81 FR 31895 - Federal Acquisition Regulation: System for Award Management Registration
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 98 (May 20, 2016)
GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 98 (May 20, 2016)
| Page Range | 31895-31900 | |
| FR Document | 2016-11977 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 98 (Friday, May 20, 2016)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 31895-31900] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-11977] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION 48 CFR Parts 2, 4, 7, 9, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 22, 25, 26, 28, 32, 44, and 52 [FAR Case 2015-005; Docket No. 2015-0005, Sequence No. 1] RIN 9000-AN19 Federal Acquisition Regulation: System for Award Management Registration AGENCY: Department of Defense (DoD), General Services Administration (GSA), and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). ACTION: Proposed rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to update the instructions for System for Award Management (SAM) registration requirements and to correct an inconsistency with offeror representation and certification requirements. DATES: Interested parties should submit written comments to the Regulatory Secretariat Division at one of the addresses shown below on or before July 19, 2016 to be considered in the formation of the final rule. ADDRESSES: Submit comments in response to FAR case 2015-005 by any of the following methods:Regulations.gov: http://www.regulations.gov. Submit comments via the Federal eRulemaking portal by searching ``FAR Case 2015-005''. Select the link ``Comment Now'' that corresponds with ``FAR Case 2015-005.'' Follow the instructions provided on the screen. Please include your name, company name (if any), and ``FAR Case 2015-005'' on your attached document. Mail: General Services Administration, Regulatory Secretariat Division (MVCB), ATTN: Ms. Flowers, 1800 F Street NW., 2nd Floor, Washington, DC 20405. Instructions: Please submit comments only and cite FAR Case 2015- 005, in all correspondence related to this case. All comments received will be posted without change to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal and/or business confidential information provided. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Curtis E. Glover, Sr., Procurement [[Page 31896]] Analyst, at 202-501-1448 for clarification of content. For information pertaining to status or publication schedules, contact the Regulatory Secretariat Division at 202-501-4755. Please cite FAR Case 2015-005. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background Currently, the language in the FAR is not consistent in terms of whether offerors need to be registered in SAM prior to submitting an offer or prior to award. Per FAR clause 52.204-7 an offeror is not ``registered in the SAM database'' unless an offeror has completed its online annual representations and certifications. FAR 52.204-8(b) and (d) state that if clause 52.204-7 is included in the solicitation, then the offeror verifies by submission of the offer that the representations and certifications in SAM are current and accurate. While the clauses instruct offerors to complete representations and certifications by registering in SAM prior to the submission of offers, the policy at FAR 4.1102 states that SAM registration (which includes online reps and certs) must be completed by the time of award. In order to correct this inconsistency DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend FAR 4.1102 and 4.1103 to require offeror registration in SAM prior to submission of an offer. In addition, the proposed rule will require contracting officers to use the name and physical address from the contractor's SAM registration for the provided Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS). We recognize that there is an ongoing FAR case (2015-022, Unique Identification of Entities Receiving Federal Awards) to remove the reference to the DUNS number, and once the final rule from that case is published; references to the DUNS number will be changed. This proposed rule also removes the term ``division name'' from the FAR text at FAR 4.1102, clause 52.204-13, and provision 52.212-4. The proposed rule also changes the referenced Web site ``acquisition.gov'' to ``SAM.gov'' to be consistent with the rest of the FAR. ``Database'' is also added to ``SAM'' so that in the FAR it is clearly understood that the reference is to the ``SAM database''. II. Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 Executive Orders (E.O.s) 12866 and 13563 direct agencies to assess all costs and benefits of available regulatory alternatives and, if regulation is necessary, to select regulatory approaches that maximize net benefits (including potential economic, environmental, public health and safety effects, distributive impacts, and equity). E.O. 13563 emphasizes the importance of quantifying both costs and benefits, of reducing costs, of harmonizing rules, and of promoting flexibility. This is not a significant regulatory action and, therefore, was not subject to review under Section 6(b) of E.O. 12866, Regulatory Planning and Review, dated September 30, 1993. This proposed rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804. V. Regulatory Flexibility Act DoD, GSA, and NASA do not expect this proposed rule to have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities within the meaning of the Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 601, et seq., because the proposed rule would only change when an offeror must be registered in SAM. However, an initial regulatory flexibility analysis (IRFA) has been performed and is summarized as follows: FAR subpart 4.11 was updated by FAR case 2012-033 which was published in the Federal Register at 78 FR 37676 on June 21, 2013, to reflect the retirement of the Central Contractor Registration and Online Representation and Certification Application systems and the implementation of SAM. Since the final rule was published, the Department of Defense (DoD) identified three clarifications that need to be made to the subpart and its associated provisions and clauses. Currently, the language in the FAR is not consistent in terms of whether offerors need to be registered in SAM prior to submitting an offer or prior to award. Per FAR clause 52.204-7 an offeror is not ``registered in the SAM database'' unless an offeror has completed its online annual representations and certifications. FAR 52.204- 8(b) and (d) state that if clause 52.204-7 is included in the solicitation, then the offeror verifies by submission of the offer that the representations and certifications in SAM are current and accurate. While the clauses instruct offerors to complete representations and certifications by registering in SAM prior to submission of offers, the policy at FAR 4.1102 states that SAM registration (which includes online reps and certs) must be completed by the time of award. In order to correct this inconsistency the rule proposes that offerors be registered in SAM prior to submission of an offer. Once offerors are registered in SAM they are in the system and are only required to update SAM registration in accordance with the clause. This eliminates the need for potential offerors to