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DCN20051209
DFARS CHANGE NOTICE 20051209
[Federal Register: December 9, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 236)]
48 CFR Parts 216 and 217
[DFARS Case 2003-D097/2004-D023]
SUMMARY: DoD has adopted as final, with changes, an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement Section 843 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004 and Section 813 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005. Section 843 placed a 5-year limit on the period of task or delivery order contracts awarded under 10 U.S.C. 2304a. Section 813 further amended 10 U.S.C. 2304a to permit a total period of up to 10 years, which may be exceeded if the head of the agency determines in writing that exceptional circumstances require a longer contract period.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Robin Schulze, Defense Acquisition Regulations System, OUSD(AT&L)DPAP(DAR), IMD 3C132, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062. Telephone (703) 602-0326; facsimile (703) 602-0350. Please cite DFARS Case 2003-D097.
A. Background This final rule implements Section 843 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004 (Pub. L. 108-136) and Section 813 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005 (Pub. L. 108-375). Section 843 amended the general authority for task and delivery order contracts at 10 U.S.C. 2304a to specify that a task or delivery order contact entered into under that section may cover a total period of not more than 5 years. Section 813 further amended 10 U.S.C. 2304a to permit a total contract period of not more than 10 years, unless the head of the agency determines in writing that exceptional circumstances require a longer contract period.
DoD Response: Partially concur. The final rule revises DFARS 217.204(e)(iii) to consolidate the text addressing the types of contracts to which the rule does not apply, and to remove the reference to information technology contracts. However, a parenthetical phrase emphasizing the applicability of the rule to information technology contracts has been added at 217.204(e)(i), since FAR 17.204(e) specifically exempts information technology contracts from the regulatory time limits being supplemented by this rule.
Accordingly, the interim rule amending 48 CFR parts 216 and 217, which was published at 69 FR 13478 on March 23, 2004, and which was amended by the interim rule published at 69 FR 74992 on December 15, 2004, is adopted as a final rule with the following changes:
1. The authority citation for 48 CFR parts 216 and 217 continues to read as follows:
(e)(i) Notwithstanding FAR 17.204(e), the ordering period of a task order or delivery order contract (including a contract for information technology) awarded by DoD pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2304a--
FR Doc 05-23729[Federal Register: December 9, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 236)] DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
48 CFR Parts 205, 226, and 252
[DFARS Case 2003-D029]
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Socioeconomic Programs
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update text pertaining to socioeconomic considerations in DoD contracting. This rule is a result of a transformation initiative undertaken by DoD to dramatically change the purpose and content of the DFARS.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Deborah Tronic, Defense Acquisition Regulations System, OUSD(AT&L)DPAP(DAR), IMD 3C132, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062. Telephone (703) 602-0289; facsimile (703) 602-0350. Please cite DFARS Case 2003-D029.
A. Background DFARS Transformation is a major DoD initiative to dramatically change the purpose and content of the DFARS. The objective is to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the acquisition process, while allowing the acquisition workforce the flexibility to innovate. The transformed DFARS will contain only requirements of law, DoD-wide policies, delegations of FAR authorities, deviations from FAR requirements, and policies/procedures that have a significant effect beyond the internal operating procedures of DoD or a significant cost or administrative impact on contractors or offerors. Additional information on the DFARS Transformation initiative is available at http www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfars/transformation/index.htm.
Deletion of text at 226.103 containing internal DoD procedures for funding of incentive payments to contractors under the clause at 252.226-7001, Utilization of Indian Organizations, Indian-Owned Economic Enterprises, and Native Hawaiian Small Business Concerns. This text has been relocated to the new DFARS companion resource, Procedures, Guidance, and Information (PGI), available at http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/pgi.
Relocation of text on contracting with historically black colleges and universities and minority institutions (HBCU/MI) from Subpart 226.70 to Subpart 226.3, for consistency with the location of FAR policy on this subject. The relocated text is substantially unchanged, but excludes information on HBCU/MI percentage goals and infrastructure assistance (226.7000 and 226.7002) that is considered unnecessary for inclusion in the DFARS.
Deletion of Subpart 226.72, Base Closures and Realignments, as the text in this subpart unnecessarily duplicates text found elsewhere in the DFARS.
DoD published a proposed rule at 70 FR 19038 on April 12, 2005. DoD received no comments on the proposed rule. Therefore, DoD has adopted the proposed rule as a final rule without change.
