[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]

Part XLVI





Department of Defense





General Services Administration





National Aeronautics and Space Administration





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Federal Acquisition Regulation;

Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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


  



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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

48 CFR Ch. 1

Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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

ACTION:  Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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SUMMARY:  This agenda provides summary descriptions of regulations 
being developed by the Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the 
Defense Acquisition Regulations Council in compliance with Executive 
Order 12866 ``Regulatory Planning and Review.'' This agenda is being 
published to allow interested persons an opportunity to participate in 
the rulemaking process.

    The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Secretariat has 
attempted to list all regulations pending at the time of 
publication, except for minor and routine or repetitive actions; 
however, unanticipated requirements may result in the issuance of 
regulations that are not included in this agenda. There is no legal 
significance to the omission of an item from this listing. Also, 
the dates shown for the steps of each action are estimated and are 
not commitments to act on or by the dates shown.

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

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

Dated:  February 25, 2000.

 Edward C. Loeb,

Director, Federal Acquisition Policy Division.

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                                                                                                    Regulation
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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3922        FAR Case 99-608, Prohibition of Acquisition of Products Produced by Forced or            9000-AI51
            Indentured Child Labor..............................................................
3923        FAR Case 98-024, Procurement Integrity Rewrite......................................     9000-AI61
3924        FAR Case 99-022, Discussion Requirements............................................     9000-AI68
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                                      DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR)--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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3925        FAR Case 99-012, Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program...............     9000-AI64
3926        FAR Case 99-607, Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility................     9000-AI69
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                                      DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR)--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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3927        FAR Case 89-093, Implementation of the Anti-Lobbying Statute........................     9000-AD76
3928        FAR Case 91-078, Small Business Subcontracting Reporting............................     9000-AG04
3929        FAR Case 94-753, Travel Costs.......................................................     9000-AG27
3930        FAR Case 96-308, Implementation of Commercially Available Off-the-Shelf Item             9000-AH25
            Acquisition Provisions of the Federal Acquisition Reform Act........................
3931        FAR Case 95-013, Government Property................................................     9000-AH60
3932        FAR Case 96-023, Clause Flowdown-Commercial Items...................................     9000-AH69
3933        FAR Case 97-032, Relocation Costs...................................................     9000-AH96
3934        FAR Case 97-304, Electronic Commerce in Federal Procurement.........................     9000-AI10
3935        FAR Case 98-605, Service Contract Act, Commercial Item Subcontracts.................     9000-AI36
3936        FAR Case 98-604, Ocean Transportation by U.S.-Flag Vessels..........................     9000-AI39
3937        FAR Case 99-010, Contractor Responsibility, Labor Relations Costs, and Costs             9000-AI40
            Relating to Legal and Other Proceedings.............................................
3938        FAR Case 98-304, Commercial Items-Nongovernmental Purposes..........................     9000-AI41
3939        FAR Case 99-004, Executive Agent....................................................     9000-AI42
3940        FAR Case 98-614, Veterans' Employment...............................................     9000-AI46
3941        FAR Case 97-613, Application of the Davis-Bacon Act to Construction Contracts with       9000-AI47
            Options To Extend the Term of the Contract..........................................

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3942        FAR Case 98-609, Federal Supply Schedules Small Business Opportunities..............     9000-AI48
3943        FAR Case 98-015, Requirements Supporting Procurement of Recycled Products and            9000-AI49
            Environmentally Preferable Services.................................................
3944        FAR Case 99-301, Utilization of Indian Organizations and Indian-Owned Economic           9000-AI52
            Enterprises.........................................................................
3945        FAR Case 99-014, Competition Under Multiple-Award Contracts.........................     9000-AI53
3946        FAR Case 99-008, Restrictions on Acquisitions from Yugoslavia and Afghanistan.......     9000-AI54
3947        FAR Case 97-306, Contract Bundling..................................................     9000-AI55
3948        FAR Case 99-302, Construction Industry Payment Protection Act of 1999...............     9000-AI60
3949        FAR Case 99-013, Deferred Research and Development Costs............................     9000-AI62
3950        FAR Case 99-003, Liquidated Damages.................................................     9000-AI63
3951        FAR Case 99-606, Time-and-Materials or Labor-Hours..................................     9000-AI65
3952        FAR Case 99-610, FAR Drafting Principles............................................     9000-AI66
3953        FAR Case 98-300, Determination of Price Reasonablenes and Commerciality.............     9000-AI67
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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3954        FAR Case 97-024, Foreign Acquisition................................................     9000-AH30
3955        FAR Case 98-400, Progress Payments and Related Financing Policies...................     9000-AH70
3956        FAR Case 98-611, Evaluation Boards..................................................     9000-AI13
3957        FAR Case 97-033, Pollution Control and Clean Air and Water..........................     9000-AI19
3958        FAR Case 98-400, Progress Payments and Related Financing Policies...................     9000-AI27
3959        FAR Case 98-011, SBA 8(a) Business Development Program..............................     9000-AI33
3960        FAR Case 98-017, Review of Award Fee Determination (Burnside-ott)...................     9000-AI35
3961        FAR Case 99-600, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers--Commercial Items.............     9000-AI38
3962        FAR Case 98-010, A-76 Cost Comparison...............................................     9000-AI43
3963        FAR Case 99-401, Patent Indemnity...................................................     9000-AI50
3964        FAR Case 99-015, Deobligation Authority.............................................     9000-AI56
3965        FAR Case 99-602, Transition of the Financial Management System Software Program.....     9000-AI57
3966        FAR Case 99-018, Document Availability..............................................     9000-AI58
3967        FAR Case 99-304, Special Simplified Procedures for Purchases of Commercial Items in      9000-AI59
            Excess of the Simplified Acquisition Threshold......................................
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3922.  FAR CASE 99-608, PROHIBITION OF ACQUISITION OF PRODUCTS 
PRODUCED BY FORCED OR INDENTURED CHILD LABOR

