83 FR 42571 - Federal Acquisition Regulation; Technical Amendments
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 163 (August 22, 2018)
GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 163 (August 22, 2018)
| Page Range | 42571-42578 | |
| FR Document | 2018-17836 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 163 (Wednesday, August 22, 2018)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 42571-42578] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-17836] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION 48 CFR Parts 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 22, 23, 25, 28, 31, 36, 41, 49, 52, and 53 [FAC 2005-100; Item III; Docket No. 2018-0002; Sequence No. 1] Federal Acquisition Regulation; Technical Amendments AGENCY: Department of Defense (DoD), General Services Administration (GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This document makes amendments to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) in order to make editorial changes and to update web links. DATES: Effective: August 22, 2018. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Lois Mandell, Regulatory Secretariat Division (MVCB), 1800 F Street NW, 2nd Floor, Washington, DC 20405, 202-501-4755. Please cite FAC 2005-100, Technical Amendments. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In order to update certain elements in 48 CFR parts 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 22, 23, 25, 28, 31, 36, 41, 49, 52, and 53 this document makes editorial changes to the FAR. List of Subjects in 48 CFR Parts 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 22, 23, 25, 28, 31, 36, 41, 49, 52, and 53 Government procurement. [[Page 42572]] Dated: July 31, 2018. William F. Clark, Director, Office of Government-wide Acquisition Policy, Office of Acquisition Policy, Office of Government-wide Policy. Therefore, DoD, GSA, and NASA amend 48 CFR parts 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 22, 23, 25, 28, 31, 36, 41, 49, 52, and 53 as set forth below: 0 1. The authority citation for parts 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 22, 23, 25, 28, 31, 36, 41, 49, 52, and 53 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 0 2. Amend section 2.101, in paragraph (b)(2) by-- 0 a. Removing from the definition ``Disaster Response Registry'' ``https://www.acquisition.gov and alternately through the FEMA website at http://www.fema.gov/business/index.shtm. (See 26.205.)'' and adding ``the Internet at https://www.sam.gov, Search Records, Advanced Search, Disaster Response Registry Search. (See 26.205.)'' in its place; and 0 b. Removing from the definition ``Governmentwide point of entry (GPE)'' ``http://www.fedbizopps.gov'' and adding ``https://www.fbo.gov'' in its place. PART 4--ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS 0 3. Amend section 4.1603 by revising paragraphs (b) introductory text, (b)(1), and (b)(2) introductory text to read as follows: 4.1603 Procedures. * * * * * (b) Elements of a supplementary PIID. Use the supplementary PIID to identify amendments to solicitations and modifications to contracts, orders, and agreements. The supplementary PIID is reported as a separate data element used in conjunction with, but not appended to, the PIID. (1) Amendments to solicitations. Number amendments to solicitations sequentially using a four position numeric serial number in addition to the 13-17 character PIID beginning with 0001. (2) Modifications to contracts, orders, and agreements. Number modifications to contracts, orders, and agreements using a six position alpha or numeric, or a combination thereof, in addition to the 13-17 character PIID. For example, a modification could be numbered P00001. This would be in addition to the 13-17 character PIID illustrated in paragraph (a)(5) of this section. * * * * * 4.1702 [Amended] 0 4. Amend section 4.1702 by removing from paragraph (b) ``http:// www.whitehouse.gov/omb/procurement-service-contract-inventories'' and adding ``https://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/whitehouse.gov/files/omb/ procurement/memo/service-contract-inventory-guidance.pdf'' in its place. PART 5--PUBLICIZING CONTRACT ACTIONS 5.102 [Amended] 0 5. Amend section 5.102 by removing from paragraph (a)(1) ``http://www.fedbizopps.gov'' and adding ``https://www.fbo.gov'' in its place. 5.201 [Amended] 0 6. Amend section 5.201 by removing from paragraph (d) ``http://www.fedbizopps.gov'' and adding ``https://www.fbo.gov'' in its place. 5.207 [Amended] 0 7. Amend section 5.207 by removing from paragraphs (b), (c)(19), and (e) ``http://www.fedbizopps.gov'' and adding ``https://www.fbo.gov'' in their places, respectively. 5.704 [Amended] 0 8. Amend section 5.704 by removing from paragraph (b) introductory text ``https://www.fedbizopps.gov'' and adding ``https://www.fbo.gov'' in its place. 5.705 [Amended] 0 9. Amend section 5.705 by removing from paragraphs (a)(2) introductory text and (c) ``https://www.fedbizopps.gov'' and adding ``https://www.fbo.gov'' in their places, respectively. PART 6--COMPETITION REQUIREMENTS 6.305 [Amended] 0 10. Amend section 6.305 by removing from paragraph (d)(1) ``www.fedbizopps.gov'' and adding ``https://www.fbo.gov'' in its place. PART 7--ACQUISITION PLANNING 7.103 [Amended] 0 11. Amend section 7.103 by removing from paragraph (p)(3) ``http://www.wbdg.org/pdfs/hpsb_guidance.pdf'' and adding ``https://www.epa.gov/greeningepa/guiding-principles-federal-leadership-high-performance-and-sustainable-buildings'' in its place. 7.105 [Amended] 0 12. Amend section 7.105 by removing from paragraph (b)(16) ``http://www.fedbizopps.gov'' and adding ``https://www.fbo.gov'' in its place. 7.107-4 [Amended] 0 13. Amend section 7.107-4(a)(1) introductory text by removing ``contract task'' and adding ``contract or task'' in its place. PART 8--REQUIRED SOURCES OF SUPPLIES AND SERVICES 8.405-6 [Amended] 0 14. Amend section 8.405-6 by removing from paragraph (a)(2)(i)(B)(1) ``http://www.fedbizopps.gov'' and adding ``https://www.fbo.gov'' in its place. 8.501 [Amended] 0 15. Amend section 8.501 in the definition ``Federal helium supplier'' by removing ``http://blm.gov/8pjd'' and adding ``https://www.blm.gov/programs/energy-and-minerals/helium/partners'' in its place. 8.602 [Amended] 0 16. Amend section 8.602 by removing from paragraphs (a)(4)(ii)(A) and (B) ``FedBizOpps'' and adding ``FedBizOpps, also known as FBO'' in their places, respectively. PART 9--CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS 9.406-3 [Amended] 0 17. Amend section 9.406-3 by removing from paragraph (f)(1) ``www.cpars.csd.disa.mil'' and adding ``https://www.cpars.gov'' in its place. 9.407-3 [Amended] 0 18. Amend section 9.407-3 by removing from paragraph (e)(1) ``www.cpars.csd.disa.mil'' and adding ``https://www.cpars.gov'' in its place. PART 14--SEALED BIDDING 14.201-2 [Amended] 0 19. Amend section 14.201-2 by removing from paragraph (b) ``(53.302- 336)''. PART 16--TYPES OF CONTRACTS 16.505 [Amended] 0 20. Amend section 16.505 by removing from paragraph (b)(2)(ii)(D)(2)(i) ``http://www.fedbizopps.gov'' and adding ``https://www.fbo.gov'' in its place. [[Page 42573]] PART 17--SPECIAL CONTRACTING METHODS 17.502-1 [Amended] 0 21. Amend section 17.502-1 by removing from paragraph (b)(1)(i) ``http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/assets/procurement/iac_revised.pdf'' and adding ``https://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/whitehouse.gov/files/omb/ assets/OMB/procurement/interagency_acq/iac_revised.pdf'' in its place; and removing from paragraph (c) introductory text ``http:// www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/omb/procurement/memo/ development-review-and-approval-of-business-cases-for-certain- interagency-and-agency-specific-acquisitions-memo.pdf'' and adding ``https://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/whitehouse.gov/files/omb/ procurement/memo/development-review-and-approval-of-business-cases-for- certain-interagency-and-agency-specific-acquisitions-memo.pdf'' in its place. PART 18--EMERGENCY ACQUISITIONS 18.205 [Amended] 0 22. Amend section 18.205 by removing from paragraph (b) ``http:// www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/omb/assets/procurement_guides/ emergency_acquisitions_guide.pdf'' and adding ``https:// www.whitehouse.gov/sites/whitehouse.gov/files/omb/assets/ procurement_guides/emergency_acquisitions_guide.pdf'' in its place. PART 19--SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAMS 19.704 [Amended] 0 23. Amend section 19.704 by removing from paragraph (a)(10)(iii) ``contracts intended;'' and adding ``contracts with individual subcontracting plans where the contract is intended'' in its place. 19.1503 [Amended] 0 24. Amend section 19.1503 by removing from paragraph (c)(2)(viii) ``http://www.sba.gov/tools/forms/index.html'' and adding ``https:// www.sba.gov/managing-business/forms/small-business-forms/financial- assistance-forms/personal-financial-statement'' in its place. PART 22--APPLICATION OF LABOR LAWS TO GOVERNMENT ACQUISITIONS 22.001 [Amended] 0 25. Amend section 22.001 by removing from the definition ``Administrator or Administrator, Wage and Hour Division'' the words ``Employment Standards Administration,''. 22.404-3 [Amended] 0 26. Amend section 22.404-3 by removing from paragraph (a) ``(see 53.301-308)''. 22.1001 [Amended] 0 27. Amend section 22.1001 by removing from the definition ``Wage and Hour Division'' ``Employment Standards Administration of the''. 22.1021 [Amended] 0 28. Amend section 22.1021 by removing from paragraph (a) ``Employment Standards Administration,''. 22.1022 [Amended] 0 29. Amend section 22.1022 by removing from the second sentence ``Employment Standards Administration,''. 