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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
48 CFR Ch. 1
Semiannual Regulatory Agenda
AGENCY: 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,'' as reaffirmed and amended in
Executive Order 13563, ``Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review,''
and Executive Order 14094, ``Modernizing Regulatory Review.''
This agenda is being published to allow interested persons an
opportunity to participate in the rulemaking process. Additionally,
members of the public can track the progress of any open and pending
FAR rule via the ``Open FAR Cases'' report, which is publicly available
at https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/far_case_status.html.
The Regulatory Secretariat Division 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.
Published proposed rules may be reviewed in their entirety at the
Government's rulemaking website at https://www.regulations.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lois Mandell, Division Director,
Regulatory Secretariat Division, 1800 F Street NW, 7th Floor,
Washington, DC 20405-0001, 202-501-4755 or by email at
lois.mandell@gsa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DoD, GSA, and NASA, under their several
statutory authorities, jointly issue and maintain the FAR through
periodic issuance of changes published in the Federal Register and
produced electronically as Federal Acquisition Circulars (FACs).
The electronic version of the FAR, including changes, can be
accessed on the FAR website at https://www.acquisition.gov/far.
William F. Clark,
Director, Office of Government-wide Acquisition Policy, Office of
Acquisition Policy, Office of Government-wide Policy.
DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR)--Prerule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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468....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AO56
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2023-008,
Prohibition on Certain
Semiconductor Products
and Services.
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DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR)--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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469....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN56
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2017-016, Controlled
Unclassified Information
(CUI).
470....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN98
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2019-015, Improving
Consistency Between
Procurement &
Nonprocurement Procedures
on Suspension and
Debarment.
471....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AO01
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2019-018, Federal
Acquisition Supply Chain
Security Act of 2018.
472....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AO18
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2020-016,
Rerepresentation of Size
and Socioeconomic Status.
473....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AO19
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2021-001, Increased
Efficiencies With Regard
to Certified Mail, In-
Person Business, Mail,
Notarization, Original
Documents, Seals, and
Signatures.
474....................... FAR Acquisition Regulation 9000-AO23
(FAR); FAR Case 2021-005;
Disclosure of Beneficial
Owner in Federal
Contracting.
475....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AO26
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2021-009, Protests
of Orders Set Aside for
Small Business.
476....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AO28
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2021-011, Past
Performance Ratings for
Small Business Joint
Venture Members and Small
Business First-Tier
Subcontractors.
477....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AO33
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2021-016, Minimizing
the Risk of Climate
Change in Federal
Acquisitions.
478....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AO34
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2021-017, Cyber
Threat and Incident
Reporting and Information
Sharing.
479....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AO35
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2021-019,
Standardizing
Cybersecurity
Requirements for
Unclassified Information
Systems.
480....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AO36
Regulations (FAR); FAR
Case 2021-020,
Limitations on
Subcontracting.
481....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AO41
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2022-004, Enhanced
Price Preferences for
Critical Items.
482....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AO46
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2022-009,
Certification of Service-
Disabled Veteran-Owned
Small Businesses.
483....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AO49
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2023-002, Supply
Chain Software Security.
484....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AO50
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2023-001,
Subcontracting to Puerto
Rican and Covered
Territory Small
Businesses.
485....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AO51
Regulation (FAR); FAR
CASE 2023-003,
Prohibition on the Use of
Reverse Auctions for
Complex, Specialized, or
Substantial Design and
Construction Services.
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486....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AO54
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2023-006, Preventing
Organizational Conflicts
of Interest in Federal
Acquisition.
487....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AO60
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2023-016,
Subcontracting Plans and
Limitations on
Subcontracting.
488....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AO61
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2023-017,
Consolidation and
Bundling.
489....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AO63
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2023-013, HUBZone
Program.
490....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AO64
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2023-015, Policy on
Joint Ventures.
491....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AO65
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2023-014, Small
Business Protests.
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DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR)--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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492....................... FAR Acquisition Regulation 9000-AN31
(FAR); FAR Case 2015-038,
Reverse Auction Guidance.
493....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN83
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2018-017,
Prohibition on Certain
Telecommunications and
Video Surveillance
Services or Equipment.
494....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN92
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2019-009,
Prohibition on
Contracting With Entities
Using Certain
Telecommunications and
Video Surveillance
Services or Equipment.
495....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AO08
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2020-005,
Explanations to
Unsuccessful Offerors on
Certain Orders Under Task
and Delivery Order
Contracts.
496....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AO12
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2020-010, Small
Business Innovation
Research and Technology
Transfer Programs.
497....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AO13
Regulation (FAR); FAR
2020-011, Implementation
of Federal Acquisition
Supply Chain Security Act
(FASCSA) Exclusion Orders.
498....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AO31
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2021-014, Increasing
the Minimum Wage for
Contractors.
499....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AO32
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2021-015, Disclosure
of Greenhouse Gas
Emissions and Climate-
Related Financial Risk.
500....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AO40
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2022-003, Use of
Project Labor Agreement
for Federal Construction
Projects.
501....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AO43
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2022-006,
Sustainable Procurement.
502....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AO48
Regulation (FAR): FAR
Case 2022-011,
Nondisplacement of
Qualified Workers Under
Service Contracts.
503....................... FAR Case 2023-010, 9000-AO58
Prohibition on a
ByteDance Covered
Application.
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DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR)--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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504....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN72
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2018-013, Exemption
of Commercial and COTS
Item Contracts From
Certain Laws and
Regulations.
