Changes to purchasing rules in the Federal Register
Rules, proposals and notices published on Title 48 (FAR and supplements) since 1994, by year.
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Jan 12, 2018 · Proposed Rule · General Services Administration
Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions
We are publishing our fall 2017 regulatory agenda pursuant to Executive Order 12866 "Regulatory Planning and Review," 58 FR 51735 (1993), with particular adherence to E.O. 13771, "Reducing Regulation and Controlling Costs," 82 FR 9339 (2017), E.O. 13777, "Enfo…
Jan 12, 2018 · Proposed Rule · Defense Department; General Services Administration; National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Semiannual Regulatory Agenda
This agenda provides summary descriptions of regulations being developed by the Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council pursuant to Executive Order 12866 "Regulatory Planning and Review," 58 FR 51735 (1993), with par…
Jan 11, 2018 · Proposed Rule · Veterans Affairs Department
Revise and Streamline VA Acquisition Regulation To Adhere to Federal Acquisition Regulation Principles (VAAR Case 2014-V005-Parts 812, 813)
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is proposing to amend and update its VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) in phased increments to revise or remove any policy superseded by changes in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), to remove procedural guidance i…
Dec 28, 2017 · Rule · Defense Acquisition Regulations System; Defense Department
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: New Qualifying Country-Latvia (DFARS Case 2017-D037)
DoD is issuing a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to add Latvia as a qualifying country.
Dec 28, 2017 · Rule · Defense Acquisition Regulations System; Defense Department
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Trade Agreements Thresholds (DFARS Case 2018-D001)
DoD is issuing a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to incorporate revised thresholds for application of the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement and the Free Trade Agreements, as determined b…
Dec 28, 2017 · Rule · Defense Acquisition Regulations System; Defense Department
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Technical Amendments
DoD is making technical amendments to the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to provide needed editorial changes.
Dec 22, 2017 · Proposed Rule · Transportation Department
Availability of Final Report on Regulatory Review Under Executive Order 13783
The Department of Transportation (DOT) announces the availability of its report issued under Section 2 of Executive Order 13783, "Promoting Energy Independence and Economic Growth."
Dec 12, 2017 · Rule · State Department
Department of State Acquisition Regulation
The Department of State (DOS) is amending the Department of State Acquisition Regulation (DOSAR) to provide new guidance prescribing more stringent safety requirements for certain overseas construction and services projects.
Dec 12, 2017 · Rule · State Department
Department of State Acquisition Regulation; Technical Amendment
The Department of State (DOS) is amending the Department of State Acquisition Regulation (DOSAR) to add notice that the Department has an agreement with the Defense Contract Audit Agency, and to provide a procedural correction.
Nov 16, 2017 · Rule · Treasury Department
Department of the Treasury Acquisition Regulations; Tax Check Requirements
Pursuant to Section 6103 of the Internal Revenue Code, taxpayer return information, with few exceptions, is confidential. Under this authority, officers and employees of the Department of the Treasury may have access to taxpayer return information as necessary…
Nov 8, 2017 · Rule · Defense Department; General Services Administration; National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Removal of Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces Rule Republication
DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing a final rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement a public law that disapproved the final rule, Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces (FAR Case 2014-025), and an Executive Order (E.O.) dated March 27, 2017, that …
Nov 6, 2017 · Rule · Labor Department; Office of the Secretary
Guidance for Executive Order 13673, “Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces”
Under the Congressional Review Act, Congress has passed, and the President has signed, Public Law 115-11, a resolution of disapproval of the rule promulgated by the Department of Defense, General Services Administration, and National Aeronautics and Space Admi…
Nov 6, 2017 · Rule · Defense Department; General Services Administration; National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-96; Introduction
This document summarizes the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) rule agreed to by the Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (Councils) in this Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-96. A companion document, the…
Nov 6, 2017 · Rule · Defense Department; General Services Administration; National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Removal of Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces Rule
DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing a final rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement a public law that disapproved the final rule, Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces (FAR Case 2014-025), and an Executive Order (E.O.) dated March 27, 2017, that …
Nov 6, 2017 · Rule · Defense Department; General Services Administration; National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-96; Small Entity Compliance Guide
This document is issued under the joint authority of DOD, GSA, and NASA. This Small Entity Compliance Guide has been prepared in accordance with section 212 of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996. It consists of a summary of the rule…
Nov 3, 2017 · Proposed Rule · Office of the Secretary; Transportation Department
Notification of Regulatory Review
The U.S. Department of Transportation (the Department or DOT) is reopening the comment period for its Notification of Regulatory Review for 30 days. The comment period ends November 1, 2017. The reopened comment period will end December 1, 2017.
