80 FR 67254 - Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Technical Amendments
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Defense Acquisition Regulations System Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 210 (October 30, 2015)
Defense Acquisition Regulations System
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 210 (October 30, 2015)
| Page Range | 67254-67255 | |
| FR Document | 2015-27473 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 210 (Friday, October 30, 2015)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 67254-67255] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-27473] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Defense Acquisition Regulations System 48 CFR Parts 201, 206, 208, 215, 216, 222, 225, 237, and 252 Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Technical Amendments AGENCY: Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Department of Defense (DoD). ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: DoD is making technical amendments to the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to provide needed editorial changes. DATES: Effective October 30, 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. Directs contracting officers to additional DFARS Procedures, Guidance, and Information (PGI) by adding a cross reference at DFARS 201.106 to the PGI list of information collection and recordkeeping requirements that have been approved by the Office of Management and Budget for DFARS requirements; 2. Directs contracting officers to DFARS PGI coverage by adding a reference at DFARS 206.305 to provide further guidance concerning justification and approval documents; 3. Updates cross references at DFARS 208.404(a)(ii), 216.505(1), and 237.170-2(b) by removing ``217.78'' and adding ``217.7'' in each place to conform to changes made in the Federal Register final rule 80 FR 51750 published on August 26, 2015; 4. Removes references at DFARS 215.404-76 and DFARS 222.101-3-70 to obsolete internal DoD reporting requirements; 5. Conforms the DFARS subpart 222.13 heading to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) heading; 6. Updates, at DFARS 222.1310(a)(1), the title of FAR clause 52.222-35 to conform to the FAR title; 7. Updates hyperlinks at DFARS 225.301-4(2) and 252.225-7040; and 8. Corrects a typographical error at DFARS 225.7002-3. [[Page 67255]] List of Subjects in 48 CFR 201, 206, 208, 215, 216, 222, 225, 237, and 252 Government procurement. Jennifer L. Hawes, Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations System. Therefore, 48 CFR parts 201, 206, 208, 215, 216, 222, 225, 237, and 252 are amended as follows: 0 1. The authority citation for 48 CFR parts 201, 206, 208, 215, 216, 222, 225, 237, and 252 continues to read as follows: Authority: 41 U.S.C. 1303 and 48 CFR chapter 1. PART 201--FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS SYSTEM 0 2. Add section 201.106 to read as follows: 201.106 OMB approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act. See PGI 201.106 for a list of the information collection and recordkeeping requirements contained in this regulation that have been approved by the Office of Management and Budget. PART 206--COMPETITION REQUIREMENTS 0 3. Add section 206.305 to read as follows: 206.305 Availability of the justification. See PGI 206.305 for further guidance on the requirements for preparing, obtaining approval, and posting justification and approval documents for contracts awarded using the authority of FAR 6.302-2. PART 208--REQUIRED SOURCES OF SUPPLIES AND SERVICES 208.404 [Amended] 0 4. In section 208.404, amend paragraph (a)(ii) by removing ``217.78'' and adding ``217.7'' in its place. PART 215--CONTRACTING BY NEGOTIATION 215.404-76 [Removed] 0 5. Remove section 215.404-76. PART 216--TYPES OF CONTRACTS 216.505 [Amended] 0 6. In section 216.505, amend paragraph (1) by removing ``Subpart 217.78'' and adding ``subpart 217.7'' in its place. PART 222--APPLICATION OF LABOR LAWS TO GOVERNMENT ACQUISITIONS 222.101-3-70 [Amended] 0 7. In section 222.101-3-70, amend paragraph (b) by removing the last sentence in the paragraph. 