505....................... Federal Acquisitions 9000-AO30
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2021-013, Access to
Past Performance
Information.
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DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR)--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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506....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN32
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2017-005,
Whistleblower Protection
for Contractor Employees.
507....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN43
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2017-014, Use of
Acquisition 360 to
Encourage Vendor Feedback.
508....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN82
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2018-024; Use of
Interagency Fleet
Management System
Vehicles and Related
Services.
509....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AO29
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2021-012, 8(a)
Program.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION/NATIONAL
AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (FAR)
Prerule Stage
468. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2023-008,
Prohibition on Certain Semiconductor Products and Services [9000-AO56]
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 4; 10 U.S.C. ch.
137 legacy provisions; 10 U.S.C. 3016; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: This rule will prohibit agencies from: (1) procuring or
obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain,
any electronic parts, products, or services that include covered
semiconductor products or services; or (2) entering into a contract, or
extending or renewing a contract, with an entity to procure or obtain
electronic parts or products that include covered semiconductor
products or services. This rule is issued pursuant to section 5949(a)
of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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ANPRM............................... 11/00/23
ANPRM Comment Period End............ 01/00/24
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Malissa Jones, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 571 882-4687,
Email: malissa.jones@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000-AO56
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION/NATIONAL
AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (FAR)
Proposed Rule Stage
469. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2017-016,
Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) [9000-AN56]
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 4; 10 U.S.C. ch.
137 legacy provisions; 10 U.S.C. 3016; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: This rule will apply the controlled unclassified
information (CUI) program requirements in Federal contracts in a
uniform manner to protect CUI. This rule is one element of a larger
strategy to improve the Government's efforts to identify, deter,
protect against, detect, and respond to increasing sophisticated threat
actions targeting Federal contractors. This rule is being issued in
accordance with the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
regulations implementing the CUI program per Executive Order 13556
issued November 4, 2010, as implemented in NARA's implementing
regulations.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Proposed Rule....................... 02/00/24
NPRM Comment Period End............. 04/00/24
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Michael O. Jackson, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/
NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 208-
4949, Email: michaelo.jackson@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000-AN56
470. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2019-015, Improving
Consistency Between Procurement & Nonprocurement Procedures on
Suspension and Debarment [9000-AN98]
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 4; 10 U.S.C. ch.
137 legacy provisions; 10 U.S.C. 3016; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: This rule will bring the Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR) and the Nonprocurement Common Rule (NCR) procedures on suspension
and debarment into closer alignment, creating a more consistent
experience for industry. The FAR covers procurement matters and the NCR
covers other transactions, such as grants, cooperative agreements,
contracts of assistance, loans and loan guarantees. The suspension and
debarment procedures give Federal officials a discretionary means to
exclude parties from participation in certain transactions, while
affording those parties due process.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 12/00/23
NPRM Comment Period End............. 02/00/24
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Zenaida Delgado, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 969-7207,
Email: zenaida.delgado@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000-AN98
471. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2019-018, Federal
Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act of 2018 [9000-AO01]
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 4; 10 U.S.C. ch.
137 legacy provisions; 10 U.S.C. 3016; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: This rule will provide authorities to agencies for
determining and mitigating supply chain risks in procurements involving
controlled unclassified information, information technology, embedded
information technology, and telecommunications. To mitigate supply
chain risks, the law allows executive agencies to exclude sources or
covered articles from any executive agency procurement action,
including source selection and consent for a contractor to subcontract.
This rule is being issued pursuant to 41 U.S.C. 4713 titled
``Authorities relating to mitigating supply chain risks in the
procurement of covered articles.''
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 08/00/24
NPRM Comment Period End............. 10/00/24
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Marissa Ryba, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 314 586-1280,
Email: marissa.ryba@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000-AO01
472. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2020-016,
Rerepresentation of Size and Socioeconomic Status [9000-AO18]
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 4; 10 U.S.C. ch.
137 legacy provisions; 10 U.S.C. 3016; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: This rule will require contractors to rerepresent its
size and economic status for all set-aside orders issued under full and
open multiple-award contracts. Additionally, rerepresentation is
required for orders issued under a small business set-aside multiple-
award contract where the orders are further set-aside exclusively for a
particular socioeconomic category and the required socioeconomic status
differs from the underlying multiple-award contract. Orders issued
under any Federal Supply Schedule are exempt from the requirement to
rerepresent size
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and or socioeconomic status. This rule is being issued in accordance
with the Small Business Administration final rule published October 16,
2020 titled ``Consolidation of Mentor-Prot[eacute]g[eacute] Programs
and Other Government Contracting Amendments.''
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 09/29/23 88 FR 67189
NPRM Comment Period End............. 11/28/23
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Dana Bowman, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 803-3188,
Email: dana.bowman@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000-AO18
473. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2021-001, Increased
Efficiencies With Regard to Certified Mail, In-Person Business, Mail,
Notarization, Original Documents, Seals, and Signatures [9000-AO19]
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 4; 10 U.S.C. ch.
137 legacy provisions; 10 U.S.C. 3016; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: This rule will streamline certain essential contracting
procedures by increasing flexibilities and efficiencies with regards to
certified mail, in-person business, mail, notarization, original
documents, seals, and signatures using digital and virtual technology.
This rule makes permanent policy flexibilities introduced during the
pandemic.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 06/00/24
NPRM Comment Period End............. 08/00/24
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Zenaida Delgado, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 969-7207,
Email: zenaida.delgado@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000-AO19
474. FAR Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2021-005; Disclosure of
Beneficial Owner in Federal Contracting [9000-AO23]
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 4; 10 U.S.C. ch.