complete reps and certs multiple times when responding to solicitations. The proposed rule would apply to small businesses that submit offers to the Federal Government. The rule contains information collection requirements. OMB has cleared this information collection requirement under OMB Control Number 9000-0159, titled: Central Contractor Registration. GSA has submitted a request to OMB to change the name of the collection to ``System for Award Management Registration.'' That request is pending. The total number of small businesses in the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS) for FY 2013 is 111,036. This proposed rule would apply to that number of small businesses, as well as an estimated equal number that did not receive an award for FY 2013. There will be no burden on small businesses because this proposed rule change does not place any new requirements on small entities. The only change is when the requirement for submission of the representations and certifications must occur. This proposed rule requires offerors to be registered in SAM prior to submission of an offer. Once offerors are registered in SAM they are in the system and are only required to update SAM registration in accordance with the clause. This eliminates the need for potential offerors to complete representations and certifications multiple times when responding to solicitations. The proposed rule does not duplicate, overlap, or conflict with any other Federal rules. There are no significant alternatives to the rule which accomplish the stated objectives of applicable statutes and which minimize any significant economic impact of the proposed rule on small entities. The Regulatory Secretariat Division has submitted a copy of the IRFA to the Chief Counsel for Advocacy of the Small Business Administration. A copy of the IRFA may be obtained from the Regulatory Secretariat Division. DoD, GSA, and NASA invite comments from small business concerns and other interested parties on the expected impact of this proposed rule on small entities. DoD, GSA, and NASA will also consider comments from small entities concerning the existing regulations in subparts affected by the proposed rule consistent with 5 U.S.C. 610. Interested parties must submit such comments separately and should cite 5 U.S.C. 610 (FAR Case 2015-005), in correspondence. VI. Paperwork Reduction Act The Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35) applies. The proposed rule contains information collection requirements. OMB has cleared this information collection requirement under OMB Control Number 9000-0159; Central Contractor Registration. GSA has submitted a request to OMB to change the name of the collection to ``System for Award Management Registration.'' That request is pending. List of Subjects in 48 CFR Parts 2, 4, 7, 9, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 22, 25, 26, 28, 32, 44, and 52 Government procurement. [[Page 31897]] Dated: May 17, 2016. William Clark, Director, Office of Government-wide Acquisition Policy, Office of Acquisition Policy, Office of Government-wide Policy. Therefore, DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend 48 CFR parts 2, 4, 7, 9, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 22, 25, 26, 28, 32, 44, and 52, as set forth below: 0 1. The authority citation for 48 CFR parts 2, 4, 7, 9, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 22, 25, 26, 28, 32, 44, and 52 continues to read as follows: Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. chapter 137; and 51 U.S.C. 20113. PART 2--DEFINITIONS OF WORDS AND TERMS 2.101 [Amended] 0 2. Amend section 2.101 in paragraph (b) by removing from the definition ``Disaster Response Registry'', ``https://www.acquisition.gov'' and adding ``https://www.sam.gov'' in its place. PART 4--ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS 0 3. Amend section 4.605 by revising the introductory text of paragraph (c)(2) to read as follows. 4.605 Procedures. * * * * * (c) * * * (2) Authorized generic DUNS numbers, maintained by the Integrated Award Environment (IAE) Business Operations Division program office (https://www.sam.gov), may be used to report contracts in lieu of the contractor's actual DUNS number only for-- * * * * * 0 4. Amend section 4.1102 by-- 0 a. Revising the introductory text of paragraph (a); 0 b. Redesignate paragraph (c) as paragraph (d); 0 c. Adding a new paragraph (c); and 0 d. Revising newly redesignated paragraph (d)(1)(i). The revisions read as follows. 4.1102 Policy. (a) Prospective contractors shall be registered in the SAM database at the time an offer or quote is submitted in order to comply with the annual representations and certifications requirements (see FAR subpart 4.12) of a contract or agreement, except for-- * * * * * (c) Contracting officers shall use the legal business name or ``doing business as'' name and physical address from the contractor's SAM registration for the provided DUNS number to identify the contractor in Schedule A of the contract, similar sections of non- uniform contract formats and agreements, and all corresponding forms and data exchanges. Contracting officers shall make no changes to the data from SAM. (d)(1)(i) If a contractor has legally changed its business name or ``doing business as'' name (whichever is shown on the contract), or has transferred the assets used in performing the contract, but has not completed the necessary requirements regarding novation and change-of- name agreements in subpart 42.12, the contractor shall provide the responsible contracting officer a minimum of one business day's written notification of its intention to: Change the name in the SAM database; comply with the requirements of subpart 42.12; and agree in writing to the timeline and procedures specified by the responsible contracting officer. The contractor must provide with the notification sufficient documentation to support the legally changed name. * * * * * 0 5. Revise section 4.1103 to read as follows: 4.1103 Procedures. (a) Unless the acquisition is exempt under 4.1102, the contracting officer-- (1) Shall verify that the prospective contractor is registered in the SAM database (see paragraph (b) of this section) at the time of offer or quote submission; (2) Should use the DUNS number or, if applicable, the DUNS+4 number, to verify SAM registration-- (i) Via the Internet via https://www.sam.gov; (ii) As otherwise provided by agency procedures; and (3) Need not verify SAM registration before placing an order or call if the contract or agreement includes the provision at 52.204-7 System for Award Management, or the clause at 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items, or a similar agency clause, except when use of the Governmentwide commercial purchase card is contemplated as a method of payment. (See 32.1108(b)(2)). (b) If the contract action is being awarded pursuant to 4.1102(a)(5), or in a manner that considers other such instances of urgency, the contractor shall be registered in the SAM database within 30 days after contract award, or at least three days prior to submission of the first invoice, whichever occurs first. (c) Agencies shall protect against improper disclosure of Contractor or offeror SAM information. (d) The contracting officer shall, on contractual documents transmitted to the payment office, provide the DUNS number, or, if applicable, the DUNS+4, in accordance with agency procedures. 