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.
Sep 30, 1998 · Rule · Defense Department; General Services Administration; National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Reform of Affirmative Action in Federal Procurement
The Department of Defense, the General Services Administration, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration have agreed to issue Federal Acquisition Circular 97-08, as an interim rule to make amendments to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) con…
Sep 30, 1998 · 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 accordanc…
Sep 28, 1998 · Proposed Rule · Defense Department; General Services Administration; National Aeronautics and Space Administration; Proposed Rule
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Foreign Acquisition (Part 25 Rewrite)
The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to rewrite guidance and clauses on foreign acquisition. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of …
Sep 16, 1998 · Proposed Rule · Environmental Protection Agency
Acquisition Regulation: Contractor Performance Evaluations
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is amending the EPA Acquisition Regulation (EPAAR) (48 CFR Chapter 15) to revise its policy and procedures regarding the evaluation of contractor performance on EPA contracts and to establish an EPAAR clause to be used…
Sep 9, 1998 · Proposed 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 are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to clarify the procedures governing placement of orders under multiple award indefinite delivery contracts. …
Sep 8, 1998 · Rule · Defense Department
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Quality Assurance Among North Atlantic Treaty Organization Countries
The Department of Defense is issuing a correction to the final rule published at 63 FR 43890, August 17, 1998.
Sep 8, 1998 · Proposed Rule · Defense Department
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Flexible Progress Payments
The Director of Defense Procurement is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to remove references to the flexible progress payments method of contract financing. The current DFARS coverage does not permit its use for …
Sep 3, 1998 · Rule · Environmental Protection Agency
Acquisition Regulation: Administrative Amendments
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is amending the EPA Acquisition Regulation (EPAAR) (48 CFR Chapter 15) removing from the EPAAR unnecessary coverage that duplicates existing FAR coverage on quick-closeout procedures, and making other administrative ch…
Aug 24, 1998 · Proposed Rule · Defense Department; General Services Administration; National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Evaluation of Proposals for Professional Services
The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to provide guidance on the evaluation of proposals that include uncompensated overtime hours. This regulator…
Aug 19, 1998 · Rule · National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Mentor-Protege
This is a final rule amending the NASA FAR Supplement (NFS) to extend the NASA Mentor-Protege Program to complete a comprehensive evaluation of it.
Aug 19, 1998 · Rule · National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Contracting by Negotiation
This is a final rule amending the NASA FAR Supplement (NSF) to: conform to the regulatory changes effected by Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 97-02, FAR Part 15 Rewrite; reflect the expiration of the waiver to the requirement to publish a synopsis in the Co…
Aug 18, 1998 · Rule · National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Partnering for Construction Contracts
This final rule amends NASA's Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (NFS) to set forth a clause to be used to promote partnering under construction contracts when it is determined that the benefits to be derived exceed the costs.
Aug 17, 1998 · Rule · Defense Department
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Waiver of 10 U.S.C. 2534United Kingdom
The Director of Defense Procurement has issued an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement a waiver of domestic source restrictions for certain defense items produced in the United Kingdom. The waiver was…
Aug 17, 1998 · Rule · Defense Department
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Letter of Offer and Acceptance
The Director of Defense Procurement has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to remove references to an obsolete form pertaining to offer and acceptance of foreign military sales (FMS) agreements, and to ma…
Aug 17, 1998 · Rule · Defense Department
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Quality Assurance Among North Atlantic Treaty Organization Countries
The Director of Defense Procurement has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update guidance pertaining to mutual acceptance of government quality assurance among North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO…
Aug 13, 1998 · Proposed Rule · National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Reportable Item Definition
This is a proposed rule to conform the two NASA FAR Supplement (NFS) definitions of ``reportable item'' the same and to improve their clarity by adding examples.