137 legacy provisions; 10 U.S.C. 3016; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: This rule will require certain offerors to disclose
beneficial ownership information in their offers for contracts over the
simplified acquisition threshold and for the Federal Awardee
Performance and Integrity Information System to include identifying
information on the beneficial owner of a Federal contractor that is a
corporation. This rule is being issued in accordance with sections 885
and 6403 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2021.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 04/00/24
NPRM Comment Period End............. 06/00/24
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Zenaida Delgado, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 969-7207,
Email: zenaida.delgado@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000-AO23
475. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2021-009, Protests
of Orders Set Aside for Small Business [9000-AO26]
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 4; 10 U.S.C. ch.
137 legacy provisions; 10 U.S.C. 3016; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: This rule will allow size protests on set-aside orders
under multiple-award contracts that were not set-aside, and protests of
socioeconomic status on set-aside orders where the required status
differs from that of the underlying multiple-award contract. This rule
also grants authority for SBA's Associate General Counsel for
Procurement Law to initiate size protests. This rule is being issued in
accordance with the Small Business Administration final rule published
October 16, 2020.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 10/03/23 88 FR 68067
NPRM Comment Period End............. 12/04/23
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Dana Bowman, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 803-3188,
Email: dana.bowman@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000-AO26
476. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2021-011, Past
Performance Ratings for Small Business Joint Venture Members and Small
Business First-Tier Subcontractors [9000-AO28]
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 4; 10 U.S.C. ch.
137 legacy provisions; 10 U.S.C. 3016; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: This rule will permit small business offerors that served
as first-tier subcontractors and joint venture members, in certain
situations, to submit the past performance and experience gained under
these arrangements with offers on Federal contracts. Contracting
officers will be required to consider the capabilities and past
performance provided by first-tier subcontractors and joint venture
members in certain situations. This rule promotes equity in Federal
procurement. This rule is being issued in accordance with section 868
of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021, as
implemented in the Small Business Administration (SBA) final rule
published on July 22, 2022 titled ``Past Performance Ratings for Small
Business Joint Venture Members and Small Business First-Tier
Subcontractors;'' and section 15 of the Small Business Act, as
implemented in the SBA final rule on October 16, 2020 titled
``Consolidation of Mentor-Prot[eacute]g[eacute] Programs and Other
Government Contracting Amendments.''
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM Comment Period End............. 05/00/24
NPRM................................ 07/00/24
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Carrie Moore, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 571 300-5917,
Email: carrie.moore@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000-AO28
477. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2021-016,
Minimizing the Risk of Climate Change in Federal Acquisitions [9000-
AO33]
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 4; 10 U.S.C. ch.
137 legacy provisions; 10 U.S.C. 3016; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: This rule will allow agencies to: (1) provide a
preference for proposed solutions that have lower life-cycle greenhouse
gas emissions; and (2) require a Federal contractor to identify and
manage climate risks that may
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impact contract performance. This rule is being issued in accordance
with section 5(b)(ii) of the Executive Order 14030 titled ``Climate-
Related Financial Risk.'' DoD, GSA, and NASA published an advance
notice of proposed rulemaking in October of 2021 seeking feedback from
the public on ways in which the Government could consider greenhouse
gas emissions and climate risks in Federal procurement. The feedback is
being considered in the development of the proposed rule.
Timetable:
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ANPRM............................... 10/15/21 86 FR 57404
Comment Period Extended............. 12/07/21 86 FR 69218
ANPRM Comment Period End............ 01/13/22
NPRM................................ 01/00/24
NPRM Comment Period End............. 03/00/24
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Jennifer Hawes, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 969-7386,
Email: jennifer.hawes@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000-AO33
478. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2021-017, Cyber
Threat and Incident Reporting and Information Sharing [9000-AO34]
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 4; 10 U.S.C. ch.
137 legacy provisions; 10 U.S.C. 3016; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: This rule will authorize agencies to increase the sharing
of information about cyber threats and incident information between
Government and certain providers. In addition, this rule will require
certain contractors to report cyber incidents to the Federal Government
to facilitate effective cyber incident response and remediation. This
rule is being issued pursuant to recommendations from the Office of
Management and Budget and the Department of Homeland Security in
accordance with sections 2(b), 2(c), 2(g)(i), and 8(b), of the
Executive Order 14028 titled ``Improving the Nation's Cybersecurity.''
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 10/03/23 88 FR 68055
NPRM Comment Period Extended........ 11/01/23 88 FR 74970
NPRM Comment Period End............. 12/04/23
NPRM Comment Period Extended End.... 02/02/24
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Marissa Ryba, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 314 586-1280,
Email: marissa.ryba@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000-AO34
479. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2021-019,
Standardizing Cybersecurity Requirements for Unclassified Information
Systems [9000-AO35]
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 4; 10 U.S.C. ch.
137 legacy provisions; 10 U.S.C. 3016; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: This rule will ensure Federal information systems are
better positioned to protect from cybersecurity threats by
standardizing common cybersecurity contractual requirements across
agencies for unclassified Federal information systems. This rule is
being issued to implement Department of Homeland Security
recommendations in accordance with sections 2(i) and 8(b) of the
Executive Order 14028 titled ``Improving the Nation's Cybersecurity.''
