Changes to purchasing rules in the Federal Register
Rules, proposals and notices published on Title 48 (FAR and supplements) since 1994, by year.
The Federal Register version always prevails.
Mar 17, 1995 · Rule · National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Revision to NASA Supplement Coverage on Advance Notification of Significant Procurement Actions
NASA is adding a requirement regarding the notification to the NASA Administrator of significant procurement actions. These actions include contractor selections for competitive procurements valued at $25 million or more and noncompetitive contract awards valu…
Mar 17, 1995 · Rule · Defense Department; General Services Administration; National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Technical Correction
The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council are issuing a correction to Federal Acquisition Circular 90-23 published on December 28, 1994, at 59 FR 67010. Miscellaneous typographical, editorial, and technical errors …
Mar 16, 1995 · Proposed Rule · Defense Department; General Services Administration; National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Special Contracting Methods
This proposed rule is issued pursuant to the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act of 1994 (the Act), Sections 1022 and 1072 on multiyear contracting; Section 1074 on the Economy Act; Sections 1503, 1504, 1552, and 1553 on the delegation of procurement function…
Mar 16, 1995 · Proposed Rule · Defense Department; General Services Administration; National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Task and Delivery Order Contracts
The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council are proposing to amend Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) to implement the statutory requirements of the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act with regard to task and del…
Mar 15, 1995 · Proposed Rule · Defense Department; General Services Administration; Justice Department; National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Contract Financing
This proposed rule is issued pursuant to the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act of 1994, Public Law 103-355 (the Act). The Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council is considering amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) pertaining to contract financin…
Mar 13, 1995 · Proposed Rule · Defense Department; General Services Administration; National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Acquisition of Commercial Items
At 60 FR 11198; March 1, 1995, a proposed rule was issued pursuant to the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act of 1994 (the Act) to implement the revised statutory authorities for the acquisition of commercial items and components by Federal Government agencie…
Mar 10, 1995 · Rule · Defense Department
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Federally Funded Research and Development Centers
The Director of Defense Procurement has issued an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to allow DoD-sponsored FFRDCs that function primarily as research laboratories to respond to solicitations and announcements f…
Mar 10, 1995 · Rule · Defense Department
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Hazardous Materials
The Director of Defense Procurement has issued an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to add an exception to the statutory prohibition on storage and disposal of non-DoD-owned toxic and hazardous materials at mil…
Mar 10, 1995 · Rule · Defense Department
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Institutions of Higher Education
The Director of Defense Procurement is issuing an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to preclude award of contracts to, or consent to subcontracts with institutions of higher education which have been determined…
Mar 10, 1995 · Rule · Defense Department
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Subcontracting Plans
The Director of Defense Procurement has issued an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to extend the authority through September 30, 1997, for contractors to claim credit towards their small business subcontractin…
Mar 8, 1995 · Proposed Rule · Federal Procurement Policy Office; Management and Budget Office
Cost Accounting Standards Board; Treatment of Gains or Losses Subsequent to Mergers or Business Combinations by Government Contractors
The Office of Federal Procurement Policy, Cost Accounting Standards Board (CASB), proposes to amend the Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) relating to treatment of gains or losses attributable to tangible capital assets subsequent to mergers or business combinati…
Mar 8, 1995 · Rule · Federal Procurement Policy Office; Management and Budget Office
Cost Accounting Standards Board; Interim Interpretation 95-01, Allocation of Contractor Restructuring Costs Under Defense Contracts
The Cost Accounting Standards Board is issuing an interim interpretation designed to address period cost assignment and allocability criteria for restructuring costs incurred under certain national defense contracts.
Mar 8, 1995 · Rule · Environmental Protection Agency
Acquisition Regulation
This document amends the EPA Acquisition Regulation (EPAAR) [[Page 12713]] on the use of options. This rule eliminates a provision on the use of options which is more restrictive than coverage in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).
Mar 8, 1995 · Correction · Agency for International Development; International Development Cooperation Agency
Miscellaneous Amendments to Acquisition Regulations
Mar 7, 1995 · Proposed Rule · Defense Department
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Government Property
The public meetings originally scheduled for March 9, and 10, 1995, as part of the continuing initiative to rewrite the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 45, Government Property, have been canceled and rescheduled for April 6, 1995, and April 7, 1995.