4.1104 [Amended] 0 6. Amend section 4.1104 by removing from the paragraph ``https://www.acquisition.gov'' and adding ``https://www.sam.gov'' in its place. 4.1200 [Amended] 0 7. Amend section 4.1200 by removing from the introductory text ``System for Award Management (SAM)'' and adding ``System for Award Management (SAM) database'' in its place. 4.1201 [Amended] 0 8. Amend section 4.1201 by-- 0 a. Removing from paragraph (a) ``https://www.acquisition.gov'' and adding ``https://www.sam.gov'' in its place; and 0 b. Removing from paragraph (b)(1) ``shall update'' and adding ``shall review and update'' in its place. PART 7--ACQUISITION PLANNING 7.103 [Amended] 0 9. Removing from paragraph (y) ``https://www.acquisition.gov'' and adding ``https://www.sam.gov'' in its place. PART 9--CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS 0 10. Amend section 9.404 by-- 0 a. Revising the section heading; 0 b. Revising paragraph (a)(1); 0 c. Removing from the introductory text of paragraph (b) ``The SAM Exclusions'' and adding ``An exclusion record in SAM'' in its place; 0 d. Removing from paragraph (b)(1) ``of all contractors debarred'' and adding ``of the contractor debarred'' in its place; 0 e. Revising paragraph (c); and 0 f. Removing from paragraph (d) ``https://www.acquisition.gov and adding ``https://www.sam.gov'' in its place. The revisions read as follows: 9.404 Exclusions in the System for Award Management. (a) * * * (1) Operates the web-based System for Award Management (SAM) which contains Exclusions records; and * * * * * (c) Each agency must-- (1) Identify the individual(s) responsible for entering and updating exclusions data in SAM and assign the appropriate roles in SAM; (2) Remove the exclusion roles in SAM when the individual leaves the organization or changes functions; [[Page 31898]] (3) For each Exclusion accomplished by the Agency enter the information required by paragraph (b) of this section within 3 working days after the action becomes effective; (4) For each Exclusion accomplished by the Agency determine whether it is legally permitted to enter the SSN, EIN, or other TIN, under agency authority to suspend or debar; (5) For each Exclusion accomplished by the Agency update the exclusion record in the SAM database, generally within 5 working days after modifying or rescinding an action; (6) In accordance with internal retention procedures, maintain records relating to each debarment, suspension, or proposed debarment taken by the agency; (7) Establish procedures to ensure that the agency does not solicit offers from, award contracts to, or consent to subcontracts with contractors who have an active exclusion record in the SAM database, except as otherwise provided in this subpart; (8) Direct inquiries concerning listed contractors to the agency or other authority that took the action; and (9) Contact GSA for technical assistance with SAM, via the support email address or on the technical support phone line available at the SAM Web site provided in paragraph (d) of this section. * * * * * PART 12--ACQUISITION OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS 12.301 [Amended] 0 11. Removing from paragraphs (d)(1) and (2) ``registered in SAM'' and adding ``registered in the SAM database'' in their places, respectively. PART 13--SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES 13.102 [Amended] 0 12. Amend section 13.102 by removing from paragraph (a) ``https://www.acquisition.gov'' and adding ``https://www.sam.gov'' in its place. PART 17--SPECIAL CONTRACTING METHODS 0 13. Amend section 17.207 by revising paragraph (c)(5) to read as follows. 17.207 Exercise of options. * * * * * (c) * * * (5) The contractor does not have an active exclusion record in the System for Award Management Exclusions database (see FAR 9.405-1); * * * * * PART 18--EMERGENCY ACQUISITIONS 0 14. Revise section 18.102 to read as follows. 18.102 System for Award Management. Contractors are not required to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database for contracts awarded to support unusual or compelling needs or emergency operations (see 4.1102). However, contractors are required to be registered in the SAM database in order to gain access to the Disaster Response Registry. Contracting officers shall consult the Disaster Response Registry via https://www.sam.gov to determine the availability of contractors for debris removal, distribution of supplies, reconstruction, and other disaster or emergency relief activities inside the United States and outlying areas. (See 26.205). PART 19--SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAMS 19.307 [Amended] 0 15. Amend section 19.307 by removing from paragraph (i)(3)(iii) ``(SAM)'' and adding ``(SAM) database'' in its place; and removing from paragraph (i)(5)(iii) ``designation in SAM'' and adding ``designation in the SAM database'' in its place. 19.308 [Amended] 0 16. Amend section 19.308 by removing from paragraph (i)(3)(iii) ``(SAM)'' and adding ``(SAM) database'' in its place; and removing from paragraph (i)(5)(iii) ``designation in SAM'' and adding ``designation in the SAM database'' in its place. 19.1503 [Amended] 0 17. Amend section 19.1503 by removing from paragraph (b)(1) ``(SAM)'' and adding ``(SAM) database'' in its place. PART 22--APPLICATION OF LABOR LAWS TO GOVERNMENT ACQUISITIONS 0 18. Amend section 22.1025 by revising the first sentence of the text to read as follows. 22.1025 Ineligibility of violators. Persons or firms found to be in violation of the Service Contract Labor Standards statute will have an active exclusion record contained in the System for Award Management Exclusions database (see 9.404). * * * PART 25--FOREIGN ACQUISITION 0 19. Amend section 25.703-3 by revising paragraph (a) to read as follows. 25.703-3 Prohibition on contracting with entities that export sensitive technology to Iran. (a) The head of an executive agency may not enter into or extend a contract for the procurement of goods or services with a person that exports certain sensitive technology to Iran, as determined by the President and is listed as being excluded in the System for Award Management database (see via http://www.sam.gov) (22 U.S.C. 8515). * * * * * PART 26--OTHER SOCIOECONOMIC PROGRAMS 26.205 [Amended] 0 20. Amended section 26.205 by removing from paragraphs (a) and (b) ``https://www.acquisition.gov'' and adding ``https://www.sam.gov'' in their places. PART 28--BONDS AND INSURANCE 0 21. Amend section 28.203-7 by revising paragraph (c); and removing from paragraph (d) ``(see 9.404) unless'' and adding ``(see 9.404), unless'' in its place. The revision reads as follows: 28.203-7 Exclusion of individual sureties. * * * * * (c) An individual surety excluded pursuant to this subsection shall be entered in the System for Award Management Exclusions (see 9.404). * * * * * PART 32--CONTRACT FINANCING 32.805 [Amended] 0 22. Amend section 32.805 by removing from paragraph (d)(4) ``Management'' and adding ``Management database'' in its place. 32.1108 [Amended] 0 23. Amend section 32.1108 by removing from paragraph (b)(2)(i) ``(SAM)'' and adding ``(SAM) database'' in its place; and removing from paragraph (b)(2)(ii) ``SAM indicates'' and adding ``SAM database indicates'' in its place. 