Source: https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/change_notices.html
Timestamp: 2020-07-12 13:32:23
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Matched Legal Cases: ['art 227', 'art 244', 'art 226', 'art 252', 'art 219', 'art 252', 'art 204', 'art 225', 'art 225', 'art 252', 'art 19', 'art 252', 'art 252', 'art 249']

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DEFENSE FAR SUPPLEMENT (DFARS) Publication Notice 20200605
On June 5, 2020, DoD made the following changes to the DFARS:
Modification of DFARS Clause "Notification of Anticipated Contract Termination or Reduction" (DFARS Case 2019-D019)
DoD is amending DFARS clause 252.249-7002, Notification of Anticipated Contract Termination or Reduction, to reflect the current statute associated with the 10 U.S.C. 2501 note and make other conforming changes. The rule is pursuant to action taken by the DoD Regulatory Reform Task Force.
Affected parts/subparts/sections: TOC 249; 249.7003, 249.7004; 252.249-7002.
Market Research and Consideration of Value for the Determination of Price (DFARS Case 2019-D027)
Amends the DFARS to implement sections 871 and 872 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 to address how contracting officers may require the offeror to submit relevant information to support market research for price analysis, and allow an offeror to submit information relating to the value of a commercial item to aid in the determination of the reasonableness of the price of such item.
Affected parts/subparts/sections: 210.001; 212.209; 215.403-3; 234.7001, and 234.7002. PGI: 234.7002.
Repeal of Annual Reporting Requirements to Congressional Defense Committees (DFARS Case 2020-D004)
Amends the DFARS to implement section 1051 of the NDAA for FY 2018. Section 1051 repealed numerous DoD reporting requirements to Congress, to include the annual reporting requirements for commercial items and exceptional case exceptions and waivers under section 817 of the NDAA for FY 2003. The section 817 reporting requirements and guidance regarding exceptions and waivers to cost or pricing data requirements were implemented at DFARS 215.403-3(c). Pursuant to section 1051, this rule removes the reporting requirements and guidance.
Affected parts/subparts/sections: 215.403-1. PGI: 215.403-1.
Justification and Approval Threshold for 8(a) Contracts (DFARS Case 2020-D006)
Amends the DFARS to implement section 823 of the NDAA for FY 2020. Section 823 increases the threshold for requiring a justification and approval to award a sole source contract to a participant in the 8(a) program to actions exceeding $100 million. The current threshold is $22 million.
Affected parts/subparts/sections: TOC 206, 206.303-1, 206.303-2, 206.304(a)(S-71); and 219.808-1.
Qualifications Requirements for Contracting Positions (DFARS Case 2020-D012)
Amends the DFARS to implement section 861 of the NDAA for FY 2019. Section 861 amends section 808 of the NDAA for FY 2000 by removing the requirement for contracting professionals to have completed at least 24 semester credit hours (or equivalent) of study from an accredited institution of higher education in the areas of accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, and organization, and management.
Affected parts/subparts/sections: 201.603-2 and 218.201.
Repeal of DFARS Clause “Tariff Information” (DFARS Case 2018-D044)
DoD is proposing to amend the DFARS to remove DFARS clause 252.239-7006, Tariff Information, that is no longer required, pursuant to action taken by the Regulatory Reform Task Force. This clause was initially added to the DFARS to implement a standardized approach across DoD for addressing critical issues associated with the acquisition of telecommunication services. However, pursuant to 47 CFR 42.10, telecommunications carriers are now required to make tariff and non-tariff information available to the public online at the carrier’s internet website and to update the information regularly.
Proposed changes to parts/subparts/sections: 239.7411 and 252.239-7006.
Data Collection and Inventory for Services Contracts (DFARS Case 2018-D063)
DoD is proposing to amend the DFARS to implement the requirement at 10 U.S.C. 2330a for the collection of data on certain DoD service contracts. DoD has elected to adopt the approach used by other Federal agencies to collect service contract data. The approach uses the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS), an existing source of contract information for the Federal Government, to provide a majority of the information required by 10 U.S.C. 2330a. The data that is not available in FPDS is entered annually by the contractor in the System for Award Management.
Proposed changes to parts/subparts/sections: 204.17, 204.1700, 204.1703, 204.1705; 212.301; and 252.204-70XX. PGI: 204.1703.
