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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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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 
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#7f1310160c51121e111b1a13133f180c1e51181009"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="04686b6d772a69656a60616868446377652a636b72">[email protected]</span></a>.

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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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: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#e78a868b8e949486c98d88898294a7809486c9808891"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="513c303d382222307f3b3e3f3422113622307f363e27">[email protected]</span></a>.
    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: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#523f3b313a33373e3d7c38333139213d3c123521337c353d24"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="6d00040e050c08010243070c0e061e02032d0a1e0c430a021b">[email protected]</span></a>.
    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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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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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: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#2a504f444b434e4b044e4f464d4b4e456a4d594b044d455c"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="3349565d525a57521d57565f5452575c735440521d545c45">[email protected]</span></a>.
    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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               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: Marissa Ryba, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA 
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 314 586-1280, 
Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#2f424e5d465c5c4e015d564d4e6f485c4e01484059"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="95f8f4e7fce6e6f4bbe7ecf7f4d5f2e6f4bbf2fae3">[email protected]</span></a>.
    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: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#92f6f3fcf3bcf0fde5fff3fcd2f5e1f3bcf5fde4"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="a2c6c3ccc38cc0cdd5cfc3cce2c5d1c38cc5cdd4">[email protected]</span></a>.
    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: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#fd8798939c94999cd39998919a9c9992bd9a8e9cd39a928b"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="c0baa5aea1a9a4a1eea4a5aca7a1a4af80a7b3a1eea7afb6">[email protected]</span></a>.
    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: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#413b242f202825206f25242d2620252e012632206f262e37"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="19637c7778707d78377d7c757e787d76597e6a78377e766f">[email protected]</span></a>.
    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: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#e286838c83cc808d958f838ca2859183cc858d94"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="81e5e0efe0afe3eef6ece0efc1e6f2e0afe6eef7">[email protected]</span></a>.
    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: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#debdbfacacb7bbf0b3b1b1acbb9eb9adbff0b9b1a8"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="e4878596968d81ca898b8b9681a4839785ca838b92">[email protected]</span></a>.
    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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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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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: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#c6aca3a8a8afa0a3b4e8aea7b1a3b586a1b5a7e8a1a9b0"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="5339363d3d3a3536217d3b32243620133420327d343c25">[email protected]</span></a>.
    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: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#8ae7ebf8e3f9f9eba4f8f3e8ebcaedf9eba4ede5fc"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="95f8f4e7fce6e6f4bbe7ecf7f4d5f2e6f4bbf2fae3">[email protected]</span></a>.
    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: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#0b686a7979626e25666464796e4b6c786a256c647d"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="99faf8ebebf0fcb7f4f6f6ebfcd9feeaf8b7fef6ef">[email protected]</span></a>.
    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: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#5f3c3e2d2d363a713230302d3a1f382c3e71383029"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="513230232338347f3c3e3e2334113622307f363e27">[email protected]</span></a>.
    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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               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: Mahruba Uddowla, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA 
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington,

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DC 20405, Phone: 703 605-2868, Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#eb868a83999e898ac59e8f8f849c878aab8c988ac58c849d"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="5b363a33292e393a752e3f3f342c373a1b3c283a753c342d">[email protected]</span></a>.
    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: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#117270636378743f7c7e7e6374517662703f767e67"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="83e0e2f1f1eae6adeeececf1e6c3e4f0e2ade4ecf5">[email protected]</span></a>.
    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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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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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: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#deb3bfacb7adadbff0aca7bcbf9eb9adbff0b9b1a8"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="345955465d4747551a464d5655745347551a535b42">[email protected]</span></a>.
    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: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#afccceddddc6ca81c2c0c0ddcaefc8dcce81c8c0d9"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="e88b899a9a818dc68587879a8da88f9b89c68f879e">[email protected]</span></a>.
    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: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#771a1e141f16121b18591d16141c0418193710041659101801"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="34595d575c5551585b1a5e55575f475b5a745347551a535b42">[email protected]</span></a>.
    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: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#7e131f160c0b1c1f500b1a1a1109121f3e190d1f50191108"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="ddb0bcb5afa8bfbcf3a8b9b9b2aab1bc9dbaaebcf3bab2ab">[email protected]</span></a>.

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    RIN: 9000-AO54

487. <bullet> 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: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#284b495a5a414d064547475a4d684f5b49064f475e"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="b5d6d4c7c7dcd09bd8dadac7d0f5d2c6d49bd2dac3">[email protected]</span></a>.
    RIN: 9000-AO60

488. <bullet> 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: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#bcd8ddd2dd92ded3cbd1ddd2fcdbcfdd92dbd3ca"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="c8aca9a6a9e6aaa7bfa5a9a688afbba9e6afa7be">[email protected]</span></a>.
    RIN: 9000-AO61

489. <bullet> 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: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#204341525249450e4d4f4f5245604753410e474f56"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="402321323229256e2d2f2f3225002733216e272f36">[email protected]</span></a>.
    RIN: 9000-AO63