22.1304 [Amended] 0 30. Amend section 22.1304 by removing from paragraph (b) ``[email protected]'' and adding ``[email protected]'' in its place. PART 23--ENVIRONMENT, ENERGY AND WATER EFFICIENCY, RENEWABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES, OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY, AND DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE 23.202 [Amended] 0 31. Amend section 23.202 by removing from paragraph (b)(3) ``http:// www.epa.gov/nps/lid/section438'' and adding ``https://www.epa.gov/nps/ stormwater-management-federal-facilities-under-section-438-energy- independence-and-security-act'' in its place. 23.203 [Amended] 0 32. Amend section 23.203 by removing from paragraph (b)(2) ``http:// www1.eere.energy.gov/femp/procurement/eep_requirements.html'' and adding ``http://energy.gov/eere/femp/energy-and-water-efficient- products'' in its place. 0 33. Amend section 23.205 by removing from paragraph (c)(1) ``at http://www1.eere.energy.gov/femp/financing/espcs_regulations.html;'' and adding paragraph (d) to read as follows: 23.205 Energy-savings performance contracts. * * * * * (d) For more information see https://energy.gov/eere/femp/energy-savings-performance-contracts-federal-agencies. 23.401 [Amended] 0 34. Amend section 23.401 by removing from paragraph (a)(2) ``http:// www.epa.gov/epawaste/conserve/tools/cpg/index.htm'' and adding ``https://www.epa.gov/smm/comprehensive-procurement-guideline-cpg-program'' in its place. 23.405 [Amended] 0 35. Amend section 23.405 by removing from paragraph (a)(1) ``http://www.epa.gov/cpg/products.htm'' and adding ``https://www.epa.gov/smm/comprehensive-procurement-guideline-cpg-program#products'' in its place. 23.802 [Amended] 0 36. Amend section 23.802 by removing from paragraph (c) ``and the President's Climate Action Plan of June 2013''. PART 25--FOREIGN ACQUISITION 25.003 [Amended] 0 37. Amend section 25.003 in the definition ``Caribbean Basin country end product'' by removing from the paragraph (1)(ii)(B) ``http://www.usitc.gov/tata.hts/'' and adding ``https://usitc.gov/tata/hts/index.htm'' in its place. 25.703-2 [Amended] 0 38. Amend section 25.703-2 by removing from paragraph (a)(2) ``http://www.treasury.gov/ofac/downloads/t11sdn.pdf'' and adding ``https://www.treasury.gov/resource-center/sanctions/SDN-List/Pages/default.aspx'' in its place. PART 28--BONDS AND INSURANCE 28.106-1 [Amended] 0 39. Amend section 28.106-1 by removing from the introductory text, ``shown in 53.301 and 53.302''. 28.106-3 [Amended] 0 40. Amend section 28.106-3 by removing from paragraph (a) ``, and a copy of the form is furnished for this purpose in part 53 of the looseleaf edition of the FAR''. 28.203-3 [Amended] 0 41. Amend section 28.203-3 by removing from paragraph (a)(1) ``http://www.justice.gov/enrd/ENRD_Assets/Title_Standards_2001.pdf'' and adding ``https://www.justice.gov/enrd/page/file/922431/download'' in its place. 0 42. Amend section 28.204-3 by revising paragraph (h) to read as follows: 28.204-3 Irrevocable letter of credit. * * * * * [[Page 42574]] (h) A copy of the Uniform Customs and Practice (UCP) for Documentary Credits, 2007 Edition, International Chamber of Commerce Publication No. 600, is available from: ICC Books USA, 1212 Avenue of the Americas, 21st Floor, New York, NY 10036; Phone: 212-703-5078; Fax: 212-391-6568; Email: [email protected]; Via the internet at: http://www.uscib.org/ucp-600-ud-4465/. PART 31--CONTRACT COST PRINCIPLES AND PROCEDURES 31.205-6 [Amended] 0 43. Amend section 31.205-6 by removing from paragraphs (p)(2)(ii) and (p)(3)(ii) ``https://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/procurement_index_exec_comp/'' and adding ``https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/ContractorCompensationCapContractsAwardedBeforeJune24.pdf'' in their places, respectively; and removing from paragraph (p)(4)(ii) ``http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/procurement/cecp'' and adding ``https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/ContractorCompensationCapContractsAwardedafterJune24.pdf'' in its place. PART 36--CONSTRUCTION AND ARCHITECT-ENGINEER CONTRACTS 36.104 [Amended] 0 44. Amend section 36.104 by removing from paragraph (b)(1) ``http://www.wbdg.org/pdfs/hpsb_guidance.pdf'' and adding ``https://www.epa.gov/greeningepa/guiding-principles-federal-leadership-high-performance-and-sustainable-buildings'' in its place. 0 45. Revise the last sentence of section 36.700 to read as follows: 36.700 Scope of subpart. * * * A listing of the Standard forms is located in subpart 53.3. PART 41--ACQUISITION OF UTILITY SERVICES 41.301 [Amended] 0 46. Amend section 41.301 by removing from paragraph (a) ``General Services Administration, Energy Center of Expertise, 301 7th Street SW, Room 4004, Washington, DC 20407'' and adding ``General Services Administration, Energy Division--PMA, 1800 F St NW, Washington, DC 20405; website: www.gsa.gov/energy; Email: [email protected]'' in its place. PART 49--TERMINATION OF CONTRACTS 0 47. Revise the last sentence of section 49.602 to read as follows: 49.602 Forms for settlement of terminated contracts. * * * A listing of the Standard forms is located in subpart 53.3. PART 52--SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT CLAUSES 0 48. Amend section 52.208-8 by revising the date of the clause and removing from paragraph (a), in the definition ``Federal helium supplier'' ``http://www.blm.gov/nm/st/en/fo/Amarillo_Field_Office.html'' and adding ``https://www.blm.gov/programs/energy-and-minerals/helium/partners'' in its place. The revision reads as follows: 52.208-8 Required Sources for Helium and Helium Usage Data. * * * * * Required Sources for Helium and Helium Usage Data (AUG 2018) * * * * * 0 49. Amend section 52.212-1 by revising the date of the provision and paragraph (b)(4) to read as follows: 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items. * * * * * Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items (AUG 2018) * * * * * (b) * * * (4) A technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. This may include product literature, or other documents, if necessary; * * * * * 0 50. Amend section 52.212-3 by revising the date of the provision and removing from paragraph (o)(2)(iii) ``http://www.treasury.gov/ofac/downloads/t11sdn.pdf '' and adding ``https://www.treasury.gov/resource-center/sanctions/SDN-List/Pages/default.aspx'' in its place. The revision reads as follows: 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items. * * * * * Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items (AUG 2018) * * * * * 0 51. Amend section 52.212-5 by-- 0 a. Revising the date of the clause; 0 b. Revising paragraphs (b)(17)(i) and (b)(17)(v); 0 c. Revising paragraphs (b)(28) through (30); 0 d. Revising paragraphs (b)(48) and (49); 0 e. Redesignating paragraphs (b)(58) and (59) as paragraphs (b)(59) and (60), and adding a new paragraph (b)(58); 0 f. Revising the newly designated paragraph (b)(60); 0 g. Revising paragraphs (c)(2), (c)(4), and (e)(1)(xii); and 0 h. In Alternate II- 0 i. Revising the date of Alternate II; 0 ii. Revising paragraph (e)(1)(ii)(J); and 0 iii. Revising paragraphs (e)(1)(ii)(P) thru (e)(1)(ii)(R). The revisions and addition read as follows: 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items. * * * * * Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (AUG 2018) * * * * * (b) * * * ___(17)(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (AUG 2018) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)). * * * * * __(v) Alternate IV ([AUG 2018]) of 52.219-9. * * * * * ___(28)(i) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (SEPT 2016) (E.O. 11246). ___(ii) Alternate I (Feb 1999) of 52.222-26. ___(29)(i) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (OCT 2015)(38 U.S.C. 4212). ___(ii) Alternate I (July 2014) of 52.222-35. ___(30)(i) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUL 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793). ___(ii) Alternate I (July 2014) of 52.222-36. * * * * * ___(48) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (AUG 2018) 19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note). ___(49) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUNE 2008) (E.O.'s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury). * * * * * ___(58) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (AUG 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a). * * * * * ___(60)(i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631). ___(ii) Alternate I (Apr 2003) of 52.247-64. ___(iii) Alternate II (Feb 2006) of 52.247-64. (c) * * * ___(2) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018)(41 U.S.C. chapter 67). * * * * * ___(4) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price [[Page 42575]] Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (AUG 2018)(29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67). * * * * * (e)(1) * * * (xii) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018)(41 U.S.C. chapter 67). * * * * * Alternate II (AUG 2018). * * * * * * * * (e)(1) * * * (ii) * * * (J) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018)(41 U.S.C. chapter 67). * * * * * (P) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017)(E.O. 13706). (Q)(1) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a). (2) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3. (R) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (OCT 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note). * * * * * 0 52. Amend section 52.213-4 by revising the date of the clause and paragraphs (a)(2)(viii) and (b)(1)(vii) to read as follows: 52.213-4 Terms and Conditions--Simplified Acquisitions (Other Than Commercial Items). * * * * * Terms and Conditions--Simplified Acquisitions (Other than Commercial Items) (AUG 2018) (a) * * * (2) * * * (viii) 52.244-6, Subcontracts for Commercial Items (AUG 2018). (b) * * * (1) * * * (vii) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67) (Applies to service contracts over $2,500 that are subject to the Service Contract Labor