Changes to purchasing rules in the Federal Register

Apr 12, 2011 · Rule · State Department

Department of State Acquisition Regulation

This final rule adds a contract clause to the Department of State Acquisition Regulation (DOSAR) to implement the Department's procedures regarding personal identity verification of contractor personnel, as required by Homeland Security Presidential Directive …

Apr 6, 2011 · Proposed Rule · Energy Department

Reducing Regulatory Burden; Retrospective Review Under E.O. 13563

On February 3, 2011, the Department of Energy (DOE) published a request for information (RFI) issued as part of its implementation of Executive Order 13563, "Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review." This document announces that the period for submitting re…

Apr 4, 2011 · Proposed Rule · Defense Department; General Services Administration; National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Federal Acquisition Regulation; Government Property

DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to clarify reporting, reutilization, and disposal of Government property and the contractor requirements under the Government property clause.

Apr 1, 2011 · Rule · Defense Department; General Services Administration; National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Federal Acquisition Regulation; Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-51; Introduction

This document summarizes the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) rules agreed to by DoD, GSA, and NASA in this Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-51. A companion document, the Small Entity Compliance Guide (SECG), follows this FAC. The FAC, including the…

Apr 1, 2011 · Rule · Defense Department; General Services Administration; National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Federal Acquisition Regulation; Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Program

DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing an interim rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement the Small Business Administration's regulations establishing the Women-Owned Small Business Program.

Apr 1, 2011 · Rule · Defense Department; General Services Administration; National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Federal Acquisition Regulation; Clarification of Standard Form 26-Award/Contract

DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing a final rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to include clarifications to Standard Form (SF) 26, Award/Contract. This revised form includes changes above blocks 17 and 18 and in block 18 to clarify that block 18…

Apr 1, 2011 · Rule · Defense Department; General Services Administration; National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Federal Acquisition Regulation; Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-51; 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 rules ap…

Apr 1, 2011 · Proposed Rule · Labor Department

Reducing Regulatory Burden; Retrospective Review Under E.O. 13563

On March 21, 2011, the Department of Labor (DOL or the Department) published a Request for Information (RFI) in response to the President's Executive Order 13563 on improving regulation and regulatory review. The RFI invited public comment on how the Departmen…

Apr 1, 2011 · Rule · Defense Department; General Services Administration; National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Federal Acquisition Regulation; Government Property Disposal; Forms

Mar 30, 2011 · Proposed Rule · Treasury Department

Reducing Regulatory Burden; Retrospective Review Under E.O. 13563

On January 18, 2011, the President issued Executive Order 13563, "Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review," which sets forth principles and requirements designed to promote public participation, improve integration and innovation, increase flexibility, ensu…

Mar 25, 2011 · Proposed Rule · Defense Department

Reducing Regulatory Burden; Retrospective Review Under E.O. 13563

In response to President Obama's Executive Order 13563, "Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review," the Department of Defense invites public comments on how it can change, streamline, or repeal its regulations. DoD will continue to work with the public and t…

Mar 22, 2011 · Proposed Rule · Interior Department; Office of the Secretary

Acquisition Regulation Miscellaneous Changes

The Department of the Interior (DOI) is proposing to revise the Department of the Interior Acquisition Regulation (DIAR) in order to make minor corrections to DOI acquisition procedures to be consistent with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and to add…

Mar 22, 2011 · Proposed Rule · General Services Administration

Reducing Regulatory Burden; Retrospective Review under E.O. 13563

The General Services Administration (GSA) is requesting public input on how it can best implement the goals of Executive Order (EO) 13563, "Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review." E.O. 132563 was signed by President Obama on January 18, 2011, calls for an…

Mar 21, 2011 · Proposed Rule · Labor Department

Reducing Regulatory Burden; Retrospective Review Under E.O. 13563

In response to the President's Executive Order 13563 on improving regulation and regulatory review, the Department of Labor (DOL or the Department) is preparing a preliminary plan to review its existing significant regulations. The purpose of this notice is to…

Mar 17, 2011 · Proposed Rule · Defense Acquisition Regulations System; Defense Department

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Identification of Critical Safety Items (DFARS Case 2010-D022)

DoD is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to add a contract clause that clearly identifies any items being purchased that are critical safety items so that the proper risk-based surveillance can be performed.

Mar 17, 2011 · Rule · Defense Acquisition Regulations System; Defense Department

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Safety of Facilities, Infrastructure, and Equipment for Military Operations (DFARS Case 2009-D029)

DoD is adopting as final, without change, an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement section 807 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010. Section 807 requires that facilities, infr…

Mar 17, 2011 · Rule · Defense Acquisition Regulations System; Defense Department

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Multiyear Contract Authority for Electricity From Renewable Energy Sources (DFARS Case 2008-D006)

DoD is adopting as final, without change, the interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement section 828 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008.

