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82 FR 9 pgs. 4709-4716 - Federal Acquisition Regulation; Uniform Use of Line Items
Type: RULEVolume: 82Number: 9Pages: 4709 - 4716
Docket number: [FAC 2005-95; FAR Case 2013-014; Item I; Docket No. 2013-0014, Sequence No. 1]
FR document: [FR Doc. 2016-31495 Filed 1-12-17; 8:45 am]
Pages: 4709, 4710, 4711, 4712, 4713, 4714, 4715, 4716
[FAC 2005-95; FAR Case 2013-014; Item I; Docket No. 2013-0014, Sequence No. 1]
2. The term "line item unique identifier" was removed and replaced with "line item number" for consistency with the current version of the FAR text. The term "unique" is no longer necessary due to changes made by the Uniform Procurement Identification rule (FAR Case 2012-023) published in the Federal Register at 79 FR 61739 on October 14, 2014.
Response: The language on alternative line items was intended to allow flexibility, consistent with the requirements at FAR subpart 4.10. To clarify that the Government is not requesting contractors to create line items inconsistent with the rule, the clause is renamed "Alternative Line Item Proposal" and the explanatory text will no longer use the term "structure," as this seemed to be the cause of some confusion.
[top] Response: It is not a requirement for each subline item to have its own accounting classification citation. However, each deliverable subline item is expected to have its own accounting classification citation. This should not be construed to mean that the same accounting classification citation cannot apply to multiple line items.
Comment: One respondent inquired if a contact milestone will be considered a deliverable for the purpose of assigning contract line item numbers, based on the proposed definition of "line item" in FAR 2.101.
Comment: One respondent challenged the background of the case "funding traceability is limited to contract-level information" by pointing out that NASA has systems in place that can capture financial data with great detail, including units and prices, descriptions, and accounting line information.
Comment: One respondent pointed out that accounting information is already collected in Federal Procurement Data System-Next Generation (FPDS-NG) for appropriated funds, and questioned the need to gather more explicit accounting information that would burden contractors with tracking Government accounting lines.
1. The definition of "line item" is modified to clarify that this term is inclusive of subline items when it is applicable.
2. The term "line item number" is now defined to clarify that a line item may be identified in a numeric or alphanumeric format.
[top] This final rule establishes uniform use of line items in Federal procurement. The uniform use of line items is designed to improve the accuracy, traceability, and usability of procurement data. This rule continues Federal procurement efforts to more robustly implement the objectives of the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 (Pub. L. 109-282), including promoting achievement of rigorous accountability of procurement dollars and processes.
PART 2-DEFINITION OF WORDS AND TERMS
2. Amend section 2.101 in paragraph (b)(2) by adding, in alphabetical order, the definitions "Line item", "Line item number", and "Subline item" to read as follows:
Line item means the basic structural element in a procurement instrument that describes and organizes the required product or service for pricing, delivery, inspection, acceptance, invoicing, and payment. The use of the term "line item" includes "subline item," as applicable.
3.302 [Amended]
3. Amend section 3.302 by removing the definition "Line item".
PART 4-ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
Subpart 4.10-Uniform Use of Line Items
Sec. 4.1000 Scope.4.1001 Policy.4.1002 Applicability.4.1003 Establishing line items.4.1004 Establishing subline items.4.1005 Data elements for line items and subline items.4.1005-1 Required data elements.4.1005-2 Exceptions.4.1006 Modifications.4.1007 Solicitation alternative line item proposal.4.1008 Solicitation provision.
[top] (1) A supply is separately identifiable if it has its own identification ( e.g., national stock number (NSN), item description, manufacturer's part number).
(e) Single contract pricing type ( e.g., fixed-price or cost-reimbursement).
(a) Deliverable subline items. Deliverable subline items may be used for several related items that require separate identification. For example, instead of establishing multiple separate line items, subline items may be established for-
(1) Items that are basically the same, except for minor variations such as-
(b) Informational subline items. (1) Informational subline items may be used by agencies for administrative purposes. This type of subline item identifies information that relates directly to the line item and is an integral part of it ( e.g., parts of an assembly or parts of a kit).