0 24. Amend section 32.1110 by revising the introductory text of paragraph (a)(1) to read as follows: 32.1110 Solicitation provision and contract clauses. (a) * * * (1) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--System for Award [[Page 31899]] Management, in solicitations and contracts that include the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management or an agency clause that requires a contractor to be registered in the SAM database and maintain registration until final payment, unless-- * * * * * PART 44--SUBCONTRACTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 0 25. Amend section 44.202-2 by revising paragraph (a)(13) to read as follows: 44.202-2 Considerations. (a) * * * (13) Is the proposed subcontractor listed as being excluded in the System for Award Management database (see subpart 9.4)? * * * * * PART 52--SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT CLAUSES 0 26. Amend section 52.204-7 by-- 0 a. Revising the date of the provision; 0 b. Revising paragraph (b)(1); 0 c. Removing from paragraph (c)(2)(i) ``legal business.'' and adding ``legal business name.'' in its place; 0 d. Revising paragraph (d); 0 e. Removing paragraphs (e) and (f); and 0 f. Revising the date of Alternate I and paragraph (b)(1) of Alternate I. The revisions read as follows. 52.204-7 System for Award Management. * * * * * System for Award System (Date) * * * * * (b)(1) By submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges that the offeror is registered in the SAM database and the requirement that a prospective awardee shall continue to be registered at time of award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchasing agreement resulting from this solicitation. * * * * * (d) Processing time, which normally takes 48 hours, should be taken into consideration when registering. Offerors who are not registered in the SAM database should consider applying for registration immediately upon receipt of this solicitation. See https://www.sam.gov for information on registration. * * * * * Alternate I (Date). * * * (b)(1) By submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges that the offeror is registered in the SAM database and the requirement that a prospective awardee shall continue to be registered at time of award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchasing agreement resulting from this solicitation. 0 27. Amend section 52.204-8 by-- 0 a. Revising the date of the provision, 0 b. Removing from the introductory text of paragraph (b)(2) ``Management (SAM),'' and adding ``Management (SAM) database'' in its place; and 0 c. Removing from paragraph (d) ``https://www.acquisition.gov'' and adding ``https://www.sam.gov'' in its place. The revisions read as follows: 52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications. * * * * * Annual Representations and Certifications (Date) * * * * * 0 28. Amend section 52.204-13 by-- 0 a. Revising the date of the clause; 0 b. Removing from the first sentence of paragraph (b) ``for the accuracy'' and adding ``for currency, accuracy'' in its place; and removing from the last sentence ``the SAM does'' and adding ``the SAM database does'' in its place; 0 c. Revising the first sentence of the introductory text of paragraph (c)(1)(i); 0 d. Removing from the second sentence of paragraph (c)(2) ``in the SAM'' and adding ``in the SAM database'' in its place; and 0 e. Removing from paragraph (d) ``https://www.acquisition.gov'' and adding ``https://www.sam.gov'' in its place. The revisions read as follows: 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance. * * * * * System for Award Management Maintenance (Date) * * * * * (c) * * * (1) * * * (i) If a Contractor has legally changed its business name or doing business as name (whichever is shown on the contract), or has transferred the assets used in performing the contract, but has not completed the necessary requirements regarding novation and change-of- name agreements in subpart 42.12, the Contractor shall provide the responsible Contracting Officer a minimum of one business day's written notification of its intention to-- * * * * * 0 29. Amend section 52.209-7 by revising the date of the provision and removing from paragraph (d) ``https://www.acquisition.gov'' and adding ``https://www.sam.gov'' in its place. The revision reads as follows: 52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters. * * * * * Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Date) * * * * * 0 30. Amend section 52.209-9 by revising the date of the clause and removing from paragraph (a) ``https://www.acquisition.gov'' and adding ``https://www.sam.gov'' in its place. The revision reads as follows: 52.209-9 Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters. * * * * * Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Date) * * * * * 0 31. Amend section 52.212-1 by revising the date of provision and paragraph (k) to read as follows: 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items. * * * * * Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items (Date) * * * * * (k) System for Award Management. Unless exempted by an addendum to this solicitation, by submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges that the offeror is registered in the SAM database and the requirement that a prospective awardee shall continue to be registered at time of award, during performance and through final payment of any contract resulting from this solicitation. If the Offeror is not registered in the SAM database prior to award of the contract, except in instances of urgency (see 4.1102(a)(5), the Contracting Officer will proceed to award to the next otherwise successful registered Offeror. Offerors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the SAM database accessed through https://www.sam.gov. * * * * * 0 32. Amend section 52.212-3 by-- 0 a. Revising the date of the provision; 0 b. Removing from the introductory text of the provision ``http://www.acquisition.gov'' and adding ``https://www.sam.gov'' in its place; 0 c. Revising paragraph (b)(2); and 0 d. Removing from the introductory text of paragraph (p) ``registered in SAM'' and adding ``registered in the SAM database'' in its place. The revision reads as follows: [[Page 31900]] 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items. * * * * * Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items (Date) * * * * * (b) * * * (2) The offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically via the SAM Web site accessed through http://www.sam.gov. After reviewing the SAM database information, the offeror verifies by submission of this offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items, have been entered or updated in the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), at the time an offer is submitted and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201), except for paragraphs ___. [Offeror to identify the applicable paragraphs at (c) through (r) of this provision that the offeror has completed for the purposes of this solicitation only, if any. These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer. Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted electronically on SAM.] * * * * * 0 33. Amend section 52.212-4 by-- 0 a. Revising the date of the clause; 0 b. Revising paragraphs (t)(1) and (t)(2)(i); 0 c. Removing from paragraph (t)(4) ``https://www.acquisition.gov'' and adding ``https://www.sam.gov'' in its place; and 0 d. Removing from paragraph (v) ``System for Award Management (SAM)'' and adding ``SAM database'' in its place. The revised text reads as follows: 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items. * * * * * Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items (Date) * * * * * (t) * * * (1) Unless exempted by an addendum to this contract, the Contractor is responsible during performance and through final payment of any contract for the currency, accuracy and completeness of the data within the SAM database, and for any liability resulting from the Government's reliance on inaccurate or incomplete data. To remain registered in the SAM database after the initial registration, the Contractor is required to review and update on an annual basis from the date of initial registration or subsequent updates, its information in the SAM database to ensure it is current, accurate and complete. Updating information in the SAM does not alter the terms and conditions of this contract and is not a substitute for a properly executed contractual document. (2)(i) If a Contractor has legally changed its business name or ``doing business as'' name (whichever is shown on the contract), or has transferred the assets used in performing the contract, but has not completed the necessary requirements regarding novation and change-of- name agreements in FAR subpart 42.12, the Contractor shall provide the responsible Contracting Officer a minimum of one business day's written notification of its intention to: change the name in the SAM database; comply with the requirements of subpart 42.12; and agree in writing to the timeline and procedures specified by the responsible Contracting Officer. The Contractor must provide with the notification sufficient documentation to support the legally changed name. * * * * * [FR Doc. 2016-11977 Filed 5-19-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6820-EP-P
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the following four alternatives (among Federal Communications Commission. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
others): (1) The establishment of Gloria J. Miles,
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requirements or timetables that take into Secretary. ADMINISTRATION
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consolidation, or simplification of preamble, the Federal Communications SPACE ADMINISTRATION
compliance or reporting requirements Commission proposes to amend 47 CFR
under the rule for small entities; (3) the part 64 as follows: 48 CFR Parts 2, 4, 7, 9, 12, 13, 17, 18,
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standards; and (4) an exemption from [FAR Case 2015–005; Docket No. 2015–
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■ 1. The authority citation for part 64 is
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the benefits to consumers. The 56. Interpret or apply 47 U.S.C. 201, 218, 222,
compliance costs identified in Section D 225, 226, 227, 228, 254(k), 616, 620, the AGENCY: Department of Defense (DoD),
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comment on how to minimize the of 2012, Pub. L. 112–96, and Sec. 301, Pub. and the National Aeronautics and Space
economic impact of these proposals. For L. 114–74, 129 Stat. 584 (47 U.S.C. 227) Administration (NASA).
instance, the Commission seeks unless otherwise noted. ACTION: Proposed rule.
comment on the specific costs of the
measures discussed in the NPRM and ■ 2. Section 64.1200 is amended by SUMMARY: DoD, GSA, and NASA are
ways to mitigate any implementation revising paragraphs (a)(1)(iii) and proposing to amend the Federal
(a)(3)(v), and adding paragraph (a)(3)(vi) Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to update
costs. The Commission also seeks
to read as follows: the instructions for System for Award
comment on the overall economic
Management (SAM) registration
impact these proposed rules may have § 64.1200 Delivery restrictions. requirements and to correct an
because it seeks to minimize all costs inconsistency with offeror
associated with these proposed rules. (a) * * *
representation and certification
Finally, the Commission seeks comment (1) * * * requirements.
on whether to consider the size of the (iii) To any telephone number DATES: Interested parties should submit
calling entity or the type of debt being assigned to a paging service, cellular written comments to the Regulatory
collected in determining the appropriate telephone service, specialized mobile Secretariat Division at one of the
timeframes for implementation. radio service, or other radio common addresses shown below on or before
F. Federal Rules That May Duplicate, carrier service, or any service for which July 19, 2016 to be considered in the
Overlap, or Conflict With the Proposed the called party is charged for the call, formation of the final rule.
Rules unless such call is made solely to collect ADDRESSES: Submit comments in
a debt owed to or guaranteed by the response to FAR case 2015–005 by any
48. None. United States. of the following methods:
Ordering Clauses * * * * * • Regulations.gov: http://
www.regulations.gov. Submit comments
(3) * * * via the Federal eRulemaking portal by
49. Pursuant to the authority
contained in sections 1–4, 227, and (v) Delivers a ‘‘health care’’ message searching ‘‘FAR Case 2015–005’’. Select
303(r) of the Communications Act of made by, or on behalf of, a ‘‘covered the link ‘‘Comment Now’’ that
1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. 151–154, entity’’ or its ‘‘business associate,’’ as corresponds with ‘‘FAR Case 2015–
227, 303(r); and the Telephone those terms are defined in the HIPAA 005.’’ Follow the instructions provided
Consumer Protection Act as amended by Privacy Rule, 15 CFR 160.103; on the screen. Please include your
the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015, name, company name (if any), and
(vi) Is made solely pursuant to the
Public Law 114–74, 129 Stat. 584, ‘‘FAR Case 2015–005’’ on your attached
collection of a debt owed to or
document.
document FCC 16–57 is adopted. guaranteed by the United States. • Mail: General Services
50. The Commission’s Consumer and * * * * * Administration, Regulatory Secretariat
Governmental Affairs Bureau, Reference [FR Doc. 2016–12025 Filed 5–19–16; 8:45 am] Division (MVCB), ATTN: Ms. Flowers,
Information Center, shall send a copy of BILLING CODE 6712–01–P 1800 F Street NW., 2nd Floor,
document FCC 16–57, including the Washington, DC 20405.
Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis, Instructions: Please submit comments
to the Chief Counsel for Advocacy of the only and cite FAR Case 2015–005, in all
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Small Business Administration. correspondence related to this case. All
comments received will be posted
List of Subjects in 47 CFR Part 64 without change to http://
www.regulations.gov, including any
Claims, Communications common
personal and/or business confidential
carriers, Credit, Reporting and
information provided.
recordkeeping requirements,
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr.