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 10/03/23 88 FR 68402
NPRM Comment Period Extended........ 11/01/23 88 FR 74970
NPRM Comment Period End............. 12/04/23
NPRM Comment Period Extension End... 02/02/24
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Carrie Moore, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 571 300-5917,
Email: carrie.moore@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000-AO35
480. Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR); FAR Case 2021-020,
Limitations on Subcontracting [9000-AO36]
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 4; 10 U.S.C. ch.
137 legacy provisions; 10 U.S.C. 3016; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: This rule will update the limitations on subcontracting
for small business concerns by revising or clarifying: (1) the
exclusion of indirect costs from the limitation on subcontracting for
services, (2) the application of the limitations on subcontracting to
similarly situated entities, (3) the application of the nonmanufacturer
rule to kit assemblers, and (4) the application of the limitation on
subcontracting to construction contracts that also contain supplies
and/or services. This rule is being issued in accordance with section
1651 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013;
and the Small Business Administration final rules published on May 31,
2016, November 29, 2019, and October 16, 2020.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 11/00/23
NPRM Comment Period End............. 01/00/24
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Carrie Moore, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 571 300-5917,
Email: carrie.moore@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000-AO36
481. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2022-004, Enhanced
Price Preferences for Critical Items [9000-AO41]
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C ch. 4; 10 U.S.C ch. 137
legacy provisions; 10 U.S.C 3016; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: This rule will add a list of critical items and their
associated enhanced price preferences to the Federal Acquisition
Regulation (FAR), which will apply to acquisitions subject to the Buy
American statute. The rule will also provide further guidance to
contracting officers on how to evaluate offers for critical items and
provide for a post-award reporting requirement for contractors. This
rule will complete the framework added to the FAR as part of the
implementation of section 8 of the Executive Order titled ``Ensuring
the Future Is Made in All of America by All of America's Workers.''
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 01/00/24
NPRM Comment Period End............. 03/00/24
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Mahruba Uddowla, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington,
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RIN: 9000-AO41
482. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2022-009,
Certification of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses [9000-
AO46]
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 4; 10 U.S.C. ch.
137 legacy provisions; 10 U.S.C. 3016; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: This rule will clarify the certification requirements for
Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) concerns to be
eligible for the award of a sole source or set-aside SDVOSB contract.
This rule is being issued in accordance with section 862 of the
National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021, as
implemented by the Small Business Administration (SBA) final rules
published on November 22, 2022, and July 3, 2023; and section 863 of
the NDAA for FY 2022, as implemented by the SBA final rule published on
April 27, 2023.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 11/00/23
NPRM Comment Period End............. 01/00/24
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Carrie Moore, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 571 300-5917,
Email: carrie.moore@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000-AO46
483. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2023-002, Supply
Chain Software Security [9000-AO49]
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 4; 10 U.S.C. ch.
137 legacy provisions; 10 U.S.C. 3016; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: This rule will require suppliers of software available
for purchase by Federal agencies to comply with, and attest to
complying with, applicable secure software development practices. This
rule is being issued in accordance with section 4(n) and 4(k) of the
Executive Order 14028 titled ``Improving the Nation's Cybersecurity''
and Office of Management and Budget Memorandum 22-18 and 23-16.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 12/00/23
NPRM Comment Period End............. 02/00/24
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Marissa Ryba, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 314 586-1280,
Email: marissa.ryba@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000-AO49
484. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2023-001,
Subcontracting to Puerto Rican and Covered Territory Small Businesses
[9000-AO50]
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 4; 10 U.S.C. ch.
137 legacy provisions; 10 U.S.C. 3016; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: This rule will (1) provide contracting incentives to
mentors that subcontract to protege firms that are Puerto Rican or
another covered territory business; (2) reaffirm that contractors may
rely on the self-certification of their subcontractors; and (2) specify
that an Alaska Native Corporation owned firm that does not individually
qualify as small but counts as a small business for subcontracting
goaling purposes, is not required to submit a subcontracting plan. This
rule is being issued in accordance with section 861 of the National
Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2019, as
implemented by the Small Business Administration (SBA) final rule
published on October 16, 2020, and section 866 of the NDAA for FY 2021,
as implemented by the SBA final rule published on August 9, 2022.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 01/00/24
NPRM Comment Period End............. 03/00/24
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Carrie Moore, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 571 300-5917,
Email: carrie.moore@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000-AO50
485. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2023-003,
Prohibition on the Use of Reverse Auctions for Complex, Specialized, or
Substantial Design and Construction Services [9000-AO51]
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 4; 10 U.S.C. ch.
137 legacy provisions; 10 U.S.C. 3016; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: This rule will prohibit the use of a reverse auction for
the award of a contract for complex, specialized, or substantial design
and construction services. The prohibition is the result of the
Construction Consensus Procurement Improvement Act of 2021, which
amended the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020, to correct a
provision on the prohibition on the use of a reverse auction.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 03/00/24
NPRM Comment Period End............. 05/00/24
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Michael O. Jackson, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/
NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 208-
4949, Email: michaelo.jackson@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000-AO51
486. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2023-006,
Preventing Organizational Conflicts of Interest in Federal Acquisition
[9000-AO54]
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 4; 10 U.S.C. ch.
137 legacy provisions; 10 U.S.C. 3016; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: This rule will provide and update definitions, guidance,
and examples related to organizational conflicts of interest (OCI),
including the creation of solicitation provisions and contract clauses
to avoid or mitigate OCI, that require contractors to disclose
information relevant to potential OCI and limit future contracting. The
rule will also permit contracting officers to take into consideration
professional standards and procedures to prevent OCI to which an
offeror or contractor is subject. This rule is being issued in
accordance with the Preventing Organizational Conflicts of Interest in
Federal Acquisition Act.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 03/00/24
NPRM Comment Period End............. 05/00/24
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Mahruba Uddowla, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 703 605-2868,
Email: mahruba.uddowla@gsa.gov.