Standards statute and will be performed in the United States, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Johnston Island, Wake Island, or the outer Continental Shelf). * * * * * 0 53. Amend section 52.216-7 by revising the date of the clause and removing from paragraph (d)(2)(iv)(B) ``http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/procurement_index_exec_comp/'' and adding ``https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/ContractorCompensationCapContractsAwardedBeforeJune24.pdf and https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/ContractorCompensationCapContractsAwardedafterJune24.pdf '' in its place. The revision reads as follows: 52.216-7 Allowable Cost and Payment. * * * * * Allowable Cost and Payment (AUG 2018) 0 54. Amend section 52.219-9 by-- 0 a. Revising the date of the clause; 0 b. Removing the erroneous paragraph (d), prior to paragraph (c)(1); 0 c. Removing from paragraph (d)(10)(iii) ``contracts intended'' and adding ``contracts with individual subcontracting plans where the contract is intended'' in its place; 0 d. Removing from paragraphs (d)(10)(vi) and (d)(10)(vii) ``DUNS number'' and adding ``unique entity identifier'' in its place; 0 e. In Alternate IV-- 0 i. Revising the date of Alternate IV; 0 ii. Removing from paragraph (d)(10)(iii) ``contract intended'' and adding ``contract with an individual subcontracting plan where the contract is intended'' in its place; and 0 iii. Removing from paragraphs (d)(10)(vi) and (d)(10)(vii) ``DUNS number'' and adding ``unique entity identifier'' in its place. The revisions read as follows: 52.219-9 Small Business Subcontracting Plan. * * * * * Small Business Subcontracting Plan (AUG 2018) * * * * * Alternate IV (AUG 2018) * * *. * * * * * 0 55. Amend section 52.222-6 by revising the date of the clause and removing from paragraph (c)(2) ``Employment Standards Administration,''. The revision reads as follows: 52.222-6 Construction Wage Rate Requirements. * * * * * Construction Wage Rate Requirements (AUG 2018) * * * * * 0 56. Amend section 52.222-8 by revising the clause heading and date to read as follows: 52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records. * * * * * Payrolls and Basic Records (AUG 2018) * * * * * 0 57. Amend section 52.222-30 by revising the date of the clause and removing from paragraph (a) ``Employment Standards Administration,''. The revision reads as follows: 52.222-30 Construction Wage Rate Requirements--Price Adjustment (None or Separately Specified Method). * * * * * Construction Wage Rate Requirements--Price Adjustment (None or Separately Specified Method) (AUG 2018) * * * * * 0 58. Amend section 52.222-31 by revising the date of the clause and removing from paragraph (a) ``Employment Standards Administration,''. The revision reads as follows: 52.222-31 Construction Wage Rate Requirements--Price Adjustment (Percentage Method). * * * * * Construction Wage Rate Requirements--Price Adjustment (Percentage Method) (AUG 2018) * * * * * 0 59. Amend section 52.222-32 by revising the date of the clause and removing from paragraph (a) ``Employment Standards Administration,''. The revision reads as follows: 52.222-32 Construction Wage Rate Requirements--Price Adjustment (Actual Method). * * * * * Construction Wage Rate Requirements--Price Adjustment (Actual Method) (AUG 2018) * * * * * 0 60. Amend section 52.222-41 by-- 0 a. Revising the date of the clause; 0 b. Removing from paragraph (c)(2)(ii) ``Employment Standards Administration''; and 0 c. Removing from paragraph (i)(1) ``Employment Standards Administration,''. The revision reads as follows: 52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards. * * * * * Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) * * * * * 0 61. Amend section 52.222-43 by revising the date of the clause and removing from paragraph (c) ``Employment Standards Administration,''. The revision reads as follows: 52.222-43 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards--Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts). * * * * * [[Page 42576]] Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards--Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (AUG 2018) * * * * * 0 62. Amend section 52.223-17 by revising the date of the clause and removing from paragraph (b) ``http://www.epa.gov/cpg/'' and ``http://www.epa.gov/cpg/products.htm'' and adding ``https://www.epa.gov/smm/comprehensive-procurement-guideline-cpg-program'' in their places. The revision reads as follows: 52.223-17 Affirmative Procurement of EPA-designated Items in Service and Construction Contracts. * * * * * Affirmative Procurement of EPA-designated Items in Service and Construction Contracts (AUG 2018) * * * * * 0 63. Amend section 52.225-5 by revising the date of the clause and removing from paragraph (a), in the definition of ``Caribbean Basin country end product'' paragraph (1)(ii)(B) introductory text ``http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/'' and adding ``https://usitc.gov/tata/hts/index.htm'' in its place. The revision reads as follows: 52.225-5 Trade Agreements. * * * * * Trade Agreements (AUG 2018) * * * * * 0 64. Amend section 52.225-18 by revising the date of the provision and removing from the introductory text of paragraph (a) ``clause'' and adding ``provision'' in its place. The revision reads as follows: 52.225-18 Place of Manufacture. * * * * * Place of Manufacture (AUG 2018) * * * * * 0 65. Amend section 52.225-25 by revising the date of the provision and removing from paragraph (c)(3) ``http://www.treasury.gov/ofac/downloads/t11sdn.pdf'' and adding ``https://www.treasury.gov/resource-center/sanctions/SDN-List/Pages/default.aspx'' in its place. The revision reads as follows: 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran--Representation and Certifications. * * * * * Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran--Representation and Certifications (AUG 2018) * * * * * 0 66. Amend section 52.228-11 by revising the date of the clause and removing from paragraph (b)(2)(i) ``http://www.justice.gov/enrd/ENRD_Assets/Title_Standards_2001.pdf'' and adding ``https://www.justice.gov/enrd/page/file/922431/download'' in its place. The revision reads as follows: 52.228-11 Pledges of Assets. * * * * * Pledges of Assets (AUG 2018) * * * * * 0 67. Amend section 52.243-1 by revising the introductory text and the date of the clause to read as follows: 52.243-1 Changes--Fixed-Price. As prescribed in 43.205(a)(1), insert the following clause. The 30- day period may be varied according to agency procedures. Changes--Fixed-Price (AUG 1987) * * * * * 0 68. Amend section 52.244-6 by revising the date of the clause and paragraphs (c)(1)(iv), (v), (vi), (xv), and (xvi) to read as follows: 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items. * * * * * Subcontracts for Commercial Items (AUG 2018) * * * * * (c) * * * (1) * * * (iv) 52.204-21, Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems (JUN 2016), other than subcontracts for commercially available off-the-shelf items, if flow down is required in accordance with paragraph (c) of FAR clause 52.204-21. (v) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (JUL 2018) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91). (vi) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Nov 2016) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), if the subcontract offers further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds $700,000 ($1.5 million for construction of any public facility), the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities. * * * * * (xv) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017) (E.O. 13706), if flow down is required in accordance with paragraph (m) of FAR clause 52.222-62. (xvi)(A) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a) if flow down is required in accordance with 52.224-3(f). (B) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3, if flow down is required in accordance with 52.224-3(f) and the agency specifies that only its agency-provided training is acceptable). * * * * * PART 53--FORMS 53.000 [Amended] 0 69. Amend section 53.000 by-- 0 a. Removing ``in acquisition,'' and adding ``in acquisition; and'' in its place; 0 b. Removing ``the forms, and'' and adding ``the forms.'' in its place; and 0 c. Removing ``(c) illustrates the forms.''. 0 70. Revise section 53.102 to read as follows: 53.102 Current editions. The form prescriptions in subpart 53.2 and the FAR forms located at https://www.gsa.gov/forms contain current edition dates. Contracting officers shall use the current editions unless otherwise authorized under this regulation. 0 71. Revise section 53.209-1 to read as follows: 53.209-1 Responsible prospective contractors. The following forms are prescribed for use in conducting preaward surveys of prospective contractors, as specified in 9.106-1, 9.106-2, and 9.106-4. These forms are authorized for local reproduction and can be found at the GSA Forms Library at https://www.gsa.gov/forms. (a) SF 1403 (Rev. 01/2014), Preaward Survey of Prospective Contractor (General). (b) SF 1404 (Rev. 01/2014), Preaward Survey of Prospective Contractor--Technical. (c) SF 1405 (Rev. 01/2014), Preaward Survey of Prospective Contractor--Production. (d) SF 1406 (Rev. 01/2014), Preaward Survey of Prospective Contractor--Quality Assurance. (e) SF 1407 (Rev. 01/2014), Preaward Survey of Prospective Contractor--Financial Capability. (f) SF 1408 (Rev. 01/2014), Preaward Survey of Prospective Contractor--Accounting System. 