Nov 1, 2017 · Rule · Energy Department
Availability of Final Report on Regulatory Review Under Executive Order 13783
Through this document, the Department of Energy (DOE) announces the availability of its report issued under Executive Order 13783, "Promoting Energy Independence and Economic Growth".
Oct 2, 2017 · Proposed Rule · Transportation Department
Notification of Regulatory Review
The U.S. Department of Transportation (Department or DOT) is reviewing its existing regulations and other agency actions to evaluate their continued necessity, determine whether they are crafted effectively to solve current problems, and evaluate whether they …
Sep 18, 2017 · Proposed Rule · National Aeronautics and Space Administration
NASA Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Revised Voucher and Invoice Submission & Payment Process
NASA is proposing to amend the NASA Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (NFS) to implement revisions to the voucher and invoice submittal and payment process. These revisions are necessary in order for NASA to comply with the Office of Management and Bud…
Aug 24, 2017 · Proposed Rule · Agriculture Department; Office of the Secretary
Semiannual Regulatory Agenda, Spring 2017
This agenda provides summary descriptions of significant and not significant regulations being developed in agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in conformance with Executive Orders (EO) 13771 "Enforcing the Regulatory Reform Agenda," 12866 "R…
Aug 24, 2017 · Proposed Rule · Commerce Department; Office of the Secretary
Spring 2017 Semiannual Agenda of Regulations
In compliance with Executive Order 12866, entitled "Regulatory Planning and Review," and the Regulatory Flexibility Act, as amended, the Department of Commerce (Commerce), in the spring and fall of each year, publishes in the Federal Register an agenda of regu…
Aug 24, 2017 · Proposed Rule · Defense Department
Improving Government Regulations; Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions
The Department of Defense (DoD) is publishing this semiannual agenda of regulatory documents, including those that are procurement- related, for public information and comments under Executive Order 12866 "Regulatory Planning and Review." This agenda incorpora…
Aug 24, 2017 · Proposed Rule · Energy Department
Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions
The Department of Energy (DOE) has prepared and is making available its portion of the semi-annual Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions (Agenda) pursuant to Executive Order 12866, "Regulatory Planning and Review," and the Regulatory Fl…
Aug 24, 2017 · Proposed Rule · Interior Department; Office of the Secretary
Semiannual Regulatory Agenda
This notice provides the semiannual agenda of Department of the Interior (Department) rules scheduled for review or development between spring 2017 and spring 2018. The Regulatory Flexibility Act and Executive Order 12866 require publication of the agenda.
Aug 24, 2017 · Proposed Rule · Office of the Secretary; Transportation Department
Department Regulatory Agenda; Semiannual Summary
The Regulatory Agenda is a semiannual summary of all current and projected rulemakings, reviews of existing regulations, and completed actions of the Department. The intent of the Agenda is to provide the public with information about the Department of Transpo…
Aug 24, 2017 · Proposed Rule · Defense Department; General Services Administration; National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Semiannual Regulatory Agenda
This agenda provides summary descriptions of regulations being developed by the Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council in compliance with Executive Order 12866 "Regulatory Planning and Review." This agenda is being …
Aug 24, 2017 · Proposed Rule · Labor Department; Office of the Secretary
Semiannual Agenda of Regulations
The Internet has become the means for disseminating the entirety of the Department of Labor's semiannual regulatory agenda. However, the Regulatory Flexibility Act requires publication of a regulatory flexibility agenda in the Federal Register. This Federal Re…
Aug 24, 2017 · Proposed Rule · General Services Administration
Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions
This agenda announces the proposed regulatory actions that GSA plans for the next 12 months and those that were completed since the fall 2016 edition. This agenda was developed under the guidelines of Executive Order 12866 "Regulatory Planning and Review." GSA…
Aug 16, 2017 · Rule · National Aeronautics and Space Administration
NASA FAR Supplement: Preproposal/Pre-Bid Conference (2017-N023)
NASA is issuing a direct final rule to amend the NASA FAR Supplement (NFS) to remove reference to the NASA Acquisition Information System (NAIS) electronic posting system and revise titles to agency directives.
