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Timestamp: 2017-10-18 16:32:40
Document Index: 665985507

Matched Legal Cases: ['art 209', 'art 209', 'art 237', 'art 237', 'art 203', 'art 212', 'art 209', 'art 225', 'art 781', 'art 75', 'art 3', 'art 203', 'art 216', 'art 18', 'art 18', 'arts 202', 'arts 225', 'arts 225', 'arts 225', 'arts 203', 'arts 203', 'arts 203', 'arts 225']

DCN20090115
DFARS CHANGE NOTICE 20090115
[Federal Register: January 15, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 10)]
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act Exemptions (DFARS Case 2007-D022)
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to address the procedures that apply when it is necessary to award to a contractor that is otherwise excluded from Federal procurement programs due to a violation of the Clean Air Act or the Clean Water Act.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Angie Sawyer, Defense Acquisition Regulations System, OUSD (AT&L) DPAP (DARS), IMD 3D139, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062. Telephone 703-602-8384; facsimile 703-602-7887. Please cite DFARS Case 2007-D022. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A. Background
The List of Parties Excluded from Federal Procurement and Nonprocurement Programs, maintained by the General Services Administration, identifies contractor facilities where no part of a Federal contract or subcontract may be performed due to a violation of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7606) or the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1368). In accordance with Executive Order 11738, the head of a Federal agency may grant an exemption permitting award to a contractor using an otherwise ineligible facility, if the head of the agency determines that the exemption is in the paramount interest of the United States. This final rule amends the procedures specified in the DFARS for processing such an exemption, to more closely align with the requirements of Executive Order 11738.
B. Regulatory Flexibility Act This rule will not have a significant cost or administrative impact on contractors or offerors, or a significant effect beyond the internal operating procedures of DoD. Therefore, publication for public comment under 41 U.S.C. 418b is not required. However, DoD will consider comments from small entities concerning the affected DFARS subpart in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 610. Such comments should cite DFARS Case 2007-D022.
List of Subjects in 48 CFR Part 209 Government procurement. Michele P. Peterson, Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations System.
1. The authority citation for 48 CFR part 209 continues to read as follows:
2. Section 209.405 is amended by revising paragraph (b) to read as follows:
(b)(i) The Procurement Cause and Treatment Code ``H'' annotation in the GSA List of Parties Excluded from Federal Procurement and Nonprocurement Programs identifies contractor facilities where no part of a contract or subcontract may be performed because of a violation of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7606) or the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1368).
(ii) Under the authority of Section 8 of Executive Order 11738, the agency head may grant an exemption permitting award to a contractor using a Code ``H'' ineligible facility if the agency head determines that such an exemption is in the paramount interest of the United States.
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Removal of North Korea From the List of Terrorist Countries (DFARS Case 2008-D036)
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to remove North Korea from the list of terrorist countries subject to a prohibition on DoD contract awards. This change is a result of the State Department's removal of North Korea from the list of countries designated as state sponsors of terrorism.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Amy Williams, Defense Acquisition Regulations System, OUSD (AT&L) DPAP (DARS), IMD 3C132, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062. Telephone 703-602-0328; facsimile 703-602-7887. Please cite DFARS Case 2008-D036.
A. Background The provision at DFARS 252.209-7001, Disclosure of Ownership or Control by the Government of a Terrorist Country, implements 10 U.S.C. 2327, which prohibits DoD from entering into a contract with a firm that is owned or controlled by the government of a country that has been determined by the Secretary of State to repeatedly provide support for acts of international terrorism. This final rule removes North Korea from the terrorist countries listed in the provision at DFARS 252.209-7001, since the Secretary of State has removed North Korea from the list of designated state sponsors of terrorism.
B. Regulatory Flexibility Act This rule will not have a significant cost or administrative impact on contractors or offerors, or a significant effect beyond the internal operating procedures of DoD. Therefore, publication for public comment under 41 U.S.C. 418b is not required. However, DoD will consider comments from small entities concerning the affected DFARS subpart in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 610. Such comments should cite DFARS Case 2008-D036.
252.209-7001 [Amended]
2. Section 252.209-7001 is amended as follows:
a. By revising the clause date to read ``(JAN 2009)''; and
b. In paragraph (a)(2), in the second sentence, by removing ``North Korea,''.
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Defense Acquisition Regulations System
SUMMARY: DoD has adopted as final, without change, an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement Section 343 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008. Section 343 extended, through September 30, 2012, the period during which contractor performance of security-guard functions at military installations or facilities is authorized to fulfill additional requirements resulting from the terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Michael Benavides, Defense Acquisition Regulations System, OUSD (AT&L) DPAP (DARS), IMD 3D139, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062. Telephone 703-602- 1302; facsimile 703-602-7887. Please cite DFARS Case 2006-D050.
A. Background DoD published an interim rule at 73 FR 53156 on September 15, 2008, to implement Section 343 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (Pub. L. 110-181). Section 343 extended, through September 30, 2012, the period during which contractor performance of security-guard functions at military installations or facilities is authorized to fulfill additional requirements resulting from the terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001, provided the total number of personnel employed to perform such functions does not exceed specified limits.