1. A pointer is added to DFARS PGI 208.002(a)(1) to provide guidance to obtain information on available supplies in DoD’s property inventories.
Affected parts/subparts/sections: 208.002(a)(1)(i).
A Microsoft Word format document showing the DFARS changes made by this final rule is here.
2. DoD is correcting a final rule that appeared in the Federal Register on April 8, 2020, to reflect that the clause date for DFARS 252.225-7013, Duty-Free Entry, should be “(APR 2020)” in lieu of “(MAR 2020)”.
Affected parts/subparts/sections: 252.225-7013.
3. Amends the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to correct several sections of the regulations where the revised definition of the “National Technology and Industrial Base” was inadvertently not implemented in the publication of the final rule published in the Federal Register at 83 FR 65560 on December 21, 2018. This technical amendment corrects the final regulations in order to acquire from Australia or the United Kingdom, without waiver, certain naval vessel components restricted by 10 U.S.C. 2534.
Affected parts/subparts/sections: 225.7008, 225.7010, and 225.7010-3.
DFARS PGI CHANGES:
DoD Excess Personal Property Information (PGI Case 2020-P001)
Provides additional guidance to the contracting officer with regard to obtaining information on available property in DoD’s property inventories managed by the DLA Disposition Services Reutilization, Transfer, or Donation (RTD) Office.
Affected parts/subparts/sections: PGI 208.002(a)(1)(i).
DFARS PGI ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGE:
Updates the email address for submission of reports of denials of contracting officer requests to offerors/contractors for data other than certified cost or pricing data or pricing data that are not resolved via the elevation process.
Affected parts/subparts/sections: PGI 215.403-3(6)(ii).
DEFENSE FAR SUPPLEMENT (DFARS) Publication Notice 20200408
On April 8, 2020, DoD made the following changes to the DFARS:
Amends the DFARS to modify DFARS clause 252.229-7001, Tax Relief, to include the text of DFARS clause 252.229-7000, Invoices Exclusive of Taxes or Duties, on the same subject, in an effort to streamline contract terms and conditions for contractors, pursuant to action taken by the Regulatory Reform Task Force.
Affected parts/subparts/sections: Table of Contents (TOC) 229, 229.402-1; TOC 252, 252.204-7002 and 252.204-7006.
Modification of DFARS Clause “Not Separately Priced” (DFARS Case 2018-D050)
Amends the DFARS to modify DFARS clause 252.207-7002, Payment for Subline Items Not Separately Priced, to clarify the clause intent and conform its language to current DFARS terminology, pursuant to action taken by the Regulatory Reform Task Force.
Affected parts/subparts/sections: TOC 204, 204.7104-1, 204.7109; TOC 252, 252.204-7002 and 252.204-7006.
Amends the DFARS to implement section 852 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 that provides for accelerated payments to DoD contractors that are small businesses and to small business subcontractors by accelerating payments to their prime contractors. The rule specifies that accelerated payments are made as quickly as possible, with a goal of 15 days or less after receipt of payment from the Government or receipt of a proper invoice from the subcontractor, whichever is later.
Affected parts/subparts/sections: 212.301; TOC 232, 232.009, 232.903; TOC 252, and 252.232-7017.
Amends the DFARS to implement section 831 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 that amends 10 U.S.C. 2307 to address the use of performance-based payments.
Affected parts/subparts/sections: 202.101; TOC 204, 204.1202; 212.001; 232.1001, 232.1003-70, 232.1004, 232.1005-70; TOC 252, 252.204-7007, 252.232-7012, 252.232-7013, 252.232-7015, and 252.232-7016.
Modification of DFARS Clause “Advanced Payment Pool” (DFARS Case 2019-D013)
Amends the DFARS to modify DFARS clause 252.232-7000, Advanced Payment Pool, to include the text of DFARS clause 252.232-7001, Disposition of Payments, on the same subject, in an effort to streamline contract terms and conditions for contractors. This rule is pursuant to action taken by the Regulatory Reform Task Force.
Affected parts/subparts/sections: 232.412-70; TOC 252, 252.232-7000, 252.232-7001, and 252.232-7005.
