80 FR 56929 - Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Technical Amendments

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Defense Acquisition Regulations System

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 182 (September 21, 2015)

Page Range		56929-56930
FR Document		2015-23517

DoD is making technical amendments to the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to provide needed editorial changes.

Federal Register, Volume 80 Issue 182 (Monday, September 21, 2015)

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Defense Acquisition Regulations System

48 CFR Parts 204, 212, 213, 215, 216, 217, 219, 225, 239, and 252


Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Technical 
Amendments

AGENCY: Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Department of Defense 
(DoD).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: DoD is making technical amendments to the Defense Federal 
Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to provide needed editorial 
changes.

DATES: Effective September 21, 2015.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Jennifer L. Hawes, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations System, OUSD(AT&L)DPAP(DARS), Room 3B941, 3060 
Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3060. Telephone 571-372-6115; 
facsimile 571-372-6094.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This final rule amends the DFARS as 
follows--
    1. Removes the phrase ``and contracts'' in two places in the 
prescription at DFARS 204.7304(a);
    2. Revises cross references cited in DFARS 212.301, 217.770, and 
225.370(d);
    3. Revises the heading for DFARS subpart 213.5 to align with the 
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 13.5 heading;
    4. Updates a hyperlink at DFARS 215.404-71-3(b)(7);
    5. Updates an address at DFARS 216.504(c)(1)(ii)(D)(ii);
    6. Directs contracting officers to additional DFARS Procedures, 
Guidance, and Information (PGI) by adding a reference at DFARS 219.201;
    7. Updates a reference to a DoD Directive at DFARS 239.7102-1;
    8. Updates a hyperlink in DFARS clause 252.204-7012 and makes minor 
editorial revisions; and
    9. Corrects a cross reference in DFARS clause 252.239-7009.

List of Subjects in 48 CFR 204, 212, 213, 215, 216, 217, 219, 225, 
239, and 252

    Government procurement.

Jennifer L. Hawes,
Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations System.

    Therefore, 48 CFR parts 204, 212, 213, 215, 216, 217, 219, 225, 
239, and 252 are amended as follows:

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1. The authority citation for 48 CFR parts 204, 212, 213, 215, 216, 
217, 219, 225, 239, and 252 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 41 U.S.C. 1303 and 48 CFR chapter 1.

PART 204--ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS


204.7304  [Amended]

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2. Amend section 204.7304, paragraph (a), by removing, in two places, 
the phrase ``solicitations and contracts'' and adding ``solicitations'' 
in both places.

PART 212--ACQUISITION OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS


212.301  [Amended]

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3. Amend section 212.301 by--
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a. In paragraph (f)(ii)(A), removing ``204.7304(b)'' and adding 
``204.7304(a)'' in its place;
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b. In paragraph (f)(ii)(B), removing ``204.7304(c)'' and adding 
``204.7304(b)'' in its place;
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c. In paragraph (f)(ii)(D), removing ``204.7304(a)'' and adding 
``204.7304(c)'' in its place; and
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d. In paragraph (f)(x)(BB), removing ``10 U.S.C. 2327(b)'' and adding 
``10 U.S.C. 2279'' in its place.

PART 213--SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES

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4. Revise the subpart 213.5 heading to read as follows:

Subpart 213.5--Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items

PART 215--CONTRACTING BY NEGOTIATION


215.404-71-3  [Amended]

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5. Amend section 215.404-71-3, paragraph (b)(7), by removing the 
hyperlink ``(see http://www.treasurydirect.gov/govt/rates/tcir/tcir_index_opdirsemi.htm)'' and adding ``(see https://www.fiscal.treasury.gov/fsservices/gov/pmt/promptPayment/rates.htm)'' 
in its place.