DoD received no comments on the interim rule. Therefore, DoD has adopted the interim 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.
List of Subjects in 48 CFR Part 237 Government procurement. Michele P. Peterson, Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations System.
Accordingly, the interim rule amending 48 CFR part 237, which was published at 73 FR 53156 on September 15, 2008, is adopted as a final rule without change.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to address requirements for the separation of functions in source selection. The rule requires the military departments and defense agencies to certify every two years that no senior leader has performed multiple roles in the acquisition of a major weapon system or major service.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Angie Sawyer, Defense Acquisition Regulations System, OUSD(AT&L)DPAP(DARS), IMD 3C132, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062. Telephone 703-602-8384; facsimile 703-602-7887. Please cite DFARS Case 2008-D037.
A. Background DFARS 203.170(a) prohibits DoD senior leaders from performing multiple roles in major source selections. To reinforce this policy, this final rule adds a requirement for DoD departments and agencies to certify every two years that no senior leader has performed multiple roles in the acquisition of a major weapon system or major service.
B. Regulatory Flexibility Act This rule will not have a significant cost or administrative impact on contractors or offerors, or a significant effect beyond the internal operating procedures of DoD. Therefore, publication for public comment under 41 U.S.C. 418b is not required. However, DoD will consider comments from small entities concerning the affected DFARS subpart in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 610. Such comments should cite DFARS Case 2008-D037.
List of Subjects in 48 CFR Part 203 Government procurement. Michele P. Peterson, Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations System.
2. Section 203.170 is amended by revising paragraph (a) to read asfollows:
SUMMARY: DoD has issued an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement Section 824 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009. Section 824 amended the DoD pilot program for transition to follow-on contracting after use of other transaction authority, to establish a new program expiration date and to include items developed under research projects within the scope of the program.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by DFARS Case 2008-D030, using any of the following methods:
E-mail: dfars@osd.mil. Include DFARS Case 2008-D030 in the subject line of the message.
Mail: Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Attn: Ms. Angie Sawyer, OUSD(AT&L)DPAP(DARS), IMD 3D139, 3062 Defense Pentagon,
A. Background This interim rule amends the DoD pilot program addressed in DFARS Subpart 212.70, Pilot Program for Transition to Follow-On Contracting After Use of Other Transaction Authority. The pilot program implements Section 845(e) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1994 (10 U.S.C. 2371 note), and provides that certain items that do not otherwise meet the definition of ``commercial item'' may be treated as commercial items in the award of contracts and subcontracts that follow an other transaction agreement. Section 824 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (Pub. L. 110-417) amended the authority for the pilot program to establish a new program expiration date of September 30, 2010, and to add items developed under research projects in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 2371 to the types of items to which the program applies.
B. Regulatory Flexibility Act DoD does not expect this rule to 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. Although the rule is expected to ease the transition of nontraditional defense contractors from the use of other transaction agreements to standard contracts, the economic impact is not expected to be substantial. Therefore, DoD has not performed an initial regulatory flexibility analysis. DoD invites comments from small businesses and other interested parties. DoD also will consider comments from small entities concerning the affected DFARS subpart in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 610. Such comments should be submitted separately and should cite DFARS Case 2008-D030
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
D. Determination to Issue an Interim Rule A determination has been made under the authority of the Secretary of Defense that urgent and compelling reasons exist to publish an interim rule prior to affording the public an opportunity to comment. This interim rule implements Section 824 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (Pub. L. 110-417). Section 824 amended the DoD pilot program that permits the use of streamlined procedures in the award of contracts and subcontracts that follow other transaction agreements, to include items developed under research projects within the scope of the program. The pilot program is intended to ease the transition of nontraditional defense contractors from the use of other transaction agreements to standard contracts. Comments received in response to this interim rule will be considered in the formation of the final rule.
2. Section 212.7002-1 is amended by revising paragraphs (a)(2) and (4) to read as follows:
(2) Is a follow-on contract for the production of an item or process begun as a prototype project under an other transaction agreement or as a research project carried out in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 2371;
3. Section 212.7002-2 is amended by revising paragraphs (a)(1) and (3) to read as follows:
(1) Is for the production of an item or process begun as a prototype project under an other transaction agreement or as a research project carried out in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 2371;
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to address use of the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS) in determining contractor responsibility. PPIRS is a Web-based application that stores information regarding contractor performance on Government contracts.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Michael Benavides, Defense Acquisition Regulations System, OUSD(AT&L)DPAP(DARS), IMD 3D139, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062. Telephone 703-602-1302; facsimile 703-602-7887. Please cite DFARS Case 2008-D022.
A. Background This final rule adds text at DFARS 209.105-1 to address use of PPIRS (available at http://www.ppirs.gov) in meeting requirements for determining contractor responsibility. The rule emphasizes that use of PPIRS information regarding contract termination for cause or default is just one consideration in making a determination of contractor responsibility.
B. Regulatory Flexibility Act This rule will not have a significant cost or administrative impact on contractors or offerors, or a significant effect beyond the internal operating procedures of DoD. Therefore, publication for public comment under 41 U.S.C. 418b is not required. However, DoD will consider comments from small entities concerning the affected DFARS subpart in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 610. Such comments should cite DFARS Case 2008-D022.