Expediting Contract Closeout (DFARS Case 2017-D042)
Proposes to amend the DFARS to provide for expedited contract closeout through a waiver by the contractor and the Government of entitlement to certain residual dollar amounts up to $1,000 that are due to either party at the time of final contract closeout. The rule proposes adding a new DFARS clause 252.204-70XX, Expediting Contract Closeout, to provide for the expedited contract closeout agreement between the contractor and the Government, which will save administrative time and costs for both parties.
Proposed changes to parts/subparts/sections: 204.804-70, 212.301, and 252.204-70XX.
Repeal of DFARS Provision “Alternate Preservation, Packaging, and Packing” (DFARS Case 2019-D022)
Proposes to amend the DFARS to remove provision 252.211-7004, Alternate Preservation, Packaging, and Packing, that is no longer necessary, pursuant to action taken by the Regulatory Reform Task Force. The ability to make tradeoffs between commercial standards and military specifications and cost or price already exists for acquisition officials as part of acquisition planning; therefore, this provision is no longer necessary.
Proposed changes to parts/subparts/sections: 211.272 and 252.211-7004.
Repeal of DFARS Clause “Substitutions for Military or Federal Specifications and Standards” (DFARS Case 2019-D023)
Proposes to amend the DFARS to remove internal agency guidance and clause 252.211-7005, Substitutions for Military or Federal Specifications and Standards, that are no longer required, pursuant to action taken by the Regulatory Reform Task Force. The clause encourages offerors to propose Single Process Initiative (SPI) processes in lieu of military of Federal specifications. Since the implementation of the SPI, acquisition reform efforts have provided additional latitude to contracting officers and contractors to utilize performance specifications and commercial standards, in lieu of military and Federal specifications and standards.
Proposed changes to parts/subparts/sections: 211.273, 211.273-1, 211.273-2, 211.273-4; and 252.211-7005. PGI 211.273-3.
Inflation Adjustment of Acquisition–Related Thresholds (DFARS Case 2019-D036)
Proposes to amend the DFARS to further implement 41 U.S.C. 1908, Inflation adjustment of acquisition-related dollar thresholds. This statute requires an adjustment every five years of acquisition-related thresholds for inflation using the Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers, except for the Construction Wage Rate Requirements statute (Davis-Bacon Act), Service Contract Labor Standards statute, and trade agreements thresholds. DoD is also proposing to use the same methodology to adjust some nonstatutory DFARS acquisition-related thresholds in 2020.
Proposed changes to parts/subparts/sections: 203.1004; 205.303; 205.470; 211.503; 212.271; 217.170, 212.172; 219.502-2; 225.7204; 225.7703-2; 228.102-1; 236.303-1; 237.170-2; 246.402; 250.102-1, 250.102-1.70; 252.225-7003 and 252.225-7004. PGI 219.201.
DFARS TECHNICAL AMENDMENT:
1. In PGI 202.101, the list of “DoD contracting activities” is revised to update the list.
2. In PGI 225.902, the address for the DCMA Customs Team is updated.
DEFENSE FAR SUPPLEMENT (DFARS) Publication Notice 20200114
On January 14, 2020, DoD made the following changes to the DFARS:
Noncommercial Computer Software (DFARS Case 2018-D018)
DoD is seeking feedback from industry that will assist in the development of a revision to the DFARS to implement 10 U.S.C. 2322a, which was added by section 871 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 (Pub. L. 115-91). Section 10 U.S.C. 2322a requires that, as part of any negotiation for an acquisition of noncommercial computer software, the Secretary of Defense consider to the maximum extent practicable during the appropriate time in the life cycle, all the noncommercial and related materials necessary to meet the needs of the agency. As a result, any noncommercial computer software or related materials identified should be acquired to the extent appropriate. A public meeting to discuss this ANPR is being held at the Pentagon on February 18, 2020.
Affected parts/subparts/sections: DFARS Table of Contents; Table of Contents for part 227, 227.001, 227.71, 227.7200, 227.7202-1, 227.7203-2; 239.101; 252.227-7013, 252.227-7015, 225.227-7018.
A Microsoft Word format strawman of DFARS changes is here.
