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Matched Legal Cases: ['ART 236', 'art 18', 'arts 212', 'arts 212', 'arts 216', 'ART 216', 'arts 216', 'art 237', 'art 252', 'arts 207', 'arts 207', 'arts 207', 'arts 207', 'arts 202']

DCN20070906
DFARS CHANGE NOTICE 20070906
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Congressional Notification of Architect--Engineer Services/Military Family Housing Contracts (DFARS Case 2006-D015)
SUMMARY: DoD has adopted as final, without change, an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement Section 1031(a)(37) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004. Section 1031(a)(37) amended the requirements for submission of a notification to Congress before the award of a contract for architectural and engineering services or construction design in connection with military construction, military family housing, or restoration or replacement of damaged or destroyed facilities.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Felisha Hitt, Defense Acquisition Regulations System, OUSD (AT&L) DPAP (DARS), IMD 3D139, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062. Telephone (703) 602-0310; facsimile (703) 602-7887. Please cite DFARS Case 2006-D015.
A. Background DoD published an interim rule at 71 FR 58540 on October 4, 2006, to implement Section 1031(a)(37) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004 (Pub. L. 108-136). Section 1031(a)(37) amended the requirements at 10 U.S.C. 2807, for submission of a notification to Congress before the award of a contract for architectural and engineering services or construction design in connection with military construction, military family housing, or restoration or replacement of damaged or destroyed facilities. The amendments increased the contract dollar threshold for submission from $500,000 to $1,000,000; and reduced the time period for submission, from 21 to 14 days before obligation of funds, when the notification is provided in electronic medium.
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 relates to reporting requirements that are internal to the Government.
PART 236--[AMENDED]
[Federal Register: September 6, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 172)][Rules and Regulations]
Defense Acquisition Regulations System 48 CFR Chapter 2
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Emergency Acquisitions (DFARS Case 2006-D036)
SUMMARY: DoD has adopted as final, without change, an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to provide a single reference to DoD-unique acquisition flexibilities that may be used to facilitate and expedite acquisitions of supplies and services during emergency situations.
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-D036.
A. Background DoD published an interim rule at 72 FR 2631 on January 22, 2007, to provide a single reference to the acquisition flexibilities that may be used to facilitate and expedite DoD acquisitions of supplies and services during emergency situations. The rule supplements the Governmentwide acquisition flexibilities found in Part 18 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation.
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 is a compilation of existing authorities, and makes no change to DoD contracting policy.
Chapter 2--Amended
Accordingly, the interim rule amending 48 CFR Chapter 2, which was published at 72 FR 2631 on January 22, 2007, is adopted as a final rule without change.
48 CFR Parts 212 and 234
SUMMARY: DoD has adopted as final, without change, an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement Section 803 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006. Section 803 places limitations on the acquisition of a major weapon system as a commercial item.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Felisha Hitt, Defense Acquisition Regulations System, OUSD (AT&L) DPAP (DARS), IMD 3D139, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062. Telephone (703) 602-0310; facsimile (703) 602-7887. Please cite DFARS Case 2006-D012.
A. Background DoD published an interim rule at 71 FR 58537 on October 4, 2006, to implement Section 803 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006 (Pub. L. 109-163). Section 803 permits the treatment or acquisition of a major weapon system as a commercial item only if (1) The Secretary of Defense determines that the major weapon system meets the definition of commercial item at 41 U.S.C. 403(12) and such treatment is necessary to meet national security objectives; and (2) the congressional defense committees are notified at least 30 days before such treatment or acquisition occurs.
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 relates to internal DoD considerations regarding the acquisition of major weapon systems.
Government procurement. Michele P. Peterson Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations System.
Accordingly, the interim rule amending 48 CFR parts 212 and 234, which was published at 71 FR 58537 on October 4, 2006, is adopted as a final rule without change.
Defense Acquisition Regulations System48 CFR Parts 216 and 252
SUMMARY: DoD has adopted as final, without change, an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to provide policy for reimbursing labor costs on competitively awarded DoD non-commercial time-and-materials and labor-hour contracts.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Robin Schulze, Defense Acquisition Regulations System, OUSD (AT&L) DPAP (CPF), IMD 3D139, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062. Telephone (703) 602-0326; facsimile (703) 602-7887. Please cite DFARS Case 2006-D030.
A. Background DoD published an interim rule at 71 FR 74469 on December 12, 2006, to clarify payment procedures for non-commercial time-and-materials and labor-hour contracts. Two sources submitted comments on the interim rule. A discussion of the comments is provided below.
DoD Response: In promulgating regulations, the assumption is that contracting personnel will follow the regulations. Nothing in the rule encourages contracting officers to wrongly direct subcontract orders.
PART 216--[AMENDED]
Accordingly, the interim rule amending 48 CFR parts 216 and 252, which was published at 71 FR 74469 on December 12, 2006, is adopted as a final rule without change.
[Federal Register: September 6, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 172
SUMMARY: DoD has issued an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement Section 333 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007. Section 333 extends, through September 30, 2009, 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.
DATES: Effective date: September 6, 2007.
A. Background 10 U.S.C. 2465 prohibits DoD from entering into contracts for the performance of firefighting or security-guard functions at military installations or facilities, unless an exception applies. Section 332 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003 (Pub. L. 107-314), Section 324 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005 (Pub. L. 108-175), and Section 344 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006 (Pub. L. 109-163) have provided authority for DoD to waive the prohibition at 10 U.S.C. 2465, to fulfill additional requirements for security-guard functions at military installations or facilities resulting from the terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001.
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 333 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007 (Pub. L. 109-364). Section 333 extends, through September 30, 2009, 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. Section 333 also places limitations on the total number of personnel that may be employed under this authority during fiscal years 2007 through 2009. Comments received in response to this interim rule will be considered in the formation of the final rule.
(d)(1) Under Section 332 of Public Law 107-314, as amended by Section 333 of Public Law 109-364, this prohibition does not apply to any contract that is entered into for any increased performance of security-guard functions at a military installation or facility undertaken in response to the terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001, if--
(iv) The total number of personnel employed to perform security-guard functions under all contracts entered into pursuant to this authority does not exceed--
(B) For fiscal year 2008, the number equal to 90 percent of the total number of such personnel employed under such contracts on October
1, 2006; and
Defense Acquisition Regulations System 48 CFR Part 237
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Limitation on Contracts for the Acquisition of Certain Services (DFARS Case 2006-D054)
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement Section 832 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007. Section 832 prohibits DoD from entering into a service contract to acquire a military flight simulator unless certain waiver criteria apply.
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-D054.
A. Background Section 832 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007 (Pub. L. 109-364) prohibits DoD from entering into a service contract to acquire a military flight simulator, unless the Secretary of Defense determines that a waiver is necessary for national security purposes and provides an economic analysis to the congressional defense committees at least 30 days before the waiver takes effect. This final rule adds text at DFARS 237.102-71 to reflect the provisions of Section 832 of Public Law 109-364.
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 2006-D054.
2. Section 237.102-71 is added to read as follows:
(a) Definitions. As used in this subsection--
(2) Service contract means any contract entered into by DoD, the principal purpose of which is to furnish services in the United States through the use of service employees as defined in 41 U.S.C. 357(b).
(b) Under Section 832 of Public Law 109-364, DoD is prohibited from entering into a service contract to acquire a military flight simulator. However, the Secretary of Defense may waive this prohibition with respect to a contract, if the Secretary--
(2) Provides an economic analysis to the congressional defense committees at least 30 days before the waiver takes effect. This economic analysis shall include, at a minimum--
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Defense Acquisition Regulations System 48 CFR Part 252
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to address requirements for validation of Taxpayer Identification Numbers as part of the Central Contractor Registration process. The DFARS changes are consistent with changes made to the Federal Acquisition Regulation.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Felisha Hitt, Defense Acquisition Regulations System, OUSD (AT&L) DPAP (DARS), IMD 3D139, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062. Telephone (703) 602-0310; facsimile (703) 602-7887. Please cite DFARS Case 2006-D037.
A. Background DFARS 252.204-7004 contains a substitute paragraph for use with the clause at FAR 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration, to address DoD-unique requirements relating to contractor registration in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database. This final rule amends DFARS 252.204-7004 for consistency with changes made to FAR 52.204-7 in Item I of Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-10, published at 71 FR 36923 on June 28, 2006. The changes address requirements for the Government to validate a contractor's Taxpayer Identification Number, and for the contractor to consent to this validation, as part of the CCR registration process.
DoD published a proposed rule at 71 FR 2645 on January 22, 2007. DoD received no comments on the proposed rule. Therefore, DoD has adopted the proposed rule as a final rule without change.
B. Regulatory Flexibility Act DoD certifies that this final rule will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities within the meaning of the Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 601, et seq., because the rule relates to an administrative requirement for TIN validation, which is performed by the Government. Contractors need only provide consent for TIN validation as part of the CCR registration process.
a. By revising the section heading, clause title, and clause date; and0
b. In paragraph (a), by revising the definition of ``Registered in the CCR database'' to read as follows:
``Registered in the CCR database'' means that--
(3) The Government has validated all mandatory data fields, to include validation of the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) with the Internal Revenue Service, and has marked the records ``Active.'' The Contractor will be required to provide consent for TIN validation to the Government as part of the CCR registration process.
48 CFR Parts 207 and 227
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Technical Data Rights (DFARS Case 2006-D055)
SUMMARY: DoD has issued an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement Section 802(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007. Section 802(a) contains requirements for DoD to assess long-term technical data needs when acquiring major weapon systems and subsystems.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by DFARS Case 2006-D055, using any of the following methods:
E-mail: dfars@osd.mil. Include DFARS Case 2006-D055 in the subject line of the message.
A. Background Section 802(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007 (Pub. L. 109-364) requires that DoD program managers for major weapon systems, and subsystems of major weapon systems, assess the long-term technical data needs of such systems and subsystems and establish corresponding acquisition strategies that provide for technical data rights needed to sustain such systems and subsystems over their life cycle. This interim rule amends DFARS Parts 207 and 227 to implement Section 802(a) of Public Law 109-364. Although the law does not address requirements for computer software, it is long-standing DoD policy to apply the same or similar requirements to both technical data and computer software, since many issues are common to both. Therefore, this interim DFARS rule applies to both technical data and computer software.
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 rule pertains to acquisition planning that is performed by 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 2006-D055.
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 802(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007 (Pub. L. 109-364). Section 802(a) requires DoD to revise regulations to incorporate requirements for program managers to assess the long-term technical data needs of major weapon systems and subsystems, and to establish corresponding acquisition strategies that provide for technical data rights needed to sustain such systems and subsystems over their life cycle. Comments received in response to this interim rule will be considered in the formation of the final rule.
Therefore, 48 CFR parts 207 and 227 are amended as follows:
1. The authority citation for 48 CFR parts 207 and 227 continues to read as follows:
2. Section 207.106 is amended by adding paragraph (S-70) to read as follows:
(S-70)(1) In accordance with Section 802(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007 (Pub. L. 109-364) and DoD policy requirements, acquisition plans for major weapon systems and subsystems of major weapon systems shall--
(ii) Establish acquisition strategies that provide for the technical data deliverables and associated license rights needed to sustain those systems and subsystems over their life cycle. The strategy may include--
(2) Assessments and corresponding acquisition strategies developed under this section shall--
3. Section 227.7103-1 is amended by adding paragraph (f) to read as follows:
4. Section 227.7203-1 is amended by adding paragraph (e) to read as follows:
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Defense Acquisition Regulations System 48 CFR Parts 202 and 252
SUMMARY: DoD is making technical amendments to the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update the list of Air Force and Navy contracting activities and to remove obsolete text.
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.
Section 202.101. Updates the list of Air Force and Navy contracting activities.
Section 252.219-7009. Removes an obsolete date within a reference to a partnership agreement between DoD and the Small Business Administration.
a. In the list with the heading ``NAVY'', by removing ``Deputy, Acquisition Management, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Research, Development, and Acquisition)'' and adding in its place ``Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Acquisition & Logistics Management)''; and0
b. By revising the list with the heading ``AIR FORCE''. The revised list reads as follows:
Program Executive Office for Joint Strike Fighter
252.219-7009 [Amended]
a. By revising the clause date to read ``(SEP 2007)''; and
b. In paragraph (a), in the first sentence, by removing ``dated February 1, 2002,''.
END OF DCN 20070906