1. The authority citation for 48 CFR part 209 continues to read asfollows:
(2) A satisfactory performance record is a factor in determining contractor responsibility (see FAR 9.104-1(c)). One source of information relating to contractor performance is the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS), available at http:// www.ppirs.gov. Information relating to contract terminations for cause and for default is also available through PPIRS (see PGI 212.403(c) and PGI 249.470). This termination information is just one consideration in determining contractor responsibility.
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Statutory Waiver for Commercially Available Off-the-Shelf Items (DFARS Case 2008- D009)
SUMMARY: DoD has issued an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement a determination made by the Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy, that the Buy American Act ``component test'' is inapplicable to acquisitions of commercially available off-the-shelf items. The rule is consistent with changes made to the Federal Acquisition Regulation.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by DFARS Case 2008-D009, using any of the following methods:
A. Background This interim rule amends DFARS provisions and clauses addressing the Buy American Act/Balance of Payments Program to implement a determination made by the Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy, on February 14, 2008, regarding laws applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) items. The determination included a partial waiver of the Buy American Act (41 U.S.C. 10a and 10b), limited to the Act's domestic component test. The waiver allows a COTS item to be treated as a domestic end product if it is manufactured in the United States, without tracking the origin of the item's components. Changes were made to the Federal Acquisition Regulation in Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-30 to implement the Administrator's determination. This interim rule makes corresponding changes to the DFARS.
B. Regulatory Flexibility Act DoD does not expect this rule to 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. Although the rule eliminates requirements for suppliers of U.S.-made items to track the origin of the item's components, the economic impact is not expected to be substantial. DoD has already waived the component test for U.S.-made items in acquisitions that are subject to the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement (DFARS 225.103(a)(i)(B)). Additionally, contractors generally pass on the costs of such administrative requirements to the Government. Therefore, DoD has not performed an initial regulatory flexibility analysis. DoD invites comments from small businesses and other interested parties. DoD also will consider comments from small entities concerning the affected DFARS subparts in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 610. Such comments should be submitted separately and should cite DFARS Case 2008-D009.
C. Paperwork Reduction Act This rule will result in a reduction of the information collection requirements previously approved under Office of Management and Budget Control Number 0704-0229, DFARS part 225 and associated clauses. DoD anticipates a 5 percent reduction in the burden hours associated with the provisions at DFARS 252.225-7000 and 252.225-7035, from 34,875 to 33,130 hours, because offerors of U.S.-made items with foreign components will no longer need to respond to these provisions.
D. Determination To Issue an Interim Rule A determination has been made under the authority of the Secretary of Defense that urgent and compelling reasons exist to publish an interim rule prior to affording the public an opportunity to comment. This interim rule implements a determination made by the Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy on February 14, 2008, in accordance with 41 U.S.C. 431, that the Buy American Act domestic component test is inapplicable to acquisitions of COTS items. The rule will permit a COTS item to be treated as a domestic end product if it is manufactured in the United States, without the need to track the origin of the item's components. The rule will reduce administrative burdens for suppliers of COTS items and is consistent with changes made to the Federal Acquisition Regulation. Comments received in response to this interim rule will be considered in the formation of the final rule.
BUY AMERICAN ACT--BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM CERTIFICATE (JAN 2009)
(ii) For end products other than COTS items, components of unknown origin are considered to have been mined, produced, or manufactured outside the United States or a qualifying country. * * * * *
(3) The following end products are other foreign end products, including end products manufactured in the United States that do not qualify as domestic end products, i.e., an end product that is not a COTS item and does not meet the component test in paragraph (ii) of the definition of ``domestic end product'':
(Country of Origin (If known))-----------------------------------------
(1) Commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item--
(i) Means any item of supply (including construction material) that is--
(A) A commercial item (as defined in paragraph (1) of thedefinition of ``commercial item'' in section 2.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation);
(ii) An end product manufactured in the United States if--
(A) The cost of its qualifying country components and its components that are mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States exceeds 50 percent of the cost of all its components. The cost of components includes transportation costs to the place of incorporation into the end product and U.S. duty (whether or not a duty-free entry certificate is issued). Scrap generated, collected, and prepared for processing in the United States is considered domestic. A component is considered to have been mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States (regardless of its source in fact) if the end product in which it is incorporated is manufactured in the United States and the component is of a class or kind for which the Government has determined that--
BUY AMERICAN ACT--FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS--BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM CERTIFICATE (JAN 2009)
(a) Definitions. Bahrainian end product, commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item, domestic end product, Free Trade Agreement country, Free Trade Agreement country end product, foreign end product, Moroccan end product, qualifying country end product, and United States have the meanings given in the Buy American Act-- Free Trade Agreements--Balance of Payments Program clause of this solicitation.
