81 FR 93878 - Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Independent Research and Development Expenses (DFARS Case 2016-D017)

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Defense Acquisition Regulations System

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 246 (December 22, 2016)

DoD is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to ensure that substantial future independent research and development expenses, as a means to reduce evaluated bid prices in competitive source selections, are evaluated in a uniform way during competitive source selections. The comment period on the proposed rule is extended 30 days.

[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 246 (Thursday, December 22, 2016)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 93878-93879]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2016-30750]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Defense Acquisition Regulations System

48 CFR Parts 215 and 252

[Docket DARS-2016-0004]
RIN 0750-AI84


Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Independent 
Research and Development Expenses (DFARS Case 2016-D017)

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

ACTION: Proposed rule; extension of comment period.

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SUMMARY: DoD is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition 
Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to ensure that substantial future 
independent research and development expenses, as a means to reduce 
evaluated bid prices in competitive source selections, are evaluated in 
a uniform way during competitive source selections. The comment period 
on the proposed rule is extended 30 days.

DATES: For the proposed rule published on November 4, 2016 (81 FR 
78014), submit comments by February 2, 2017.

ADDRESSES: Submit comments identified by DFARS Case 2016-D017, using 
any of the following methods:
    [cir] Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov. 
Search for ``DFARS Case 2016-D017.'' Select ``Comment Now'' and follow 
the instructions provided to submit a comment. Please include ``DFARS 
Case 2016-D017'' on any attached documents.
    [cir] Email: [email protected]. Include DFARS Case 2016-D017 in 
the subject line of the message.
    [cir] Fax: 571-372-6094.
    [cir] Mail: Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Attn: Mr. Mark 
Gomersall, OUSD(AT&L)DPAP/DARS, Room 3B941, 3060 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301-3060.
    Comments received generally will be posted without change to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. To 
confirm receipt of your comment(s), please check www.regulations.gov, 
approximately two to three days after submission to verify posting 
(except allow 30 days for posting of comments submitted by mail).

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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Mark Gomersall, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations System, OUSD(AT&L)DPAP/DARS, Room 3B941, 3060 
Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3060. Telephone 571-372-6099.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Background

    On November 4, 2016, DoD published a proposed rule in the Federal 
Register at 81 FR 78014 to revise the DFARS to ensure that substantial 
future independent research and development (IR&D) expenses, used as a 
means to reduce evaluated bid prices, are evaluated in a uniform way 
during competitive source selections.
    The comment period for the proposed rule is extended 30 days, from 
January 3, 2017, to February 2, 2017, to provide additional time for 
interested parties to comment on the proposed DFARS changes.

List of Subjects in 48 CFR Parts 215 and 252

    Government procurement.

Jennifer L. Hawes,
Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations System.
[FR Doc. 2016-30750 Filed 12-21-16; 8:45 am]
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