0 8. Revise the subpart 222.13 heading to read as follows: Subpart 222.13--Equal Opportunity for Veterans 222.1310 [Amended] 0 9. In section 222.1310, amend paragraph (a)(1), by removing ``FAR 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans'' and adding ``FAR 52.222- 35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans'' in its place. PART 225--FOREIGN ACQUISITION 225.301-4 [Amended] 0 10. In section 225.301-4, amend paragraph (2), by-- 0 a. Removing ``http://www.dod.mil/bta/products/spot.html'' and adding ``https://spot.dmdc.mil'' in its place; and 0 b. Removing ``http://www.acq.osd.mil/log/PS/spot.html'' and adding ``http://www.acq.osd.mil/log/PS/ctr_mgt_accountability.html'' in its place. 225.7002-3 [Amended] 0 11. Amend section 225.7002-3 introductory text by removing ``223.7002- 2'' and adding ``225.7002-2'' in its place. PART 237--SERVICE CONTRACTING 237.170-2 [Amended] 0 12. In section 237.170-2, amend paragraph (b) by removing ``Subpart 217.78'' and adding ``subpart 217.7'' in its place. PART 252--SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT CLAUSES 252.225-7040 [Amended] 0 13. Amend section 252.225-7040 by-- 0 a. Removing the clause date ``(AUG 2015)'' and adding ``(OCT 2015)'' in its place; and 0 b. Amending paragraph (g)(2) by removing ``SPOT business rules.'' and adding ``SPOT Business Rules at http://www.acq.osd.mil/log/PS/ctr_mgt_accountability.html.'' in its place. [FR Doc. 2015-27473 Filed 10-29-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001-06-P
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III. Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 252.225–7017 [Amended] DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Executive Orders (E.O.s) 12866 and ■ 2. Amend section 252.225–7017,
paragraph (a), in the definition of Defense Acquisition Regulations
13563 direct agencies to assess all costs System
and benefits of available regulatory ‘‘Designated country’’ in paragraph (i),
alternatives and, if regulation is by adding, in alphabetical order, the
countries of ‘‘Montenegro’’ and ‘‘New 48 CFR Parts 201, 206, 208, 215, 216,
necessary, to select regulatory 222, 225, 237, and 252
approaches that maximize net benefits Zealand’’.
(including potential economic, 252.225–7021 [Amended] Defense Federal Acquisition
environmental, public health and safety Regulation Supplement; Technical
effects, distributive impacts, and ■ 3. Amend section 252.225–7021 by— Amendments
equity). E.O. 13563 emphasizes the ■ a. Removing the clause date ‘‘(NOV
importance of quantifying both costs 2014)’’ and adding ‘‘(OCT 2015)’’ in its AGENCY: Defense Acquisition
and benefits, of reducing costs, of place; Regulations System, Department of
harmonizing rules, and of promoting ■ b. In paragraph (a), in the definition of Defense (DoD).
flexibility. This is not a significant ‘‘Designated country’’ in paragraph (i), ACTION: Final rule.
regulatory action and, therefore, was not adding, in alphabetical order, the
subject to review under Section 6(b) of countries of ‘‘Montenegro’’ and ‘‘New SUMMARY: DoD is making technical
E.O. 12866, Regulatory Planning and Zealand’’; amendments to the Defense Federal
Review, dated September 30, 1993. This ■ c. In Alternate II: Acquisition Regulation Supplement
rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. ■ i. Removing the clause date ‘‘(NOV (DFARS) to provide needed editorial
804. 2014)’’ and adding ‘‘(OCT 2015)’’ in its changes.
place; and DATES: Effective October 30, 2015.
IV. Regulatory Flexibility Act ■ ii. In paragraph (a), in the definition
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms.
The Regulatory Flexibility Act does of ‘‘Designated country’’ in paragraph Jennifer L. Hawes, Defense Acquisition
not apply to this rule because this final (i), adding, in alphabetical order, the Regulations System,
rule does not constitute a significant countries of ‘‘Montenegro’’ and ‘‘New OUSD(AT&L)DPAP(DARS), Room
FAR revision within the meaning of Zealand’’. 3B941, 3060 Defense Pentagon,
FAR 1.501–1, and 41 U.S.C. 1707 does 252.225–7045 [Amended] Washington, DC 20301–3060.
not require publication for public Telephone 571–372–6115; facsimile
comment. ■ 4. Amend section 252.225–7045 by— 571–372–6094.