Aug 1, 2017 · Proposed Rule · Defense Acquisition Regulations System; Defense Department
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: DFARS Subgroup to the DoD Regulatory Reform Task Force, Review of DFARS Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses
In accordance with Executive Order 13777, "Enforcing the Regulatory Reform Agenda," the DFARS Subgroup to the DoD Regulatory Reform Task Force is seeking input on Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) solicitation provisions and contract cl…
Jul 31, 2017 · Proposed Rule · General Services Administration
Evaluation of Existing Leasing Acquisition Regulations; Extension of Comment Period
GSA issued a document on May 30, 2017 seeking input by July 31, 2017. The comment period is extended until August 14, 2017, in order to provide additional time for interested parties to review and submit comments on the document.
Jul 31, 2017 · Proposed Rule · General Services Administration
Evaluation of Existing Acquisition Regulations; Extension of Comment Period
GSA issued a request on May 30, 2017 seeking input by July 31, 2017. The comment period is extended, until August 14, 2017, in order to provide additional time for interested parties to review and submit comments on the request.
Jul 25, 2017 · Rule · National Aeronautics and Space Administration
NASA Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Award Term (NFS Case 2016-N027)
NASA is issuing a final rule amending the NASA Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Supplement (NFS) to add policy on the use of additional contract periods of performance or "award terms" as a contract incentive.
Jul 19, 2017 · Rule · Environmental Protection Agency
Administrative Amendments to Environmental Protection Agency Acquisition Regulation
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is issuing a final rule to amend the Environmental Protection Agency Acquisition Regulation (EPAAR) to make administrative updates, corrections and minor edits. EPA does not anticipate any adverse comments.
Jul 14, 2017 · Proposed Rule · State Department
Reducing Regulation and Public Burden, and Controlling Cost
As part of its implementation of Executive Order 13771, "Reducing Regulation and Controlling Regulatory Costs," issued by the President on January 30, 2017, the Department of State (the Department) is seeking comments and information from interested parties to…
Jun 28, 2017 · Proposed Rule · Justice Department
Enforcing the Regulatory Reform Agenda; Department of Justice Task Force on Regulatory Reform Under E.O. 13777
Pursuant to Executive Order 13777, the Department of Justice's Regulatory Reform Task Force is publishing this Notice to solicit public suggestions for subjects meriting the Task Force's attention.