B. Regulatory Flexibility Act DoD certifies that this final rule will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities within the meaning of the Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 601, et seq., because the rule updates and streamlines DFARS text, but makes no significant change to DoD contracting policy.
List of Subjects in 48 CFR Parts 205, 226, and 252
Therefore, 48 CFR parts 205, 226, and 252 are amended as follows:
1. The authority citation for 48 CFR parts 205, 226, and 252 continues to read as follows:
205.207 [Amended]
2. Section 205.207 is amended in paragraph (d)(i) introductory text by removing ``226.7003'' and adding in its place ``226.370''.
3. Section 226.103 is revised to read as follows:
4. Subpart 226.3 is added to read as follows:
Subpart 226.3--Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Institutions
226.370 Contracting with historically black colleges and universities and minority institutions.
226.370-1 General.
226.370-2 Definitions.
226.370-3 Policy.
226.370-4 Set-aside criteria.
226.370-5 Set-aside procedures.
226.370-6 Eligibility for award.
226.370-7 Protesting a representation.
226.370-8 Goals and incentives for subcontracting with HBCU/MIs.
226.370-9 Solicitation provision and contract clause.
This section implements the historically black college and university (HBCU) and minority institution (MI) provisions of 10 U.S.C. 2323.
Definitions of HBCUs and MIs are in the clause at 252.226-7000, Notice of Historically Black College or University and Minority Institution Set-Aside.
DoD will use outreach efforts, technical assistance programs, advance payments, HBCU/MI set-asides, and evaluation preferences to meet its contract and subcontract goals for use of HBCUs and MIs.
Set aside acquisitions for exclusive HBCU and MI participation when the acquisition is for research, studies, or services of the type normally acquired from higher educational institutions and there is a reasonable expectation that--
(a) Offers will be submitted by at least two responsible HBCUs or MIs that can comply with the subcontracting limitations in the clause at FAR 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting;
(b) Award will be made at not more than 10 percent above fair market price; and
(c) Scientific or technological talent consistent with the demands of the acquisition will be offered.
(a) As a general rule, use competitive negotiation for HBCU/MI set-asides.
(b) When using a broad agency announcement (FAR 35.016) for basic or applied research, make partial set-asides for HBCU/MIs as explained in 235.016.
(c) Follow the special synopsis instructions in 205.207(d). Interested HBCU/MIs must provide evidence of their capability to perform the contract, and a positive statement of their eligibility, within 15 days of publication of the synopsis in order for the acquisition to proceed as an HBCU/MI set-aside.
(d) Cancel the set-aside if the low responsible offer exceeds the fair market price (defined in FAR part 19) by more than 10 percent.
(a) To be eligible for award as an HBCU or MI under the preference procedures of this subpart, an offeror must--
(1) Be an HBCU or MI, as defined in the clause at 252.226-7000, Notice of Historically Black College or University and Minority Institution Set-Aside, at the time of submission of its initial offer including price; and
(2) Provide the contracting officer with evidence of its HBCU or MI status upon request.
(b) The contracting officer shall accept an offeror's HBCU or MI status under the provision at FAR 52.226-2, Historically Black College or University and Minority Institution Representation, unless--
(1) Another offeror challenges the status; or
(2) The contracting officer has reason to question the offeror's HBCU/MI status. (A list of HBCU/MIs is published periodically by the Department of Education.)
Any offeror or other interested party may challenge an offeror's HBCU or MI representation by filing a protest with the contracting officer. The protest must contain specific detailed evidence supporting the basis for the challenge. Such protests are handled in accordance with FAR 33.103 and are decided by the contracting officer.
(a) In reviewing subcontracting plans submitted under the clause at FAR 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan, the contracting officer shall--
(1) Ensure that the contractor included anticipated awards to HBCU/MIs in the small disadvantaged business goal; and
(2) Consider whether subcontracts are contemplated that involve research or studies of the type normally performed by higher educational institutions.
(b) The contracting officer may, when contracting by negotiation, use in solicitations and contracts a clause similar to the clause at FAR 52.219-10, Incentive Subcontracting Program, when a subcontracting plan is required and inclusion of a monetary incentive is, in the judgment of the contracting officer, necessary to increase subcontracting opportunities for HBCU/MIs. The clause should include a separate goal for HBCU/MIs.
(a) Use the clause at 252.226-7000, Notice of Historically Black College or University and Minority Institution Set-Aside, in solicitations and contracts set aside for HBCU/MIs.