(iii) The following supplies are other foreign end products, including end products manufactured in the United States that do not qualify as domestic end products, i.e., an end product that is not a COTS item and does not meet the component test in paragraph (ii) of the definition of ``domestic end product'':
BUY AMERICAN ACT--FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS--BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM (JAN 2009)
(2) Commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item--
b. In paragraph (a), by adding, in alphabetical order, a definition of ``Commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item'', and by revising the definition of ``Domestic construction material'' to read as follows:
BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM--CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL (JAN 2009)
Commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item--
(i) A commercial item (as defined in paragraph (1) of the definition of ``commercial item'' in section 2.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation);
BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM--CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL UNDER TRADE AGREEMENTS (JAN 2009)
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; List of Firms Owned or Controlled by the Government of a Terrorist Country (DFARS Case 2008-D025)
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to address procedures for notifying the appropriate DoD office of any information indicating that a firm or a subsidiary of a firm may be owned or controlled by the Government of a terrorist country. The notifications will facilitate maintenance of a list of such firms, as required by statute.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Amy Williams, Defense Acquisition Regulations System, OUSD (AT&L) DPAP (DARS), IMD 3C132, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062. Telephone 703-602-0328; facsimile 703-602-7887. Please cite DFARS Case 2008-D025.
A. Background 10 U.S.C. 2327(d) requires DoD to develop and maintain a list of all firms, and subsidiaries of firms, that are owned or controlled by the government of a terrorist country and that, therefore, are subject to a prohibition on DoD contract awards.
To facilitate maintenance of the list required by 10 U.S.C. 2327(d), this final rule amends DFARS 209.104-1 and 209.104-70 to address DoD procedures for forwarding, to the appropriate office, any information indicating that a firm or a subsidiary of a firm may be owned or controlled by the government of a terrorist country.
B. Regulatory Flexibility Act This rule will not have a significant cost or administrative impact on contractors or offerors, or a significant effect beyond the internal operating procedures of DoD. Therefore, publication for public comment under 41 U.S.C. 418b is not required. However, DoD will consider comments from small entities concerning the affected DFARS subpart in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 610. Such comments should cite DFARS Case 2008-D025.
2. Section 209.104-1 is amended by adding paragraph (g)(i)(C) to read as follows:
(g)(i) * * *
(C) Forward any information indicating that a firm or a subsidiary of a firm may be owned or controlled by the government of a terrorist country, through agency channels, to: Deputy Director, Defense Procurement (Contract Policy and International Contracting, OUSD(AT&L)DPAP(CPIC)), 3060 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301- 3060.
3. Section 209.104-70 is amended in paragraph (a) by revising the second sentence to read as follows:
(a) * * * Any disclosure that the government of a terrorist country has a significant interest in an offeror or a subsidiary of an offeror shall be forwarded through agency channels to the address at 209.104- 1(g)(i)(C).
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; U.S.- International Atomic Energy Agency Additional Protocol (DFARS Case 2004-D003)
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to add a contract clause requiring a contractor to notify DoD if the contractor is required to report its activities under the U.S.-International Atomic Energy Agency Additional Protocol. The clause will be included in contracts for research and development or major defense acquisition programs involving fissionable materials, other radiological source materials, or technologies directly related to nuclear power production.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Michele Peterson, Defense Acquisition Regulations System, OUSD (AT&L)
DPAP (DARS), IMD 3D139, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301- 3062. Telephone 703-602-0311; facsimile 703-602-7887. Please cite DFARS Case 2004-D003.
A. Background Under the U.S.-International Atomic Energy Agency Additional Protocol (U.S.-IAEA AP), the United States is required to declare a wide range of public and private nuclear-related activities to the IAEA and potentially provide access to IAEA inspectors for verification purposes. The Department of Commerce issued a final rule at 73 FR 65120 on October 31, 2008, to implement the U.S.-IAEA AP.
The U.S.-IAEA AP permits the United States unilaterally to declare exclusions from inspection requirements for activities with direct national security significance. This DFARS rule contains a contract clause requiring a contractor to notify the applicable DoD program manager if the contractor is required to report any of its activities under the U.S.-IAEA AP. Upon such a notification, DoD will determine if access may be granted to IAEA inspectors, or if a national security exclusion should be applied.
DoD published a proposed rule at 73 FR 48185 on August 18, 2008. DoD received no comments on the proposed rule. DoD has adopted the proposed rule as a final rule with minor changes to clarify the text and to update references to a related DoD publication.
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 applies only to those DoD contractors involved in certain nuclear-related activities. The rule provides for exceptions to inspection requirements that might otherwise apply to such contractors, if DoD determines that an exception is necessary in the interest of national security.
C. Paperwork Reduction Act This final rule contains a new information collection requirement. The Office of Management and Budget has approved the information collection under Control Number 0704-0454.
(c) If a DoD program manager receives notification from a contractor that the contractor is required to report any of its activities in accordance with the U.S.-IAEA AP, the program manager will--
Use the clause at 252.204-7010, Requirement for Contractor to Notify DoD if the Contractor's Activities are Subject to Reporting Under the U.S.-International Atomic Energy Agency Additional Protocol, in solicitations and contracts for research and development or major defense acquisition programs involving--
3. Section 252.204-7010 is added to read as follows:
252.204-7010 Requirement for Contractor to Notify DoD if theContractor's Activities are Subject to Reporting Under the U.S.-International Atomic Energy Agency Additional Protocol.