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 22

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
implement Executive Order 13126, Prohibition of Acquisition of Products 
Produced by Forced or Indentured Child Labor on June 12, 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/00/00

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-AI51

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3923.  FAR CASE 98-024, PROCUREMENT INTEGRITY REWRITE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 3; 48 CFR 4; 48 CFR 9; 48 CFR 15; 48 CFR 
52; ...

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
rewrite in plain language and clarify guidance regarding procurement 
integrity in A-76 procurements. This regulatory action was not subject 
to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, 
dated September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C 804.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            03/29/00                    65 FR 16758
NPRM Comment Period End         05/30/00
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-AI61
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3924.  FAR CASE 99-022, DISCUSSION REQUIREMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 15

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
clarify the scope of discussions in competitive negotiated 
acquisitions. This regulatory action is not subject to Office of 
Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated 
September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/03/00                    65 FR 17582
NPRM Comment Period End         06/02/00
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-AI68
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3925.  FAR CASE 99-012, SMALL BUSINESS COMPETITIVENESS 
DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 19

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
implement the Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP) and Small 
Business Administration (SBA) final policy directive to provide updated 
guidance on the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program. 
This rule was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review 
under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1999, and is not a 
major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              03/27/00                    65 FR 16275
Interim Final Rule Effective    03/27/00
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      05/26/00
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-AI64
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3926.  FAR CASE 99-607, ELECTRONIC AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 
ACCESSIBILITY

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 section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1998 (29 
U.S.C. 794d), which requires that when Federal agencies develop, 
procure, maintain, or use electronic and information technology, 
Federal employees with disabilities have access to and use of 
information and data that is comparable to that by Federal employees 
who are not individuals

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with disabilities, unless an undue burden would be imposed on the 
department or agency. This regulatory action was not subject to Office 
of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated 
September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              04/00/00

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-AI69
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION 
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3927. 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 Public Law 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is a 
statutory requirement. There is a paperwork burden associated with this 
action.

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

RIN: 9000-AD76
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3928. 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

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

RIN: 9000-AG04
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3929. 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

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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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/14/94                    59 FR 64542
NPRM Comment Period End         02/13/95
NPRM                            05/20/99                    64 FR 27654
NPRM Comment Period End         07/19/99


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 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
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3930. 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is a 
statutory requirement. 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
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3931. FAR CASE 95-013, GOVERNMENT PROPERTY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 45; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            06/02/97                    62 FR 30186
NPRM Comment Period End         08/15/97
NPRM                            01/10/00                     65 FR 1438
NPRM Comment Period End         03/10/00


Next Action Undetermined

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
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3932. 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

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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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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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
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3933. 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            05/25/99                    64 FR 28330
NPRM Comment Period End         07/26/99
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-AH96
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3934. 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              10/30/98                    63 FR 58590
Interim Final Rule Effective    10/30/98
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      12/29/98


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is a 
statutory requirement. There is 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
_______________________________________________________________________




3935. 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 23762]]

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3936. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




3937. 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

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3938. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




3939. 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

[[Page 23763]]

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3940. 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

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/03/99                    64 FR 67992
NPRM Comment Period End         02/01/00
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-AI46
_______________________________________________________________________




3941. 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

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/03/99                    64 FR 67986
NPRM Comment Period End         02/01/00
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3942. 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: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

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

RIN: 9000-AI48

[[Page 23764]]

_______________________________________________________________________




3943.  FAR CASE 98-015, REQUIREMENTS SUPPORTING PROCUREMENT OF 
RECYCLED PRODUCTS AND ENVIRONMENTALLY PREFERABLE SERVICES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 4; 48 CFR 7; 48 CFR 11; 48 CFR 13; ...