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PART 216--TYPES OF CONTRACTS


216.504  [Amended]

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6. Amend section 216.504, paragraph (c)(1)(ii)(D)(ii), by removing 
``ATTN: OUSD(AT&L)DPAP/CPIC, 3060 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3060'' and adding ``via the OUSD(AT&L)DPAP/CPIC email address at 
osd.pentagon.ousd-atl.mbx.cpic@mail.mil'' in its place.

PART 217--SPECIAL CONTRACTING METHODS


217.770  [Amended]

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7. Amend section 217.770, paragraph (a)(3), by removing ``PGI 
217.703(1)(iii)'' and adding ``PGI 217.770(a)(3)'' in its place.

PART 219--SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAMS


219.201  [Amended]

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8. Amend section 219.201, paragraph (c)(10)(B), by removing ``Small 
Business Coordination Record;'' and adding ``Small Business 
Coordination Record (see PGI 253.219-70 for instructions on completing 
the form);'' in its place.

PART 225--FOREIGN ACQUISITION


225.370  [Amended]

0
9. Amend section 225.370, paragraph (d), by removing ``PGI 225.370(c)'' 
and adding ``PGI 225.370(d)'' in its place.

PART 239--ACQUISITION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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10. Amend section 239.7102-1 by revising paragraph (a)(7) to read as 
follows:


239.7102-1  General.

    (a) * * *
    (7) DoD Directive 8140.01, Cyberspace Workforce Management; and
* * * * *

PART 252--SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT CLAUSES


252.204-7012  [Amended]

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11. Amend section 252.204-7012 by--
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a. Removing the clause date ``(AUG 2015)'' and adding ``(SEP 2015)'' in 
its place;
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b. In paragraph (b)(1)(ii) introductory text, removing ``service of 
system'' and adding ``service or system'' in its place;
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c. In paragraph (b)(1)(ii)(A), adding a quotation mark after 
``Organizations,'';
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d. In paragraph (c)(3), removing ``http://iase.disa.mil/pki/eca/certificate.html'' and adding ``http://iase.disa.mil/pki/eca/Pages/index.aspx'' in its place; and
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e. In paragraph (i)(4), removing ``32CFR 236'' and adding ``32 CFR part 
236'' in its place.


252.239-7009  [Amended]