Mar 17, 2011 · Rule · Defense Acquisition Regulations System; Defense Department

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Repeal of Restriction on Ballistic Missile Defense Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (DFARS Case 2011-D026)

DoD is issuing a final rule to implement section 222 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011 (Pub. L. 111- 383). Section 222 repeals the restriction on purchase of Ballistic Missile Defense research, development, test, and evaluation fro…

Mar 17, 2011 · Rule · Defense Acquisition Regulations System; Defense Department

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Nonavailability Exception for Procurement of Hand or Measuring Tools (DFARS Case 2011-D025)

DoD is issuing an interim rule to implement section 847 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011. Section 847 provides a nonavailability exception to the requirement at 10 U.S.C. 2533a (Berry Amendment) to acquire only domestic hand or me…

Mar 16, 2011 · Rule · Defense Department; General Services Administration; National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Federal Acquisition Regulation; Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-50; Introduction

This document summarizes the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) rules agreed to by DoD, GSA, and NASA in this Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-50. A companion document, the Small Entity Compliance Guide (SECG), follows this FAC. The FAC, including the…

Mar 16, 2011 · Rule · Defense Department; General Services Administration; National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Federal Acquisition Regulation; Proper Use and Management of Cost-Reimbursement Contracts

DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing an interim rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement section 864 of the Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009. This law aligns with the Presidential Memorandum on Governme…

Mar 16, 2011 · Rule · Defense Department; General Services Administration; National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Federal Acquisition Regulation; Requirements for Acquisitions Pursuant to Multiple-Award Contracts

DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing an interim rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement section 863 of the Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009. Section 863, entitled "Requirements for Purchase of Property…

Mar 16, 2011 · Rule · Defense Department; General Services Administration; National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Federal Acquisition Regulation; Justification and Approval of Sole-Source 8(a) Contracts

DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing an interim rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement section 811 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010. This FAR change encourages agencies to maximize the effective use of compe…

Mar 16, 2011 · Rule · Defense Department; General Services Administration; National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Federal Acquisition Regulation; Additional Requirements for Market Research

DoD, GSA, and NASA have adopted as final, with changes, the interim rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement section 826, Market Research, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008. Section 826 requires the head …

Mar 16, 2011 · Rule · Defense Department; General Services Administration; National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Federal Acquisition Regulation; Socioeconomic Program Parity

DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing an interim rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement section 1347 of the "Small Business Jobs Act of 2010." Section 1347 clarifies the contracting officer's ability to use discretion when determining whe…

Mar 16, 2011 · Rule · Defense Department; General Services Administration; National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Federal Acquisition Regulation; Use of Commercial Services Item Authority

DoD, GSA, and NASA have adopted as final, without change, an interim rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement section 868 of the Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009. Section 868 provides that the FAR…

Mar 16, 2011 · Rule · Defense Department; General Services Administration; National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Federal Acquisition Regulation; Trade Agreements Thresholds

DoD, GSA, and NASA have adopted as final, without change, an interim rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to incorporate increased thresholds for application of the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement and the Free Trade …

Mar 16, 2011 · Rule · Defense Department; General Services Administration; National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Federal Acquisition Regulation; Disclosure and Consistency of Cost Accounting Practices for Contracts Awarded to Foreign Concerns

DoD, GSA, and NASA have adopted as final, without change, an interim rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to align it with a Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) Board clause, Disclosure and Consistency of Cost Accounting Practices-Foreign Concern…

Mar 16, 2011 · Rule · Defense Department; General Services Administration; National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Federal Acquisition Regulation; Compensation for Personal Services

DoD, GSA, and NASA have adopted as final, without change, an interim rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). The interim rule aligned the FAR with the revised Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) Board standards "Cost Accounting Standard for composi…

Mar 16, 2011 · Rule · Defense Department; General Services Administration; National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Federal Acquisition Regulation; Technical Amendments

This document makes amendments to the Federal Acquisition Regulations in order to make editorial changes.

Mar 16, 2011 · Rule · Defense Department; General Services Administration; National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Federal Acquisition Regulation; Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-50; 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 rules ap…

Mar 11, 2011 · Proposed Rule · General Services Administration

Reinstatement of Coverage Pertaining to Final Payment Under Construction and Building Services

GSA is proposing to amend the General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) to amend the GSAR to restore guidance on making final payments under construction and building service contracts to ensure contractors are paid in accordance with their…

Mar 11, 2011 · Proposed Rule · Defense Acquisition Regulations System; Defense Department

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Display of DoD Inspector General Fraud Hotline Posters (DFARS Case 2010-D026)

DoD is proposing to issue a rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to require contractors to display the DoD fraud hotline poster in common work areas.

