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DCN20060512
DFARS CHANGE NOTICE 20060512
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[DFARS Case 2003-D052]
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Authorization for Continued Contracts
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to add policy permitting the assignment of an additional identification number to an existing contract for administrative purposes. 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: May 12, 2006.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Deborah Tronic, Defense Acquisition Regulations System, OUSD (AT&L) DPAP (DARS), IMD 3C132, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062. Telephone (703) 602-0289; facsimile (703) 602-0350. Please cite DFARS Case 2003-D052.
This final rule is a result of the DFARS Transformation initiative. The rule permits DoD contracting activities to assign an additional identification number to an existing contract by issuing a separate ``continued'' contract, when continued performance under the existing contract number is not practical for administrative reasons. The continued contract will incorporate all prices, terms, and conditions of the predecessor contract. Use of this procedure is expected to be limited, but will help to simplify administration, payment, and closeout of lengthy, complex contracts; and will help in situations where a contracting activity has exhausted its assigned series of identification numbers for orders placed against another activity's contract.
DoD published a proposed rule at 70 FR 23826 on May 5, 2005. One DoD contracting activity submitted comments requesting clarification of administrative matters pertaining to the Government's execution of this new procedure. A new section has been added to the DFARS companion resource, Procedures, Guidance, and Information (PGI), at PGI 204.7001 (http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/pgi), to provide supplemental guidance to contracting officers regarding use of this procedure.
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 addresses an administrative procedure that is performed by the Government. A continued contract does not constitute a new procurement and will incorporate all prices, terms, and conditions of the predecessor contract.
1. The authority citation for 48 CFR Part 204 continues to read as
2. Section 204.7001 is revised to read as follows:
(c)(1) If continued performance under a contract number is not possible or is not in the Government's best interest solely for administrative reasons (e.g., when the supplementary PII serial numbering system is exhausted or for lengthy major systems contracts with multiple options), the contracting officer may assign an additional PII number by issuing a separate continued contract to permit continued contract performance.
(2) A continued contract--
(3) When issuing a continued contract, the contracting officer shall--
(i) Issue an administrative modification to the predecessor contract to clearly state that--
(ii) Follow the procedures at PGI 204.7001(c).
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[DFARS Case 2003-D073]
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update text pertaining to the use of specifications, standards, and data item descriptions in solicitations and contracts. 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. Robin Schulze, Defense Acquisition Regulations System, OUSD (AT&L) DPAP (DARS), IMD 3C132, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062. Telephone (703) 602-0326; facsimile (703) 602-0350. Please cite DFARS Case 2003-D073.
Delete procedures for use of specifications, standards, and data item descriptions and for use of Single Process Initiative processes instead of military or Federal specifications and standards. Text on these subjects has been relocated to the new DFARS companion resource, Procedures, Guidance, and Information, available at http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/pgi
(c) When contract performance requires use of specifications, standards, and data item descriptions that are not listed in the Acquisition Streamlining and Standardization Information System database, use provisions, as appropriate, substantially the same as those at--
211.273-2 [Amended]
4. Section 211.273-2 is amended in paragraph (c) by removing ``(see 211.273-3(c))''.
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[DFARS Case 2003-D079]
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update text pertaining to the use of special contracting methods. 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. Robin Schulze, Defense Acquisition Regulations System, OUSD (AT&L) DPAP (DARS), IMD 3C132, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062. Telephone (703) 602-0326; facsimile (703) 602-0350. Please cite DFARS Case 2003-D079.
Delete guidance on the use of options; and procedures for preparation of master agreements and job orders, for breakout and acquisition of spare parts, and for acquisition of work over and above contract requirements. Text on these subjects has been relocated to the new DFARS companion resource, Procedures, Guidance, and Information (PGI), available at http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/pgi.
DoD published a proposed rule at 70 FR 54695 on September 16, 2005. DoD received no comments on the proposed rule. Therefore, DoD has adopted the proposed rule as a final rule without change. This rule was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993.
217.208 [Amended]
3. Section 217.208 is amended in the first sentence by revising the parenthetical to read ``(10 U.S.C. 2305(a)(5))''.
217.503 [Removed]
217.7103-4 [Removed]
217.7103-5 through 217.7103-7 [Redesignated]
Subpart 217.72 [Removed and Reserved]
13. Section 217.7404-5 is amended by revising paragraphs (b)(1) and (2)
217.7404-6 [Amended]
14. Section 217.7404-6 is amended in the introductory text by removing ``agency'' and adding in its place ``contracting activity''.
217.7405 [Removed]
217.7406 [Redesignated]
217.7500 [Amended]
17. Section 217.7500 is amended by removing the parenthetical ``(as defined in appendix E)''.
217.7501 through 217.7504 [Redesignated]
217.7502 [Amended]
a. In paragraph (b)(1) by removing ``217.7503'' and adding in its place ``PGI 217.7504'; and
b. In paragraph (c) by removing ``217.7504'' and adding in its place
``217.7505''.
217.7600 [Removed]
217.7602 through 217.7603-3 [Removed]
217.7700 [Removed]
252.217-7004 [Amended]
a. By revising the clause date to read ``(MAY 2006)''; and
b. In paragraph (a), in the first sentence, by removing ``in accordance with FAR part 14 or 15, as applicable''.