0 72. Revise section 53.228 to read as follows: 53.228 Bonds and insurance. The following standard forms are prescribed for use for bond and [[Page 42577]] insurance requirements, as specified in part 28. These forms can be found at the GSA Forms Library at https://www.gsa.gov/forms. All the following forms are authorized for local reproduction, except for SF 25B. (a) SF 24 (Rev. 8/2016) Bid Bond. (See 28.106-1.) (b) SF 25 (Rev. 8/2016) Performance Bond. (See 28.106-1(b).) (c) SF 25A (Rev. 8/2016) Payment Bond. (See 28.106-1(c).) (d) SF 25B (For Standard Forms 24, 25, and 25A) (Rev. 10/1983) Continuation Sheet for Standard Forms 24, 25 and 25A. (See 28.106- 1(c).) (e) SF 28 (Rev. 6/2003) Affidavit of Individual Surety. (See 28.106-1(e) and 28.203(b).) (f) SF 34 (Rev 8/2016) Annual Bid Bond. (See 28.106-1(f).) (g) SF 35 (Rev. 8/2016) Annual Performance Bond. (See 28.106-1.) (h) SF 273 (Rev. 4/2013) Reinsurance Agreement for a Bonds statute Performance Bond. (See 28.106-1(h) and 28.202-1(a)(4).) (i) SF 274 (Rev. 4/2013) Reinsurance Agreement for a Bonds statute Payment Bond. (See 28.106-1(i) and 28.202-1(a)(4).) (j) SF 275 (Rev. 10/1998) Reinsurance Agreement in Favor of the United States. (See 28.106-1(j) and 28.202-1(a)(4).) (k) SF 1414 (Rev. 05/1997), Consent of Surety. (l) SF 1415 (Rev. 7/1993), Consent of Surety and Increase of Penalty. (See 28.108-1(l).) (m) SF 1416 (Rev. 10/1998) Payment Bond for Other than Construction Contracts. (See 28.106-1(m).) (n) SF 1418 (Rev. 2/1999) Performance Bond For Other Than Construction Contracts. (See 28.106-1(n).) (o) OF 90 (Rev. 1/1990), Release of Lien on Real Property. (See 28.106-1(o) and 28.203-5(a).) (p) OF 91 (Rev. 1/1990), Release of Personal Property from Escrow. (See 28.106-1(p) and 28.203-5(a).) 0 73. Revise section 53.249 to read as follows: 53.249 Termination of contracts. (a) The following forms are prescribed for use in connection with the termination of contracts, as specified in subpart 49.6. These forms are available at the GSA Forms Library at https://www.gsa.gov/forms. These forms are authorized for local reproduction except for SF 1034. (1) SF 1034 (GAO), Public Voucher for Purchases and Services Other Than Personal. (See 49.302(a).) (2) SF 1435 (Rev. 03/2016), Settlement Proposal (Inventory Basis). (See 49.602-1(a).) (3) SF 1436 (Rev. 5/2004), Settlement Proposal (Total Cost Basis). (See 49.602-1(b).) (4) SF 1437 (Rev. 9/1997), Settlement Proposal for Cost- Reimbursement Type Contracts. (See 49.602-1(c) and 49.302.) (5) SF 1438 (Rev. 5/2004), Settlement Proposal (Short Form). (See 49.602-1(d).) (6) SF 1439 (Rev. 7/1989), Schedule of Accounting Information. (See 49.602-3.) (7) SF 1440 (Rev. 01/1995), Application for Partial Payment. (See 49.602-4.) (b) SF 1428 (Rev. 6/2007), Inventory Disposal Schedule, and Standard Form 1429 (Rev. 1/2016), Inventory Disposal Schedule-- Continuation Sheet, shall be used to support termination settlement proposals listed in paragraph (a) of this section, as specified in 49.602-2. These forms are available at the GSA Forms Library at https://www.gsa.gov/forms. 0 74. Revise subpart 53.3 to read as follows: Subpart 53.3--Forms Used in Acquisitions 53.300 Listing of Standard, Optional, and Agency forms. This subpart identifies, in numerical sequence, Standard Forms (SF), Optional Forms (OF) and agency forms that are specified by the FAR for use in acquisitions. (a) You can access the forms in Table 53-1 at the GSA Forms Library at https://www.gsa.gov/forms. Table 53-1--Forms in the GSA Forms Library ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Form No. Form title ------------------------------------------------------------------------ SF 18............................. Request for Quotation. SF 24............................. Bid Bond. SF 25............................. Performance Bond. SF 25A............................ Payment Bond. SF 25B............................ Continuation Sheet for 24, 25, and 25A. SF 26............................. Award/Contract. SF 28............................. Affidavit of Individual Surety. SF 30............................. Amendment of Solicitation/ Modification of Contract. SF 33............................. Solicitation, Offer and Award. SF 34............................. Annual Bid Bond. SF 35............................. Annual Performance Bond. SF 44............................. U.S. Government Purchase Order-- Invoice--Voucher. SF 120............................ Report of Excess Personal Property. SF 120A........................... Continuation Sheet (Report of Excess Personal Property). SF 126............................ Report of Personal Property for Sale. SF 126A........................... Report of Personal Property for Sale (Continuation Sheet). SF 252............................ Architect-Engineer Contract. SF 273............................ Reinsurance Agreement for a Bonds Statute Performance Bid. SF 274............................ Reinsurance Agreement for a Bonds Statute Payment Bond. SF 275............................ Reinsurance Agreement in Favor of the United States. SF 294............................ Subcontracting Report for Individual Contracts. SF 298............................ Report Documentation Page. SF 308............................ Request For Wage Determination and Response to Request. SF 330............................ Architect-Engineer Qualifications. SF 1034........................... Public Voucher for Purchases and Services Other Than Personal. SF 1035........................... Public Voucher for Purchases and Services Other Than Personal (Continuation Sheet). SF 1094........................... United States Tax Exemption Form. SF 1094A.......................... Tax Exemption Accountability Record. SF 1165........................... Receipt for Cash-Subvoucher. SF 1402........................... Certificate of Appointment. [[Page 42578]] SF 1403........................... Preaward Survey of Prospective Contractor (General). SF 1404........................... Preaward Survey of Prospective Contractor (Technical). SF 1405........................... Preaward Survey of Prospective Contractor (Production). SF 1406........................... Preaward Survey of Prospective Contractor (Quality Assurance). SF 1407........................... Preaward Survey of Prospective Contractor Financial Capability. SF 1408........................... Preaward Survey of Prospective Contractor Accounting System. SF 1409........................... Abstract of Offers. SF 1410........................... Abstract of Offers -Continuation. SF 1413........................... Statement and Acknowledgment. SF 1414........................... Consent of Surety. SF 1415........................... Consent of Surety and Increase of Penalty. SF 1416........................... Payment Bond For Other Than Construction Contracts. SF 1418........................... Performance Bond for Other Than Construction Contracts. SF 1423........................... Inventory Verification Survey. SF 1424........................... Inventory Disposal Report. SF 1428........................... Inventory Disposal Schedule. SF 1429........................... Inventory Disposal Schedule- Continuation Sheet. SF 1435........................... Settlement Proposal (Inventory Basis). SF 1436........................... Settlement Proposal (Total Cost Basis). SF 1437........................... Settlement Proposal for Cost- Reimbursement Type Contracts. SF 1438........................... Settlement Proposal (Short Form). SF 1439........................... Schedule of Accounting Information. SF 1440........................... Application For Partial Payment. SF 1442........................... Solicitation, Offer, and Award (Construction, Alteration, or Repair). SF 1443........................... Contractor's Request For Progress Payment. SF 1444........................... Request For Authorization of Additional Classification and Rate. SF 1445........................... Labor Standards Interview. SF 1446........................... Labor Standards Investigation Summary Sheet. SF 1447........................... Solicitation/Contract. SF 1449........................... Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items. OF 17............................. Offer Label. OF 90............................. Release of Lien on Real Property. OF 91............................. Release of Personal Property From Escrow. OF 307............................ Contract Award. OF 308............................ Solicitation and Offer-Negotiated Acquisition. OF 309............................ Amendment of Solicitation (Negotiated Procurements). OF 336............................ Continuation Sheet. OF 347............................ Order for Supplies or Services. OF 348............................ Order For Supplies or Services-- Schedule--Continuation. OF 1419........................... Abstract of Offers--Construction. OF 1419A.......................... Abstract of Offers-Construction Continuation Sheet. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (b) You can access the forms in Table 53-2 at the websites listed in the table. Table 53-2--Other Forms ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Form DD 254................. Department of http://www.dtic.mil/ Defense Contract whs/directives/ Security forms/eforms/ Classification dd0254.pdf. Specification. Form DD 441................. Department of http://www.dtic.mil/ Defense Security whs/directives/ Agreement. forms/eforms/ dd0441_2017.pdf. Form WH-347................. Payroll-U.S. https://www.dol.gov/ Department of Labor. whd/forms/ wh347.pdf. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ [FR Doc. 2018-17836 Filed 8-21-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6820-EP-P
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gender pay gap. The respondents also contractor firms. Defining small as firms with List of Subjects in 48 CFR Parts 1, 22,
presented rationale as to why the less than $35.5 million in revenue, then there and 52
interim rule will benefit businesses, are 315,902 small contractor firms. Thus, the
total number of small contractor firms that Government procurement.
individual workers, and the economy.
may be impacted by the rule range from Dated: July 31, 2018.