REQUIREMENT FOR CONTRACTOR TO NOTIFY DOD IF THE CONTRACTOR'S ACTIVITIES ARE SUBJECT TO REPORTING UNDER THE U.S.-INTERNATIONAL ATOMIC ENERGY AGENCY ADDITIONAL PROTOCOL (JAN 2009)
(a) If the Contractor is required to report any of its
activities in accordance with Department of Commerce regulations (15 CFR part 781 et seq.) or Nuclear Regulatory Commission regulations (10 CFR part 75) in order to implement the declarations required by the U.S.-International Atomic Energy Agency Additional Protocol (U.S.-IAEA AP), the Contractor shall--
(2) Include in the notification--
(b) After receipt of a notification submitted in accordance with paragraph (a) of this clause, the DoD Program Manager will--
(2) Provide written justification to the component or agency treaty office for a national security exclusion, in accordance with DoD Instruction 2060.03, Application of the National Security Exclusion to the Agreements Between the United States of America and the International Atomic Energy Agency for the Application of Safeguards in the United States of America. DoD will notify the Contractor if a national security exclusion is applied at the Contractor's location to prohibit access by the IAEA.
(c) If the DoD Program Manager determines that a security assessment is required--
(1) DoD will, at a minimum--
(iii) Provide the Contractor with advance notice of the credentials of the DoD officials who will conduct the assessment;
(iv) To the maximum extent practicable, conduct the assessment in a manner that does not impede or delay operations at the
Contractor's facility; and
(2) The Contractor shall provide access to the site and shall cooperate with DoD officials in the assessment of vulnerabilities to
IAEA inspections or visits.
(d) Following a security assessment of the Contractor's facility, DoD officials will notify the Contractor as to--
(1) Whether the Contractor's facility has any vulnerabilities where potentially declarable activities under the U.S.-IAEA AP are
SUMMARY: DoD has issued an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement Section 846 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 and Section 842 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009. These laws address protections for contractor employees who disclose information to Government officials with regard to waste or mismanagement, danger to public health or safety, or violation of law related to a DoD contract.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by DFARS Case 2008-D012, using any of the following methods:
E-mail: dfars@osd.mil. Include DFARS Case 2008-D012 in the subject line of the message.
Mail: Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Attn: Ms. Angie Sawyer, OUSD (AT&L) DPAP (DARS), IMD 3D139, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062. Hand Delivery/Courier: Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Crystal Square 4, Suite 200A, 241 18th Street, Arlington, VA 22202-3402.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Angie Sawyer, 703-602-8484.
A. Background 10 U.S.C. 2409 and 41 U.S.C. 251 et seq. prohibit Government contractors from discharging, demoting, or otherwise discriminating against employees as a reprisal for disclosing to Government officials information relating to a substantial violation of law related to a contract. 10 U.S.C. 2409 and 41 U.S.C. 251 et seq. are implemented in Subpart 3.9 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation. Section 846 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (Pub. L. 110- 181) and Section 842 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (Pub. L. 110-417) amended 10 U.S.C. 2409 to establish protections for DoD contractor employees that differ from those specified in 41 U.S.C. 251 et seq. and the Federal Acquisition Regulation. Therefore, this interim rule adds a new DFARS subpart to address DoD requirements related to whistleblower protections. The differences between the FAR and the new DFARS policy include: Expansion of the types of information to which the protections apply; expansion of the categories of Government officials to whom information may be disclosed without reprisal; establishment of time periods within which the Inspector General and the agency head must take action with regard to a complaint filed by a contractor employee; establishment of a de novo right of action in federal district court for contractor employees who have exhausted their administrative remedies under 10 U.S.C. 2409; and addition of a contract clause requiring contractors to inform employees in writing of their whistleblower rights and protections.
B. Regulatory Flexibility Act DoD does not expect this rule to 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. Although the rule contains a new requirement for contractors to inform employees in writing of their whistleblower rights and protections, compliance with this requirement is not expected to have a significant cost or administrative impact on contractors. Therefore, DoD has not performed an initial regulatory flexibility analysis. DoD invites comments from small businesses and other interested parties. DoD also will consider comments from small entities concerning the affected DFARS subparts in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 610. Such comments should be submitted separately and should cite DFARS Case 2008-D012.
D. Determination To Issue an Interim Rule A determination has been made under the authority of the Secretary of Defense that urgent and compelling reasons exist to publish an interim rule prior to affording the public an opportunity to comment. This interim rule implements Section 846 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (Pub. L. 110-181) and Section 842 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (Pub. L. 110-417). These laws address whistleblower protections for DoD contractor employees and require DoD to ensure that DoD contractors inform their employees in writing of whistleblower rights and protections. Comments received in response to this interim rule will be considered in the formation of the final rule.