Jun 23, 2017 · Proposed Rule · Agency for International Development
Agency for International Development Acquisition Regulation (AIDAR): Agency Warrant Program for Individual Cooperating Country National Personal Services Contractors (CCNPSCs)
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has decided not to implement the Agency Warrant Program for individual Cooperating Country National Personal Services Contractors and is therefore withdrawing the August 19, 2016 proposed rule amending the …
Jun 14, 2017 · Proposed Rule · Treasury Department
Review of Regulations
On January 30, 2017, the President signed Executive Order 13771, Reducing Regulation and Controlling Regulatory Costs, to direct agencies to eliminate two regulations for each new regulation issued and to limit costs for this fiscal year to zero. On February 2…
May 30, 2017 · Proposed Rule · Energy Department
Reducing Regulation and Controlling Regulatory Costs
As part of its implementation of Executive Order 13771, "Reducing Regulation and Controlling Regulatory Costs," issued by the President on January 30, 2017, the Department of Energy (DOE) is seeking comments and information from interested parties to assist DO…
May 30, 2017 · Proposed Rule · General Services Administration
Evaluation of Existing Leasing Acquisition Regulations
In accordance with Executive Order 13777, "Enforcing the Regulatory Reform Agenda," GSA is seeking input on lease acquisition regulations, policies, and guidance issued by GSA across all of its leasing programs that may be appropriate for repeal, replacement, …
May 30, 2017 · Proposed Rule · General Services Administration
Evaluation of Existing Acquisition Regulations
In accordance with Executive Order 13777, "Enforcing the Regulatory Reform Agenda," GSA is seeking input on acquisition regulations, policies, standards, business practices and guidance issued by GSA across all of its acquisition, disposal, and sales programs,…
May 17, 2017 · Proposed Rule · Veterans Affairs Department
Revise and Streamline VA Acquisition Regulation To Adhere to Federal Acquisition Regulation Principles (VAAR Case 2014-V001)
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is proposing to amend and update its VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR). Under this initiative all parts of the regulation are being reviewed in phased increments to revise or remove any policy that has been superseded by …
Apr 4, 2017 · Proposed Rule · Veterans Affairs Department
Revise and Streamline VA Acquisition Regulation To Adhere to Federal Acquisition Regulation Principles (VAAR Case 2014-V002-Parts 816, 828)
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is correcting a proposed rule regarding Federal Acquisition Regulation Principles. This correction addresses minor technical errors in the proposed rule.
Mar 20, 2017 · Proposed Rule · Homeland Security Department
Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation (HSAR); Safeguarding of Controlled Unclassified Information (HSAR Case 2015-001); Information Technology Security Awareness Training (HSAR Case 2015-002); Privacy Training (HSAR Case 2015-003)-Extension of Comment Periods
DHS is extending the comment periods for the following three notices of proposed rulemaking (proposed rules) published on January 19, 2017: "Safeguarding of Controlled Unclassified Information," "Information Technology Security Awareness Training," and "Privac…
Mar 13, 2017 · Proposed Rule · Veterans Affairs Department
Revise and Streamline VA Acquisition Regulation To Adhere to Federal Acquisition Regulation Principles (VAAR Case 2014-V002-Parts 816, 828)
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is proposing to amend and update its VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR). Under this initiative, all parts of the regulation are being reviewed in phased increments to revise or remove any policy that has been superseded by…
Jan 23, 2017 · Proposed Rule · Defense Department; General Services Administration; National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Effective Communication Between Government and Industry; Extension of Time for Comments
DoD, GSA, and NASA issued a proposed rule (FAR Case 2016-005) on November 29, 2016, amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement a section of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016. This rule clarifies that agency acquisi…
Jan 19, 2017 · Proposed Rule · Homeland Security Department
Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation (HSAR); Privacy Training (HSAR Case 2015-003)
DHS is proposing to amend the Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation (HSAR) to add a new subpart, update an existing clause, and add a new contract clause to require contractors to complete training that addresses the protection of privacy, in accordance wit…
Jan 19, 2017 · Proposed Rule · Homeland Security Department
Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation (HSAR); Information Technology Security Awareness Training (HSAR Case 2015-002)
DHS is proposing to amend the Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation (HSAR) to add a new subpart, update an existing clause, and add a new contract clause to standardize information technology security awareness training and DHS Rules of Behavior requirement…
Jan 19, 2017 · Proposed Rule · Homeland Security Department
Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation (HSAR); Safeguarding of Controlled Unclassified Information (HSAR Case 2015-001)
DHS is proposing to amend the Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation (HSAR) to modify a subpart, remove an existing clause and reserve the clause number, update an existing clause, and add a new contract clause to address requirements for the safeguarding of…
Jan 18, 2017 · Proposed Rule · Defense Department; General Services Administration; National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Federal Acquisition Regulation: Sustainable Acquisition
DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement Executive Order, Planning for Federal Sustainability in the Next Decade, and the biobased product acquisition provisions of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (also known…