■ a. Removing the clause date ‘‘(NOV
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This final
V. Paperwork Reduction Act 2014)’’ and adding ‘‘(OCT 2015)’’ in its
rule amends the DFARS as follows—
place;
The Paperwork Reduction Act does 1. Directs contracting officers to
■ b. In paragraph (a), in the definition of
apply, because the rule affects the additional DFARS Procedures,
‘‘Designated country’’ in paragraph (i),
certification and information collection Guidance, and Information (PGI) by
adding, in alphabetical order, the
requirement in the provisions at DFARS adding a cross reference at DFARS
countries of ‘‘Montenegro’’ and ‘‘New
252.225–7018, Photovoltaic Devices- 201.106 to the PGI list of information
Zealand’’;
Certificate and 252.225–7020, Trade collection and recordkeeping
■ c. In Alternate I:
Agreements Certificate, currently requirements that have been approved
■ i. Removing the clause date ‘‘(NOV
approved under OMB clearance 0704– by the Office of Management and
2014)’’ and adding ‘‘(OCT 2015)’’ in its Budget for DFARS requirements;
0229 (expiring March 31, 2017, DFARS
place; and 2. Directs contracting officers to
Part 225, Foreign Acquisition, and
■ ii. In paragraph (a), in the definition
associated clauses). DFARS provisions DFARS PGI coverage by adding a
of ‘‘Designated country’’ in paragraph reference at DFARS 206.305 to provide
252.225–7018 and 252.225–7020 rely on
(i), adding, in alphabetical order, the further guidance concerning
the definition of ‘‘designated country’’
countries of ‘‘Montenegro’’ and ‘‘New justification and approval documents;
in DFARS 252.225–7017 and 252.225–
Zealand’’. 3. Updates cross references at DFARS
7021, which now includes Montenegro
■ d. In Alternate II:
and New Zealand. The impact of this 208.404(a)(ii), 216.505(1), and 237.170–
■ i. Removing the clause date ‘‘(NOV
rule, however, is negligible. 2(b) by removing ‘‘217.78’’ and adding
2014)’’ and adding ‘‘(OCT 2015)’’ in its ‘‘217.7’’ in each place to conform to
List of Subjects in 48 CFR Part 252 place; and changes made in the Federal Register
Government procurement. ■ ii. In paragraph (a), in the definition final rule 80 FR 51750 published on
of ‘‘Designated country’’ in paragraph August 26, 2015;
Jennifer L. Hawes, (i), adding, in alphabetical order, the 4. Removes references at DFARS
Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations countries of ‘‘Montenegro’’ and ‘‘New
System.
215.404–76 and DFARS 222.101–3–70
Zealand’’. to obsolete internal DoD reporting
Therefore, 48 CFR part 252 is ■ e. In Alternate III: requirements;
amended as follows: ■ i. Removing the clause date ‘‘(NOV 5. Conforms the DFARS subpart
2014)’’ and adding ‘‘(OCT 2015)’’ in its 222.13 heading to the Federal
PART 252—SOLICITATION place; and Acquisition Regulation (FAR) heading;
PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT ■ ii. In paragraph (a), in the definition 6. Updates, at DFARS 222.1310(a)(1),
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CLAUSES of ‘‘Designated country’’ in paragraph the title of FAR clause 52.222–35 to
(i), adding, in alphabetical order, the conform to the FAR title;
■ 1. The authority citation for 48 CFR countries of ‘‘Montenegro’’ and ‘‘New 7. Updates hyperlinks at DFARS
part 252 continues to read as follows: Zealand’’. 225.301–4(2) and 252.225–7040; and
Authority: 41 U.S.C. 1303 and 48 CFR [FR Doc. 2015–27471 Filed 10–29–15; 8:45 am] 8. Corrects a typographical error at
chapter 1. BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DFARS 225.7002–3.