Subpart 203.9--Whistleblower Protections for Contractor Employees
(2) If the DoD Inspector General determines that a complaint merits further investigation, the DoD Inspector General will--
(3) The DoD Inspector General--
(2) If the head of the agency issues an order denying relief or has not issued an order within 210 days after the submission of the complaint or within 30 days after the expiration of an extension of time granted in accordance with 203.905(3)(ii), and there is no showing that such delay is due to the bad faith of the complainant--
Use the clause at 252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees ofWhistleblower Rights, in all solicitations and contracts.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to address Federal Acquisition Regulation provisions that permit the award of a single source task or delivery order contract exceeding $100 million, if the head of the agency determines it is necessary in the public interest. The DFARS rule specifies that the authority to make such a determination may not be delegated below the level of the senior procurement executive.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Michael Benavides, Defense Acquisition Regulations System, OUSD (AT&L) DPAP (DARS), IMD 3D139, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062. Telephone 703-602- 1302; facsimile 703-602-7887. Please cite DFARS Case 2008-D017.
A. Background An interim rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) was published at 73 FR 54008 on September 17, 2008, to implement Section 843 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (Pub. L. 110-181). Section 843 prohibits the award of a task or delivery order contract in an amount exceeding $100 million to a single source unless the head of the agency determines that: the task or delivery orders expected under the contract are so integrally related that only a single source can reasonably perform the work; the contract provides only for firm-fixed-price task or delivery orders; only one source is qualified and capable of performing the work at a reasonable price to the Government; or it is necessary in the public interest to award the contract to a single source due to exceptional circumstances. With regard to the delegation of authority provision at FAR 1.108(b), this DFARS rule specifies that the head of the agency may not delegate the authority to make a single source public interest determination below the level of the senior procurement executive. The rule also requires that a copy of any determination authorizing the award of a single source task or delivery order contract be submitted to the Deputy Director, Defense Procurement (Contract Policy and International Contracting).
B. Regulatory Flexibility Act This rule will not have a significant cost or administrative impact on contractors or offerors, or a significant effect beyond the internal operating procedures of DoD. Therefore, publication for public comment under 41 U.S.C. 418b is not required. However, DoD will consider comments from small entities concerning the affected DFARS subpart in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 610. Such comments should cite DFARS Case 2008-D017.
1. The authority citation for 48 CFR part 216 continues to read asfollows:
(1) The authority to make the determination authorized in FAR 16.504(c)(1)(ii)(D)(1)(iv) shall not be delegated below the level of the senior procurement executive.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to address determination requirements with regard to the use of emergency acquisition flexibilities for contract actions supporting contingency operations or facilitating defense against or recovery from nuclear, biological, chemical, or radiological attack. The rule lowers the DoD level of approval for such determinations.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Angie Sawyer, Defense Acquisition Regulations System, OUSD(AT&L)DPAP(DARS), IMD 3D139, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062. Telephone 703-602-8384; facsimile 703-602-7887. Please cite DFARS Case 2008-D026.
A. Background Subpart 18.2 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provides for certain flexibilities in the execution of contracts for supplies and services that are determined by the head of the agency to be used to support a contingency operation or to facilitate defense against or recovery from nuclear, biological, chemical, or radiological attack. In accordance with the delegation of authority provision at FAR 1.108(b), this final rule adds a new section at DFARS 218.270 to authorize heads of DoD contracting activities to make the determination addressed in FAR Subpart 18.2. The rule will facilitate the use of streamlined acquisition procedures in emergency situations.
B. Regulatory Flexibility Act This rule will not have a significant cost or administrative impact on contractors or offerors, or a significant effect beyond the internal operating procedures of DoD. Therefore, publication for public comment under 41 U.S.C. 418b is not required. However, DoD will consider comments from small entities concerning the affected DFARS subparts in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 610. Such comments should cite DFARS Case 2008-D026.
List of Subjects in 48 CFR Parts 202 and 218 Government procurement. Michele P. Peterson, Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations System.
2. Section 202.101 is amended in the definition of ``Head of the agency'' by adding at the end ``(For emergency acquisition flexibilities, see 218.270.)''.
3. Section 218.270 is added to read as follows:
For contract actions supporting contingency operations or facilitating defense against or recovery from nuclear, biological, chemical, or radiological attack, the term ``head of the agency'' is replaced with ``head of the contracting activity,'' as defined in FAR 2.101, in the following locations:
(1) Definition of ``Micro-purchase threshold,'' paragraph (3).
(2) Definition of ``Simplified acquisition threshold.''
(d) FAR 13.500(e).
48 CFR Parts 225, 236, and 252
SUMMARY: DoD has issued an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement Section 108 of the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2009. Section 108 requires that American steel producers, fabricators, and manufacturers be given the opportunity to compete for contracts and subcontracts for the acquisition of steel for use in military construction projects or activities.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by DFARS Case 2008-D038, using any of the following methods:
E-mail: dfars@osd.mil. Include DFARS Case 2008-D038 in the subject line of the message.
A. Background Section 108 of the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2009 (Pub. L. 110-329, Division E) prohibits the use of funds appropriated in Title I of that Act for the procurement of steel for any military construction project or activity for which American steel producers, fabricators, or manufacturers have been denied the opportunity to compete. This interim rule adds DFARS policy and a contract clause to implement the statutory prohibition. This rule was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993.
DoD invites comments from small businesses and other interested parties. DoD also will consider comments from small entities concerning the affected DFARS subparts in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 610. Such comments should be submitted separately and should cite DFARS Case 2008-D038. 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.