DEFENSE FAR SUPPLEMENT (DFARS) Publication Notice 20191231
On December 31, 2019, DoD made the following changes to the DFARS:
DoD is amending the DFARS to raise the contractor purchasing system review (CPSR) dollar threshold at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 44.302(a) from $25 million to $50 million. The dollar threshold of $25 million cited at FAR 44.302(a) has been unchanged since 1996. Adjusting the threshold upward to $50 million would appropriately account for inflation, reduce burden on small contractors, and allow a more efficient and effective use of CSPR resources to review larger contractors where more taxpayer dollars are at risk.
Affected parts/subparts/sections: Table of Contents Part 244; 244.302.
Restrictions on Acquisition of Certain Magnets and Tungsten (DFARS Case 2018-D054)
DoD is adopting as final, with changes, an interim rule that revised the DFARS to implement section 871 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232). Section 871 prohibits acquisition of samarium-cobalt magnets, neodymium-iron-boron magnets, tungsten metal powder, and tungsten heavy alloy or any finished or semi-finished component containing tungsten heavy allow alloy from North Korea, China, Russia, and Iran. Changes are made in the final rule to add definitions, provide a description of the production of tungsten, clarify procedures related to the treatment of samarium-cobalt magnets, and lower the approval level for individual nonavailability determinations to the head of the contracting activity.
Affected parts/subparts/sections: 212.301; 225.7001, 225.7003-1, 225.7003-3, 225.7018-1, 225.7018-2, 225.7018-3, 225.7018-4; 252.225-7009, 252.225-7052. PGI 225.7002-2, 225.7003-3, 225.7018-3.
DoD is amending the DFARS to implement section 888 of the NDAA for FY 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232). Section 888 requires that the DFARS be updated to include an instruction on the demonstration project authorized by section 853 of the NDAA for FY 2004 (Pub. L. 108-136, 10 U.S.C. 2302 note), as amended, intended to provide defense contracting opportunities for entities employing individuals who are severely disabled. Changes are made in the final rule to clarify procedures for use of the Demonstration Project, eligibility for small disadvantaged business subcontracting goals, and applicability to commercial items.
Affected parts/subparts/sections: DFARS Table of Contents; 204.1202; 212.301; 215.304; 219.708; Table of Contents Part 226, 226.72, 226.7200, 226.7201, 226.7202, 226.7203; Table of Contents Part 252, 252.204-7007, 252.219-7003, 252.226-7002.
DoD is amending the DFARS to implement section 1811 of the NDAA for FY 2017 (Pub. L. 114-328) and the Small Business Administration (SBA) final rule, published in the Federal Register on November 29, 2019, at 84 FR 65647. Section 1811 limits the scope of SBA procurement center representative reviews of certain types of DoD solicitations, unless DoD requests a review. The SBA rule states that, unless the contracting agency requests a review, procurement center representatives will not review procurements covered by the statute.
Affected parts/subparts/sections: DFAR Part 219 Table of Contents, 219.402, 219.502-1.
Trade Agreement Thresholds (DFARS Case 2019-D035)
DoD is amending the DFARS to adjusts thresholds for application of the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement and Free Trade Agreements, as determined by the United States Trade Representative (USTR). The trade agreements thresholds are adjusted every two years according to predetermined formulae set forth in the agreements. The USTR announced the new thresholds on December 27, 2019, which become effective January 1, 2020.
Affected parts/subparts/sections: 225.1101, 225.7017-3, 225.7503; 252.225-7017, 252.225-7018.
Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services (DFARS Case 2018-D022)
DoD is issuing an interim rule amending the DFARS to implement section 1656 of the NDAA for FY 2018 (Pub. L. 115-91). Section 1656 provides that DoD may not procure or obtain, or extend or renew a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service to carry out the DoD nuclear deterrence or homeland defense missions that uses covered defense telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system or as a critical technology as a part of any system. This rule also provides agency procedures associated with the implementation of section 889(a)(1)(A) of the NDAA for FY 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), which provides a similar Governmentwide prohibition.
Affected parts/subparts/sections: DFARS Table of Contents; 204.1202; 204.21, 204.2100, 204.2101, 204.2102, 204.2103, 204.2104, 204.2105; 212.301; 213.201; Table of Contents Part 252, 252.204-7007, 252.204-7016, 252.204-7017, 252.204-7018.