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List of Subjects in 48 CFR 201, 206, 208, PART 208—REQUIRED SOURCES OF PART 225—FOREIGN ACQUISITION
215, 216, 222, 225, 237, and 252 SUPPLIES AND SERVICES
225.301–4 [Amended]
Government procurement. 208.404 [Amended]
■ 10. In section 225.301–4, amend
Jennifer L. Hawes, ■ 4. In section 208.404, amend paragraph (2), by—
Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations paragraph (a)(ii) by removing ‘‘217.78’’ ■ a. Removing ‘‘http://www.dod.mil/
System. and adding ‘‘217.7’’ in its place. bta/products/spot.html’’ and adding
Therefore, 48 CFR parts 201, 206, 208, ‘‘https://spot.dmdc.mil’’ in its place;
215, 216, 222, 225, 237, and 252 are PART 215—CONTRACTING BY and
amended as follows: NEGOTIATION ■ b. Removing ‘‘http://www.acq.osd.mil/
■ 1. The authority citation for 48 CFR 215.404–76 [Removed] log/PS/spot.html’’ and adding ‘‘http://
parts 201, 206, 208, 215, 216, 222, 225, www.acq.osd.mil/log/PS/ctr_mgt_
■ 5. Remove section 215.404–76. accountability.html’’ in its place.
237, and 252 continues to read as
follows: PART 216—TYPES OF CONTRACTS 225.7002–3 [Amended]
Authority: 41 U.S.C. 1303 and 48 CFR
chapter 1. 216.505 [Amended] ■ 11. Amend section 225.7002–3
■ 6. In section 216.505, amend introductory text by removing
PART 201—FEDERAL ACQUISITION paragraph (1) by removing ‘‘Subpart ‘‘223.7002–2’’ and adding ‘‘225.7002–2’’
REGULATIONS SYSTEM 217.78’’ and adding ‘‘subpart 217.7’’ in in its place.
its place.
■ 2. Add section 201.106 to read as PART 237—SERVICE CONTRACTING
follows: PART 222—APPLICATION OF LABOR 237.170–2 [Amended]
201.106 OMB approval under the LAWS TO GOVERNMENT
ACQUISITIONS ■ 12. In section 237.170–2, amend
Paperwork Reduction Act.
paragraph (b) by removing ‘‘Subpart
See PGI 201.106 for a list of the 222.101–3–70 [Amended] 217.78’’ and adding ‘‘subpart 217.7’’ in
information collection and its place.
■ 7. In section 222.101–3–70, amend
recordkeeping requirements contained
paragraph (b) by removing the last
in this regulation that have been PART 252—SOLICITATION
sentence in the paragraph.
approved by the Office of Management PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT
and Budget. ■ 8. Revise the subpart 222.13 heading CLAUSES
to read as follows:
PART 206—COMPETITION 252.225–7040 [Amended]
REQUIREMENTS Subpart 222.13—Equal Opportunity for
Veterans ■ 13. Amend section 252.225–7040 by—
■ a. Removing the clause date ‘‘(AUG
■ 3. Add section 206.305 to read as 222.1310 [Amended] 2015)’’ and adding ‘‘(OCT 2015)’’ in its
follows:
■ 9. In section 222.1310, amend place; and
206.305 Availability of the justification. paragraph (a)(1), by removing ‘‘FAR ■ b. Amending paragraph (g)(2) by
See PGI 206.305 for further guidance 52.222–35, Equal Opportunity for removing ‘‘SPOT business rules.’’ and
on the requirements for preparing, Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of adding ‘‘SPOT Business Rules at http://
obtaining approval, and posting the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible www.acq.osd.mil/log/PS/ctr_mgt_
justification and approval documents Veterans’’ and adding ‘‘FAR 52.222–35, accountability.html.’’ in its place.
for contracts awarded using the Equal Opportunity for Veterans’’ in its [FR Doc. 2015–27473 Filed 10–29–15; 8:45 am]
authority of FAR 6.302–2. place. BILLING CODE 5001–06–P
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| Action | Final rule. | |
| Dates | Effective October 30, 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 67254 | |
| CFR Citation | 48
CFR
201 48 CFR 206 48 CFR 208 48 CFR 215 48 CFR 216 48 CFR 222 48 CFR 225 48 CFR 237 48 CFR 252 |
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