Mar 6, 1995 · Proposed Rule · Defense Department; General Services Administration; National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Electronic Contracting
The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to address the use of electronic commerce/ electronic data interchange in Government contracting. This regul…
Mar 6, 1995 · Proposed Rule · Defense Department; General Services Administration; National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Simplified Acquisition Procedures/FACNET
This proposed rule is issued pursuant to the new simplified acquisition and Federal Acquisition Computer Network (FACNET) requirements of the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act of 1994 (the Act). This regulatory action was subject to Office of Management and…
Mar 3, 1995 · Rule · Agency for International Development; International Development Cooperation Agency
Miscellaneous Amendments to Acquisition Regulations
The U.S. Agency for International Development Acquisition Regulation (AIDAR) is being amended to make various administrative changes, to add coverage releasing proprietary and/or source selection information outside the Government for evaluation purposes, and …
Mar 2, 1995 · Rule · Energy Department
Acquisition Regulation; Updating of Patent Regulations
The Department today amends the Department of Energy Acquisition Regulation (DEAR) to base the DOE patent regulations on the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) patent regulations at Subpart 27.2 and the associated FAR patent clauses at 52.227 to the extent t…
Mar 2, 1995 · Proposed Rule · Energy Department
Regulation Identifier Number 1991-AB20 Acquisition Regulation; Department of Energy Management and Operating Contracts
The Department of Energy (DOE) today issues a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to amend the Department of Energy Acquisition Regulation (DEAR) to modify requirements for management and operating contractor purchasing systems. DEAR subpart 970.71 will be revised t…
Mar 2, 1995 · Rule · National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Revision to NASA FAR Supplement Coverage on Pension Portability; Correction
This document contains corrections to the final regulations that were published Tuesday, November 29, 1994 (59 FR 60916). The regulation related to pension portability.
Mar 1, 1995 · Proposed Rule
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Acquisition of Commercial Items
This proposed rule is issued pursuant to the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act of 1994 to implement the revised statutory authorities for the acquisition of commercial items and components by Federal Government agencies as well as contractors and subcontrac…
Feb 28, 1995 · Proposed Rule · Defense Department; Defense Logistics Agency
DLA Acquisition Regulation; Type of Contracts
The Defense Logistics Agency proposes to add coverage by adding a new part to 48 CFR Chapter 54, the Defense Logistics Acquisition Regulation (DLAR) Part 5416. The proposed coverage affects regulations on the use of solicitation provisions and contract clauses…
Feb 27, 1995 · Proposed Rule · Environmental Protection Agency
Acquisition Regulation
This document extends the due date for comments by 30 days for the proposed revision to the EPA Acquisition Regulation (EPAAR) coverage on cost-plus-award fee (CPAF) contracts (60 FR 5888, January 31, 1995).
Feb 9, 1995 · Proposed Rule · Defense Department
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Government Property
On September 16, 1994, (59 FR 47583) the Director of Defense Procurement, Department of Defense, announced an initiative to rewrite the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) part 45, Government Property, to make it easier to understand and to minimize the burde…
Feb 7, 1995 · Rule · Defense Department; Federal Communications Commission; General Services Administration; National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Technical Correction
The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council are issuing a correction to Federal Acquisition Circular 90-25. Text was omitted from 31.205-13(b)(4) which appeared in FAR case 94-750--Entertainment, Gift, and Recreation…
Feb 2, 1995 · Proposed Rule · Defense Department; General Services Administration; National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Subcontractor Payments
This proposed rule is issued pursuant to the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act of 1994, Public Law 103-355 (the Act). The Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council is considering amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement Sections 2091 and …
Jan 31, 1995 · Rule · Defense Department; General Services Administration; National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Technical Correction
The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council are issuing a correction to Federal Acquisition Circular 90-23 published on December 28, 1994, at 59 FR 67010. Miscellaneous typographical, editorial, and technical errors …
Jan 31, 1995 · Proposed Rule · Environmental Protection Agency
Acquisition Regulation
This document proposes to amend the EPA Acquisition Regulation (EPAAR) coverage on cost-plus-award fee (CPAF) contracts. The proposed rule is necessary to update and clarify EPA policy regarding CPAF contracts, and to give Contracting Officers greater flexibil…
Jan 31, 1995 · Rule · Defense Department
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Preference for Local Residents
The Director of Defense Procurement has issued an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to permit contracting officers to consider, as a factor in source selection, the extent to which offerors plan to hire local r…
Jan 30, 1995 · Proposed Rule · Defense Department; General Services Administration; National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Corrections to Standard Forms Included in the Truth in Negotiations Act Case
FAR case 94-721 proposes revisions to the FAR to implement Sections 1201-1210, 1251, and 1252 of the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act of 1994 (Public Law 103-355). It was published as a proposed rule at 60 FR 2282; January 6, 1995. Included within the case…
Jan 25, 1995 · Proposed Rule · Defense Department
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement; Specifications and Standards
This extends the public comment period for the proposed rule on Specifications and Standards that the Department of Defense published on December 23, 1994 (59 FR 66287).