Telecommunications, Telephone.
Curtis E. Glover, Sr., Procurement
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Dated: May 17, 2016. similar sections of non-uniform contract the payment office, provide the DUNS
William Clark, formats and agreements, and all number, or, if applicable, the DUNS+4,
Director, Office of Government-wide corresponding forms and data in accordance with agency procedures.
Acquisition Policy, Office of Acquisition exchanges. Contracting officers shall
Policy, Office of Government-wide Policy. make no changes to the data from SAM. 4.1104 [Amended]
Therefore, DoD, GSA, and NASA are (d)(1)(i) If a contractor has legally ■ 6. Amend section 4.1104 by removing
proposing to amend 48 CFR parts 2, 4, changed its business name or ‘‘doing from the paragraph ‘‘https://
7, 9, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 22, 25, 26, 28, business as’’ name (whichever is shown www.acquisition.gov’’ and adding
32, 44, and 52, as set forth below: on the contract), or has transferred the ‘‘https://www.sam.gov’’ in its place.
■ 1. The authority citation for 48 CFR
assets used in performing the contract,
4.1200 [Amended]
parts 2, 4, 7, 9, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 22, but has not completed the necessary
requirements regarding novation and ■ 7. Amend section 4.1200 by removing
25, 26, 28, 32, 44, and 52 continues to from the introductory text ‘‘System for
read as follows: change-of-name agreements in subpart
42.12, the contractor shall provide the Award Management (SAM)’’ and adding
Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. responsible contracting officer a ‘‘System for Award Management (SAM)
chapter 137; and 51 U.S.C. 20113. minimum of one business day’s written database’’ in its place.
PART 2—DEFINITIONS OF WORDS notification of its intention to: Change 4.1201 [Amended]
AND TERMS the name in the SAM database; comply
■ 8. Amend section 4.1201 by—
with the requirements of subpart 42.12; ■ a. Removing from paragraph (a)
2.101 [Amended] and agree in writing to the timeline and ‘‘https://www.acquisition.gov’’ and
■ 2. Amend section 2.101 in paragraph procedures specified by the responsible adding ‘‘https://www.sam.gov’’ in its
(b) by removing from the definition contracting officer. The contractor must place; and
‘‘Disaster Response Registry’’, ‘‘https:// provide with the notification sufficient ■ b. Removing from paragraph (b)(1)
www.acquisition.gov’’ and adding documentation to support the legally ‘‘shall update’’ and adding ‘‘shall review
‘‘https://www.sam.gov’’ in its place. changed name. and update’’ in its place.
* * * * *
PART 4—ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS ■ 5. Revise section 4.1103 to read as PART 7—ACQUISITION PLANNING
■ 3. Amend section 4.605 by revising follows:
7.103 [Amended]
the introductory text of paragraph (c)(2) 4.1103 Procedures. ■ 9. Removing from paragraph (y)
to read as follows. (a) Unless the acquisition is exempt ‘‘https://www.acquisition.gov’’ and
4.605 Procedures. under 4.1102, the contracting officer— adding ‘‘https://www.sam.gov’’ in its
(1) Shall verify that the prospective place.
* * * * * contractor is registered in the SAM
(c) * * * database (see paragraph (b) of this PART 9—CONTRACTOR
(2) Authorized generic DUNS
section) at the time of offer or quote QUALIFICATIONS
numbers, maintained by the Integrated
submission;
Award Environment (IAE) Business (2) Should use the DUNS number or, ■ 10. Amend section 9.404 by—
Operations Division program office if applicable, the DUNS+4 number, to ■ a. Revising the section heading;
(https://www.sam.gov), may be used to verify SAM registration— ■ b. Revising paragraph (a)(1);
report contracts in lieu of the (i) Via the Internet via https:// ■ c. Removing from the introductory
contractor’s actual DUNS number only www.sam.gov; text of paragraph (b) ‘‘The SAM
for— (ii) As otherwise provided by agency Exclusions’’ and adding ‘‘An exclusion
* * * * * procedures; and record in SAM’’ in its place;
■ 4. Amend section 4.1102 by— (3) Need not verify SAM registration ■ d. Removing from paragraph (b)(1) ‘‘of
■ a. Revising the introductory text of before placing an order or call if the all contractors debarred’’ and adding ‘‘of
paragraph (a); contract or agreement includes the the contractor debarred’’ in its place;
■ b. Redesignate paragraph (c) as provision at 52.204–7 System for Award ■ e. Revising paragraph (c); and
paragraph (d); Management, or the clause at 52.212–4 ■ f. Removing from paragraph (d)
■ c. Adding a new paragraph (c); and Contract Terms and Conditions— ‘‘https://www.acquisition.gov and
■ d. Revising newly redesignated Commercial Items, or a similar agency adding ‘‘https://www.sam.gov’’ in its
paragraph (d)(1)(i). clause, except when use of the place.
The revisions read as follows. Governmentwide commercial purchase The revisions read as follows:
4.1102 Policy.
card is contemplated as a method of
9.404 Exclusions in the System for Award
payment. (See 32.1108(b)(2)). Management.
