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in existing § 1640.4. No substantive changes were made, but the text has been revised for clarity and readability throughout the section. LSC received no comments on this proposal. List of Subjects in 45 CFR part 1640

Fraud; Grant programs—law; Legal services.

For the reasons stated in the preamble, the Legal Services Corporation revises 45 CFR part 1640 to read as follows:

**PART 1640—APPLICATION OF FEDERAL LAW TO LSC RECIPIENTS** 

Sec. 1640.1 Purpose. 1640.2 Applicable Federal laws. 1640.3 Contractual agreement. 1640.4 Violation of agreement.

Authority: 42 U.S.C. 2996e(g).
**§ 1640.1 Purpose.**

The purpose of this part is to ensure that recipients use their LSC funds in accordance with Federal law related to the proper use of Federal funds. This part also provides notice to recipients of the consequences of a violation of such Federal laws by a recipient, its employees or board members.

**§ 1640.2 Applicable federal laws.**

(a) LSC will maintain an exhaustive list of applicable Federal laws relating to the proper use of Federal funds on its Web site and provide recipients with a link to the list in the contractual agreement. The list may be modified with the approval of the Corporation’s Board of Directors at a public meeting. LSC will provide recipients with notice when the list is modified.

(b) For the purposes of this part and the laws referenced in paragraph (a) of this section, LSC is considered a Federal agency and a recipient’s LSC funds are considered Federal funds provided by grant or contract.
**§ 1640.3 Contractual agreement.**

As a condition of receiving LSC funds, a recipient must enter into a written agreement with the Corporation that, with respect to its LSC funds, will subject the recipient to the applicable Federal laws relating to the proper use of Federal funds. The agreement must include a statement that all of the recipient’s employees and board members have been informed of such Federal law and of the consequences of a violation of such law, both to the recipient and to themselves as individuals. **§ 1640.4 Violation of agreement.** (a) LSC will determine that a recipient has violated the agreement described in § 1640.3 when the recipient has been convicted of, or judgment has been entered against the recipient for, a violation of an applicable Federal law relating to the proper use of Federal funds with respect to its LSC grant or contract, by the court having jurisdiction of the matter, and any appeals of the conviction or judgment have been exhausted or the time for appeal has expired.

(b) A violation of the agreement by a recipient based on recipient conduct will result in the Corporation terminating the recipient’s LSC grant or contract without need for a termination hearing. While an appeal of a conviction or judgment is pending, the Corporation may take any necessary steps to safeguard its funds.

(c) LSC will determine that the recipient has violated the agreement described in § 1640.3 when an employee or board member of the recipient has been convicted of, or judgment has been entered against the employee or board member for, a violation of an applicable Federal law relating to the proper use of Federal funds with respect to the recipient’s grant or contract with LSC, by the court having jurisdiction of the matter, and any appeals of the conviction or judgment have been exhausted or the time for appeal has expired, and the Corporation finds that the recipient has knowingly or through gross negligence allowed the employee or board member to engage in such activities.

(d) A violation of the agreement by the recipient based on employee or board member conduct will result in the Corporation terminating the recipient’s LSC grant or contract. Prior to termination, the Corporation will provide notice and an opportunity to be heard for the sole purpose of determining whether the recipient knowingly or through gross negligence allowed the employee or board member to engage in the activities leading to the conviction or judgment. While an appeal of a conviction or judgment or a hearing is pending, the Corporation may take any necessary steps to safeguard its funds.

Dated: April 15, 2015. Stefanie K. Davis, Assistant General Counsel. [FR Doc. 2015–08974 Filed 4–17–15; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 7050–01–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE** 
**Defense Acquisition Regulations System** 

**[Docket Number DARS–2015–0018]**
**48 CFR Parts 205, 206, 208, 210, 213, 215, and 216** 
**Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Technical**  **Amendments**

**AGENCY :**  Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Department of Defense (DoD).

**ACTION :**  Final rule.

**SUMMARY :**  DoD is making technical amendments to the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to provide needed editorial changes.

**DATES :**  Effective April 20, 2015.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Mr. Manuel Quinones, Defense Acquisition Regulations System, OUSD(AT&L)DPAP(DARS), Room 3B941, 3060 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301–3060. Telephone 571–372–6088; facsimile 571–372–6094.
**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  This final rule amends the DFARS as follows:

1. Directs contracting officers to additional procedures and guidance by adding references at—

• DFARS 205.205.205–71 to DFARS Procedures, Guidance and Information (PGI) 206.302–1(d);

• DFARS 206.000 to PGI 206.000;

• DFARS 206.302–1(d) to PGI 206.302–1(d);

• DFARS 206.303–2 to PGI 206.303– 2(b)(i);

• DFARS 206.304(a)(S–70) to PGI 206.304(a)(S–70);

• DFARS 208.405–6 to PGI 208.405– 6;

• DFARS 210.002 to PGI 210.002(e)(ii);

• DFARS 213.104 to PGI 213.104;

• DFARS 213.500–70 to PGI 215.371– 2;

• DFARS 213.501 to PGI 206.304(a)(S–70);

• DFARS 215.371–2 to PGI 215.371– 2; and

• DFARS 216.505(b)(2) to PGI 216.505(b)(2).