Excessive Pass-Through Contracts (PGI Case 2019-P009)
Provides additional guidance to the contracting officer with regard to analysis of excessive pass-through charges and determination of best approach. Case requested by GAO to close out GAO 2015-200, Federal Subcontracting: Further Actions Needed to Improve Oversight of Pass-through Contracts, pursuant to section 802 of the NDAA for Fiscal Year 2013.
Affected parts/subparts/sections: PGI 215.404-1.
Guidance on Reporting Procurement Acquisition Lead Time Milestones in the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PGI Case 2019-P010)
Implements DoD policy on the reporting procurement acquisition lead time milestones in the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment.
Affected parts/subparts/sections: PGI 204.70, 204.7001.
Contract Reporting Instructions for FPDS Updates (PGI Case 2019-P011)
Updates PGI at 204.6 for changes in the reporting requirements for certain data fields in FPDS.
Affected parts/subparts/sections: PGI 204.602, 204.606.
1. DFARS section 204.7001 is amended to add a notice to contracting officers to see DFARS Procedures, Guidance, and Information (PGI) 204.7001 for procedures on entering procurement acquisition lead time milestones into the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment module.
2. DFARS section 215.404-1 is amended to add a notice to contracting officers to see DFAS PGI 215.404-1(h) for guidance on reviewing and justifying pass-through contracts.
3. Internet hyperlinks are updated in DFARS clauses 252.204-7012, Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting; 252.211-7006, Passive Radio Frequency Identification; and 252.235-7011, Final Scientific or Technical Report.
Affected parts/subparts/sections: DFARS Table of Contents; Table of Contents Part 204, 204.7001; 215.404-1; 252.204-7012; 252.211-7006; 252.235-7011.
The following administrative changes are made to DFARS PGI:
1. Internet hyperlinks are updated at 201.602-2 and 237.102-77.
2. References are updated at 225.7703-2 for the Determination and Findings formats for using the authority to acquire products or services from Afghanistan.
3. Typographical errors are corrected.
Affected parts/subparts/sections: 201.602-2; 211.7001; 225.7703-2; 237.102-77.
DEFENSE FAR SUPPLEMENT (DFARS) Publication Notice 20191127
On November 27, 2019, DoD made the following changes to the DFARS:
Amends the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement sections 829 and 830 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for (FY) 2017 (Pub. L. 114-328). Section 829 requires contracting officers to first consider fixed-price contracts when determining contract type and to obtain approval from the head of the contracting activity for certain cost-reimbursement contracts. Section 830 requires contracting officers to use firm-fixed-price contracts for foreign military sales, unless a specific exception or waiver applies.
Affected parts/subparts/sections: 202.101; 216.102; 216.104-70, 216.301-3, 216.401; 217.202; Table of Contents Part 225, 225.7301-1, 225.7301-2; 234.004; and 235.006. PGI 216.401.
Amends the DFARS to implement section 837 of the NDAA for FY 2018 (Pub. L. 115-91). Section 837 requires an amendment to the DFARS to provide for the appropriate use of the should-cost review process of a major weapon system in a manner that is transparent, objective, and provides for the efficiency of the systems acquisition process in the Department of Defense.
Affected parts/subparts/sections: 215.407-4, 215.408; Table of Contents 252 and 252.215-7015.
Modification of DFARS Clause "Accident Reporting and Investigation Involving Aircraft, Missiles, and Space Launch Vehicles" (DFARS Case 2018-D047)
Amends the DFARS to require that DFARS clause 252.228-7005, Accident Reporting and Investigation Involving Aircraft, Missiles, and Space Launch Vehicles, be included in all solicitations and contracts, when applicable. The rule also updates the clause title to remove “Accident” and replaces it with “Mishap” and updates the clause text to use the word “shall” to indicate a mandatory requirement or action. Modification of this DFARS clause implements a recommendation to from the DoD Regulatory Reform Task Force established pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 13777, "Enforcing the Regulatory Reform Agenda."
Affected parts/subparts/sections: 228.370; Table of Contents 252, and 252.228-7005.
Repeal of Temporary Statutory Authorities (DFARS Case 2019-D040)
Amends the DFARS to remove obsolete language that implemented statutes repealed by section 812 of the NDAA for FY 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232). Section 812 repealed sections 842(b) of the NDAA for FY 2007 (Pub. L. 109-364) and 1010 of the USA Patriot Act of 2001 (Pub. L. 107-56), which were obsolete and expired.