Aug 13, 1998 · Correction · Defense Department
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Contractor Insurance/Pension Reviews
Aug 12, 1998 · Proposed Rule · Defense Department; General Services Administration; National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Value Engineering Change Proposals
The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to change the sharing periods and rates that contracting officers may establish for individual value enginee…
Aug 12, 1998 · Rule · National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Administrative Revisions to the NASA FAR Supplement
This is a final rule to amend the NASA FAR Supplement (NFS) to make minor editorial changes to the title of Subpart 1822.14, and in Part 1844, Subcontracting Policies and Procedures. These changes result from revisions to these references in Federal Acquisitio…
Aug 12, 1998 · Proposed Rule · Defense Department; General Services Administration; National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Taxes Associated With Divested Segments
The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council have decided to withdraw the proposed rule published in the Federal Register at 62 FR 49903, September 23, 1997 (FAR Case 97-010, Taxes Associated with Divested Segments). …
Aug 11, 1998 · Rule · National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Revision to the NASA FAR Supplement on Contractor Performance Information
This is a final rule amending the NASA FAR Supplement (NFS) to implement FAR requirement to evaluate contractor performance.
Aug 10, 1998 · Rule · Personnel Management Office
Prohibition of ``Gag Clauses'' in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is issuing a final regulation amending the Federal Employees Health Benefits Acquisition Regulations (FEHBAR) to prohibit health benefit carriers participating in the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program fro…
Aug 6, 1998 · Rule · Defense Department
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Reform of Affirmative Action in Federal Procurement
The Director of Defense Procurement has issued an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) guidance concerning programs for small disadvantaged business (SDB) concerns. These amendments conform to a Department of Just…
Aug 4, 1998 · Rule · Environmental Protection Agency
Acquisition Regulation: Administrative Amendments
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is adopting as final an interim rule that amended the EPA Acquisition Regulation (EPAAR) (48 CFR Chapter 15) to include a requirement that any report prepared under an Agency contract identify the contract under which …
Jul 29, 1998 · Rule · Defense Department
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Contractor Insurance/Pension Reviews
The Director of Defense Procurement has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to revise guidance pertaining to the conduct of Contractor Insurance/ Pension Reviews (CIPRs). The rule clarifies requirements fo…
Jul 28, 1998 · Rule · National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Simplified Acquisition Procedures
This is a final rule amending the NASA FAR Supplement (NFS) on simplified acquisition procedures to align the NASA FAR Supplement with the rewritten Part 13 of the FAR.
Jul 24, 1998 · Correction · General Services Administration
General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation; 10 Day Payment Clause for Certain Federal Supply Service Contracts and Authorized Price Lists Under Federal Supply Service Schedule Contracts
Jul 22, 1998 · Rule · Agriculture Department; Procurement and Property Management, Office of
Agriculture Acquisition Regulation; Miscellaneous Amendments
This document confirms the effective date of the direct final rule that makes miscellaneous clerical or procedural amendments to the Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR).
Jul 16, 1998 · Rule · General Services Administration
General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation; 10 Day Payment Clause for Certain Federal Supply Service Contracts and Authorized Price Lists Under Federal Supply Service Schedule Contracts
The General Services Administration is adopting as final, with a change, the interim rule published in the Federal Register at 63 FR 12965, March 16, 1998. This final rule amends the General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) to include Inte…
Jul 16, 1998 · Proposed Rule · Personnel Management Office
Federal Employees Health Benefits Program Improving Carrier Performance; Conforming Changes
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is proposing to issue a regulation that would amend the Federal Employees Health Benefits Acquisition Regulation (FEHBAR) to underscore accountability for customer service and contractual compliance among the Federal Em…
Jul 8, 1998 · Rule · Defense Department
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Streamlined Research and Development Contracting; Correction
The Department of Defense is issuing a correction to the preamble to the interim rule published at 63 FR 34605, June 25, 1998, pertaining to streamlined research and development contracting.