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12. Amend section 252.239-7009 by--
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a. Removing the clause date ``(AUG 2015)'' and adding ``(SEP 2015)'' in 
its place; and
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b. In paragraph (b), removing ``paragraph (b)'' and adding ``paragraph 
(c)'' in its place.
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bounded in the South by Latitude described in paragraph (a) of this 8. Updates a hyperlink in DFARS
39°56′31″ N., and bounded in the North section. clause 252.204–7012 and makes minor
by Latitude 39°57′23″ N. (d) Enforcement officials. The U.S. editorial revisions; and
(5) The fifth security zone will be Coast Guard may be assisted by Federal, 9. Corrects a cross reference in DFARS
enforced on September 27, 2015, from State, and local agencies in the patrol clause 252.239–7009.
9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. and includes and enforcement of the zone. List of Subjects in 48 CFR 204, 212, 213,
all water of the Delaware River adjacent Dated: September 8, 2015. 215, 216, 217, 219, 225, 239, and 252
to Curran-Fromhold Correctional B.A. Cooper,
Facility, in North-East Philadelphia, PA, Government procurement.
Captain, U. S. Coast Guard, Captain of the
bounded from shoreline to shoreline, Port, Delaware Bay. Jennifer L. Hawes,
bounded on the south by a line running Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations
[FR Doc. 2015–23631 Filed 9–18–15; 8:45 am]
east to west from points along the System.
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shoreline at latitude 40°00′54″ N.,
Therefore, 48 CFR parts 204, 212, 213,
longitude 075°01′00″ W.; thence to
215, 216, 217, 219, 225, 239, and 252 are
latitude 40°01′15″ N., longitude
amended as follows:
075°01′19″ W., and bounded on the DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ■ 1. The authority citation for 48 CFR
North by a line running east to west
from points along the shoreline at Defense Acquisition Regulations parts 204, 212, 213, 215, 216, 217, 219,
latitude 40°01′58″ N., longitude System 225, 239, and 252 continues to read as
074°59′24″ W.; thence to latitude follows:
40°02′15″ N., longitude 074°59′55″ W. 48 CFR Parts 204, 212, 213, 215, 216, Authority: 41 U.S.C. 1303 and 48 CFR
(b) Regulations. The general security 217, 219, 225, 239, and 252 chapter 1.
zone regulations found in 33 CFR part
165 subpart C apply to the security Defense Federal Acquisition PART 204—ADMINISTRATIVE
zones created by this section. Regulation Supplement; Technical MATTERS
(1) All persons and vessels are Amendments 204.7304 [Amended]
prohibited from entering these security AGENCY: Defense Acquisition ■ 2. Amend section 204.7304, paragraph
zones, except as authorized by the Coast Regulations System, Department of (a), by removing, in two places, the
Guard Captain of the Port or his Defense (DoD). phrase ‘‘solicitations and contracts’’ and
designated representative. adding ‘‘solicitations’’ in both places.
ACTION: Final rule.
(2) To seek permission to transit any
of these security zones, the Captain of SUMMARY: DoD is making technical PART 212—ACQUISITION OF
the Port or his designated representative amendments to the Defense Federal COMMERCIAL ITEMS
can be contacted via Sector Delaware Acquisition Regulation Supplement
Bay Command Center (215) 271–4940 or 212.301 [Amended]
(DFARS) to provide needed editorial
on VHF–FM marine band radio channel ■ 3. Amend section 212.301 by—
changes. ■ a. In paragraph (f)(ii)(A), removing
16 (156.8 MHz).
(3) Vessels granted permission to DATES: Effective September 21, 2015. ‘‘204.7304(b)’’ and adding ‘‘204.7304(a)’’
transit through the security zones must FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. in its place;
Jennifer L. Hawes, Defense Acquisition ■ b. In paragraph (f)(ii)(B), removing
do so in accordance with the directions
provided by the Captain of the Port or Regulations System, ‘‘204.7304(c)’’ and adding ‘‘204.7304(b)’’
his designated representative to the OUSD(AT&L)DPAP(DARS), Room in its place;
■ c. In paragraph (f)(ii)(D), removing
vessel. 3B941, 3060 Defense Pentagon,
Washington, DC 20301–3060. ‘‘204.7304(a)’’ and adding ‘‘204.7304(c)’’
(4) This section applies to all vessels
Telephone 571–372–6115; facsimile in its place; and
wishing to transit through the security ■ d. In paragraph (f)(x)(BB), removing
zones except vessels that are engaged in 571–372–6094.
‘‘10 U.S.C. 2327(b)’’ and adding ‘‘10
the following operations: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This final U.S.C. 2279’’ in its place.
(i) Enforcing laws; rule amends the DFARS as follows—
(ii) Servicing aids to navigation; or 1. Removes the phrase ‘‘and PART 213—SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION
(iii) Emergency response vessels. contracts’’ in two places in the PROCEDURES
(5) No person or vessel may enter or prescription at DFARS 204.7304(a);
remain in a security zone without the 2. Revises cross references cited in ■ 4. Revise the subpart 213.5 heading to
permission of the Captain of the Port; DFARS 212.301, 217.770, and read as follows:
(6) Each person and vessel in a 225.370(d);
Subpart 213.5—Simplified Procedures
security zone shall obey any direction or 3. Revises the heading for DFARS
for Certain Commercial Items
order of the Captain of the Port; subpart 213.5 to align with the Federal
(c) Definitions in this section—(1) Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart PART 215—CONTRACTING BY
Captain of the Port means the 13.5 heading; NEGOTIATION
Commander, Coast Guard Sector 4. Updates a hyperlink at DFARS
Delaware Bay, or any Coast Guard 215.404–71–3(b)(7); 215.404–71–3 [Amended]
commissioned, warrant or petty officer 5. Updates an address at DFARS ■ 5. Amend section 215.404–71–3,
who has been authorized by the Captain 216.504(c)(1)(ii)(D)(ii); paragraph (b)(7), by removing the
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of the Port to act on his behalf. 6. Directs contracting officers to hyperlink ‘‘(see http://
(2) Designated representative means additional DFARS Procedures, www.treasurydirect.gov/govt/rates/tcir/
any Coast Guard commissioned, warrant Guidance, and Information (PGI) by tcir_index_opdirsemi.htm)’’ and adding
or petty officer who has been authorized adding a reference at DFARS 219.201; ‘‘(see https://www.fiscal.treasury.gov/
by the Captain of the Port, Delaware Bay 7. Updates a reference to a DoD fsservices/gov/pmt/promptPayment/
to assist in enforcing the security zone Directive at DFARS 239.7102–1; rates.htm)’’ in its place.