Response: Noted. 315,902 to 328,552. William F. Clark,
III. Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 Recordkeeping and reporting requirements
of the interim rule involved regulatory Director, Office of Government-wide
Executive Orders (E.O.s) 12866 and familiarization and administrative costs Acquisition Policy, Office of Acquisition
13563 direct agencies to assess all costs associated with incorporating revised Policy, Office of Government-wide Policy.
and benefits of available regulatory language into policies, instructions, notices Interim Rule Adopted as Final Without
alternatives and, if regulation is to employees, and subcontracts. In Change
necessary, to select regulatory implementing the additional prohibition, the
approaches that maximize net benefits interim rule required that contractors and ■ Accordingly, the interim rule
(including potential economic, subcontractors disseminate the amending 48 CFR parts 1, 22, and 52,
environmental, public health and safety nondiscrimination provision, using language which was published in the Federal
prescribed by the Director of the Office of Register at 81 FR 67732 on September
effects, distributive impacts, and
Federal Contract Compliance Programs
equity). E.O. 13563, Improving 30, 2016, is adopted as a final rule
(OFCCP), including incorporating the
Regulation and Regulatory Review, nondiscrimination provision into existing without change.
emphasizes the importance of employee manuals and handbooks and [FR Doc. 2018–17826 Filed 8–21–18; 8:45 am]
quantifying both costs and benefits, of posting it electronically or in conspicuous BILLING CODE 6820–EP–P
reducing costs, of harmonizing rules, places available to employees and applicants.
and of promoting flexibility. This is not An analysis of estimated costs of the
a significant regulatory action and, regulatory changes was performed in the DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
therefore, was not subject to review DOL final rule published in the Federal
under section 6(b) of E.O. 12866, Register at 80 FR 54934, on September 11, GENERAL SERVICES
2015. However, this final rule does not have ADMINISTRATION
Regulatory Planning and Review, dated
any impact on small entities, because the
September 30, 1993. This rule is not a interim rule has already been in effect since
major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804. NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND
September 30, 2016, and the final rule does
not make any changes to the interim rule. SPACE ADMINISTRATION
IV. Executive Order 13771
DoD, GSA, and NASA are not aware of any
This rule is not subject to E.O. 13771, significant alternatives to the rule that would 48 CFR Parts 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 16,
Reducing Regulation and Controlling accomplish the stated objectives of the E.O. 17, 18, 19, 22, 23, 25, 28, 31, 36, 41, 49,
Regulatory Costs, because this rule is and the DOL implementing regulations. 52, and 53
not a significant regulatory action under It is necessary for the rule to apply to small
entities, because E.O. 11246, as amended, [FAC 2005–100; Item III; Docket No. 2018–
E.O. 12866. 0002; Sequence No. 1]
applies to all contracts above $10,000 that are
V. Regulatory Flexibility Act not completely exempted. Every effort has
been made to minimize the burdens imposed. Federal Acquisition Regulation;
DoD, GSA, and NASA have prepared Technical Amendments
a Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Interested parties may obtain a copy
(FRFA) consistent with the Regulatory of the FRFA from the Regulatory AGENCY: Department of Defense (DoD),
Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 601 et seq. The Secretariat Division. The Regulatory General Services Administration (GSA),
FRFA is summarized as follows: Secretariat Division has submitted a and National Aeronautics and Space
DoD, GSA, and NASA are converting to a copy of the FRFA to the Chief Counsel Administration (NASA).
final rule, without change, an interim rule for Advocacy of the Small Business ACTION: Final rule.
that amended the Federal Acquisition Administration.
Regulation (FAR) to implement Executive SUMMARY: This document makes
Order (E.O.) 13665, Non-Retaliation for VI. Paperwork Reduction Act amendments to the Federal Acquisition
Disclosure of Compensation Information. Regulation (FAR) in order to make
E.O. 13665 amended E.O. 11246, Equal The Paperwork Reduction Act (44 editorial changes and to update web
Opportunity in Federal Employment. The U.S.C. chapter 35) does apply; however, links.
interim rule also implemented a final rule the information collection authorization
issued by the Department of Labor (DOL) at is under the DOL final rule issued by DATES: Effective: August 22, 2018.
41 CFR part 60–1, published in the Federal the OFCCP of the DOL, which was FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms.
Register at 80 FR 54934, on September 11, published in the Federal Register at 80 Lois Mandell, Regulatory Secretariat
2015. FR 54934, on September 11, 2015, Division (MVCB), 1800 F Street NW,
The objective of this rule is to provide for 2nd Floor, Washington, DC 20405, 202–
a uniform policy for the Federal Government
entitled ‘‘Government Contractors,
to prohibit Federal contractors from Prohibitions Against Pay Secrecy 501–4755. Please cite FAC 2005–100,
discriminating against employees and job Policies and Actions’’, and is assigned Technical Amendments.
applicants who inquire about, discuss, or Office of Management and Budget SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In order to
disclose their own compensation or the (OMB) Control Number 1250–0008. This update certain elements in 48 CFR parts
compensation of other employees or information collection expires 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 22,
applicants. December 31, 2018. The other 23, 25, 28, 31, 36, 41, 49, 52, and 53 this
No public comments were received in
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information collection requirements document makes editorial changes to
response to the initial regulatory flexibility cited at 1.106 that apply to FAR clause
analysis.
the FAR.
The rule will apply to all entities, both
52.222–26, assigned OMB control
numbers 1250–0001 and 1250–0003, List of Subjects in 48 CFR Parts 2, 4, 5,
small and other than small. Based on the 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 22, 23, 25,
most current System for Award Management cover the general recordkeeping
provisions of the laws administered by 28, 31, 36, 41, 49, 52, and 53
data available, defining small as fewer than
500 employees, then there are 328,552 small OFCCP. Government procurement.
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Dated: July 31, 2018. the 13–17 character PIID illustrated in performance-and-sustainable-
William F. Clark, paragraph (a)(5) of this section. buildings’’ in its place.
Director, Office of Government-wide * * * * * 7.105 [Amended]
Acquisition Policy, Office of Acquisition
Policy, Office of Government-wide Policy. 4.1702 [Amended] ■ 12. Amend section 7.105 by removing
Therefore, DoD, GSA, and NASA ■ 4. Amend section 4.1702 by removing from paragraph (b)(16) ‘‘http://
amend 48 CFR parts 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, from paragraph (b) ‘‘http:// www.fedbizopps.gov’’ and adding
14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 22, 23, 25, 28, 31, 36, www.whitehouse.gov/omb/procurement- ‘‘https://www.fbo.gov’’ in its place.
41, 49, 52, and 53 as set forth below: service-contract-inventories’’ and 7.107–4 [Amended]
■ 1. The authority citation for parts 2, 4, adding ‘‘https://www.whitehouse.gov/
sites/whitehouse.gov/files/omb/ ■ 13. Amend section 7.107–4(a)(1)
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 22, 23,
procurement/memo/service-contract- introductory text by removing ‘‘contract
25, 28, 31, 36, 41, 49, 52, and 53
inventory-guidance.pdf’’ in its place. task’’ and adding ‘‘contract or task’’ in
continues to read as follows:
its place.
Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. PART 5—PUBLICIZING CONTRACT
chapter 137; and 51 U.S.C. 20113. ACTIONS PART 8—REQUIRED SOURCES OF
SUPPLIES AND SERVICES
PART 2—DEFINITIONS OF WORDS 5.102 [Amended]
AND TERMS 8.405–6 [Amended]
■ 5. Amend section 5.102 by removing
from paragraph (a)(1) ‘‘http:// ■ 14. Amend section 8.405–6 by
■ 2. Amend section 2.101, in paragraph removing from paragraph (a)(2)(i)(B)(1)
(b)(2) by— www.fedbizopps.gov’’ and adding
‘‘https://www.fbo.gov’’ in its place. ‘‘http://www.fedbizopps.gov’’ and
■ a. Removing from the definition adding ‘‘https://www.fbo.gov’’ in its
‘‘Disaster Response Registry’’ ‘‘https:// 5.201 [Amended] place.
www.acquisition.gov and alternately
through the FEMA website at http:// ■ 6. Amend section 5.201 by removing 8.501 [Amended]
www.fema.gov/business/index.shtm. from paragraph (d) ‘‘http:// ■ 15. Amend section 8.501 in the
(See 26.205.)’’ and adding ‘‘the Internet www.fedbizopps.gov’’ and adding definition ‘‘Federal helium supplier’’ by
at https://www.sam.gov, Search Records, ‘‘https://www.fbo.gov’’ in its place. removing ‘‘http://blm.gov/8pjd’’ and
Advanced Search, Disaster Response 5.207 [Amended] adding ‘‘https://www.blm.gov/programs/
Registry Search. (See 26.205.)’’ in its energy-and-minerals/helium/partners’’
place; and ■ 7. Amend section 5.207 by removing in its place.