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RIN: 9000-AO54
487. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2023-016,
Subcontracting Plans and Limitations on Subcontracting [9000-AO60]
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 4; 10 U.S.C. ch.
137 legacy provisions; 10 U.S.C. 3016; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: This rule will make changes to the limitations on
subcontracting, the nonmanufacturer rule, and subcontracting plans.
Changes will be made in areas such as: the time period used to
determine compliance with applicable limitations on subcontracting for
certain contracts; past performance evaluations for concerns exceeding
the limitations on subcontracting; nonmanufacturer waivers for multi-
item procurements and limitations on the effective period of an
individual nonmanufacturer waiver; the time period in which an approved
commercial subcontracting plan is effective; the indirect costs to be
included in subcontracting goals; and the costs to be included or
excluded in the contractor's calculation of the subcontracting base.
This rule implements regulatory changes made in the Small Business
Administration's final rule published in April 27, 2023.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 10/00/24
NPRM Comment Period End............. 12/00/24
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Carrie Moore, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 571 300-5917,
Email: carrie.moore@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000-AO60
488. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2023-017,
Consolidation and Bundling [9000-AO61]
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 4; 10 U.S.C. ch.
137 legacy provisions; 10 U.S.C. 3016; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: This rule will add blanket purchase agreements and orders
placed against unrestricted multiple-award contracts to the list of
contract vehicles covered by the definition of consolidation and
bundling; clarify that the definition of consolidation and bundling
applies when additional scope is added to a solicitation, contract, or
agreement; and add to the analysis requirements of an acquisition
strategy for a bundled contract. This rule implements statutory
requirements as implemented by the Small Business Administration's
final rule published April 27, 2023.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 07/00/24
NPRM Comment Period End............. 09/00/24
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Dana Bowman, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 803-3188,
Email: dana.bowman@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000-AO61
489. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2023-013,
Hubzone Program [9000-AO63]
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 4; 10 U.S.C. ch.
137 legacy provisions; 10 U.S.C. 3016; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: This rule will authorize the Small Business
Administration (SBA) Office of Hearings and Appeals to decide all
appeals from formal protest determinations in connection with the
status of a Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) small
business concern. Additionally, this rule proposes to remove the
representation for HUBZone small business concerns as these concerns
are required to be certified by SBA. This rule implements statutory
requirements as implemented by the SBA's final rule published April 10,
2023.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 01/00/24
NPRM Comment Period End............. 03/00/24
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Carrie Moore, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 571 300-5917,
Email: carrie.moore@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000-AO63
490. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2023-015,
Policy on Joint Ventures [9000-AO64]
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 4; 10 U.S.C. ch.
137 legacy provisions; 10 U.S.C. 3016; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: This rule will make changes to the requirements for small
business joint ventures. Changes will be made to the recertification
requirements for joint ventures and mentor-prot[eacute]g[eacute] joint
ventures, to specify that a joint venture partner cannot be a partner
to multiple joint ventures that intend to submit offers in response to
a solicitation; and the time period in which a joint venture is
eligible for award. This rule implements the Small Business
Administration's final rule published April 27,2023.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 08/00/24
NPRM Comment Period End............. 10/00/24
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Carrie Moore, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 571 300-5917,
Email: carrie.moore@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000-AO64
491. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2023-014,
Small Business Protests [9000-AO65]
Legal Authority: 0 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 4; 10 U.S.C. ch.
137 legacy provisions; 10 U.S.C. 3016; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: This rule will clarify the parties that may protest the
size and/or socioeconomic status of a small business concern, specify
the deadlines for submitting a protest, add the Small Business
Administration (SBA) Associate General Counsel for Procurement Law to
the list of parties than can request a formal size determination, and
make other clarifying amendments regarding small business protest
procedures. This rule will implement the SBA's final rule published
April 2023 which implemented section 863 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for fiscal year 2022.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 05/00/24
NPRM Comment Period End............. 07/00/24
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Dana Bowman, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 803-3188,
Email: dana.bowman@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000-AO65
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION/NATIONAL
AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (FAR)
Final Rule Stage
492. FAR Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2015-038, Reverse
Auction Guidance [9000-AN31]
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 4; 10 U.S.C. ch.
137 legacy provisions; 10 U.S.C. 3016; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: This rule will create standard governmentwide policies
addressing the effective use of reverse auctions. Reverse auctions are
a tool used by Federal agencies to obtain competitive prices for an
acquisition. Reverse auctions differ from traditional auctions in that
sellers compete against one another to provide the lowest price or
highest-value offer to a buyer. This rule will incorporate guidance
from the Office of Federal Procurement Policy memorandum, Effective Use
of Reverse Auctions,'' which was issued in response to recommendations
from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) report, Reverse
Auctions: Guidance is Needed to Maximize Competition and Achieve Cost
Savings'' (GAO-14-108).
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 12/07/20 85 FR 78815
NPRM Comment Period End............. 02/05/21
Final Rule.......................... 11/00/23
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Michael O. Jackson, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/
NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 208-
4949, Email: michaelo.jackson@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000-AN31
493. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2018-017,
Prohibition on Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance
Services or Equipment [9000-AN83]
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 4; 10 U.S.C. ch.