Affected parts/subparts/sections: Table of Contents Part 225, 225.7003; and 237.102-70. PGI 237.102-70.
Treatment of Certain Items as Commercial Items (DFARS Case 2019-D029)
Proposes to amend the DFARS to implement sections 877 and 878 of the NDAA for FY 2017 (Pub. L. 114-328) and further implement section 848 of the NDAA for FY 2018 (Pub. L. 115-91) regarding the treatment of certain items as commercial items. Section 877 added 10 U.S.C. 2380B to require the treatment of certain items purchased by the contractor for use in multiple contracts be treated as commercial. Section 878 added 10 U.S.C. 2380a to require the treatment of services provided by a business unit that is a nontraditional defense contractor as commercial services, to the extent that such services use the same pool of employees as used for commercial customers and are priced using a similar methodology.
Proposed changes to parts/subparts/sections: 212.102, 212.7001; 244.402; 252.244-7000. PGI 212.102.
A Microsoft Word format document showing the proposed DFARS PGI changes made by this rule is here.
DEFENSE FAR SUPPLEMENT (DFARS) Publication Notice 20191112
On November 12, 2019, DoD published the following notice:
Negotiation of Price for Technical Data and Preference for Specially Negotiated Licenses (DFARS Case 2018-D071)
DoD is seeking feedback from industry that will assist in the development of revisions to the DFARS to implement section 835 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 (Pub. L. 115-91) and section 867 of the NDAA for FY 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232). These statutory provisions apply only to DoD and provide for: (1) the negotiation of a price for technical data to be delivered under contracts for the engineering and manufacturing development, production, or sustainment of, a major weapon system; and (2) a preference for specially negotiated licenses for customized technical data to support the product support strategy of a major weapon system or subsystem thereof. This notice provides a strawman of proposed DFARS changes.
Proposed changes to parts/subparts/sections: 207.106; 212.211, 212.212; 215.470; 227.1702, 227.1702-1, 227.1702-2, 227.7103-1, 227.7103-2, 227.7103-4, 227.7103-5, 227.7104, 227.7202-1, 227.7202-3, 227.7203-1, 227.7203-2, 227.7203-5; 252.227-7013, 252.227-7014, 252.227-7015, 252.227-7018.
A Microsoft Word format strawman of DFARS PGI changes is here.
DEFENSE FAR SUPPLEMENT (DFARS) Publication Notice 20191031
On October 31, 2019, DoD made the following changes to the DFARS:
Modification of DFARS Clause “Obligation of the Government” (DFARS Case 2018-D046)
Amends the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to streamline certain contract clauses associated with the acquisition of telecommunication services. Specifically the rule: (1) modifies and renames DFARS clause 252.239-7013, Obligation of the Government; (2) incorporates the information included in DFARS clause 252.239-7014, Term of Agreement; (3) creates an alternate for DFARS clause 252.239-7013 that is used in certain circumstances, in lieu of the basic clause, and includes the information in DFARS clauses 252.239-7013, -7014, and -7015; and, (4) amends the clause text to align with the termination notification requirement in the FAR. Combining these clauses will result in DFARS clauses 252.239-7014 and 252.239-7015 being removed from the DFARS. Modification of these DFARS clauses implements a recommendation to from the DoD Regulatory Reform Task Force established pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 13777, "Enforcing the Regulatory Reform Agenda."
Affected parts/subparts/sections: 239.7411; Table of Contents Part 252, 252.239-7013, 252.239-7014, and 252.239-7015.
Amends the DFARS to implement section 834 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2018. Section 834 amends title 10, United States Code (U.S.C.), to add section 2443, Sustainment factors in weapon system design, which requires program managers, or comparable requiring activity officials exercising program management responsibilities, to ensure that reliability and maintainability are included in the performance attributes of the key performance parameters on sustainment during the development of capabilities requirements for major weapon systems design. The requirements of 10 U.S.C. 2443 apply specifically to the engineering and manufacturing development of a weapon system, including embedded software; and production of a weapon system, including embedded software. As a matter policy, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment directed application of the requirements of 10 U.S.C. 2443 to the technical maturation risk reduction phase.