2. Revises paragraph structure of sections 210.002 and 215.371–2. List of Subjects in 48 CFR Parts 205, 206, 208, 210, 213, 215, and 216

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Manuel Quinones, Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations System.

Therefore, 48 CFR parts 205, 206, 208, 210, 213, 215, and 216 are amended as follows:

■ 1. The authority citation for 48 CFR parts 205, 208, 210, 213, 215, and 216 continues to read as follows:

Authority: 41 U.S.C. 1303 and 48 CFR chapter 1.

**PART 205—PUBLICIZING CONTRACT ACTIONS** 

■ 2. Add section 205.205–71 to read as follows:
**205.205–71 Only one responsible source.**

Follow the procedures at PGI 206.302–1(d) prior to soliciting a proposal without providing for full and open competition under the authority at FAR 6.302–1.

**PART 206—COMPETITION REQUIREMENTS** 

■ 3. Revise the authority citation for 48 CFR part 206 to read as follows:

Authority: 41 U.S.C. 1303 and 48 CFR chapter 1.

■ 4. Add section 206.000 to read as follows:
**206.000 Scope of part.**

For information on the various approaches that may be used to competitively fulfill DoD requirements, see PGI 206.000.

■ 5. Amend section 206.302–1 by adding paragraph (d) to read as follows:
**206.302–1 Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will**  **satisfy agency requirements.** * * * * *

(d) Limitations. Follow the procedures at PGI 206.302–1(d) prior to soliciting a proposal without providing for full and open competition under this authority.

■ 6. Add section 206.303–2 to read as follows:

**206.303–2 Content.**

(b)(i) Include the information required by PGI 206.303–2(b)(i) in justifications citing the authority at FAR 6.302–1.

■ 7. Amend section 206.304(a) by adding a new paragraph (S–70) to read as follows:
**206.304 Approval of the justification.**

(a)(4) * * * (S–70) For a noncompetitive followon acquisition to a previous award for the same supply or service supported by a justification for other than full and open competition citing the authority at FAR 6.302–1, follow the procedures at PGI 206.304(a)(S–70).

**PART 208—REQUIRED SOURCES OF SUPPLIES AND SERVICES** 

■ 8. Add section 208.405–6 to read as follows:
**208.405–6 Limiting sources.**

For an order or blanket purchase agreement (BPA) exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold that is a follow-on to an order or BPA for the same supply or service previously issued based on a limiting sources justification citing the authority at FAR 8.405–6(a)(1)(i)(B) or (C), follow the procedures at PGI 208.405–6.

**PART 210—MARKET RESEARCH**

■ 9. Revise section 210.002 to read as follows:

**210.002 Procedures.**

(e)(i) When contracting for services, see PGI 210.070 for the ‘‘Market Research Report Guide for Improving the Tradecraft in Services Acquisition’’.

(ii) See PGI 210.002(e)(ii) regarding potential offerors that express an interest in an acquisition.

**PART 213—SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES** 

■ 10. Add section 213.104 to read as follows:
**213.104 Promoting competition.**

For information on the various approaches that may be used to competitively fulfill DoD requirements, see PGI 213.104.

■ 11. Add subpart 213.5 to read as follows: **Subpart 213.5—Test Program for Certain Commercial Items** 
Sec. 213.500–70 Only one offer. 213.501 Special documentation requirement.
**Subpart 213.5—Test Program for Certain Commercial Items** 
**213.500–70 Only one offer.**

If only one offer is received in response to a competitive solicitation issued using simplified acquisition procedures authorized under FAR subpart 13.5, follow the procedures at PGI 215.371–2.
**213.501 Special documentation requirements.** 

(a) Sole source (including brand name) acquisitions. For noncompetitive follow-on acquisitions of supplies or services previously awarded on a noncompetitive basis, include the additional documentation required by PGI 206.303–2(b)(i) and follow the procedures at PGI 206.304(a)(S–70).

**PART 215—CONTRACTING BY NEGOTIATION** 

■ 12. Revise 215.371–2 to read as follows:
**215.371–2 Promote competition.**

Except as provided in sections 215.371–4 and 215.371–5—

(a) If only one offer is received when competitive procedures were used and the solicitation allowed fewer than 30 days for receipt of proposals, the contracting officer shall—

(1) Consult with the requiring activity as to whether the requirements document should be revised in order to promote more competition (see FAR 6.502(b) and 11.002); and

(2) Resolicit, allowing an additional period of at least 30 days for receipt of proposals; and

(b) For competitive solicitations in which more than one potential offeror expressed an interest in an acquisition, but only one offer was ultimately received, follow the procedures at PGI 215.371–2.

**PART 216—TYPES OF CONTRACTS**
**216.505 [Amended]**

■ 13. Amend section 216.505 by adding paragraph (b)(2) to read as follows:
**216.505 Ordering.** * * * * *

(b)(2) Exceptions to the fair opportunity process. For an order exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, that is a follow-on to an order previously issued for the same supply or service based on a justification for an exception to fair opportunity citing the authority at FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(B) or (C), follow the procedures at PGI 216.505(b)(2).
[FR Doc. 2015–08975 Filed 4–17–15; 8:45 am]

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