137 legacy provisions; 10 U.S.C. 3016; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: This rule will finalize an interim rule that prohibits
the Government from procuring covered telecommunications equipment and
services from Huawei Technologies Company, ZTE Corporation, Hytera
Communications Corporation, Hangzhou Technology Company, or Dahua
Technology Company, to include any subsidiaries or affiliates. The FAR
provisions require that an offeror represent at an entity level in SAM,
and if applicable on an offer-by-offer basis, if the offeror will or
will not provide any covered telecommunications equipment or services
to the Government. If an offeror responds in an offer that it will
provide covered telecommunications, the offeror will need to provide
additional disclosures. This FAR rule protects U.S. networks against
cyber activities conducted through Chinese Government-supported
telecommunications equipment and services. This rule is being issued in
accordance with section 889 (a)(1)(A) of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019. Paragraph (a)(1)(B) of section
889 is being implemented separately through FAR Case 2019-009. DoD, GSA
and NASA received public comments in response to the interim rules
published in August and December of 2019, which are being considered in
the development of the final rule.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Interim Final Rule.................. 08/13/19 84 FR 40216
Interim Final Rule Comment Period 10/15/19
End.
Interim Final Rule.................. 12/13/19 84 FR 68314
Interim Final Rule Effective........ 12/13/19
Interim Final Rule Comment Period 02/11/20
End.
Final Rule.......................... 07/00/24
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: FAR Policy, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW,
Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 969-4075, Email: farpolicy@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000-AN83
494. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2019-009,
Prohibition on Contracting With Entities Using Certain
Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment [9000-
AN92]
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 4; 10 U.S.C. ch.
137 legacy provisions; 10 U.S.C. 3016; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: This rule will finalize an interim rule that prohibits
the Government from entering into a contract or extending or renewing a
contract with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service
that uses covered telecommunications equipment and services from Huawei
Technologies Company, ZTE Corporation, Hytera Communications
Corporation, Hangzhou Technology Company, or Dahua Technology Company,
to include any subsidiaries or affiliates. This FAR rule protects U.S.
networks against cyber activities conducted through Chinese Government-
supported telecommunications equipment and services. This rule is being
issued in accordance with paragraph (a)(1)(B) of section 889 of the
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019. Paragraph
(a)(1)(A) of section 889 is being implemented separately through FAR
Case 2018-017. DoD, GSA and NASA received public comments in response
to the interim rules published in July and August of 2020, which are
being considered in the development of the final rule.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Interim Final Rule.................. 07/14/20 85 FR 42665
Interim Final Rule Effective........ 08/13/20
Interim Final Rule.................. 08/27/20 85 FR 53126
Interim Final Rule Comment Period 09/14/20
End.
Interim Final Rule Comment Period 10/26/20
End.
Interim Final Rule Effective........ 10/26/20
Final Rule.......................... 07/00/24
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: FAR Policy, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW,
Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 969-4075, Email: farpolicy@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000-AN92
495. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2020-005,
Explanations to Unsuccessful Offerors on Certain Orders Under Task and
Delivery Order Contracts [9000-AO08]
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 4; 10 U.S.C. ch.
137 legacy provisions; 10 U.S.C. 3016; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: This rule will provide unsuccessful offerors for certain
task or delivery orders the opportunity to request in writing an
explanation as to why the offeror was unsuccessful. Contracting
officers are required to provide a brief explanation in response to a
written request, which includes the rationale for award and an
evaluation of the significant weak or deficient factors in the
offeror's offer. This rule is being issued in accordance with section
874 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020.
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Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 08/09/23 88 FR 53855
NPRM Comment Period End............. 10/10/23
Final Rule.......................... 06/00/24
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Michael O. Jackson, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/
NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 208-
4949, Email: michaelo.jackson@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000-AO08
496. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2020-010, Small
Business Innovation Research and Technology Transfer Programs [9000-
AO12]
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 4; 10 U.S.C. ch.
137 legacy provisions; 10 U.S.C. 3016; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: This rule will add references to the Small Business
Administration's Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program,
acknowledge the unique competition requirements for phase III contracts
under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and STTR programs,
and revise definitions, allocation of rights, protection period, rights
notice, and data rights marking provisions related to the SBIR/STTR
programs. This rule is being issued in accordance with the Small
Business Administration SBIR and STTR Policy Directive issued May 2,
2019 and section 9 of the Small Business Act.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 04/07/23 88 FR 20822
NPRM Comment Period End............. 06/06/23
Final Rule.......................... 06/00/24
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Mahruba Uddowla, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 703 605-2868,
Email: mahruba.uddowla@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000-AO12
497. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR 2020-011, Implementation
of Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act (FASCSA) Exclusion
Orders [9000-AO13]
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 4; 10 U.S.C. ch.
137 legacy provisions; 10 U.S.C. 3016; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: This rule will protect national security by excluding or
removing certain covered products, services, or sources from the
Federal supply chain through the issuance of exclusion and removal
orders. This rule is being issued pursuant to section 202 of the
Strengthening and Enhancing Cyber-capabilities by Utilizing Risk
Exposure (SECURE) Technology Act and the Federal Acquisition Security
Council (FASC) rule published on August 26, 2021.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Interim Final Rule.................. 10/05/23 88 FR 69503
Interim Final Rule Comment Period 12/04/23
End.
Interim Final Rule Effective........ 12/04/23
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Marissa Ryba, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 314 586-1280,
Email: marissa.ryba@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000-AO13
498. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2021-014,
Increasing the Minimum Wage for Contractors [9000-AO31]
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 4; 10 U.S.C. ch.