■ b. Removing from the definition from paragraphs (b), (c)(19), and (e)
‘‘Governmentwide point of entry (GPE)’’ ‘‘http://www.fedbizopps.gov’’ and 8.602 [Amended]
‘‘http://www.fedbizopps.gov’’ and adding ‘‘https://www.fbo.gov’’ in their ■ 16. Amend section 8.602 by removing
adding ‘‘https://www.fbo.gov’’ in its places, respectively. from paragraphs (a)(4)(ii)(A) and (B)
place. ‘‘FedBizOpps’’ and adding
5.704 [Amended]
‘‘FedBizOpps, also known as FBO’’ in
PART 4—ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS ■ 8. Amend section 5.704 by removing their places, respectively.
from paragraph (b) introductory text
■ 3. Amend section 4.1603 by revising ‘‘https://www.fedbizopps.gov’’ and PART 9—CONTRACTOR
paragraphs (b) introductory text, (b)(1), adding ‘‘https://www.fbo.gov’’ in its QUALIFICATIONS
and (b)(2) introductory text to read as place.
9.406–3 [Amended]
follows:
5.705 [Amended] ■ 17. Amend section 9.406–3 by
4.1603 Procedures. removing from paragraph (f)(1)
■ 9. Amend section 5.705 by removing
* * * * * from paragraphs (a)(2) introductory text ‘‘www.cpars.csd.disa.mil’’ and adding
(b) Elements of a supplementary PIID. and (c) ‘‘https://www.fedbizopps.gov’’ ‘‘https://www.cpars.gov’’ in its place.
Use the supplementary PIID to identify and adding ‘‘https://www.fbo.gov’’ in 9.407–3 [Amended]
amendments to solicitations and their places, respectively.
modifications to contracts, orders, and ■ 18. Amend section 9.407–3 by
agreements. The supplementary PIID is PART 6—COMPETITION removing from paragraph (e)(1)
reported as a separate data element used REQUIREMENTS ‘‘www.cpars.csd.disa.mil’’ and adding
in conjunction with, but not appended ‘‘https://www.cpars.gov’’ in its place.
to, the PIID. 6.305 [Amended]
(1) Amendments to solicitations. PART 14—SEALED BIDDING
■ 10. Amend section 6.305 by removing
Number amendments to solicitations from paragraph (d)(1) 14.201–2 [Amended]
sequentially using a four position ‘‘www.fedbizopps.gov’’ and adding ■ 19. Amend section 14.201–2 by
numeric serial number in addition to ‘‘https://www.fbo.gov’’ in its place. removing from paragraph (b) ‘‘(53.302–
the 13–17 character PIID beginning with 336)’’.
0001. PART 7—ACQUISITION PLANNING
(2) Modifications to contracts, orders, PART 16—TYPES OF CONTRACTS
7.103 [Amended]
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and agreements. Number modifications
to contracts, orders, and agreements ■ 11. Amend section 7.103 by removing 16.505 [Amended]
using a six position alpha or numeric, from paragraph (p)(3) ‘‘http:// ■ 20. Amend section 16.505 by
or a combination thereof, in addition to www.wbdg.org/pdfs/hpsb_ removing from paragraph
the 13–17 character PIID. For example, guidance.pdf’’ and adding ‘‘https:// (b)(2)(ii)(D)(2)(i) ‘‘http://
a modification could be numbered www.epa.gov/greeningepa/guiding- www.fedbizopps.gov’’ and adding
P00001. This would be in addition to principles-federal-leadership-high- ‘‘https://www.fbo.gov’’ in its place.
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PART 17—SPECIAL CONTRACTING and Hour Division’’ the words 23.401 [Amended]
METHODS ‘‘Employment Standards ■ 34. Amend section 23.401 by
Administration,’’. removing from paragraph (a)(2) ‘‘http://
17.502–1 [Amended]
www.epa.gov/epawaste/conserve/tools/
■ 21. Amend section 17.502–1 by 22.404–3 [Amended]
cpg/index.htm’’ and adding ‘‘https://
removing from paragraph (b)(1)(i) ■ 26. Amend section 22.404–3 by www.epa.gov/smm/comprehensive-
‘‘http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/ removing from paragraph (a) ‘‘(see procurement-guideline-cpg-program’’ in
assets/procurement/iac_revised.pdf’’ 53.301–308)’’. its place.
and adding ‘‘https:// 22.1001 [Amended]
www.whitehouse.gov/sites/ 23.405 [Amended]
whitehouse.gov/files/omb/assets/OMB/ ■ 27. Amend section 22.1001 by
■ 35. Amend section 23.405 by
procurement/interagency_acq/iac_ removing from the definition ‘‘Wage
removing from paragraph (a)(1) ‘‘http://
revised.pdf’’ in its place; and removing and Hour Division’’ ‘‘Employment
www.epa.gov/cpg/products.htm’’ and
from paragraph (c) introductory text Standards Administration of the’’.
adding ‘‘https://www.epa.gov/smm/
‘‘http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/ 22.1021 [Amended] comprehensive-procurement-guideline-
default/files/omb/procurement/memo/ ■ 28. Amend section 22.1021 by cpg-program#products’’ in its place.
development-review-and-approval-of- removing from paragraph (a)
business-cases-for-certain-interagency- 23.802 [Amended]
‘‘Employment Standards
and-agency-specific-acquisitions- Administration,’’. ■ 36. Amend section 23.802 by
memo.pdf’’ and adding ‘‘https:// removing from paragraph (c) ‘‘and the
www.whitehouse.gov/sites/ 22.1022 [Amended] President’s Climate Action Plan of June
whitehouse.gov/files/omb/procurement/ ■ 29. Amend section 22.1022 by 2013’’.
memo/development-review-and- removing from the second sentence
approval-of-business-cases-for-certain- ‘‘Employment Standards PART 25—FOREIGN ACQUISITION
interagency-and-agency-specific- Administration,’’. 25.003 [Amended]
acquisitions-memo.pdf’’ in its place.
22.1304 [Amended] ■ 37. Amend section 25.003 in the
PART 18—EMERGENCY ■ 30. Amend section 22.1304 by definition ‘‘Caribbean Basin country
ACQUISITIONS removing from paragraph (b) ‘‘VETS– end product’’ by removing from the
4212-customersupport@dol.gov’’ and paragraph (1)(ii)(B) ‘‘http://
18.205 [Amended] adding ‘‘VETS4212-customersupport@ www.usitc.gov/tata.hts/’’ and adding
■ 22. Amend section 18.205 by dol.gov’’ in its place. ‘‘https://usitc.gov/tata/hts/index.htm’’
removing from paragraph (b) ‘‘http:// in its place.
www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/ PART 23—ENVIRONMENT, ENERGY
AND WATER EFFICIENCY, 25.703–2 [Amended]
omb/assets/procurement_guides/
emergency_acquisitions_guide.pdf’’ and RENEWABLE ENERGY ■ 38. Amend section 25.703–2 by
adding ‘‘https://www.whitehouse.gov/ TECHNOLOGIES, OCCUPATIONAL removing from paragraph (a)(2) ‘‘http://
sites/whitehouse.gov/files/omb/assets/ SAFETY, AND DRUG–FREE www.treasury.gov/ofac/downloads/
procurement_guides/emergency_ WORKPLACE t11sdn.pdf’’ and adding ‘‘https://
acquisitions_guide.pdf’’ in its place. www.treasury.gov/resource-center/
23.202 [Amended] sanctions/SDN-List/Pages/default.aspx’’
PART 19—SMALL BUSINESS ■ 31. Amend section 23.202 by in its place.
PROGRAMS removing from paragraph (b)(3) ‘‘http://
www.epa.gov/nps/lid/section438’’ and PART 28—BONDS AND INSURANCE
19.704 [Amended] adding ‘‘https://www.epa.gov/nps/
23. Amend section 19.704 by 28.106–1 [Amended]
■ stormwater-management-federal-
removing from paragraph (a)(10)(iii) facilities-under-section-438-energy- ■ 39. Amend section 28.106–1 by
‘‘contracts intended;’’ and adding independence-and-security-act’’ in its removing from the introductory text,
‘‘contracts with individual place. ‘‘shown in 53.301 and 53.302’’.
subcontracting plans where the contract
23.203 [Amended] 28.106–3 [Amended]
is intended’’ in its place.