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
implement Executive Order 13101, dated September 14, 1998, Greening the 
Government through Waste Prevention, Recycling, and Federal 
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                            09/23/99                    64 FR 51656
NPRM Comment Period End         11/22/99
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 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-AI49
_______________________________________________________________________




3944.  FAR CASE 99-301, UTILIZATION OF INDIAN ORGANIZATIONS AND 
INDIAN-OWNED ECONOMIC ENTERPRISES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 26; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
delete DoD-unique language pertaining to incentive payments made to 
prime contractors for the utilization of Indian organizations and 
Indian-owned economic 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                            10/27/99                    64 FR 57964
NPRM Comment Period End         12/27/99
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 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-AI52
_______________________________________________________________________




3945.  FAR CASE 99-014, COMPETITION UNDER MULTIPLE-AWARD 
CONTRACTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 16; 48 CFR 37

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
clarify what contracting officers should consider when planning for 
multiple awards of indefinite-delivery contracts and clarify how orders 
should be placed against the resultant contracts. This regulatory 
action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under 
Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993, and is not a major 
rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/15/99                    64 FR 70158
NPRM Comment Period End         02/14/00
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-AI53
_______________________________________________________________________




3946.  FAR CASE 99-008, RESTRICTIONS ON ACQUISITIONS FROM 
YUGOSLAVIA AND AFGHANISTAN

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 25; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation to 
implement Executive Orders 13121 and 13129. These orders prohibit the 
importation into the United States of any goods or services from 
Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro) or the territory of Afghanistan 
controlled by the Taliban. This regulatory action was not subject to 
Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, 
dated September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/01/99                    64 FR 67446
NPRM Comment Period End         01/31/00
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

[[Page 23765]]

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-AI54
_______________________________________________________________________




3947.  FAR CASE 97-306, CONTRACT BUNDLING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 4; 48 CFR 5; 48 CFR 7; 48 CFR 10; 48 CFR 
15; 48 CFR 19; ...

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
implement sections 411-417 of the Small Business Reauthorization Act of 
1997. Sections 411-417 amend title 15 of the United States Code to 
define ``contract bundling'' and require agencies to avoid unnecessary 
bundling that precludes small business participation in the performance 
of Federal 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              12/27/99                    64 FR 72441
Interim Final Rule Effective    12/27/99
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      02/25/00
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

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

RIN: 9000-AI55
_______________________________________________________________________




3948.  FAR CASE 99-302, CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY PAYMENT PROTECTION 
ACT OF 1999

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 28; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
implement the Construction Industry Payment Protection (CIPP) Act of 
1999. The CIPP Act also amends the Miller Act to provide that the 
amount payable by the terms of the contract, unless the contracting 
officer determines that a payment bond in that amount is impractical. 
The rule also provides enhanced payment protection for Government 
contracts not subject to the Miller Act. This added protection is not 
required by the CIPP but is considered beneficial to add consistency to 
the rule and to afford added protection to subcontractors and suppliers 
on contracts less than $100,000.00. This regulatory action was not 
subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 
12866, dated September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 
804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/28/99                    64 FR 72828
NPRM Comment Period End         02/28/00


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

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

RIN: 9000-AI60
_______________________________________________________________________




3949.  FAR CASE 99-013, DEFERRED RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COSTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 31

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
clarify and simplify the ``Deferred Research and Development Costs'' 
cost principle. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of 
Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated 
September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/26/00                     65 FR 4328
NPRM Comment Period End         03/27/00
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-AI62
_______________________________________________________________________




3950.  FAR CASE 99-003, LIQUIDATED DAMAGES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 11; 48 CFR 22; 48 CFR 36; 48 CFR 49; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

[[Page 23766]]

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
rewrite guidance on liquidated damages in plain language. This rule was 
not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive 
Order 12866, dated September 30, 1999, and is not a major rule under 5 
U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/13/00                     65 FR 2272
NPRM Comment Period End         03/13/00


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-AI63
_______________________________________________________________________




3951.  FAR CASE 99-606, TIME-AND-MATERIALS OR LABOR-HOURS

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 
clarify the requirements regarding changes to time-and-materials and 
labor-hours contracts. This regulatory action is not subject to Office 
of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12688, dated 
September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/24/00                     65 FR 3762
NPRM Comment Period End         03/24/00