(a) Prospective contractors shall be (b) If the contract action is being
registered in the SAM database at the awarded pursuant to 4.1102(a)(5), or in (a) * * *
time an offer or quote is submitted in a manner that considers other such (1) Operates the web-based System for
order to comply with the annual instances of urgency, the contractor Award Management (SAM) which
representations and certifications shall be registered in the SAM database contains Exclusions records; and
requirements (see FAR subpart 4.12) of within 30 days after contract award, or * * * * *
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a contract or agreement, except for— at least three days prior to submission (c) Each agency must—
* * * * * of the first invoice, whichever occurs (1) Identify the individual(s)
(c) Contracting officers shall use the first. responsible for entering and updating
legal business name or ‘‘doing business (c) Agencies shall protect against exclusions data in SAM and assign the
as’’ name and physical address from the improper disclosure of Contractor or appropriate roles in SAM;
contractor’s SAM registration for the offeror SAM information. (2) Remove the exclusion roles in
provided DUNS number to identify the (d) The contracting officer shall, on SAM when the individual leaves the
contractor in Schedule A of the contract, contractual documents transmitted to organization or changes functions;
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(3) For each Exclusion accomplished PART 18—EMERGENCY PART 25—FOREIGN ACQUISITION
by the Agency enter the information ACQUISITIONS
required by paragraph (b) of this section ■ 19. Amend section 25.703–3 by
within 3 working days after the action ■ 14. Revise section 18.102 to read as revising paragraph (a) to read as follows.
becomes effective; follows. 25.703–3 Prohibition on contracting with
(4) For each Exclusion accomplished entities that export sensitive technology to
by the Agency determine whether it is 18.102 System for Award Management. Iran.
legally permitted to enter the SSN, EIN, Contractors are not required to be (a) The head of an executive agency
or other TIN, under agency authority to registered in the System for Award may not enter into or extend a contract
suspend or debar; Management (SAM) database for for the procurement of goods or services
(5) For each Exclusion accomplished contracts awarded to support unusual or with a person that exports certain
by the Agency update the exclusion compelling needs or emergency sensitive technology to Iran, as
record in the SAM database, generally operations (see 4.1102). However, determined by the President and is
within 5 working days after modifying contractors are required to be registered listed as being excluded in the System
or rescinding an action; in the SAM database in order to gain for Award Management database (see
(6) In accordance with internal access to the Disaster Response Registry. via http://www.sam.gov) (22 U.S.C.
retention procedures, maintain records Contracting officers shall consult the 8515).
relating to each debarment, suspension, Disaster Response Registry via https:// * * * * *
or proposed debarment taken by the www.sam.gov to determine the
agency; availability of contractors for debris PART 26—OTHER SOCIOECONOMIC
(7) Establish procedures to ensure that removal, distribution of supplies, PROGRAMS
the agency does not solicit offers from, reconstruction, and other disaster or
award contracts to, or consent to 26.205 [Amended]
emergency relief activities inside the
subcontracts with contractors who have ■ 20. Amended section 26.205 by
United States and outlying areas. (See
an active exclusion record in the SAM removing from paragraphs (a) and (b)
26.205).
database, except as otherwise provided ‘‘https://www.acquisition.gov’’ and
in this subpart; PART 19—SMALL BUSINESS adding ‘‘https://www.sam.gov’’ in their
(8) Direct inquiries concerning listed PROGRAMS places.
contractors to the agency or other
authority that took the action; and 19.307 [Amended] PART 28—BONDS AND INSURANCE
(9) Contact GSA for technical ■ 15. Amend section 19.307 by ■ 21. Amend section 28.203–7 by
assistance with SAM, via the support removing from paragraph (i)(3)(iii) revising paragraph (c); and removing
email address or on the technical ‘‘(SAM)’’ and adding ‘‘(SAM) database’’ from paragraph (d) ‘‘(see 9.404) unless’’
support phone line available at the SAM in its place; and removing from and adding ‘‘(see 9.404), unless’’ in its
Web site provided in paragraph (d) of paragraph (i)(5)(iii) ‘‘designation in place.
this section. SAM’’ and adding ‘‘designation in the The revision reads as follows:
* * * * * SAM database’’ in its place. 28.203–7 Exclusion of individual sureties.
PART 12—ACQUISITION OF 19.308 [Amended] * * * * *
COMMERCIAL ITEMS (c) An individual surety excluded
■ 16. Amend section 19.308 by pursuant to this subsection shall be
12.301 [Amended] removing from paragraph (i)(3)(iii) entered in the System for Award
■ 11. Removing from paragraphs (d)(1) ‘‘(SAM)’’ and adding ‘‘(SAM) database’’ Management Exclusions (see 9.404).
and (2) ‘‘registered in SAM’’ and adding in its place; and removing from * * * * *
‘‘registered in the SAM database’’ in paragraph (i)(5)(iii) ‘‘designation in
their places, respectively. SAM’’ and adding ‘‘designation in the PART 32—CONTRACT FINANCING
SAM database’’ in its place.
PART 13—SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION 32.805 [Amended]
PROCEDURES 19.1503 [Amended] ■ 22. Amend section 32.805 by
■ 17. Amend section 19.1503 by removing from paragraph (d)(4)
13.102 [Amended] ‘‘Management’’ and adding
removing from paragraph (b)(1)
■ 12. Amend section 13.102 by ‘‘(SAM)’’ and adding ‘‘(SAM) database’’ ‘‘Management database’’ in its place.
removing from paragraph (a) ‘‘https:// in its place.
www.acquisition.gov’’ and adding 32.1108 [Amended]
‘‘https://www.sam.gov’’ in its place. PART 22—APPLICATION OF LABOR ■ 23. Amend section 32.1108 by
LAWS TO GOVERNMENT removing from paragraph (b)(2)(i)
PART 17—SPECIAL CONTRACTING ACQUISITIONS ‘‘(SAM)’’ and adding ‘‘(SAM) database’’
METHODS in its place; and removing from
■ 18. Amend section 22.1025 by paragraph (b)(2)(ii) ‘‘SAM indicates’’
■ 13. Amend section 17.207 by revising
revising the first sentence of the text to and adding ‘‘SAM database indicates’’
paragraph (c)(5) to read as follows.
read as follows. in its place.
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17.207 Exercise of options. ■ 24. Amend section 32.1110 by
* * * * * 22.1025 Ineligibility of violators. revising the introductory text of
(c) * * * paragraph (a)(1) to read as follows:
Persons or firms found to be in
(5) The contractor does not have an violation of the Service Contract Labor 32.1110 Solicitation provision and
active exclusion record in the System Standards statute will have an active contract clauses.
for Award Management Exclusions exclusion record contained in the (a) * * *
database (see FAR 9.405–1); System for Award Management (1) 52.232–33, Payment by Electronic
* * * * * Exclusions database (see 9.404). * * * Funds Transfer—System for Award
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52.212–3 Offeror Representations and within the SAM database, and for any Hawaii Island under the Endangered
Certifications—Commercial Items. liability resulting from the Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act).