252.217-7017 through 252.217-7025 [Removed and Reserved]
30. Section 252.217-7027 is amended in the introductory text by removing ``217.7406'' and adding in its place 217.7405''.
Appendix E to Chapter 2 [Removed and Reserved]
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48 CFR Parts 225 and 249
[DFARS Case 2003-D046]
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update text pertaining to termination of contracts. 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(DARS), IMD 3C132, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062. Telephone (703) 602-0289; facsimile (703) 602-0350. Please cite DFARS Case 2003-D046.
Delete text on preparation of contract termination status reports, completion of forms to document termination settlements, preparation of settlement negotiation memoranda, and congressional notification of significant contract terminations. Text on these subjects has been relocated to the new DFARS companion resource, Procedures, Guidance, and Information (PGI), available at http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/pgi
DoD published a proposed rule at 70 FR 39980 on July 12, 2005. DoD received no comments on the proposed rule. Therefore, DoD has adopted the proposed rule as a final rule without change.
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 policy regarding termination of contracts.
Therefore, 48 CFR parts 225 and 249 are amended as follows:
249.106 through 249.108-4 [Removed]
(3) The Canadian Supply Manual, Chapter 11, Section 11.146, available at http://www.pwgsc.gc.ca/acquisitions/text/sm/sm-e.html.
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SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update text pertaining to the use of basic agreements in the acquisition of telecommunications services. 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. Gabrielle Ward, Defense Acquisition Regulations System, OUSD(AT&L)DPAP(DARS), IMD 3C132, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062. Telephone (703) 602-2022; facsimile (703) 602-0350. Please cite DFARS Case 2003-D056.
This final rule is a result of the DFARS Transformation initiative. The rule deletes procedures at DFARS 239.7407-1 and 239.7407-2 regarding the use of basic agreements and communication service authorizations for the acquisition of telecommunications services. Text on this subject has been relocated to the new DFARS companion resource, Procedures, Guidance, and Information (PGI), available at http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/pgi
This rule was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under
Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993.
239.7407-1 and 239.7407-2 [Removed]
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[DFARS Case 2003-D027]
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Quality
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update text pertaining to Government contract quality assurance requirements. 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 (DARS), IMD 3C132, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062. Telephone (703) 602-0289; facsimile (703) 602-0350. Please cite DFARS Case 2003-D027.
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.
Delete text on preparation of quality assurance instructions, use of quality inspection approval stamps, and information on types of quality evaluation data. Text on these subjects has been relocated to the new DFARS companion resource, Procedures, Guidance, and Information (PGI), available at http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/pgi
Therefore, 48 CFR Part 246 is amended follows:
246.101 [Removed]
246.104 and 246.203 [Removed]
(2) International military sales (non-NATO). Departments and agencies shall--
246.408-72 [Removed]
(a) Under the clause at FAR 52.246-2, Inspection of Supplies--Fixed-Price, after considering the factors in paragraph (c) of this subsection, the quality assurance representative (QAR) may believe that the assessment of additional costs is warranted. If so, the representative shall recommend that the contracting officer take the necessary action and provide a recommendation as to the amount of additional costs. Costs are based on the applicable Federal agency, foreign military sale, or public rate in effect at the time of the delay, reinspection, or retest.
(b) If the contracting officer agrees with the QAR, the contracting officer shall--
(c) In making a determination to assess additional costs, the contracting officer shall consider--
246.470-3 through 246.470-5 [Removed]
See Appendix F, Material Inspection and Receiving Report, for procedures and instructions for the use, preparation, and distribution of--
246.670 and 246.671 [Removed]
246.702 and 246.703 [Removed]
(1) The chief of the contracting office must approve use of a warranty, except in acquisitions for--
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48 CFR Parts 222, 232, and 252
SUMMARY: DoD is making technical amendments to the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update section headings, Internet addresses, and cross-references.
Therefore, 48 CFR Parts 222, 232, and 252 are amended as follows:
1. The authority citation for 48 CFR Parts 222, 232, and 252 continues to read as follows:
PART 222--LABOR LAWS
3. Section 232.7003 is amended in paragraph (a)(3) by removing ``http://www.dfas.mil/ecedi'' and adding in its place ``http://www.dod.mil/dfas/''.
b. In paragraph (b), in entry 252.232-7003, by removing ``(JAN 2004)'' and adding in its place ``(MAY 2006)''.
b. In paragraph (b)(3)(ii) by removing ``http://www.dfas.mil/ecedi'' and adding in its place ``http://www.dod.mil/dfas/''.
252.232-7007 [Amended]
6. Section 252.232-7007 is amended by revising the clause date and Alternate I date to read ``(MAY 2006)''; and by removing ``paragraph (i)'' and adding in its place ``paragraph (j)'', in the following locations:
System, Crystal Square 4, Suite 200A, 241 18th Street, Arlington, VA 22202-3402.
(ii) Must be qualified by training and experience commensurate with the responsibilities to be delegated in accordance with department/agency guidelines.