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PART 216—TYPES OF CONTRACTS ■ e. In paragraph (i)(4), removing DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
‘‘32CFR 236’’ and adding ‘‘32 CFR part
216.504 [Amended] 236’’ in its place. Defense Acquisition Regulations
■ 6. Amend section 216.504, paragraph System
(c)(1)(ii)(D)(ii), by removing ‘‘ATTN: 252.239–7009 [Amended]
OUSD(AT&L)DPAP/CPIC, 3060 Defense ■ 12. Amend section 252.239–7009 by— 48 CFR Part 252
Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301–3060’’ ■ a. Removing the clause date ‘‘(AUG
and adding ‘‘via the 2015)’’ and adding ‘‘(SEP 2015)’’ in its Solicitation Provisions and Contract
OUSD(AT&L)DPAP/CPIC email address place; and Clauses
at osd.pentagon.ousd-atl.mbx.cpic@ ■ b. In paragraph (b), removing
‘‘paragraph (b)’’ and adding ‘‘paragraph CFR Correction
mail.mil’’ in its place.
(c)’’ in its place. ■ In Title 48 of the Code of Federal
PART 217—SPECIAL CONTRACTING [FR Doc. 2015–23517 Filed 9–18–15; 8:45 am] Regulations, Chapter 2, Parts 200 to 299,
METHODS BILLING CODE 5001–06–P revised as of October 1, 2014, on page
217.770 [Amended]
493, in section 252.227–7013, in
Alternate II, revise the clause date
■ 7. Amend section 217.770, paragraph DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ‘‘(NOV 2009)’’ to read ‘‘(MAR 2011)’’.
(a)(3), by removing ‘‘PGI 217.703(1)(iii)’’ [FR Doc. 2015–23472 Filed 9–18–15; 8:45 am]
and adding ‘‘PGI 217.770(a)(3)’’ in its Defense Acquisition Regulations
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place. System