490. <bullet> 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: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#197a786b6b707c377476766b7c597e6a78377e766f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="2c4f4d5e5e4549024143435e496c4b5f4d024b435a">[email protected]</span></a>.
    RIN: 9000-AO64

491. <bullet> 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: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#ceaaafa0afe0aca1b9a3afa08ea9bdafe0a9a1b8"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="80e4e1eee1aee2eff7ede1eec0e7f3e1aee7eff6">[email protected]</span></a>.
    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: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#96fbfff5fef7f3faf9b8fcf7f5fde5f9f8d6f1e5f7b8f1f9e0"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="cda0a4aea5aca8a1a2e3a7acaea6bea2a38daabeace3aaa2bb">[email protected]</span></a>.
    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: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#6b0d0a191b04070208122b0c180a450c041d"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="e2848390928d8e8b819ba2859183cc858d94">[email protected]</span></a>.
    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: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#91f7f0e3e1fefdf8f2e8d1f6e2f0bff6fee7"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="c3a5a2b1b3acafaaa0ba83a4b0a2eda4acb5">[email protected]</span></a>.
    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: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#167b7f757e77737a79387c77757d6579785671657738717960"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="563b3f353e37333a39783c37353d2539381631253778313920">[email protected]</span></a>.
    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
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    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: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#660b070e141304074813020209110a072601150748010910"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="8fe2eee7fdfaedeea1faebebe0f8e3eecfe8fceea1e8e0f9">[email protected]</span></a>.
    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
------------------------------------------------------------------------
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
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    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: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#107d7162796363713e62697271507763713e777f66"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="a3cec2d1cad0d0c28dd1dac1c2e3c4d0c28dc4ccd5">[email protected]</span></a>.
    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
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Interim Final Rule..................   01/26/22  87 FR 4117
Interim Final Rule Comment Period      03/28/22
 End.
Final Rule..........................   03/00/24
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    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: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#1b767a73696e797a356e7f7f746c777a5b7c687a357c746d"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="3459555c464156551a4150505b435855745347551a535b42">[email protected]</span></a>.
    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
------------------------------------------------------------------------
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: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#2f454a414146494a5d01474e584a5c6f485c4e01484059"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="d8b2bdb6b6b1bebdaaf6b0b9afbdab98bfabb9f6bfb7ae">[email protected]</span></a>.
    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
------------------------------------------------------------------------
NPRM................................   08/19/22  87 FR 51044
NPRM Comment Period End.............   10/18/22
Final Rule..........................   12/00/23
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    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: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#dabebbb4bbf4b8b5adb7bbb49abda9bbf4bdb5ac"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="a7c3c6c9c689c5c8d0cac6c9e7c0d4c689c0c8d1">[email protected]</span></a>.
    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
------------------------------------------------------------------------
NPRM................................   08/03/23  88 FR 51672
NPRM Comment Period End.............   10/02/23
Final Rule..........................   04/00/24
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    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: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#5f353a313136393a2d71373e283a2c1f382c3e71383029"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="7e141b101017181b0c50161f091b0d3e190d1f50191108">[email protected]</span></a>.
    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
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Interim Final Rule..................   12/00/23
Interim Final Rule Comment Period      02/00/24
 End.
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    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: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#85e8e4edf7f0e7e4abf0e1e1eaf2e9e4c5e2f6e4abe2eaf3"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="d5b8b4bda7a0b7b4fba0b1b1baa2b9b495b2a6b4fbb2baa3">[email protected]</span></a>.
    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
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Interim Final Rule..................   06/02/23  88 FR 36430
Interim Final Rule Comment Period      08/01/23
 End.
Final Rule..........................   05/00/24
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    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: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#bbdddac9cbd4d7d2d8c2fbdcc8da95dcd4cd"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="482e293a382724212b31082f3b29662f273e">[email protected]</span></a>.
    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
------------------------------------------------------------------------
NPRM................................   12/00/24
NPRM Comment Period End.............   02/00/25
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    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: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#b3ded2dbc1c6d1d29dc6d7d7dcc4dfd2f3d4c0d29dd4dcc5"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="e38e828b91968182cd9687878c948f82a3849082cd848c95">[email protected]</span></a>.
    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: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#2541444b440b474a5248444b654256440b424a53"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="e98d888788c78b869e848887a98e9a88c78e869f">[email protected]</span></a>.
    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: 
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#38555954514b4b59165257565d4b785f4b59165f574e"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="503d313c392323317e3a3f3e3523103723317e373f26">[email protected]</span></a>.
    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
------------------------------------------------------------------------
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: 
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#770d1219161e13165913121b101613183710041659101801"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="2f554a414e464b4e014b4a43484e4b406f485c4e01484059">[email protected]</span></a>.
    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: 
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#2349464d4d4a4546510d4b42544650634450420d444c55"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="016b646f6f686764732f6960766472416672602f666e77">[email protected]</span></a>.
    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
------------------------------------------------------------------------
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: 
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#086c696669266a677f656966486f7b69266f677e"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="0a6e6b646b2468657d676b644a6d796b246d657c">[email protected]</span></a>.
    RIN: 9000-AO29

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