D. Determination To Issue an Interim Rule A determination has been made under the authority of the Secretary of Defense that urgent and compelling reasons exist to publish an interim rule prior to affording the public an opportunity to comment. This interim rule implements Section 108 of the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2009 (Pub. L. 110-329, Division E). Section 108 establishes a prohibition on the expenditure of funds for the procurement of steel for any military construction project or activity, unless American steel producers, fabricators, and manufacturers have been provided an opportunity to compete. Comments received in response to this interim rule will be considered in the formation of the final rule.
Therefore, 48 CFR parts 225, 236, and 252 are amended as follows:
1. The authority citation for 48 CFR parts 225, 236, and 252 continues to read as follows:
(d) Use the clause at 252.236-7013, Requirement for Competition Opportunity for American Steel Producers, Fabricators, and Manufacturers, in solicitations and contracts that--
(2) May require the acquisition of steel as a construction material. * * * * *
48 CFR Parts 203, 209, and 252
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Senior DoD Officials Seeking Employment With Defense Contractors (DFARS Case 2008- D007)
SUMMARY: DoD has issued an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement Section 847 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008. Section 847 addresses requirements for senior DoD officials to obtain a post- employment ethics opinion before accepting a position from a DoD contractor within two years after leaving DoD service.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by DFARS Case 2008-D007, using any of the following methods:
E-mail: dfars@osd.mil. Include DFARS Case 2008-D007 in the subject line of the message.
Mail: Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Attn: Ms. Angie Sawyer, OUSD(AT&L)DPAP(DARS), IMD 3D139, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062.
A. Background This interim rule implements Section 847 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (Pub. L. 110-181). Section 847 requires that a DoD official, who has participated personally and substantially in a DoD acquisition exceeding $10 million or who has held a key acquisition position, must obtain a written opinion from a DoD ethics counselor regarding the activities that the official may undertake on behalf of a DoD contractor within two years after leaving DoD service. In addition, Section 847 prohibits a DoD contractor from providing compensation to such a DoD official without first determining that the official has received or appropriately requested a post- employment ethics opinion.
B. Regulatory Flexibility Act DoD does not expect this rule to 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 requirement to verify that a prospective employee has received or requested the appropriate DoD ethics opinion should involve minimal effort on the part of a contractor. Therefore, DoD has not performed an initial regulatory flexibility analysis. DoD invites comments from small businesses and other interested parties. DoD also will consider comments from small entities concerning the affected DFARS subparts in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 610. Such comments should be submitted separately and should cite DFARS Case 2008-D007.
D. Determination To Issue an Interim Rule A determination has been made under the authority of the Secretary of Defense that urgent and compelling reasons exist to publish an interim rule prior to affording the public an opportunity to comment. This interim rule implements Section 847 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (Pub. L. 110-181). Section 847 requires that DoD officials that have participated personally and substantially in a DoD acquisition exceeding $10 million, or that have held certain key acquisition positions, must obtain a written opinion from the appropriate DoD ethics counselor before accepting compensation from a DoD contractor within two years after leaving DoD service. In addition, Section 847 prohibits a DoD contractor from providing compensation to such a DoD official without first determining that the official has received or appropriately requested a post-employment ethics opinion. Comments received in response to this interim rule will be considered in the formation of the final rule.
List of Subjects in 48 CFR Parts 203, 209, and 252 Government procurement. Michele P. Peterson, Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations System.
Therefore, 48 CFR Parts 203, 209, and 252 are amended as follows:
2. Section 203.104-4 is added to read as follows:
203.104-5 [Removed]
3. Section 203.104-5 is removed.
4. Sections 203.171 through 203.171-4 are added to read as follows:
This section implements Section 847 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (Public Law 110-181).
(a) A DoD official covered by the requirements of Section 847 of Public Law 110-181 (a ``covered DoD official'') who, within 2 years after leaving DoD service, expects to receive compensation from a DoD contractor, shall, prior to accepting such compensation, request a written opinion from the appropriate DoD ethics counselor regarding the applicability of post-employment restrictions to activities that the official may undertake on behalf of a contractor.
203.171-4 Contract clause.
Use the clause at 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials, in all solicitations and contracts.
5. Section 209.406-2 is amended as follows:
a. By redesignating paragraph (a) as paragraph (1); and
b. By adding paragraph (2) to read as follows:
6. Section 252.203-7000 is added to read as follows:
As prescribed in 203.171-4, use the following clause:
(a) Definition. Covered DoD official, as used in this clause, means an individual that--
(2)(i) Participated personally and substantially in an acquisition as defined in 41 U.S.C. 403(16) with a value in excess of $10 million, and serves or served--
(C) In a general or flag officer position compensated at a rate of pay for grade O-7 or above under section 201 of Title 37, United
(c) Failure by the Contractor to comply with paragraph (b) of this clause may subject the Contractor to rescission of this contract, suspension, or debarment in accordance with 41 U.S.C. 423(e)(3).