■ 32. Amend section 23.203 by ■ 40. Amend section 28.106–3 by
19.1503 [Amended] removing from paragraph (b)(2) ‘‘http:// removing from paragraph (a) ‘‘, and a
■ 24. Amend section 19.1503 by www1.eere.energy.gov/femp/ copy of the form is furnished for this
removing from paragraph (c)(2)(viii) procurement/eep_requirements.html’’ purpose in part 53 of the looseleaf
‘‘http://www.sba.gov/tools/forms/ and adding ‘‘http://energy.gov/eere/ edition of the FAR’’.
index.html’’ and adding ‘‘https:// femp/energy-and-water-efficient-
28.203–3 [Amended]
www.sba.gov/managing-business/forms/ products’’ in its place.
small-business-forms/financial- ■ 33. Amend section 23.205 by ■ 41. Amend section 28.203–3 by
assistance-forms/personal-financial- removing from paragraph (c)(1) ‘‘at removing from paragraph (a)(1) ‘‘http://
statement’’ in its place. http://www1.eere.energy.gov/femp/ www.justice.gov/enrd/ENRD_Assets/
financing/espcs_regulations.html;’’ and Title_Standards_2001.pdf’’ and adding
PART 22—APPLICATION OF LABOR adding paragraph (d) to read as follows: ‘‘https://www.justice.gov/enrd/page/file/
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LAWS TO GOVERNMENT 922431/download’’ in its place.
ACQUISITIONS 23.205 Energy-savings performance ■ 42. Amend section 28.204–3 by
contracts. revising paragraph (h) to read as
22.001 [Amended] * * * * * follows:
■ 25. Amend section 22.001 by (d) For more information see https://
removing from the definition energy.gov/eere/femp/energy-savings- 28.204–3 Irrevocable letter of credit.
‘‘Administrator or Administrator, Wage performance-contracts-federal-agencies. * * * * *
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(h) A copy of the Uniform Customs PART 49—TERMINATION OF ■ c. Revising paragraphs (b)(28) through
and Practice (UCP) for Documentary CONTRACTS (30);
Credits, 2007 Edition, International ■ d. Revising paragraphs (b)(48) and
Chamber of Commerce Publication No. ■ 47. Revise the last sentence of section (49);
600, is available from: ICC Books USA, 49.602 to read as follows: ■ e. Redesignating paragraphs (b)(58)
1212 Avenue of the Americas, 21st 49.602 Forms for settlement of terminated and (59) as paragraphs (b)(59) and (60),
Floor, New York, NY 10036; Phone: contracts. and adding a new paragraph (b)(58);
212–703–5078; Fax: 212–391–6568; ■ f. Revising the newly designated
* * * A listing of the Standard forms
Email: iccbooks@uscib.org; Via the paragraph (b)(60);
is located in subpart 53.3. ■ g. Revising paragraphs (c)(2), (c)(4),
internet at: http://www.uscib.org/ucp-
600-ud-4465/. PART 52—SOLICITATION PROVISIONS and (e)(1)(xii); and
■ h. In Alternate II–
AND CONTRACT CLAUSES
■ i. Revising the date of Alternate II;
PART 31—CONTRACT COST ■ ii. Revising paragraph (e)(1)(ii)(J); and
PRINCIPLES AND PROCEDURES ■ 48. Amend section 52.208–8 by
revising the date of the clause and ■ iii. Revising paragraphs (e)(1)(ii)(P)
31.205–6 [Amended] removing from paragraph (a), in the thru (e)(1)(ii)(R).
definition ‘‘Federal helium supplier’’ The revisions and addition read as
■ 43. Amend section 31.205–6 by ‘‘http://www.blm.gov/nm/st/en/fo/ follows:
removing from paragraphs (p)(2)(ii) and Amarillo_Field_Office.html’’ and adding
(p)(3)(ii) ‘‘https://www.whitehouse.gov/ 52.212–5 Contract Terms and Conditions
‘‘https://www.blm.gov/programs/energy- Required To Implement Statutes or
omb/procurement_index_exec_comp/’’ and-minerals/helium/partners’’ in its Executive Orders—Commercial Items.
and adding ‘‘https:// place.
www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/ * * * * *
The revision reads as follows:
uploads/2017/11/Contractor Contract Terms and Conditions
CompensationCapContractsAwarded 52.208–8 Required Sources for Helium and Required to Implement Statutes or
BeforeJune24.pdf’’ in their places, Helium Usage Data. Executive Orders-Commercial Items
respectively; and removing from * * * * * (AUG 2018)
paragraph (p)(4)(ii) ‘‘http:// Required Sources for Helium and * * * * *
www.whitehouse.gov/omb/ Helium Usage Data (AUG 2018) (b) * * *
procurement/cecp’’ and adding ‘‘https:// ___(17)(i) 52.219–9, Small Business
www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/ * * * * * Subcontracting Plan (AUG 2018) (15 U.S.C.
uploads/2017/11/Contractor ■ 49. Amend section 52.212–1 by 637(d)(4)).
CompensationCapContracts revising the date of the provision and * * * * *
AwardedafterJune24.pdf’’ in its place. paragraph (b)(4) to read as follows: __(v) Alternate IV ([AUG 2018]) of 52.219–
52.212–1 Instructions to Offerors— 9.
PART 36—CONSTRUCTION AND Commercial Items. * * * * *
ARCHITECT–ENGINEER CONTRACTS ___(28)(i) 52.222–26, Equal Opportunity
* * * * *
(SEPT 2016) (E.O. 11246).
36.104 [Amended] Instructions to Offerors—Commercial ___(ii) Alternate I (Feb 1999) of 52.222–26.
Items (AUG 2018) ___(29)(i) 52.222–35, Equal Opportunity for
■ 44. Amend section 36.104 by Veterans (OCT 2015)(38 U.S.C. 4212).
removing from paragraph (b)(1) ‘‘http:// * * * * * ___(ii) Alternate I (July 2014) of 52.222–35.
www.wbdg.org/pdfs/hpsb_ (b) * * * ___(30)(i) 52.222–36, Equal Opportunity for
guidance.pdf’’ and adding ‘‘https:// (4) A technical description of the items Workers with Disabilities (JUL 2014) (29
www.epa.gov/greeningepa/guiding- being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate U.S.C. 793).
principles-federal-leadership-high- compliance with the requirements in the ___(ii) Alternate I (July 2014) of 52.222–36.
solicitation. This may include product * * * * *
performance-and-sustainable- literature, or other documents, if necessary;
buildings’’ in its place. ___(48) 52.225–5, Trade Agreements (AUG
* * * * * 2018) 19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301
■ 45. Revise the last sentence of section ■ 50. Amend section 52.212–3 by note).
36.700 to read as follows: revising the date of the provision and ___(49) 52.225–13, Restrictions on Certain
removing from paragraph (o)(2)(iii) Foreign Purchases (JUNE 2008) (E.O.’s,
36.700 Scope of subpart. proclamations, and statutes administered by
‘‘http://www.treasury.gov/ofac/
the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the
* * * A listing of the Standard forms downloads/t11sdn.pdf ’’ and adding Department of the Treasury).
is located in subpart 53.3. ‘‘https://www.treasury.gov/resource-
center/sanctions/SDN-List/Pages/ * * * * *
___(58) 52.239–1, Privacy or Security
PART 41—ACQUISITION OF UTILITY default.aspx’’ in its place. Safeguards (AUG 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).
SERVICES The revision reads as follows:
* * * * *
41.301 [Amended] 52.212–3 Offeror Representations and ___(60)(i) 52.247–64, Preference for
Certifications—Commercial Items. Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial
■ 46. Amend section 41.301 by * * * * *
Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx. 1241(b)
removing from paragraph (a) ‘‘General and 10 U.S.C. 2631).
Services Administration, Energy Center Offeror Representations and ___(ii) Alternate I (Apr 2003) of 52.247–64.
Certifications—Commercial Items ___(iii) Alternate II (Feb 2006) of 52.247–
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of Expertise, 301 7th Street SW, Room
64.
4004, Washington, DC 20407’’ and (AUG 2018)
(c) * * *
adding ‘‘General Services * * * * * ___(2) 52.222–41, Service Contract Labor
Administration, Energy Division—PMA, ■ 51. Amend section 52.212–5 by— Standards (AUG 2018)(41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
1800 F St NW, Washington, DC 20405; ■ a. Revising the date of the clause; * * * * *
website: www.gsa.gov/energy; Email: ■ b. Revising paragraphs (b)(17)(i) and ___(4) 52.222–43, Fair Labor Standards Act
energy@gsa.gov’’ in its place. (b)(17)(v); and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price
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Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Prohibition on Contracting with Entities accordance with paragraph (m) of FAR clause
Contract Labor Standards—Price Engaging in Certain Activities or 52.222–62.
Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Transactions Relating to Iran— (xvi)(A) 52.224–3, Privacy Training (JAN
2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a) if flow down is
Contracts) (AUG 2018) Representation and Certifications (AUG
required in accordance with 52.224–3(f).