(c) Each deliverable line item or deliverable subline item shall have its own delivery schedule, destination, period of performance, or place of performance expressly stated in the appropriate section of the procurement instrument ("as required" constitutes an expressly stated delivery term). When a line item has deliverable subline items, the delivery schedule, destination, period of performance, or place of performance shall be identified at the subline item level, rather than the line item level.
(a) Indefinite-delivery contracts -(1) General. The following required data elements are not known at time of issuance of an indefinite-delivery contract, but shall be provided in each order at the time of issuance: Accounting classification, delivery date and destination, or period and place of performance.
(4) The procurement instrument is for services and firm prices have been established for elements of the total price, but the actual number of the elements is not known until performance ( e.g., a labor-hour contract for maintenance/repair). The contracting officer may structure these procurement instruments to reflect a firm or estimated total amount for each line item.
4.1007 Solicitation alternative line item proposal.
[top] Solicitations should be structured to allow offerors to propose alternative line items (see 4.1008 and 52.212-1(e)). For example, when soliciting certain items using units of measure such as kit, set, or lot, the offeror may not be able to group and deliver all items in a single shipment.
PART 5-PUBLICIZING CONTRACT ACTIONS
5. Amend section 5.207 by removing from paragraph (a)(13) the word "Contract".
PART 7-ACQUISITION PLANNING
PART 8-REQUIRED SOURCES OF SUPPLIES AND SERVICES
9. Amend section 8.406-1 by-
PART 9-CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS
9.307 [Amended]
11. Amend section 9.307 by removing from third sentence of paragraph (b) "contract line item number" and adding "line item number" in its place.
PART 12-ACQUISITION OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS
12.303 [Amended]
12. Amend section 12.303 by removing from paragraph (b)(3) the word "contract".
PART 14-SEALED BIDDING
14. Amend section 14.201-2 by revising the first sentence of paragraph (b) to read as follows:
14.201-2 Part I-The Schedule.
PART 15-CONTRACTING BY NEGOTIATION
(2) Anticipated terms and conditions that will apply to the contract. The solicitation may authorize offerors to propose alternative terms and conditions. If the solicitation permits offerors to submit one or more additional proposals with alternative line items (see 52.204-22 or 52.212-1(e)), the evaluation approach should consider the potential impact of the alternative line items on other terms and conditions or the requirement ( e.g., place of performance or payment and funding requirements) (see 15.206);
18. Amend section 15.408 in Table 15-2 by-
a. Under the heading I. General Instructions, revising the first sentence of paragraph D. and removing from paragraph E. the word "contract"; and
b. Under the heading II. Cost Elements, removing from the first sentence of paragraph A. the word "contract".
[top] 15.408 Solicitation provisions and contract clauses.
Table 15-2-Instructions for Submitting Cost/Price Proposals When Certified Cost or Pricing Data Are Required
16.203-4 [Amended]
19. Amend section 16.203-4 by removing from paragraph (b)(4) "contract line items" and adding "line items" in its place.
PART 17-SPECIAL CONTRACTING METHODS
17.106-1 [Amended]
21. Amend section 17.106-1 by removing from the fifth sentence of paragraph (c)(1), "Table 15-2, Formats for Submission of Line Items" and adding "Table 15-2, III. Formats for Submission of Line Item" in its place.
17.203 [Amended]
22. Amend section 17.203 by removing from paragraph (g)(2) "contract line item" and adding "line item" in its place.
17.208 [Amended]
23. Amend section 17.208 by removing from paragraph (e) "basic contract line item" and adding "line item" in its place.
PART 27-PATENTS, DATA, AND COPYRIGHTS
27.406-1 [Amended]
24. Amend section 27.406-1 by removing from the second sentence of paragraph (b) "contract line items" and adding "line items" in its place.
PART 32-CONTRACT FINANCING
32.903 [Amended]
25. Amend section 32.903 by removing from paragraph (b) introductory text "contract line item" and adding "line item" in its place.
32.905 [Amended]
26. Amend section 32.905 by removing from paragraph (b)(1)(iii) "contract line item" and adding "line item" in its place.
32.1004 [Amended]
27. Amend section 32.1004 by removing from the introductory text and paragraph (a)(2)(v) "contract line item" and adding "line item" in their places (three times).