137 legacy provisions; 10 U.S.C. 3016; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: This rule will finalize an interim rule that increased
the minimum wage to be paid to employees of certain contractors of the
Federal Government to $15.00. This rule is being issued in accordance
with the Executive Order 14030 titled ``Increasing the Minimum Wage for
Federal Contractors'', dated April 27, 2021, and Department of Labor's
implementing regulations.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Interim Final Rule.................. 01/26/22 87 FR 4117
Interim Final Rule Comment Period 03/28/22
End.
Final Rule.......................... 03/00/24
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Mahruba Uddowla, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 703 605-2868,
Email: mahruba.uddowla@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000-AO31
499. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2021-015,
Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Climate-Related Financial
Risk [9000-AO32]
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 4; 10 U.S.C. ch.
137 legacy provisions; 10 U.S.C. 3016; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: This rule will require certain Federal contractors to
publicly disclose their annual greenhouse gas emissions. Some Federal
contractors will also be required to disclose their climate-related
financial risk and to set science-based targets for reducing their
greenhouse gas emissions. This rule is being issued in accordance with
section 5(b)(i) of the Executive Order 14030 titled ``Climate-Related
Financial Risk.'' DoD, GSA, and NASA received public comments in
response to the proposed rule published in November of 2022, which are
being considered in the development of the final rule.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 11/14/22 87 FR 68312
Comment Period Extended............. 12/23/22 87 FR 78910
NPRM Comment Period End............. 01/13/23
Final Rule.......................... 04/00/24
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Jennifer Hawes, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 969-7386,
Email: jennifer.hawes@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000-AO32
500. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2022-003, Use of
Project Labor Agreement for Federal Construction Projects [9000-AO40]
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch.; 10 U.S.C. ch. 137
legacy provisions; 10 U.S.C. 3016; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: This rule will require the use of project labor
agreements for large-scale construction projects with a total estimated
value of $35 million or more. The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
will continue to provide discretionary use of a project labor agreement
on construction projects that do not meet the definition of large-scale
construction projects. This rule is being issued in accordance with the
Executive Order 14063 titled ``Use of Project Labor Agreements for
Federal Construction Projects'' issued February 4, 2022. DoD, GSA, and
NASA received public comments in response to the proposed
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rule published in August of 2022, which are being considered in the
development of the final rule.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 08/19/22 87 FR 51044
NPRM Comment Period End............. 10/18/22
Final Rule.......................... 12/00/23
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Dana Bowman, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 803-3188,
Email: dana.bowman@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000-AO40
501. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2022-006,
Sustainable Procurement [9000-AO43]
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 4; 10 U.S.C. ch.
137 legacy provisions; 10 U.S.C. 3016; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: This rule will require Federal contractors to provide
sustainable products and services to the maximum extent practicable
under Federal contracts. This rule will also reorganize and streamline
FAR part 23 to focus on current environmental matters. This rule
implements the Executive Order 14057 titled ``Catalyzing Clean Energy
Industries and Jobs Through Federal Sustainability,'' and Office of
Management and Budget Memorandum M-22-06. DoD, GSA, and NASA received
public comments in response to the proposed rule published in August of
2023, which are being considered in the development of the final rule.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 08/03/23 88 FR 51672
NPRM Comment Period End............. 10/02/23
Final Rule.......................... 04/00/24
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Jennifer Hawes, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 969-7386,
Email: jennifer.hawes@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000-AO43
502. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR): FAR Case 2022-011,
Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers Under Service Contracts [9000-
AO48]
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 4; 10 U.S.C. ch.
137 legacy provisions; 10 U.S.C. 3016; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: This rule will require that service contracts which
succeed contracts for the same or similar services, and solicitations
for such contracts, include a non-displacement clause. The non-
displacement clause will require the contractor and its subcontractors
to offer qualified employees employed under the predecessor contract a
right of first refusal of employment under the successor contract. This
rule is being issued in accordance with the Executive Order 14055
titled ``Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers Under Service
Contracts,'' dated November 18, 2021 and Department of Labor's
implementing regulations.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Interim Final Rule.................. 12/00/23
Interim Final Rule Comment Period 02/00/24
End.
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Mahruba Uddowla, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 703 605-2868,
Email: mahruba.uddowla@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000-AO48
503. FAR Case 2023-010, Prohibition on a Bytedance Covered Application
[9000-AO58]
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 4; 10 U.S.C. ch.
137 legacy provisions; 10 U.S.C. 3016; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: This rule prohibits executive agencies from having or
using the social networking service TikTok, developed or provided by
ByteDance Limited, on any information technology owned or managed by
the Government. This policy is being implemented as a national security
measure to protect Government information and information and
communication technology systems pursuant to section 102 of Division R
of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, the No TikTok on
Government Devices Act, and its implementing guidance under Office of
Management andBudget Memorandum M-23-13, ``No TikTok on Government
Devices'' Implementation Guidance, dated February 27, 2023. DoD, GSA,
and NASA received public comments in response to the interim rule
published in June of 2023, which are being considered in the
development of the final rule.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Interim Final Rule.................. 06/02/23 88 FR 36430
Interim Final Rule Comment Period 08/01/23
End.
Final Rule.......................... 05/00/24
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: FAR Policy, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW,
Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 969-4075, Email: farpolicy@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000-AO58
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION/NATIONAL
AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (FAR)
Long-Term Actions
504. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2018-013, Exemption
of Commercial and COTS Item Contracts From Certain Laws and Regulations
[9000-AN72]
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 4; 10 U.S.C. ch.