Mar 11, 2011 · Rule · Defense Acquisition Regulations System; Defense Department

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Technical Amendments

DoD is making a technical amendment to the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to add text and a reference to a memorandum from the Director, Defense Procurement and Acquisition Policy.

Mar 8, 2011 · Rule · Education Department

Department of Education Acquisition Regulation

The Secretary reissues the Department of Education Acquisition Regulation (EDAR) in order to update it to accurately implement the current Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Department policies.

Mar 8, 2011 · Proposed Rule · Defense Acquisition Regulations System; Defense Department

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Reporting of Government-Furnished Property

DoD is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to revise and expand reporting requirements for Government-furnished property to include items uniquely and non-uniquely identified, and to clarify policy for contractor ac…

Mar 4, 2011 · Proposed Rule · Energy Department

Acquisition Regulation: Department of Energy Acquisition Regulation, Government Property

The Department of Energy (DOE) is proposing to amend the Department of Energy Acquisition Regulation (DEAR) to conform to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), remove out-of date government property coverage, and update references. This proposed rule does …

Mar 4, 2011 · Proposed Rule · Defense Acquisition Regulations System; Defense Department

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Reporting of Government-Furnished Property

DoD is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to revise and expand reporting requirements for Government-furnished property to include items uniquely and non-uniquely identified, and to clarify policy for contractor ac…

Mar 4, 2011 · Rule · Defense Acquisition Regulations System; Defense Department

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Appendix A, Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals, Part 2-Rules

Mar 3, 2011 · Proposed Rule · Transportation Department

Notice of Retrospective Review of DOT Existing Regulations

On February 16, 2011, Department of Transportation (DOT) published a notice of regulatory review of existing DOT regulations. This review is in accordance with Executive Order 13563, "Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review." As part of the notice of review…

Mar 2, 2011 · Proposed Rule · Defense Acquisition Regulations System; Defense Department

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Multiyear Contracting (DFARS Case 2009-D026)

DoD is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update and clarify the requirements for multiyear contracting. No statutory changes are incorporated in this proposed rule.

Mar 2, 2011 · Rule · Defense Acquisition Regulations System; Defense Department

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Payments in Support of Emergencies and Contingency Operations (DFARS Case 2009-D020)

DoD is adopting as a final rule, with minor changes, an interim rule that amended the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement exemptions from the Prompt Payment Act. The interim rule exempted military payments related to continge…

Mar 2, 2011 · Proposed Rule · Defense Acquisition Regulations System; Defense Department

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Increase the Use of Fixed-Price Incentive (Firm Target) Contracts (DFARS Case 2011-D010)

DoD is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to increase the use of fixed-price incentive (firm target) contracts, with particular attention to share lines and ceiling prices.

Mar 2, 2011 · Proposed Rule · Defense Acquisition Regulations System; Defense Department

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Independent Research and Development Technical Descriptions (DFARS Case 2010-D011)

DoD is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to require contractors to report independent research and development (IR&D) projects generating annual costs in excess of $50,000.

Mar 2, 2011 · Rule · Defense Acquisition Regulations System; Defense Department

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Preservation of Tooling for Major Defense Acquisition Programs (DFARS Case 2008-D042)

DoD is issuing a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement section 815 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009. Section 815 addresses the preservation of tooling for major defense acqu…

Mar 2, 2011 · Rule · Defense Acquisition Regulations System; Defense Department

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Government Support Contractor Access to Technical Data (DFARS Case 2009-D031)

DoD is issuing an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement section 821 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010. Section 821 provides authority for certain types of Government suppor…

Mar 2, 2011 · Proposed Rule · Housing and Urban Development Department

Reducing Regulatory Burden; Retrospective Review Under E.O. 13563

In accordance with Executive Order 13563, "Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review," HUD is reviewing its existing regulations to evaluate their continued effectiveness in addressing circumstances for which the regulations were promulgated. As part of this …

Mar 1, 2011 · Proposed Rule · Justice Department

Reducing Regulatory Burden; Retrospective Review Under E.O. 13563

As part of its implementation of Executive Order 13563, "Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review," issued by the President on January 18, 2011, the Department of Justice (the Department) is seeking comments and information from interested parties to assist …

Mar 1, 2011 · Proposed Rule · Defense Acquisition Regulations System; Defense Department

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Reporting of Government-Furnished Property (DFARS Case 2009-D043)

DoD is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to revise and expand reporting requirements for Government-furnished property to include items uniquely and non-uniquely identified, and to clarify policy for contractor ac…

Feb 25, 2011 · Proposed Rule · Interior Department

Reducing Regulatory Burden; Retrospective Review Under E.O. 13563

The Department of the Interior (DOI) is preparing a preliminary plan to review its existing significant regulations in response to the President's Executive Order 13563 on improving regulation and regulatory review. The purpose of this regulatory review is to …