(b) Use the provision at FAR 52.226-2, Historically Black College or University and Minority Institution Representation, in solicitations set aside for HBCU/MIs.
Subpart 226.70--[Removed and Reserved]
5. Subpart 226.70 is removed and reserved.
Subpart 226.72--[Removed]
6. Subpart 226.72 is removed.
252.226-7000 [Amended]
7. Section 252.226-7000 is amended in the introductory text by removing ``226.7008'' and adding in its place ``226.370-9''.
[FR Doc. 05-23729 Filed 12-8-05; 8:45 am]
48 CFR Parts 211, 223, and 252
[DFARS Case 2003-D039]
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update text pertaining to the environment, occupational safety, and a drug-free workplace. This rule is a result of a transformation initiative undertaken by DoD to dramatically change the purpose and content of the DFARS.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Debra Overstreet, Defense Acquisition Regulations System, OUSD(AT&L)DPAP(DARS), IMD 3C132, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062. Telephone (703) 602-0296; facsimile (703) 602-0350. Please cite DFARS Case 2003-D039.
A. Background DFARS Transformation is a major DoD initiative to dramatically change the purpose and content of the DFARS. The objective is to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the acquisition process, while allowing the acquisition workforce the flexibility to innovate. The transformed DFARS will contain only requirements of law, DoD-wide policies, delegations of FAR authorities, deviations from FAR requirements, and policies/procedures that have a significant effect beyond the internal operating procedures of DoD or a significant cost or administrative impact on contractors or offerors. Additional information on the DFARS Transformation initiative is available at http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfars/transformation/index.htm.
Deletion of redundant or unnecessary text at 223.300, 223.302, 223.370-3(a), 223.570-1, and 223.570-3.
Deletion of text at 223.370-4 and 223.405 containing internal DoD procedures relating to safety precautions for ammunitions and explosives and use of recovered materials. This text has been relocated to the new DFARS companion resource, Procedures, Guidance, and Information (PGI), available at http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/pgi
. Relocation of text on ozone-depleting substances, from Subpart 211.2 to Subpart 223.8, with retention of a cross-reference in Subpart 211.2.
DoD published a proposed rule at 70 FR 19039 on April 12, 2005. DoD received no comments on the proposed rule. Therefore, DoD has adopted the proposed rule as a final rule without change.
Therefore, 48 CFR parts 211, 223, and 252 are amended as follows:
223.300 [Removed]
223.570-1 [Removed]
223.570-2 [Redesignated as 223.570-1]0
223.570-3 [Removed]
223.570-4 [Redesignated as 223.570-2]
(2) Modifications. (i) Contracts awarded before June 1, 1993, with a value in excess of $10 million, that are modified or extended (including option exercise) and, as a result of the modification or extension, will expire more than one year after the effective date of the modification or extension, must be evaluated in accordance with agency procedures for the elimination of ozone-depleting substances.
(A) The evaluation must be carried out within 60 days after the first modification or extension.
252.223-7004 [Amended]
14. Section 252.223-7004 is amended in the introductory text by removing ``223.570-4'' and adding in its place ``223.570-2''.
[FR Doc. 05-23730 Filed 12-8-05; 8:45 am
[DFARS Case 2003-D008]
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update text pertaining to the acquisition of supplies and services from foreign sources. This rule is a result of a transformation initiative undertaken by DoD to dramatically change the purpose and content of the DFARS.
DATES: Effective Date: December 9, 2005.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Amy Williams, Defense Acquisition Regulations System, OUSD(AT&L)DPAP(DAR), IMD 3C132, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062. Telephone (703) 602-0328; facsimile (703) 602-0350. Please cite DFARS Case 2003-D008.
Deletion of redundant or unnecessary text at 225.000, 225.171, 225.871-1(b), 225.7301(a)(1) through (3), and 225.7306.
Deletion of text at 225.001, 225.504, 225.802, 225.870-1(d), 225.870-5, 225.870-7, 225.871-5(c), 225.872-4, 225.872-5, 225.872-6(c), 225.873-2, 225.902, 225.903, 225.7301, and 225.7302
containing internal DoD procedures, guidance, or information. This text has been relocated to the new DFARS companion resource, Procedures, Guidance, and Information (PGI), available at http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/pgi
Clarification of DFARS text as follows:
225.401-70--Addition of a statutory reference and amendment of the section heading.