Jul 6, 1998 · Proposed Rule · Defense Department; General Services Administration; National Aeronautics and Space Administration; Rule
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Electronic Funds Transfer
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 funds transfers (EFT) for Federal contract payments and to facilitate imple…
Jul 1, 1998 · Rule · Defense Department; General Services Administration; National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Reform of Affirmative Action in Federal Procurement
The Department of Defense, the General Services Administration, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration have agreed to issue Federal Acquisition Circular 97-07, as an interim rule to make amendments to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) con…
Jul 1, 1998 · 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 as the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council. This Small Entity C…
Jun 30, 1998 · Notice · Federal Procurement Policy Office; Management and Budget Office
Small Disadvantaged Business Procurement; Reform of Affirmative Action in Federal Procurement
The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), 48 CFR Part 19, contains regulations permitting eligible small disadvantaged businesses (SDB's) to receive price evaluation adjustments in Federal procurement programs. The FAR provides further that the Department of C…
Jun 30, 1998 · Rule · Defense Department; General Services Administration; National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Reform of Affirmative Action in Federal Procurement
The Department of Defense, the General Services Administration, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration have agreed to issue Federal Acquisition Circular 97-06, as an interim rule to make amendments to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) con…
Jun 30, 1998 · 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 as the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council. This Small Entity C…
Jun 25, 1998 · Rule · Defense Department
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Streamlined Research and Development Contracting
The Director of Defense Procurement has issued an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement streamlined solicitation and contracting procedures for research and development acquisitions. The streamlined pr…
Jun 22, 1998 · Rule · Defense Department; General Services Administration; National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Federal Acquisition Circular 97-05; 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) 97-05. A companion document, the Small Entity C…
Jun 22, 1998 · Rule · Defense Department; General Services Administration; National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Subcontract Consent
The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council have agreed on a final rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to reduce requirements for consent to subcontract. The rule eliminates the consent requirement…
Jun 22, 1998 · Rule · Defense Department; General Services Administration; National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Availability of Specifications
The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council have agreed on a final rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to update information regarding the availability of specifications, standards, and item descri…
Jun 22, 1998 · Rule · Defense Department; General Services Administration; National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Liquidated Damages
The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council have agreed to convert the proposed and interim rules to final with changes. This final rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to clarify policy on liquidated…
Jun 22, 1998 · Rule · Defense Department; General Services Administration; National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Limits on Fee for Cost-Plus- Incentive-Fee and Cost-Plus-Award-Fee Contracts
The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council have agreed on a final rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to clarify fee limitations pertaining to cost-reimbursement contracts. This regulatory action …
Jun 22, 1998 · Rule · Defense Department; General Services Administration; National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Rehabilitation Act, Workers With Disabilities
The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council have agreed on an interim rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement revised Department of Labor regulations regarding affirmative action to employ…
Jun 22, 1998 · Rule · Defense Department; General Services Administration; National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Trade Agreements Thresholds
The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council have agreed on a final rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement revised thresholds for application of the Trade Agreements Act and the North Amer…
Jun 22, 1998 · Rule · Defense Department; General Services Administration; National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Restrictions on Purchases From Sudan
The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council have agreed on a final rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to add Sudan to the list of countries from which Government acquisition of supplies and servic…
Jun 22, 1998 · Rule · Defense Department; General Services Administration; National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Software Copyrights
The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council have agreed on a final rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to clarify that computer software produced under Government contracts may be special works to …
Jun 22, 1998 · Rule · Defense Department; General Services Administration; National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Travel Reimbursement
The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council have agreed to convert the interim rule published as Item IX of Federal Acquisition Circular 97-03 at 62 FR 64932, December 9, 1997, to a final rule without change. The rul…
Jun 22, 1998 · Rule · Defense Department; General Services Administration; National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Federal Acquisition Regulation; No-Cost Value Engineering Change Proposals
The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council have agreed on an interim rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to clarify that no-cost value engineering change proposals (VECPs) may be used when, in the…
Jun 22, 1998 · 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.