[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