* * * * * Government’s reliance on inaccurate or We are reopening the comment period
Offeror Representations and Certifications—
incomplete data. To remain registered in to allow all interested parties further
Commercial Items (Date) the SAM database after the initial opportunity to comment on areas that
registration, the Contractor is required we are considering for exclusion from
* * * * *
to review and update on an annual basis critical habitat designation in the final
(b) * * *
(2) The offeror has completed the from the date of initial registration or rule. Comments previously submitted
annual representations and subsequent updates, its information in on the proposed rule do not need to be
certifications electronically via the SAM the SAM database to ensure it is current, resubmitted, as they will be fully
Web site accessed through http:// accurate and complete. Updating considered in preparation of the final
www.sam.gov. After reviewing the SAM information in the SAM does not alter rule.
database information, the offeror verifies the terms and conditions of this contract DATES: Written Comments: We will
by submission of this offer that the and is not a substitute for a properly consider comments received or
representations and certifications executed contractual document. postmarked on or before June 6, 2016.
currently posted electronically at FAR (2)(i) If a Contractor has legally Please note comments submitted
52.212–3, Offeror Representations and changed its business name or ‘‘doing electronically using the Federal
Certifications—Commercial Items, have business as’’ name (whichever is shown eRulemaking Portal (see ADDRESSES,
been entered or updated in the last 12 on the contract), or has transferred the below) must be received by 11:59 p.m.
months, are current, accurate, complete, assets used in performing the contract, Eastern Time on the closing date. If you
and applicable to this solicitation but has not completed the necessary are submitting your comments by hard
(including the business size standard requirements regarding novation and copy, please mail them by June 6, 2016,
applicable to the NAICS code referenced change-of-name agreements in FAR to ensure that we receive them in time
for this solicitation), at the time an offer subpart 42.12, the Contractor shall to give them full consideration.
is submitted and are incorporated in provide the responsible Contracting ADDRESSES: Document Availability: You
this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201), Officer a minimum of one business may obtain copies of the October 17,
except for paragraphs lll. [Offeror to day’s written notification of its intention 2012, proposed rule, this document, and
identify the applicable paragraphs at (c) to: change the name in the SAM the draft economic analysis of the
through (r) of this provision that the database; comply with the requirements proposed designation of critical habitat
offeror has completed for the purposes of subpart 42.12; and agree in writing to at http://www.regulations.gov at Docket
of this solicitation only, if any. the timeline and procedures specified Number FWS–R1–ES–2013–0028, from
These amended representation(s) by the responsible Contracting Officer. the Pacific Islands Fish and Wildlife
and/or certification(s) are also The Contractor must provide with the Office’s Web site (http://www.fws.gov/
incorporated in this offer and are notification sufficient documentation to pacificislands/), or by contacting the
current, accurate, and complete as of support the legally changed name. Pacific Islands Fish and Wildlife Office
the date of this offer. * * * * * directly (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
Any changes provided by the offeror [FR Doc. 2016–11977 Filed 5–19–16; 8:45 am] CONTACT).
are applicable to this solicitation only, BILLING CODE 6820–EP–P Written Comments: You may submit
and do not result in an update to the written comments by one of the
representations and certifications following methods:
posted electronically on SAM.] DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (1) Electronically: Go to the Federal
* * * * * eRulemaking Portal: http://
■ 33. Amend section 52.212–4 by— Fish and Wildlife Service www.regulations.gov. Search for Docket
■ a. Revising the date of the clause; No. FWS–R1–ES–2013–0028, which is
■ b. Revising paragraphs (t)(1) and 50 CFR Part 17 the docket number for this rulemaking,
(t)(2)(i); [Docket No. FWS–R1–ES–2013–0028; and follow the directions for submitting
■ c. Removing from paragraph (t)(4) 4500030114] a comment.
‘‘https://www.acquisition.gov’’ and (2) By hard copy: Submit by U.S. mail
adding ‘‘https://www.sam.gov’’ in its RIN 1018–AZ38 or hand-delivery to: Public Comments
place; and Processing, Attn: FWS–R1–ES–2013–
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife
■ d. Removing from paragraph (v) 0028; Division of Policy, Performance,
and Plants; Designating Critical
‘‘System for Award Management and Management Programs; U.S. Fish
Habitat for Three Plant Species on
(SAM)’’ and adding ‘‘SAM database’’ in and Wildlife Service; MS: BPHC; 5275
Hawaii Island
its place. Leesburg Pike; Falls Church, VA 22041–
The revised text reads as follows: AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, 3803.
Interior. We will post all comments we receive
52.212–4 Contract Terms and
ACTION: Proposed rule; reopening of
on http://www.regulations.gov. This
Conditions—Commercial Items.
comment period. generally means that we will post any
* * * * * personal information you provide us
Contract Terms and Conditions— SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and (see Public Comments, below, for more
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Commercial Items (Date) Wildlife Service (Service), announce the information).
* * * * * reopening of the public comment period FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
(t) * * * (1) Unless exempted by an on our October 17, 2012, proposed Mary Abrams, Field Supervisor, Pacific
addendum to this contract, the designation of critical habitat for three Islands Fish and Wildlife Office, 300
Contractor is responsible during plant species (Bidens micrantha ssp. Ala Moana Boulevard, Room 3–122,
performance and through final payment ctenophylla (kookoolau), Isodendrion Honolulu, HI 96850; by telephone at
of any contract for the currency, pyrifolium (wahine noho kula), and 808–792–9400; or by facsimile at 808–
accuracy and completeness of the data Mezoneuron kavaiense (uhiuhi)) on 792–9581. Persons who use a
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| FR Citation | 81 FR 31895 | |
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