Jan 24, 1995 · Rule · Defense Department
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Manufacturing Science and Technology Program
The Department of Defense is revising the Defense FAR Supplement to require competition and cost-sharing for acquisitions under the Manufacturing Science and Technology Program.
Jan 23, 1995 · Proposed Rule · Energy Department
Acquisition Regulation; Project Control System
DOE is hereby withdrawing a proposal to amend the Department of Energy Acquisition Regulation (DEAR). The proposed change would have revised coverage addressing the use of contractor project control systems. Subsequent to release of the notice of proposed rule…
Jan 20, 1995 · Proposed Rule · Defense Logistics Agency
DLA Acquisition Regulation; Small Business and Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns
On December 13, 1994, DoD and DLA published a Federal Register notice proposing to reduce the Small Disadvantaged Business preference from ten to five percent for domestic bulk petroleum solicitations and contracts. Due to interest in the notice, DoD and DLA h…
Jan 20, 1995 · Proposed Rule · Defense Department
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Small Business and Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns
Jan 19, 1995 · Proposed Rule · Defense Department; General Services Administration; National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Assignment of Claims
This proposed rule is issued pursuant to the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act of 1994 to implement revisions which expand the authority to prohibit setoffs against assignees when contractors assign a contract to a financial institution. This regulatory act…
Jan 19, 1995 · Correction · Board of Contract Appeals; General Services Administration
Rules of Procedure of the General Services Administration Board of Contract Appeals
Jan 13, 1995 · Rule · Defense Department; General Services Administration; National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Entertainment, Gift, and Recreation Costs for Contractor Employees
This interim rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation to revise the cost principles governing entertainment, gift and recreation costs for contractor employees. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Execut…
Jan 12, 1995 · Rule · Defense Department
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Personal Service Contracts
The Director of Defense Procurement is issuing an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to establish procedures for contracting for personal services with individuals for health care services.
Jan 12, 1995 · Proposed Rule · Defense Department
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Internal Restructuring Costs
The Department of Defense is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement to address the allowability of costs associated with internal restructuring activities.
Jan 11, 1995 · Proposed Rule · Energy Department
Acquisition Regulation; Acquisition and Use of Environmentally Preferable Products and Services
The Department of Energy (DOE) proposes to amend the Department of Energy Acquisition Regulation (DEAR) to provide for the acquisition and use of environmentally preferable products and services.
Jan 10, 1995 · Proposed Rule · Defense Department; General Services Administration; National Aeronautics and Space Administration; Proposed Rule
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Protests, Disputes, and Appeals
This proposed rule is issued pursuant to the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act of 1994 (Pub. L. 103-355) dated October 13, 1994, to implement the requirements for protests and disputes in Government procurement. This regulatory action was not subject to Off…
Jan 9, 1995 · Proposed Rule · Defense Department; General Services Administration; National Aeronautics and Space Administration; Rule
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Contract Award Implementation AGENCIES: Department of Defense (DOD), General Services Administration (GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
This proposed rule is issued pursuant to the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act of 1994 to expand the reasons for establishing or maintaining alternative sources of supplies or services, clarify approval authority for use of other than full and open competit…
Jan 9, 1995 · Rule · Defense Department
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Allowable Individual Compensation
The Director of Defense Procurement has issued an interim rule that places a ceiling on allowable individual compensation under DoD contracts.
Jan 9, 1995 · Proposed Rule · Defense Department
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Government Property
On September 16, 1994, (59 FR 47583) the Director of Defense Procurement, Department of Defense, announced an initiative to rewrite the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 45, Government Property, to make it easier to understand and to minimize the burde…
Jan 6, 1995 · Proposed Rule · Defense Department
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Truth in -Negotiations Act and Related Changes
This proposed rule is issued pursuant to the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act of 1994 to implement those portions of Pub. L. 103-355 that make specific changes to the Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA) or that impact other areas of the FAR that affect contra…
Jan 6, 1995 · Proposed Rule · Defense Department; General Services Administration; National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Small Business
This proposed rule is issued pursuant to the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act of 1994, Public Law 103-355 (the Act). The Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council is considering amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) as a result of changes to 41 U.…
Jan 5, 1995 · Rule · Defense Department
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Restructuring Costs
The Director of Defense Procurement has issued an interim rule which amends the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement section 818 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1995 (Public Law 103-337) concerning th…
Dec 28, 1994 · Uncategorized Document · Defense Department; General Services Administration; National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Federal Acquisition Regulation; OMB Control Numbers
The list of Office of Management and Budget approvals under the Paperwork Reduction Act has been updated to incorporate numerous additions and deletions which resulted from recent changes to the Federal Acquisition Regulation.