Affected parts/subparts/sections: 207.106(S-70), 207.106(S-72); 215.304; 216.402-2; and 234.004. PGI 207.105 and 216.402(2).
Amends the DFARS to implement regulatory changes made by the Small Business Administration (SBA) in its final rule published in the Federal Register at 81 FR 34243 on May 31, 2016. SBA's final rule implemented section 1651 of the NDAA for FY 2013 (Pub. L. 112-239, 15 U.S.C. 657s). Section 1651 revised and standardized the limitations on subcontracting and the nonmanufacturer rule that apply to small business concerns, including 8(a) Program participants, under procurements conducted pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) part 19, Small Business Programs.
Affected parts/subparts/sections: 212.301; 219.811-3; Table of Contents Part 252, and 252.219-7010.
Modification of DFARS Clause “Protection Against Compromising Emanations” (DFARS Case 2019-D015)
Amends the DFARS to update DFARS clause 252.239-7000, Protection Against Compromising Emanations, to provide a revised reference within the clause to the current TEMPEST standard. Modification of this clause implements a recommendation from the DoD Regulatory Reform Task Force pursuant to E.O. 13777.
Affected parts/subparts/sections: 239.7102-2 and 252.239-7000.
Repeal of DFARS Provision Related to Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support (DFARS Case 2019-D021)
Amends the DFARS to remove DFARS provision 252.204-7013, Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Information by Litigation Support Contractors, its associated prescription at 204.7403, and related text at 209.505-4(b)(ii) and 212.301. Removal of this clause implements a recommendation from the DoD Regulatory Reform Task Force pursuant to E.O. 13777.
Affected parts/subparts/sections: 204.7403; 209.505-4; 212.301; Table of Contents Part 252, 252.204-7013; 252.204-7014, and 252.204-7015.
Modification of DFARS Clause, “Payment for Subline Items Not Separately Priced” (DFARS Case 2018-D050)
Proposes to amend the DFARS to modify the clause at DFARS 252.204-7002, Payment for Subline Items Not Separately Priced, to simplify the clause text and conform terminology used in the text to current Government contract line item structure terminology. This update will clarify the intent of the clause, as it pertains to payment on contracts that contain not separately priced items, when applicable. The proposed changes to the clause implement a recommendation from the DoD Regulatory Reform Task Force pursuant to E.O. 13777.
Proposed changes to parts/subparts/sections: 204.7104-1, 204.7109; 252.204-7002, and 252.204-7006.
Modification of DFARS Clause, “Advanced Payment Pool” (DFARS Case 2019-D013)
Proposes to amend the DFARS to modify the clause at DFARS 252.232-7000, Advance Payment Pool, to incorporate the information currently included in DFARS clause 252.232-7001, Disposition of Payments, and make minor changes to simplify the clause text. Combining these clauses will result in 252.232-7001 being removed from the DFARS. The proposed changes to these clauses implement a recommendation from the DoD Regulatory Reform Task Force pursuant to E.O. 13777.
Proposed changes to parts/subparts/sections: 232.412-70; 252.232-7000, 252.232-7001, and 252.232-7005.
Modification of DFARS Clause, “Notification of Anticipated Contract Termination or Reduction” (DFARS Case 2019-D019)
Proposes to amend the DFARS to add pertinent dollar thresholds of 10 U.S.C. 2501 note to DFARS subpart 249.70; modify DFARS clause 252.249-7002, Notification of Anticipated Contract Termination or Reduction, to reflect the current statute associated with 10 U.S.C. 2501 note; and update the DFARS threshold citations in the clause. The proposed changes to these clauses implement a recommendation from the DoD Regulatory Reform Task Force pursuant to E.O. 13777.
Proposed changes to parts/subparts/sections: 249.7003, 249.7004; and 252.249-7002.
DEFENSE FAR SUPPLEMENT (DFARS) Publication Notice 20191001
On October 1, 2019, DoD made the following changes to the DFARS:
Restrictions on Use of Lowest Price Technically Acceptable Source Selection Process (DFARS Case 2018-D010)
On September 26, 2019, DoD published a final rule in the Federal Register (84 FR 50785) amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement statutory limitations and prohibitions on use of the lowest price technically acceptable source selection process, which are effective October 1, 2019.
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