2018)
* * * * * (B) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224–3, if
* * * * * flow down is required in accordance with
■ 62. Amend section 52.223–17 by
■ 66. Amend section 52.228–11 by 52.224–3(f) and the agency specifies that only
revising the date of the clause and its agency-provided training is acceptable).
revising the date of the clause and
removing from paragraph (b) ‘‘http://
removing from paragraph (b)(2)(i) * * * * *
www.epa.gov/cpg/’’ and ‘‘http://
‘‘http://www.justice.gov/enrd/ENRD_
www.epa.gov/cpg/products.htm’’ and PART 53—FORMS
Assets/Title_Standards_2001.pdf’’ and
adding ‘‘https://www.epa.gov/smm/
adding ‘‘https://www.justice.gov/enrd/
comprehensive-procurement-guideline- 53.000 [Amended]
page/file/922431/download’’ in its
cpg-program’’ in their places. ■ 69. Amend section 53.000 by—
place.
The revision reads as follows: The revision reads as follows: ■ a. Removing ‘‘in acquisition,’’ and
adding ‘‘in acquisition; and’’ in its
52.223–17 Affirmative Procurement of 52.228–11 Pledges of Assets. place;
EPA-designated Items in Service and * * * * * ■ b. Removing ‘‘the forms, and’’ and
Construction Contracts. adding ‘‘the forms.’’ in its place; and
* * * * * Pledges of Assets (AUG 2018) ■ c. Removing ‘‘(c) illustrates the
* * * * * forms.’’.
Affirmative Procurement of EPA- ■ 67. Amend section 52.243–1 by ■ 70. Revise section 53.102 to read as
designated Items in Service and revising the introductory text and the follows:
Construction Contracts (AUG 2018) date of the clause to read as follows:
* * * * * 53.102 Current editions.
52.243–1 Changes—Fixed-Price. The form prescriptions in subpart
■ 63. Amend section 52.225–5 by As prescribed in 43.205(a)(1), insert 53.2 and the FAR forms located at
revising the date of the clause and the following clause. The 30-day period https://www.gsa.gov/forms contain
removing from paragraph (a), in the may be varied according to agency current edition dates. Contracting
definition of ‘‘Caribbean Basin country procedures. officers shall use the current editions
end product’’ paragraph (1)(ii)(B)
Changes—Fixed-Price (AUG 1987) unless otherwise authorized under this
introductory text ‘‘http://www.usitc.gov/
regulation.
tata/hts/’’ and adding ‘‘https://usitc.gov/ * * * * * ■ 71. Revise section 53.209–1 to read as
tata/hts/index.htm’’ in its place. ■ 68. Amend section 52.244–6 by follows:
The revision reads as follows: revising the date of the clause and
paragraphs (c)(1)(iv), (v), (vi), (xv), and 53.209–1 Responsible prospective
52.225–5 Trade Agreements. (xvi) to read as follows: contractors.
* * * * * The following forms are prescribed for
52.244–6 Subcontracts for Commercial
Items.
use in conducting preaward surveys of
Trade Agreements (AUG 2018) prospective contractors, as specified in
* * * * * * * * * * 9.106–1, 9.106–2, and 9.106–4. These
■ 64. Amend section 52.225–18 by Subcontracts for Commercial Items forms are authorized for local
revising the date of the provision and (AUG 2018) reproduction and can be found at the
removing from the introductory text of GSA Forms Library at https://
* * * * *
paragraph (a) ‘‘clause’’ and adding (c) * * * www.gsa.gov/forms.
‘‘provision’’ in its place. (1) * * * (a) SF 1403 (Rev. 01/2014), Preaward
(iv) 52.204–21, Basic Safeguarding of Survey of Prospective Contractor
The revision reads as follows: Covered Contractor Information Systems (General).
52.225–18 Place of Manufacture. (JUN 2016), other than subcontracts for (b) SF 1404 (Rev. 01/2014), Preaward
commercially available off-the-shelf items, if Survey of Prospective Contractor—
* * * * * flow down is required in accordance with Technical.
paragraph (c) of FAR clause 52.204–21.
Place of Manufacture (AUG 2018) (c) SF 1405 (Rev. 01/2014), Preaward
(v) 52.204–23, Prohibition on Contracting
for Hardware, Software, and Services Survey of Prospective Contractor—
* * * * * Production.
Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and
■ 65. Amend section 52.225–25 by Other Covered Entities (JUL 2018) (Section (d) SF 1406 (Rev. 01/2014), Preaward
revising the date of the provision and 1634 of Pub. L. 115–91). Survey of Prospective Contractor—
removing from paragraph (c)(3) ‘‘http:// (vi) 52.219–8, Utilization of Small Business Quality Assurance.
www.treasury.gov/ofac/downloads/ Concerns (Nov 2016) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (e) SF 1407 (Rev. 01/2014), Preaward
t11sdn.pdf’’ and adding ‘‘https:// (3)), if the subcontract offers further Survey of Prospective Contractor—
www.treasury.gov/resource-center/ subcontracting opportunities. If the
Financial Capability.
sanctions/SDN-List/Pages/default.aspx’’ subcontract (except subcontracts to small
business concerns) exceeds $700,000 ($1.5 (f) SF 1408 (Rev. 01/2014), Preaward
in its place. million for construction of any public Survey of Prospective Contractor—
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The revision reads as follows: facility), the subcontractor must include Accounting System.
52.219–8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer ■ 72. Revise section 53.228 to read as
52.225–25 Prohibition on Contracting with subcontracting opportunities. follows:
Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or * * * * *
Transactions Relating to Iran— 53.228 Bonds and insurance.
(xv) 52.222–62, Paid Sick Leave Under
Representation and Certifications. Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017) (E.O. The following standard forms are
* * * * * 13706), if flow down is required in prescribed for use for bond and
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TABLE 53–1—FORMS IN THE GSA FORMS LIBRARY—Continued
Form No. Form title
SF 1403 .......................................... Preaward Survey of Prospective Contractor (General).
SF 1404 .......................................... Preaward Survey of Prospective Contractor (Technical).
SF 1405 .......................................... Preaward Survey of Prospective Contractor (Production).
SF 1406 .......................................... Preaward Survey of Prospective Contractor (Quality Assurance).
SF 1407 .......................................... Preaward Survey of Prospective Contractor Financial Capability.
SF 1408 .......................................... Preaward Survey of Prospective Contractor Accounting System.
SF 1409 .......................................... Abstract of Offers.
SF 1410 .......................................... Abstract of Offers -Continuation.
SF 1413 .......................................... Statement and Acknowledgment.
SF 1414 .......................................... Consent of Surety.
SF 1415 .......................................... Consent of Surety and Increase of Penalty.
SF 1416 .......................................... Payment Bond For Other Than Construction Contracts.
SF 1418 .......................................... Performance Bond for Other Than Construction Contracts.
SF 1423 .......................................... Inventory Verification Survey.
SF 1424 .......................................... Inventory Disposal Report.
SF 1428 .......................................... Inventory Disposal Schedule.
SF 1429 .......................................... Inventory Disposal Schedule–Continuation Sheet.
SF 1435 .......................................... Settlement Proposal (Inventory Basis).
SF 1436 .......................................... Settlement Proposal (Total Cost Basis).
SF 1437 .......................................... Settlement Proposal for Cost-Reimbursement Type Contracts.
SF 1438 .......................................... Settlement Proposal (Short Form).
SF 1439 .......................................... Schedule of Accounting Information.
SF 1440 .......................................... Application For Partial Payment.
SF 1442 .......................................... Solicitation, Offer, and Award (Construction, Alteration, or Repair).
SF 1443 .......................................... Contractor’s Request For Progress Payment.
SF 1444 .......................................... Request For Authorization of Additional Classification and Rate.
SF 1445 .......................................... Labor Standards Interview.
SF 1446 .......................................... Labor Standards Investigation Summary Sheet.
SF 1447 .......................................... Solicitation/Contract.
SF 1449 .......................................... Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items.
OF 17 .............................................. Offer Label.
OF 90 .............................................. Release of Lien on Real Property.
OF 91 .............................................. Release of Personal Property From Escrow.
OF 307 ............................................ Contract Award.
OF 308 ............................................ Solicitation and Offer-Negotiated Acquisition.
OF 309 ............................................ Amendment of Solicitation (Negotiated Procurements).
OF 336 ............................................ Continuation Sheet.
OF 347 ............................................ Order for Supplies or Services.
OF 348 ............................................ Order For Supplies or Services—Schedule—Continuation.
OF 1419 .......................................... Abstract of Offers—Construction.
OF 1419A ........................................ Abstract of Offers-Construction Continuation Sheet.
(b) You can access the forms in Table
53–2 at the websites listed in the table.
TABLE 53–2—OTHER FORMS
Form DD 254 ....................... Department of Defense Contract Security Classification http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/forms/eforms/
Specification. dd0254.pdf.
Form DD 441 ....................... Department of Defense Security Agreement .................. http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/forms/eforms/dd0441_
2017.pdf.
Form WH–347 ...................... Payroll–U.S. Department of Labor .................................. https://www.dol.gov/whd/forms/wh347.pdf.
[FR Doc. 2018–17836 Filed 8–21–18; 8:45 am]
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