REIMBURSEMENT ARCHITECT-ENGINEER CONTRACTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/24/99                    64 FR 51844
Final Action Effective          11/23/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI22
_______________________________________________________________________




4216. FAR CASE 98-003, COST ACCOUNTING STANDARDS POST-AWARD NOTIFICATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 52

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/24/99                    64 FR 51849
Final Action Effective          11/23/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI23
_______________________________________________________________________




4217. FAR CASE 98-006, INTEREST AND OTHER FINANCIAL COSTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 31

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/24/99                    64 FR 51844
Final Action Effective          11/23/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI24
_______________________________________________________________________




4218. FAR CASE 97-030, CONFORMING LATE OFFER TREATMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

[[Page 65337]]

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/24/99                    64 FR 51837
Final Action Effective          11/23/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI25
_______________________________________________________________________




4219. FAR CASE 98-606, OPTION CLAUSE CONSISTENCY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 17; 48 CFR 52

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/24/99                    64 FR 51842
Final Action Effective          11/23/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI26
_______________________________________________________________________




4220. FAR CASE 98-603, CONTRACTOR LIABILITY FOR LOSS OF AND/OR DAMAGES 
TO HOUSEHOLD GOODS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM Comment Period End         04/19/99                     64 FR 7736
Withdrawn                       07/28/99                    64 FR 40998

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI28
_______________________________________________________________________




4221. FAR CASE 98-013, VERY SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      05/03/99                    64 FR 10535
Final Action                    09/24/99                    64 FR 51829
Final Action Effective          11/23/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI29
_______________________________________________________________________




4222. FAR CASE 98-301, COMPENSATION FOR SENIOR EXECUTIVES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 31

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      05/03/99                    64 FR 10547
Final Action                    09/24/99                    64 FR 51843
Final Action Effective          09/24/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI32
_______________________________________________________________________




4223.  FAR CASE 98-023, APPLICATION OF THE BROOKS ACT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 36

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
remove a reference to the National Imagery and Mapping Agency (NIMA). 
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                    06/17/99                    64 FR 32746
Final Action Effective          08/16/99

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, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), GSA 
(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th and F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI34
_______________________________________________________________________




4224.  FAR CASE 98-306, RESTRICTIONS ON ACQUISITION OF 
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 39

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
implement Division A, section 101(h), title VI, section 622 of the 
Omnibus Appropriations and Authorization Act for fiscal year 1999. 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                    06/17/99                    64 FR 32747
Final Action Effective          08/16/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

[[Page 65338]]

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), GSA 
(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th and F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI37
_______________________________________________________________________




4225.  FAR CASE 99-001, USE OF COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 6

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
delete the requirement for contracting officers to explain in writing 
their rationale for choosing to use competitive proposals rather than 
sealed bidding. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of 
Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated 
September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/24/99                    64 FR 51832
Final Action Effective          11/23/99

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, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), GSA 
(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th and F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI44
_______________________________________________________________________




4226.  FAR CASE 98-300, DETERMINATION OF PRICE REASONABLENESS 
AND COMMERCIALITY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 12; 48 CFR 13; 48 CFR 15

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
implement sections 803 and 808 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

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              09/24/99                    64 FR 51835
Interim Final Rule Effective    09/24/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions, 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 and F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI45
[FR Doc. 99-23651 Filed 11-19-99; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6820-EP-F