AGENCY:

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

ACTION:

Proposed rule; extension of comment period.

SUMMARY:

DoD published a proposed rule on November 17, 2023, proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement sections of the National Defense Authorization Acts for Fiscal Years 2018 and 2019 regarding applicability of certain solicitation provisions and contract clauses to contracts and subcontracts for commercial products, commercial services, and commercially available off-the-shelf items. The deadline for submitting comments is being extended to provide additional time for interested parties to provide comments.

DATES:

The comment period for the proposed rule published November 17, 2023, at 88 FR 80468, is being extended. Comments on the proposed rule should be submitted in writing to the address shown in ADDRESSES on or before March 15, 2024, to be considered in the formation of a final rule.

ADDRESSES:

Submit comments identified by DFARS Case 2018-D074, using either of the following methods:

○ Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. Search for “DFARS Case 2018-D074”. Select “Comment” and follow the instructions to submit a comment. Please include “DFARS Case 2018-D074” on any attached documents.

○ Email: osd.dfars@mail.mil. Include DFARS Case 2018-D074 in the subject line of the message.

Comments received generally will be posted without change to https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. To confirm receipt of your comment(s), please check https://www.regulations.gov, approximately two to three days after submission to verify posting.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Ms. Jeanette Snyder, telephone 703-508-7524.