225.408--Clarification that the exception from FAR 25.408(a)(4) for overseas acquisitions applies only to the requirement for submission of offers in U.S. dollars.
225.701--Expansion of the cross-reference to restrictions on contracting with firms owned or controlled by foreign governments that support terrorism (from 209.104-1(g)(i) to 209.104-1(g)).
225.871-6--Clarification that property that is jointly acquired by the members of a NATO cooperative project may be disposed of in accordance with the terms of the cooperative project agreement, without regard to any laws of the United States applicable to the disposal of property owned by the United States.
225.7003--Clarification that the waiver procedures in 225.7003 apply only if specifically authorized by reference elsewhere in Subpart 225.70.
225.7303-2(a)(3) and (redesignated) 225.7306--Addition of cross-references.
225.7501(a)(2)(iii)--Deletion of a reference to DoD Directive, 4120.3, Defense Standardization and Specification Program, which was cancelled in 1991.
DoD published a proposed rule at 70 FR 14625 on March 23, 2005. DoD received no comments on the proposed rule. Therefore, DoD has adopted the proposed rule as a final rule, with an additional change at 225.7301 to reflect the text added to 225.7301 in the interim rule published at 70 FR 57191 on September 30, 2005. Also, the text proposed for addition to 225.802-70(c) has been excluded from this final rule, as this text was added to 225.7401(b) in the final rule published at 70 FR 23790 on May 5, 2005.
B. Regulatory Flexibility Act DoD certifies that this final rule will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities within the meaning of the Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 601, et seq., because the rule updates, streamlines, and clarifies DFARS text, but makes no significant change to DoD contracting policy.
C. Paperwork Reduction Act The Paperwork Reduction Act does not apply because the rule does not impose any information collection requirements that require the approval of the Office of Management and Budget under 44 U.S.C. 3501, et seq.List of Subjects in 48 CFR Parts 225 and 252
Therefore, 48 CFR parts 225 and 252 are amended as follows:0
225.000 [Removed]
2. Section 225.000 is removed.
3. Section 225.001 is revised to read as follows:
225.171 [Removed]
4. Section 225.171 is removed.
5. Section 225.401-70 is amended by revising the section heading and the last sentence of the introductory text to read as follows:
* * * However, 225.003 expands the definition of Caribbean Basin country end products to include petroleum and any product derived from petroleum, in accordance with Section 8094 of Pub. L. 103-139.
6. Section 225.408 is revised to read as follows:
7. Section 225.504 is revised to read as follows:
8. Section 225.701 is revised to read as follows:
See 209.104-1(g) for restrictions on contracting with firms owned or controlled by foreign governments.
9. Section 225.802 is revised to read as follows:
10. Section 225.870-1 is amended by revising paragraph (d) and removing paragraph (e). The revised text reads as follows:
(d) For additional information on production rights, data, and information; services provided by Canadian Commercial Corporation; audit; and inspection, see PGI 225.870-1(d).
11. Section 225.870-5 is revised to read as follows:
12. Section 225.870-7 is revised to read as follows:
13. Section 225.871 is revised to read as follows:
14. Section 225.871-1 is revised to read as follows:
This section implements 22 U.S.C. 2767 and 10 U.S.C. 2350b.15. Section 225.871-5 is amended by revising paragraph (b) and removing paragraph (c). The revised text reads as follows:
16. Section 225.871-6 is revised to read as follows:
Dispose of property that is jointly acquired by the members of a cooperative project under the procedures established in the agreement or in a manner consistent with the terms of the agreement, without regard to any laws of the United States applicable to the disposal of property owned by the United States.0
17. Section 225.872-4 is revised to read as follows:
If the offer of an end product from a qualifying country source listed in 225.872-1(b), as evaluated, is low or otherwise eligible for award, prepare a determination and findings exempting the acquisition from the Buy American Act and the Balance of Payments Program as inconsistent with the public interest, unless another exception such as the Trade Agreements Act applies. Follow the procedures at PGI 225.872-
18. Section 225.872-5 is amended by revising paragraphs (b) and (c) and by removing paragraph (d). The revised text reads as follows:
(b) Follow the contract administration procedures at PGI 225.872-5(b).
19. Section 225.872-6 is amended by revising paragraph (c) to read as follows:
20. Section 225.873-2 is revised to read as follows:
21. Sections 225.902 and 225.903 are revised to read as follows:
(b)(i) For an explanation of the term ``supplies,'' see PGI 225.903(b)(i).
