[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 43 (Monday, March 5, 2012)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 13013]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-5216]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Defense Acquisition Regulations System

48 CFR Parts 225 and 252


Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Technical 
Amendments

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

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: DoD is making technical amendments to the Defense Federal 
Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to incorporate adjusted 
thresholds for application of trade agreements.

DATES: Effective Date: March 5, 2012.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Ynette Shelkin, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations System, OUSD (AT&L) DPAP (DARS), Room 3B855, 
3060 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3060. Telephone 703-602-
8384; facsimile 703-602-0350.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DFARS Case 2012-D005 was published in the 
Federal Register as a final rule on January 30, 2012 (77 FR 4630). The 
final rule incorporated adjusted thresholds for application of the 
World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement and the Free 
Trade Agreements, as determined by the United States Trade 
Representative.
    This final rule incorporates additional adjustments to trade 
agreements thresholds and makes conforming changes to clause dates, as 
applicable.

List of Subjects in 48 CFR Parts 225 and 252

    Government procurement.

Ynette R. Shelkin,
Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations System.

    Therefore, 48 CFR parts 225 and 252 are amended as follows:

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1. The authority citation for 48 CFR parts 225 and 252 continues to 
read as follows:

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

PART 225--FOREIGN CONTRACTING


225.7017-3  [Amended]

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2. Section 225.7017-3 is amended:
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a. In paragraph (b) by removing ``photovoltaic devices valued at less 
than $203,000'' and adding ``photovoltaic devices valued at less than 
$202,000'' in its place; and
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b. In paragraph (c)(2), removing ``photovoltaic devices that are valued 
at $203,000 or more'' and adding ``photovoltaic devices that are valued 
at $202,000 or more'' in its place.

PART 252--SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT CLAUSES


252.212-7001  [Amended]

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3. Section 252.212-7001 is amended:
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a. By removing the clause date ``(FEB 2012)'' and adding ``(MAR 2012)'' 
in its place; and
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b. In paragraph (b)(12), removing ``(DEC 2011)'' and adding ``(MAR 
2012)'' in its place.


252.225-7017  [Amended]

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4. Section 252.225-7017 is amended:
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a. By removing the clause date ``(DEC 2011)'' and adding ``(MAR 2012)'' 
in its place;
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b. In paragraph (c)(2), removing ``$70,079'' and adding ``$77,494'' in 
its place;
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c. In paragraph (c)(3), removing ``$70,079 or more but less than 
$203,000'' and adding ``$77,494 or more but less than $202,000'' in its 
place; and
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d. In paragraph (c)(4), removing ``$203,000'' and adding ``$202,000'' 
in its place.


252.225-7018  [Amended]

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5. Section 252.225-7018 is amended:
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a. By removing the clause date ``(DEC 2011)'' and adding ``(MAR 2012)'' 
in its place;
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b. In paragraphs (b)(1) and (b)(2), removing ``$203,000'' and adding 
``$202,000'' in its place;
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c. In the introductory text of paragraph (c)(3), removing ``$70,079'' 
and adding ``$77,494'' in its place;
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d. In the introductory text of paragraph (c)(4), removing ``If $70,079 
or more but less than $203,000'' and adding ``If $77,494 or more but 
less than $202,000'' in its place; and
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e. In the introductory text of paragraph (c)(5), removing ``$203,000'' 
and adding ``$202,000'' in its place.

[FR Doc. 2012-5216 Filed 3-2-12; 8:45 am]
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