137 legacy provisions; 10 U.S.C. 3016; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: This rule will attempt to streamline commercial
acquisitions by removing certain requirements that currently apply to
contracts and subcontracts for commercial products, commercial
services, and commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) items. DoD,
GSA and NASA will review existing commercial acquisition requirements
that are based in law, Executive Order, or other policies in accordance
with section 839 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2019, and will identify the requirements to be removed through
this rulemaking.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 12/00/24
NPRM Comment Period End............. 02/00/25
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Mahruba Uddowla, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 703 605-2868,
Email: mahruba.uddowla@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000-AN72
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505. Federal Acquisitions Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2021-013, Access
to Past Performance Information [9000-AO30]
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 4; 10 U.S.C. ch.
137 legacy provisions; 10 U.S.C. 3016; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: This rule will clarify language at FAR 42.1503(d)
regarding restrictions on the release of past performance information
in the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System to other than
Government personnel to perform value added services to the Government.
Artificial intelligence (e.g., machine learning) may improve the
workforce's ability to leverage the use of contractor performance
information in informing future contract award decisions and other
related efforts.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 11/00/24
NPRM Comment Period End............. 01/00/25
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Dana Bowman, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 803-3188,
Email: dana.bowman@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000-AO30
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION/NATIONAL
AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (FAR)
Completed Actions
506. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2017-005,
Whistleblower Protection for Contractor Employees [9000-AN32]
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 4; 10 U.S.C. ch.
137 legacy provisions; 10 U.S.C. 3016; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: This rule will make permanent contractor and
subcontractor employee protections for disclosing certain information
to the Government. The protections prohibit contractors and
subcontractors from discharging, demoting, or otherwise discriminating
against an employee as a reprisal for disclosing to Government
entities, such as agency Inspector Generals and Congress, information
that the employee reasonably believes is (1) evidence of gross
mismanagement of a Federal contract; (2) a gross waste of Federal
funds; (3) an abuse of authority relating to a Federal contract; (4) a
substantial and specific danger to public health or safety; or (5) a
violation of law, rule, or regulation related to a Federal contract
(including the competition for or negotiation of a contract). This rule
also ensures that the prohibition on reimbursement for legal fees
accrued in defense against reprisal claims applies to both contractors
and subcontractors. This rule makes permanent the pilot program in
accordance with the ``Enhancement of Contractor Protection From
Reprisal for Disclosure of Certain Information'' law. The pilot was
enacted on January 2, 2013, by section 828 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013.DoD, GSA, and NASA received
public comments in response to the proposed rule published in December
of 2018, which are being considered in the development of the final
rule.
Completed:
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Reason Date FR Cite
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Final Rule.......................... 10/25/23 88 FR 69517
Final Rule Effective................ 11/06/23
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Malissa Jones, Phone: 571 882-4687, Email:
malissa.jones@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000-AN32
507. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2017-014, Use of
Acquisition 360 To Encourage Vendor Feedback [9000-AN43]
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 4; 10 U.S.C. ch.
137 legacy provisions; 10 U.S.C. 3016; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing a final rule to amend the
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to address the solicitation of
contractor feedback on both contract formation and contract
administration activities. Agencies would consider this feedback, as
appropriate, to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their
acquisition activities. The rule will create FAR policy to encourage
regular feedback in accordance with agency practice (both for contract
formation and administration activities) and a standard FAR
solicitation provision to support a sustainable model for broadened use
of the Acquisition 360 survey to elicit feedback on the pre-award and
debriefing processes in a consistent and standardized manner. Agencies
will be able to use the solicitation provision to notify interested
sources that a procurement is part of the Acquisition 360 survey and
encourage stakeholders to voluntarily provide feedback on their
experiences of the pre-award process.
Completed:
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Reason Date FR Cite
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Final Rule.......................... 08/08/23 88 FR 53748
Final Rule Effective................ 09/22/23
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Zenaida Delgado, Phone: 202 969-7207, Email:
zenaida.delgado@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000-AN43
508. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2018-024; Use of
Interagency Fleet Management System Vehicles and Related Services
[9000-AN82]
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are withdrawing this rule. A decision
was made not to proceed with a proposed rule, since updates to the
underlying interagency fleet management regulations are still under
development. Accordingly, this proposed rule is withdrawn, and the FAR
case is closed.
Completed:
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Reason Date FR Cite
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Withdrawn........................... 09/14/23
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Jennifer Hawes, Phone: 202 969-7386, Email:
jennifer.hawes@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000-AN82
509. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2021-012, 8(A)
Program [9000-AO29]
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 4; 10 U.S.C. ch.
137 legacy provisions; 10 U.S.C. 3016; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: This rule will clarify 8(a) program requirements
regarding certificates of competency, FAR part 13 blanket purchase
agreements and associated orders, 8(a) participant eligibility, and
Government appeal and notification requirements, to reduce ambiguities
and burdens on 8(a) Participants and procuring activities. This rule
promotes equity in Federal procurement. This rule is being issued in
accordance with the Small Business Administration final rule published
on October 16, 2020. DoD, GSA and NASA received public comments in
response
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to the proposed rule published in December of 2022, which are being
considered in the development of the final rule.
Completed:
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Reason Date FR Cite
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Final Rule.......................... 10/05/23 88 FR 69523
Final Rule Effective................ 11/06/23
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Dana Bowman, Phone: 202 803-3188, Email:
dana.bowman@gsa.gov.
RIN: 9000-AO29
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