32.1110 [Amended]
28. Amend section 32.1110 by removing from paragraph (f) "contract line item" and adding "line item" in its place.
PART 42-CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION AND AUDIT SERVICES
29. Amend section 42.302 by removing from paragraph (b)(9) "contract line item" and adding "line item" in its place.
PART 48-VALUE ENGINEERING
48.104-2 [Amended]
30. Amend section 48.104-2 by removing from paragraph (a)(4) "contract line item" and adding "line item" in its place.
PART 49-TERMINATION OF CONTRACTS
49.601-2 [Amended]
31. Amend section 49.601-2 by removing from the introductory text of the Notice of Termination to Prime Contractors " items, etc." and adding " line items, etc." in its place.
49.603-2 [Amended]
32. Amend section 49.603-2 by removing from paragraph (b)(1) "( i ) item" and adding "( i ) line item" in its place.
49.603-5 [Amended]
33. Amend section 49.603-5 by removing from paragraph (b)(1) "( i ) item" and adding "( i ) line item" in its place.
49.603-7 [Amended]
34. Amend section 49.603-7 by removing from paragraph (b)(1) "( i ) item" and adding "( i ) line item" in its place.
Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (JAN 2017)
37. Amend section 52.212-4 by-
b. Removing from paragraph (g)(1)(iii) "contract line item" and adding "line item" in its place;
c. Removing from paragraph (i)(5)(i)(C) the word "contract"; and
d. In Alternate I-
2. Removing from paragraph (i)(5)(i)(C) the word "contract".
[top] 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items.
Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (JAN 2017)
Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (JAN 2017)
Terms and Conditions-Simplified Acquisitions (Other than Commercial Items (JAN 2017)
40. Amend section 52.214-21 in Alternate I by revising the date of the alternate and removing from paragraph (f) "Contract line" and adding "Line" in its place to read as follows:
41. Amend section 52.215-1 by revising the date of the provision and removing from the second sentence of paragraph (f)(8) the word "contract" to read as follows:
42. Amend section 52.216-4 by revising the date of the clause and removing from the second sentence of paragraph (c)(3) the word "contract" to read as follows:
43. Amend section 52.222-32 by revising the date of the clause and removing from the fourth sentence of paragraph (f)(2) "contract line item" and adding "line item" in its place" to read as follows:
Construction Wage Rate Requirements-Price Adjustment (Actual Method) (JAN 2017)
44. Amend section 52.232-25 by-
b. Removing from paragraph (a)(3)(iii) "contract line item" and adding "line item" in its place; and
c. Removing from paragraph (d)(1)(iii) "contract line item" and adding "line item" in its place.
45. Amend section 52.232-26 by-
b. Removing from paragraph (a)(2)(iii) "contract line item" and adding "line item" in its place; and
c. Removing from paragraph (c)(1)(iii) "contract line item" and adding "line item" in its place.
46. Amend section 52.232-27 by-
c. Removing from paragraph (l)(1)(iii) "contract line item" and adding "line item" in its place.
47. Amend section 52.232-30 by-
b. Removing from paragraph (b) introductory text "contract line item" and adding "line item" in its place;
c. Removing from paragraph (b)(1) "contract line item" and adding "line item" in their places (six times);
d. Removing from paragraph (b)(2) "contract line item" and adding "line item" in its place;
e. Removing from paragraph (b)(3) "contract line item" and adding "line item" in their places (three times);
f. Removing from paragraph (b)(4) "contract line item" and adding "line item" in its place;
g. Removing from paragraph (e) "contract line item" and adding "line item" in its place; and
h. Removing from paragraph (i)(4) "contract line item" and adding "line item" in its place;
48. Amend section 52.243-7 by revising the date of the clause and removing from paragraph (b)(5)(i) "contract line items" and adding "line items" in its place to read as follows:
49. Amend section 52.245-1 by revising the date of the clause and removing from paragraph (e)(3) "contract line items" and adding "line items" in its place to read as follows:
[top] 52.247-60 Guaranteed Shipping Characteristics.
51. Amend section 52.248-1 in Alternate II by revising the date of the alternate and removing from paragraph (a) "contract line items" and adding "line items" in its place to read as follows: