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9 ago 1999 · Rule · Defense Department

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Taxpayer Identification Numbers and Commercial and Government Entity Codes

The Director of Defense Procurement has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to add procedures for reporting payment information to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS); to revise the procedures for obtaining…

9 ago 1999 · Rule · Defense Department

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Multiyear Contracting

The Director of Defense Procurement has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update guidance pertaining to multiyear contracting. The rule contains statutory requirements related to the award of multiyea…

3 ago 1999 · Rule · Agency for International Development

Realignment of Contracting Responsibilities and Authorities From the Procurement Executive to the Director, Office of Procurement, and Other Miscellaneous Amendments to Acquisition Regulations

Authorities previously delegated to the Agency Procurement Executive have been redelegated to the Director of the Office of Procurement. Many of these authorities are identified in the USAID Acquisition Regulation (AIDAR), 48 CFR Chapter 7, which consequently …

2 ago 1999 · Rule · Defense Department; Defense Logistics Agency

DLA Acquisition Directive; Types of Contracts

This rule adds a new part to the Defense Logistics Acquisition Directive (DLAD) affecting regulations on the use of solicitation provisions and contract clauses for Economic Price Adjustments (EPA). The coverage expands the use of EPA based on market price ref…

29 jul 1999 · Proposed Rule · Defense Department

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Overseas Use of the Purchase Card

This extends the public comment period for the proposed rule published in the Federal Register at 64 FR 28134 on May 25, 1999. The rule proposed amendments to the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement to permit use of the Governmentwide commercial …

29 jul 1999 · Rule · Environmental Protection Agency

Acquisition Regulation: Contractor Performance Evaluations

The Environmental Protection Agency is revising its EPA Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 15) concerning contractor performance evaluations to clarify that contractor performance evaluations will be completed after each 12 month period from the effective …

28 jul 1999 · Proposed Rule · Defense Department; General Services Administration; National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Federal Acquisition Regulation; Contractor Liability for Loss of and/or Damages to Household Goods

The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (Councils) are withdrawing a proposed rule published in the Federal Register on February 16, 1999 (64 FR 7736), under FAR case 98-603, Contractor Liability for Loss of and/…

27 jul 1999 · Proposed Rule · Defense Department; General Services Administration; National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Federal Acquisition Regulation; Commercial ItemsNongovernmental Purposes

The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement Section 803(a)(2)(D) of the Strom Thurmond National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1…

27 jul 1999 · Rule · Veterans Affairs Department

VA Acquisition Regulation: Bonds and Insurance

This document amends the Department of Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation to revise and update section numbers and titles to correspond with the Federal Acquisition Regulation, to make minor grammatical corrections and revisions, to allow return of bid gu…

26 jul 1999 · Proposed Rule · Defense Department; General Services Administration; National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Federal Acquisition Regulation; Empowerment Contracting

The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council have decided to withdraw FAR case 97- 603, Empowerment Contracting, published in the Federal Register at 62 FR 19200, April 18, 1997. The rule proposed to amend the Federal…

22 jul 1999 · Rule · Defense Department

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Short Form Research Contract Clauses

The Director of Defense Procurement has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to remove obsolete clauses pertaining to short form research contracts. The guidance prescribing use of these clauses previously …

22 jul 1999 · Rule · Defense Department

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Electronic Publication of DFARS

The Director of Defense Procurement has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update guidance addressing the issuance and maintenance of the DFARS. The Director of Defense Procurement now publishes the DF…

22 jul 1999 · Rule · Defense Department

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Improved Accounting for Defense Contract Services

The Director of Defense Procurement has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to revise the definition of ``advisory and assistance services.'' The new definition conforms to the definition in Section 911 of…

22 jul 1999 · Proposed Rule · Defense Department

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; General Property, Plant, and Equipment

The Director of Defense Procurement is soliciting comments from Government and industry personnel on contemplated revisions to the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to obtain data that will enable DoD to comply with the financial report…

20 jul 1999 · Proposed Rule · Defense Department

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Streamlined Payment Practices

The Director of Defense Procurement is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to require use of the Governmentwide commercial purchase card as the method of purchase and/or method of payment for purchases valued at or …

20 jul 1999 · Proposed Rule · National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Risk Management

This proposed rule would change the NASA FAR Supplement (NFS) to emphasize considerations of risk management, including safety, security (including information technology security), health, export control, and damage to the environment, within the acquisition …

19 jul 1999 · Rule · Veterans Affairs Department

VA Acquisition Regulation: Taxes

This rule amends the Department of Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) by deleting procedures and controls prescribed in the VAAR whereby facilities or institutions owned or controlled by State governments, territories, and the District of Columbia,…

15 jul 1999 · Rule · General Services Administration

Rules of Procedure for Transportation Rate Cases

This document contains nomenclature changes to the rules of procedure of the GSA Board of Contract Appeals applicable to the Board's review of claims made by a carrier or freight forwarder pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3726(g)(1). The General Services Administration O…

12 jul 1999 · Proposed Rule · Defense Department; General Services Administration; National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Federal Acquisition Regulation; Ocean Transportation by U.S.-Flag Vessels

The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to clarify application of the preference for U.S.-flag vessels.

9 jul 1999 · Rule · General Services Administration

General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation

The General Services Administration (GSA) is revising the General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) in its entirety. GSA has rewritten the GSAR into plain English, included only regulatory material, and removed internal agency guidance. GSA…

9 jul 1999 · Proposed Rule · Defense Department; General Services Administration; Proposed Rule

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (the Councils) are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to clarify coverage and give examples of suitable contractor responsibility considerations, a…

9 jul 1999 · Rule · Justice Department

Amendment to the Justice Acquisition Regulations (JAR) Regarding: Electronic Funds Transfer

The Department of Justice is amending the Justice Acquisition Regulations (JAR) to provide flexibility to contractors in the timing of receipt of Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) information from them. The Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996, Public Law (P.…

7 jul 1999 · Rule · National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Miscellaneous Administrative Revisions

This final rule makes the following administrative changes to the NASA FAR Supplement (NFS): conform the current coverage on regulatory maintenance to reflect that the NFS is available from NASA only in electronic format; correct referenced addresses and docum…

7 jul 1999 · Rule · National Aeronautics and Space Administration

NASA FAR Supplement; Protests to the Agency

NASA has a mandatory solicitation provision required to be inserted in all solicitations which informs potential bidders or offerors to whom Agency protests may be submitted. The provision provides that potential bidders or offerors may submit a protest direct…

6 jul 1999 · Rule · Personnel Management Office

Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program and Department of Defense (DoD) Demonstration Project; and Other Miscellaneous Changes

OPM is issuing an interim regulation to implement the portion of the Defense Authorization Act for 1999 that establishes authority for a demonstration project under which certain Medicare and other eligible DoD beneficiaries can enroll in health benefit plans …

2 jul 1999 · Rule · Defense Department; General Services Administration; National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Federal Acquisition Regulation; Reform of Affirmative Action in Federal Procurement

The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (the Councils) have agreed to adopt the interim rules published in the Federal Register at 63 FR 35719, June 30, 1998; 63 FR 36120, July 1, 1998; 63 FR 52426, September 30,…

2 jul 1999 · Rule · Administration; Defense Department; General Services Administration

Federal Acquisition Regulation; Small Entity Compliance Guide

This document is issued under the joint authority of the Secretary of Defense, the Administrator of General Services and the Administrator for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. This Small Entity Compliance Guide has been prepared in accordance…

30 jun 1999 · Proposed Rule · General Services Administration

Acquisition of Leasehold Interests in Real Property; Historic Preference

The General Services Administration proposes to amend the General Services Administration Acquisition Regulations (GSAR) by revising the provision at 552.270-4, Historic Preference.

30 jun 1999 · Rule · Commerce Department

Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses; Women-Owned Small Business Sources

The Department of Commerce (Department) is removing a section of the Commerce Acquisition Regulation (CAR) pertaining to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) contract clause ``Small, Small Disadvantaged and Women-Owned Small Business Subcontracting Plan.''…

22 jun 1999 · Proposed Rule · Defense Department

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Distribution of Contract Financing Payments

DoD is withdrawing a proposed rule published on November 26, 1997 (62 FR 63047). The rule proposed amendments to the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to specify that, when a contract contains multiple accounting classification referenc…

22 jun 1999 · Proposed Rule · Defense Department

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Cargo PreferenceSubcontracts for Commercial Items

The Director of Defense Procurement is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) guidance regarding the applicability of statutory requirements for use of U.S. vessels in the transportation of DoD supplies by sea. The DFA…

17 jun 1999 · Proposed Rule · Defense Department; General Services Administration; National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Federal Acquisition Regulation; Nondisplacement of Qualified WorkersCommercial Items

The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to add the clause title, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers, to the clause concerning Contract Terms and C…