PART 219—SMALL BUSINESS 48 CFR Part 239
PROGRAMS DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Acquisition of Information Technology
219.201 [Amended] National Oceanic and Atmospheric
■ 8. Amend section 219.201, paragraph CFR Correction Administration
(c)(10)(B), by removing ‘‘Small Business ■ In Title 48 of the Code of Federal
Coordination Record;’’ and adding Regulations, Chapter 2, Parts 200 to 299, 50 CFR Part 622
‘‘Small Business Coordination Record revised as of October 1, 2014, on page [Docket No. 1206013412–2517–02]
(see PGI 253.219–70 for instructions on 315, in section 239.7402, paragraph (c)
completing the form);’’ in its place. RIN 0648–XE182
is reinstated to read as follows:
PART 225—FOREIGN ACQUISITION 239.7402 Policy. Reef Fish Fishery of the Gulf of
Mexico; 2015 Recreational
* * * * *
225.370 [Amended] Accountability Measures and Closure
(c) Foreign carriers. For information
■ 9. Amend section 225.370, paragraph for Gulf of Mexico Greater Amberjack
on contracting with foreign carriers, see
(d), by removing ‘‘PGI 225.370(c)’’ and PGI 239.7402(c). AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries
adding ‘‘PGI 225.370(d)’’ in its place. [FR Doc. 2015–23469 Filed 9–18–15; 8:45 am] Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
PART 239—ACQUISITION OF BILLING CODE 1505–01–D Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Commerce.
ACTION: Temporary rule; closure.
■ 10. Amend section 239.7102–1 by DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
revising paragraph (a)(7) to read as SUMMARY: NMFS implements
follows: Defense Acquisition Regulations accountability measures (AMs) for the
System greater amberjack recreational sector in
239.7102–1 General. the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) of
(a) * * * 48 CFR Part 252 the Gulf of Mexico (Gulf) for the 2015
(7) DoD Directive 8140.01, Cyberspace fishing year through this temporary rule.
Workforce Management; and Solicitation Provisions and Contract NMFS has determined that the
Clauses recreational annual catch target (ACT)
* * * * *
CFR Correction for Gulf greater amberjack will be
PART 252—SOLICITATION reached by September 27, 2015.
PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT ■ In Title 48 of the Code of Federal Therefore, NMFS is closing the
CLAUSES Regulations, Chapter 2, Parts 200 to 299, recreational sector for greater amberjack
revised as of October 1, 2014, on page in the Gulf EEZ on September 28, 2015.
252.204–7012 [Amended] 466, in section 252.225–7036, in the This closure is necessary to protect the
■ 11. Amend section 252.204–7012 by— clause, paragraph (d) is reinstated to Gulf greater amberjack resource.
■ a. Removing the clause date ‘‘(AUG read as follows: DATES: This rule is effective from 12:01
2015)’’ and adding ‘‘(SEP 2015)’’ in its
place; 252.225–7036 Buy American—-Free Trade a.m., local time, September 28, 2015,
■ b. In paragraph (b)(1)(ii) introductory Agreements—-Balance of Payments until 12:01 a.m., local time on January
text, removing ‘‘service of system’’ and Program. 1, 2016.
adding ‘‘service or system’’ in its place; * * * * * FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rich
(d) The contract price does not Malinowski, NMFS Southeast Regional
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■ c. In paragraph (b)(1)(ii)(A), adding a
quotation mark after ‘‘Organizations,’’; include duty for end products or Office, telephone: 727–824–5305, email:
■ d. In paragraph (c)(3), removing components for which the Contractor rich.malinowski@noaa.gov.
‘‘http://iase.disa.mil/pki/eca/ will claim duty-free entry. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: NMFS
certificate.html’’ and adding * * * * * manages the reef fish fishery of the Gulf,
‘‘http://iase.disa.mil/pki/eca/Pages/ [FR Doc. 2015–23471 Filed 9–18–15; 8:45 am] which includes greater amberjack,
index.aspx’’ in its place; and BILLING CODE 1505–01–D under the Fishery Management Plan for

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Category		Regulatory Information
Collection		Federal Register
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Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Rules and Regulations
Action		Final rule.
Dates		Effective September 21, 2015.
Contact		Ms. Jennifer L. Hawes, Defense Acquisition Regulations System, OUSD(AT&L)DPAP(DARS), Room 3B941, 3060 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3060. Telephone 571-372-6115; facsimile 571-372-6094.
FR Citation		80 FR 56929
CFR Citation		48 CFR 204 48 CFR 212 48 CFR 213 48 CFR 215 48 CFR 216 48 CFR 217 48 CFR 219 48 CFR 225 48 CFR 239 48 CFR 252

80 FR 56929 - Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Technical Amendments

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSEDefense Acquisition Regulations System

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 182 (September 21, 2015)

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Defense Acquisition Regulations System