22. Section 225.7003 is amended in paragraph (a) by revising the introductory text to read as follows:
23. Sections 225.7301 and 225.7302 are revised to read as follows:
(a) The U.S. Government sells defense articles and services to foreign governments or international organizations through FMS agreements. The agreement is documented in a Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) (see DoD 5105.38-M, Security Assistance Management Manual).
(b) Conduct FMS acquisitions under the same acquisition and contract management procedures used for other defense acquisitions.
225.7302 Guidance.
For guidance on the role of the contracting officer in FMS programs that will require an acquisition, see PGI 225.7302.
24. Section 225.7303-2 is amended in paragraph (a)(3) by revising the introductory text to read as follows:
225.7303-4 [Amended]
25. Section 225.7303-4 is amended in paragraph (b)(1) by revising the last parenthetical to read ``(see 225.7307(a))''.
225.7306 [Removed]
26. Section 225.7306 is removed.
225.7307 and 225.7308 [Redesignated]
27. Sections 225.7307 and 225.7308 are redesignated as sections 225.7306 and 225.7307, respectively.
28. Newly designated section 225.7306 is revised to read as follows:
29. Section 225.7501 is amended by revising paragraph (a)(2)(iii) to read as follows:
252.225-7027 and 252.225-7028 [Amended]
30. Sections 252.225-7027 and 252.225-7028 are amended in the introductory text by removing ``225.7308'' and adding in its place ``225.7307''.
[DFARS Case 2004-D013]
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Free Trade Agreements--Australia and Morocco
SUMMARY: DoD has adopted as final, with changes, an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement new Free Trade Agreements with Australia and Morocco. The Free Trade Agreements were scheduled to become effective on or after January 1, 2005. However, the Morocco Free Trade Agreement has not yet entered into force and is therefore removed from this final rule.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Amy Williams, Defense Acquisition Regulations System, OUSD(AT&L)DPAP(DAR), IMD 3C132, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062. Telephone (703) 602-0328; facsimile (703) 602-0350. Please cite DFARS Case 2004-D013.
A. Background DoD published an interim rule at 70 FR 2361 on January 13, 2005, to implement new Free Trade Agreements with Australia and Morocco, as approved by Congress in the United States-Australia Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act (Public Law 108-286) and the United States-Morocco Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act (Public Law 108-302). The Free Trade Agreements were scheduled to become effective on or after January 1, 2005. However, the United States Trade Representative has informed DoD that the Morocco Free Trade Agreement has not yet entered into force. Therefore, implementation of the Morocco Free Trade Agreement is excluded from this final rule. In addition, for consistency with the Federal Acquisition Regulation and other changes made by the interim rule, this final rule amends the definition of ``eligible product'' at 225.003 to include foreign construction material.
B. Regulatory Flexibility Act DoD certifies that this final rule will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities within the meaning of the Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 601, et seq. DoD applies the trade agreements to only those non-defense items listed at DFARS 225.401-70; and acquisitions that are set aside for small business concerns are exempt from application of the trade agreements.
2. Section 225.003 is amended as follows:0
a. In paragraph (5)(i)(B), by removing ``or'';0
b. By redesignating paragraph (5)(ii) as paragraph (5)(iii); and0
a. By revising the clause date to read ``(DEC 2005)''; and
b. In paragraph (b), in entry ``252.225-7021'', by removing ``(JUN 2005)'' and adding in its place ``(DEC 2005)''.
b. In paragraph (a)(3)(ii), by removing ``Morocco,''.
a. By revising the clause date to read ``(DEC 2005)'';
b. In paragraph (a), in the definition of ``Designated country'', in paragraph (2), by removing ``Morocco,''; and0
Alternate I (DEC 2005). As prescribed in 225.7503(b), delete the definitions of ``designated country'' and ``designated country construction material'' from the definitions in paragraph (a) of the basic clause, add the following definition of ``Australian or Chilean construction material'' to paragraph (a) of the basic clause, and substitute the following paragraphs (b) and (c) for paragraphs (b) and (c) of the basic clause:
Australian or Chilean construction material means a construction material that--
(c) The Contractor shall use only domestic, WTO GPA country, Australian or Chilean, least developed country, or Caribbean Basin country construction material in performing this contract, except for--
[Contracting Officer to list applicable excepted materials or indicate ``none'']
END OF DCN 20051209