### 27274 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 91 / Wednesday, May 11, 2011 / Rules and Regulations

**§ 710.53 When to report.**

* * * Notwithstanding the foregoing, and without any alteration of the status or timing of any subsequent submission period, the second submission period (which would otherwise be from June 1, 2011 to September 30, 2011) is suspended. [FR Doc. 2011–11562 Filed 5–10–11; 8:45 am] **BILLING CODE 6560–50–P**

**DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Defense Acquisition Regulations**  **System**
**48 CFR Part 209 Defense Federal Acquisition**  **Regulation Supplement; Technical Amendment** 
**AGENCY :**  Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Department of Defense (DoD). **ACTION :**  Final rule.
**SUMMARY :**  DoD is making a technical amendment to the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to add a mailing address **DATES :**  Effective Date: May 11, 2011. **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 :**  This final rule amends DFARS by adding the full mailing address of the General Services Administration (GSA) Debarment and Suspension Official to the DFARS at 209.405(a). Under 10 U.S.C. 2393(b), when a department or agency determines that a compelling reason exists for it to conduct business with a contractor that is debarred or suspended from procurement programs, it must provide written notice of the determination to the GSA Suspension and Debarment Official. List of Subjects in 48 CFR Part 209

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

Therefore, 48 CFR part 209 is amended as follows: **PART 209—CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS** 

■ 1. The authority citation for 48 CFR part 209 continues to read as follows: Authority: 41 U.S.C. 1303 and 48 CFR chapter 1.

■ 2. In section 209.405 revise paragraph (a) introductory text to read as follows: **§ 209.405 Effect of listing.**

(a) Under 10 U.S.C. 2393(b), when a department or agency determines that a compelling reason exists for it to conduct business with a contractor that is debarred or suspended from procurement programs, it must provide written notice of the determination to the General Services Administration (GSA), GSA Suspension and Debarment Official, Office of Acquisition Policy, 1275 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20417. Examples of compelling reasons
are— * * * * * [FR Doc. 2011–10264 Filed 5–10–11; 8:45 am] **BILLING CODE 5001–08–P**

**DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Defense Acquisition Regulations**  **System**
**48 CFR Part 225 Defense Federal Acquisition**  **Regulation Supplement; Technical Amendments** 
**AGENCY :**  Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Department of Defense (DoD). **ACTION :**  Final rule.
**SUMMARY :**  DoD is making technical amendments to the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to direct contracting officers to additional guidance on supporting contingency operations and in-theater security cooperation efforts. **DATES :**  Effective Date: May 11, 2011. **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 :**  This final rule amends DFARS by adding language at 225.7404 to direct contracting officers to additional guidance available on contract administration considerations when supporting contingency operations. The rule also adds language and a new subpart at 225.78 directing contracting officers to guidance on theater security cooperation efforts conducted in support of the geographic combatant commander, which may include support such as military exercises/training, base operations, and weapons procurement. List of Subjects in 48 CFR Part 225

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

Therefore, 48 CFR part 225 is amended as follows: **PART 225—FOREIGN ACQUISITION**

■ 1. The authority citation for 48 CFR part 225 continues to read as follows:

Authority: 41 U.S.C. 1303 and 48 CFR chapter 1.
■ 2. Add section 225.7404 to read as follows: **§ 225.7404 Contract administration in support of contingency operations.** 

For additional guidance on contract administration considerations when supporting contingency operations, see PGI 225.7404. ■ 3. Add subpart 225.78 to read as follows: **Subpart 225.78—Acquisitions in Support of Geographic Combatant Command’s Theater**  **Security Cooperation Efforts** Sec. 225.7801 Policy. **Subpart 225.78—Acquisitions in Support of Geographic Combatant**  **Command’s Theater Security Cooperation Efforts**  **§ 225.7801 Policy.**

For guidance on procurement support of the geographic combatant command’s theater security cooperation efforts, see PGI 225.78. [FR Doc. 2011–10085 Filed 5–10–11; 8:45 am] **BILLING CODE 5001–08–P**

**DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Defense Acquisition Regulations**  **System 48 CFR Chapter 2**  **Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Rules of the**  **Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals** 
**AGENCY :**  Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Department of Defense (DoD). **ACTION :**  Final rule.
**SUMMARY :**  DoD is issuing a final rule to update the Rules of the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (ASBCA). The final rule implements statutory