7. Section 252.212-7001 is amended as follows:
a. By revising the clause date to read ``(JAN 2009)'';
b. By redesignating paragraphs (b)(1) through (21) as paragraphs (b)(2) through (22) respectively;
c. By adding a new paragraph (b)(1);
d. In newly designated paragraph (b)(5) by removing ``(JUN 2005)'' and adding in its place ``(JAN 2009)''; and0
e. In newly designated paragraph (b)(13)(i) by removing ``(MAR 2007)'' and adding in its place ``(JAN 2009)''. The new paragraph (b)(1) reads as follows:
(1) ------252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (JAN 2009) (Section 847 of Pub. L. 110-181).
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SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to address requirements for DoD contractors to institute effective programs to prevent violations of the law of war by contractor personnel authorized to accompany U.S. Armed Forces deployed outside the United States.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Angie Sawyer, Defense Acquisition Regulations System, OUSD (AT&L) DPAP (DARS), IMD 3D139, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062. Telephone 703-602-8384; facsimile 703-602-7887. Please cite DFARS Case 2006-D035.
A. Background This final rule amends the clause at DFARS 252.225-7040, Contractor Personnel Authorized To Accompany U.S. Armed Forces Deployed Outside the United States, to address requirements for DoD contractors to institute effective programs to prevent law of war violations by contractor personnel. The rule requires that deploying contractor personnel receive appropriate law of war training, and that contractor personnel report any violations of the law of war to the appropriate authorities. The DFARS rule is consistent with the policy in DoD Directive 2311.01E, DoD Law of War Program, dated May 9, 2006.
DoD Response: Deployed contractor personnel must process through a deployment center, in accordance with paragraph (f) of the clause at DFARS 252.225-7040. DoD has provided training materials to all the pre- deployment training centers as the primary method of meeting basic training requirements. Web-based training is intended to substitute for live pre-deployment training only when determined to be appropriate by the contracting officer.
DoD Response: Advanced training could be provided at in-processing, as long as the Judge Advocates or other Government counsel are involved. The DFARS rule has been amended to provide additional flexibility in meeting advanced law of war training requirements. However, government counsel must review advanced training content in all cases to ensure that it is commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the personnel to be trained.
6. Comment: The word ``prevent'' should be changed to the phrase ``minimize the possibility of,'' in the context of requiring contractors to implement a program to prevent law of war violations.
DoD Response: The word ``prevent'' is consistent with both DoD Directive 2311.01E and treaty obligations under international law.
9. Comment: The requirement for contractor personnel to report law of war violations will amount to unenforceable ``good faith'' reporting. Contractors instead should be required to submit a daily or weekly log of activity on any violations as a way to enforce reporting.
12. Comment: Paragraph (d) of the clause at 252.225-7040 should include a cross-reference to paragraph (a) of the clause, which defines
13. Comment: ``Third country national laws'' should be removed from 252.225-7040(d)(1)(i).
DoD Response: This change is outside the scope of this rule, which is focused on implementing law of war training in accordance with DoD
Directive 2311.01E.
14. Comment: The Geneva and Hague Conventions should be specifically addressed in 252.225-7040(d)(1)(ii), as they are integral
to the law of war.
DoD Response: This requirement should be handled as part of in- processing procedures and is not necessary for inclusion in the DFARS.
16. Comment: At 252.225-7040(e)(1)(vii)(A), the phrase ``all deploying personnel'' should be replaced with ``all contractors accompanying armed forces.''
DoD Response: For consistency with DoD Directive 2311.01E and the rest of the clause, the phrase has been changed to ``Contractor personnel authorized to accompany U.S. Armed Forces deployed outside the United States.''
17. Comment: At 252.225-7040(h)(3), the phrase ``installation to which they are assigned'' should be changed to ``installation where they reside,'' because contractors are not assigned to installations.
DoD Response: The phrase ``installation to which they are assigned'' has been excluded from the final rule.
18. Comment: ``Applicable United States, host country and third country national laws'' should be added to 252.225-7040(h)(3)(i).
19. Comment: At 252.225-7040(h)(3)(ii), the phrase ``military operations other than war'' should be changed to ``declared contingency operations'' to reflect latest terminology.
DoD Response: The phrase has been revised to read ``during any other military operations.''
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 requirement to institute an effective program to prevent law of war violations need not be a costly endeavor, and it can be tailored to the size of the company. Basic law of war training will be provided by the Government. Advanced law of war training requirements will be specified in the solicitation and contract to permit contractors to receive appropriate reimbursement of any training costs.
List of Subjects in 48 CFR Parts 225 and 252 Government procurement. Michele P. Peterson, Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations System.
225.7402-4 [Redesignated as 225.7402-5]
(2) If contractor personnel will be required to obtain advanced law of war training, the solicitation and contract shall specify--
b. In paragraph (a), by adding, in alphabetical order, a definition of ``Law of war'';
OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES (JAN 2009)
(d) Compliance with laws and regulations. (1) The Contractor shall comply with, and shall ensure that its personnel authorized to accompany U.S. Armed Forces deployed outside the United States as specified in paragraph (b)(1) of this clause are familiar with and comply with, all applicable--
(A) Basic training is required for all Contractor personnel authorized to accompany U.S. Armed Forces deployed outside the United States. The basic training will be provided through--
(3) Contractor personnel shall report to the Combatant Commander or a designee, or through other channels such as the military police, a judge advocate, or an inspector general, any suspected or alleged conduct for which there is credible information that such conduct--
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