Next Action Undetermined

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-AI65
_______________________________________________________________________




3952.  FAR CASE 99-610, FAR DRAFTING PRINCIPLES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
add FAR drafting principles to enhance a common understanding of the 
regulation among all members of the acquisition team and other users. 
This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and 
Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993, 
and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/26/00                     65 FR 4346
NPRM Comment Period End         03/27/00


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-AI66
_______________________________________________________________________




3953.  FAR CASE 98-300, DETERMINATION OF PRICE REASONABLENES AND 
COMMERCIALITY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 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.
This rule was erroneously reported as a completed action in the October 
1999 Unified Agenda published November 22, 1999 in
64 FR 65338 under RIN AI45. The rule remains in effect.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              09/24/99                    64 FR 51835
Interim Final Rule Effective    09/24/99
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      11/23/99
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

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-AI67

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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (FAR)   Completed Actions


  



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3954. FAR CASE 97-024, FOREIGN ACQUISITION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/27/99                    64 FR 72416
Final Action Effective          02/25/00

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-AH30
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3955. FAR CASE 98-400, PROGRESS PAYMENTS AND RELATED FINANCING POLICIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 32; 48 CFR 52

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/27/00                    65 FR 16276
Final Action Effective          03/27/00

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-AH70
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3956. FAR CASE 98-611, EVALUATION BOARDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 36.602-2

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case closed                     02/11/00

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-AI13
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3957. FAR CASE 97-033, POLLUTION CONTROL AND CLEAN AIR AND WATER

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/27/99                    64 FR 72415
Final Action Effective          02/25/00

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-AI19
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3958. FAR CASE 98-400, PROGRESS PAYMENTS AND RELATED FINANCING POLICIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 32; 48 CFR 52

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Merged With RIN 9000-AH70       02/17/00

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-AI27
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3959. FAR CASE 98-011, SBA 8(A) BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/27/99                    64 FR 72447
Final Action Effective          12/27/99

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-AI33
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3960. FAR CASE 98-017, REVIEW OF AWARD FEE DETERMINATION (BURNSIDE-OTT)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/27/99                    64 FR 72448
Final Action Effective          02/25/00

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-AI35
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3961. FAR CASE 99-600, NONDISPLACEMENT OF QUALIFIED WORKERS--COMMERCIAL 
ITEMS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 52

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/27/99                    64 FR 72450
Final Action Effective          02/25/00

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-AI38
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3962. FAR CASE 98-010, A-76 COST COMPARISON

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 7.3

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case Closed--Per Agreement 
Between the DARC and the CAAC.  11/23/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AI43
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3963.  FAR CASE 99-401, PATENT INDEMNITY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 27

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
clarify the patent indemnity for commercial items and items that are 
other than commercial. 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.
This case closed per agreement between the Defense Acqusition 
Regulation Council (DARC) and the Civilian Agency Acquisition Council 
(CAAC).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case Closed--Per Agreement 
Between the DARC and the CAAC.  11/04/99

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-AI50
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3964.  FAR CASE 99-015, DEOBLIGATION AUTHORITY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 40 USC 468(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 4; 48 CFR 42

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
establish deobligation of excess funds as one of the contract 
administration functions normally delegated to the contract 
administration office. This regulatory action was not subject to Office 
of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated 
September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/27/99                    64 FR 72444
Final Action Effective          02/25/00

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-AI56
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3965.  FAR CASE 99-602, TRANSITION OF THE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 
SYSTEM SOFTWARE PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 8; 48 CFR 39

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
delete the language pertaining to the Financial Management Systems 
Software Mandatory Multiple Award Schedule Contracts Program. This 
regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget 
review under Executive 12866, dated September 30, 1993, and is not a 
major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/27/99                    64 FR 72445
Final Action Effective          02/25/00

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-AI57
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3966.  FAR CASE 99-018, DOCUMENT AVAILABILITY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 11; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
update how the public may obtain Department of Defense specifications 
and standards. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of 
Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated 
September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/27/99                    64 FR 72446
Final Action Effective          12/27/99

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

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

RIN: 9000-AI58
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3967.  FAR CASE 99-304, SPECIAL SIMPLIFIED PROCEDURES FOR 
PURCHASES OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS IN EXCESS OF THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION 
THRESHOLD

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 13

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
implement section 806 of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2000 (Pub. L. 106-65). Section 806 extends the test of the 
special simplified procedures for purchases of commercial items greater 
than the simplified acquisition threshold, but not exceeding 
$5,000,000, until January 1, 2002. 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 and 5 U.S.C. 
804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/27/99                    64 FR 72447
Final Action Effective          12/27/99

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-AI59
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