17 jun 1999 · Rule · Defense Department; General Services Administration; National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Federal Acquisition Circular 97-12; Introduction

This document summarizes the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) rules issued by the Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council in this Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 97-12. A companion document, the Small Entity C…

17 jun 1999 · Rule · Defense Department; General Services Administration; National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Federal Acquisition Regulation; Taxpayer Identification Numbers

The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council have agreed to adopt the interim rule published in the Federal Register at 63 FR 58587, October 30, 1998, as a final rule without change. The rule amends the Federal Acquis…

17 jun 1999 · Rule · Defense Department; General Services Administration; National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Federal Acquisition Regulation; Use of Brand Name Item Descriptions

The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (the Councils) have agreed on a final rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to clarify guidance for the use of brand name purchase descriptions.

17 jun 1999 · Rule · Defense Department; General Services Administration; National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Federal Acquisition Regulation; SBA's 8(a) Business Development Program

The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (the Councils) have agreed on an interim rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement revisions made to Small Business Administration (SBA) regulatio…

17 jun 1999 · Rule · Defense Department; General Services Administration; National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Federal Acquisition Regulation; Competition Under Multiple Award Task and Delivery Order Contracts

The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (the Councils) have agreed on a final rule. The final rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to clarify the procedures governing placement of orders under mul…

17 jun 1999 · Rule · Defense Department; General Services Administration; National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Federal Acquisition Regulation; Application of the Brooks Act

The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (the Councils) have agreed on a final rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to remove a reference to the National Imagery and Mapping Agency (NIMA).

17 jun 1999 · Rule · Defense Department; General Services Administration; National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Federal Acquisition Regulation; Restrictions on the Acquisition of Information Technology

The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (the Councils) have agreed on a final rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement Division A, Section 101(h), Title VI, section 622 of the Omnibus A…

17 jun 1999 · Rule · Defense Department; General Services Administration; National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Federal Acquisition Regulation; Technical Amendments

This document makes amendments to the Federal Acquisition Regulation in order to update references and make editorial changes.

17 jun 1999 · Rule · Defense Department; General Services Administration; National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Federal Acquisition Regulation; Small Entity Compliance Guide

This document is issued under the joint authority of the Secretary of Defense, the Administrator of General Services and the Administrator for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. This Small Entity Compliance Guide has been prepared in accordance…

16 jun 1999 · Correction · Defense Department

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Employment Prohibition on Persons Convicted of Fraud or Other Defense-Contract- Related Felonies

14 jun 1999 · Rule · Defense Department

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Contract Actions for Leased Equipment

The Director of Defense Procurement has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to add guidance pertaining to funding of contract actions for leased equipment. The guidance emphasizes that capital leases are e…

14 jun 1999 · Rule · Defense Department

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Congressional Medal of Honor

The Director of Defense Procurement has issued an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement Section 8118 of the National Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 1999. Section 8118 prohibits the award of…

8 jun 1999 · Rule · Environmental Protection Agency

Acquisition Regulation: Service ContractingAvoiding Improper Personal Services Relationships

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is issuing this rule to amend the EPA Acquisition Regulation (EPAAR) (48 CFR Chapter 15) to emphasize the proper relationship between the Government and its contractors in its non-personal services contracts. The Agenc…

8 jun 1999 · Rule · Veterans Affairs Department

VA Acquisition Regulations; Improper Business Practices and Personal Conflicts of Interest; Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses

This document amends the Department of Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulations (VAAR) concerning the requirement to include an Ethics in Government Act certification in solicitations. This amendment is necessary to delete this requirement due to the Clinger-C…

8 jun 1999 · Proposed Rule · National Aeronautics and Space Administration

NASA Structured Approach for Profit or Fee Objective

This proposed NASA FAR Supplement (NFS) revision modifies the agency's structured approach for developing a profit or fee objective. This change eliminates the element of cost approach currently prescribed for establishing profit and fee objectives and focuses…

4 jun 1999 · Proposed Rule · Veterans Affairs Department

VA Acquisition Regulation: Simplified Acquisition Procedures

This document proposes to amend the Department of Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) concerning simplified acquisition procedures. It proposes to amend VAAR provisions to conform to the Federal Acquisition Regulation, to update references and secti…

4 jun 1999 · Correction · Defense Department; General Services Administration; National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Federal Acquisition Regulation; Review of FAR Representations

27 may 1999 · Correction · Defense Department

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Single Process Initiative