2020-12757. Federal Acquisition Regulation; Technical Amendments  

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    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 needed editorial changes.

    DATES:

    Effective: July 2, 2020.

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    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

    Ms. Lois Mandell, Regulatory Secretariat Division (MVCB), at 202-501-4755 or GSARegSec@gsa.gov. Please cite FAC 2020-07, Technical Amendments.

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    SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

    In order to update certain elements in 48 CFR parts 5, 9, 27, and 52 this document makes editorial changes to the FAR.

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    List of Subjects in 48 CFR Parts 4, 5, 9, 18, 27, and 52

    • Government procurement
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    William F. Clark,

    Director, Office of Government-wide Acquisition Policy, Office of Acquisition Policy, Office of Government-wide Policy.

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    Therefore, DoD, GSA, and NASA amend 48 CFR parts 4, 5, 9, 18, 27, and 52 as set forth below:

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    1. The authority citation for 48 CFR parts 4, 5, 9, 18, 27, and 52 continues to read as follows:

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    Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. chapter 137; and 51 U.S.C. 20113.

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    PART 4—ADMINISTRATIVE AND INFORMATION MATTERS

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    2. In section 4.1603 amend paragraph (a)(1) by removing “ http://www.gsa.gov/​graphics/​fas/​Civilian_​_​contacts.pdf and adding “https://community.max.gov/​x/​24foL in its place.

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    PART 5—PUBLICIZING CONTRACT ACTIONS

    [Amended]
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    3. In section 5.205 amend paragraph (f) by removing “national buy”.

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    PART 9—CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS

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    4. Amend section 9.109-4 in paragraph (a)(1)(i) by removing “ https://www.state.gov/​t/​avc/​rls/​rpt/​ and adding “https://www.state.gov/​bureaus-offices/​under-secretary-for-arms-control-and-international-security-affairs/​bureau-of-arms-control-verification-and-compliance/​ in its place.

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    PART 18—EMERGENCY ACQUISITIONS

    [Amended]
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    5. In section 18.205 amend paragraph (a) by removing “ http://www.fema.gov/​emergency/​nrf/​ and adding “https://www.fema.gov/​media-library/​assets/​documents/​117791 in its place.

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    PART 27—PATENTS, DATA, AND COPYRIGHTS

    [Amended]
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    6. In section 27.405-3 amend paragraph (b) by removing “with paragraph (a)(1) of” and adding “with paragraph (a) of” in its place.

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    PART 52—SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT CLAUSES

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    7. Amend section 52.209-13 by:

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    a. Revising the date of the provision; and

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    b. Removing from paragraphs (b)(1)(i) and (ii) “ https://www.state.gov/​t/​avc/​rls/​rpt/​ and adding “https://www.state.gov/​bureaus-offices/​under-secretary-for-arms-control-and-international-security-affairs/​bureau-of-arms-control-verification-and-compliance/​ in its place.

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    The revision reads as follows:

    Violation of Arms Control Treaties or Agreements—Certification

    Violation of Arms Control Treaties or Agreements—Certification (JUL 2020)

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    8. Amend section 52.212-5 by—

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    a. Revising the date of the clause;

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    b. Removing from paragraph (b)(14)(ii) “(MAR 2020)” and adding “(MAR 2020) of 52.219-6” in its place;

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    c. Redesignating paragraph (b)(18) as (b)(18)(i) and adding (b)(18)(ii); Start Printed Page 40077

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    d. Removing from paragraph (b)(22)(i) “(MAR 2020)” and adding “(MAY 2020)” in its place; and

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    e. Removing from paragraph (b)(42) “(DEC 2007)” and adding “(MAY 2020)” in its place.

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    The addition reads as follows:

    Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Items.
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    Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Items (JUL 2020)

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    __(ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-13.

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    [FR Doc. 2020-12757 Filed 7-1-20; 8:45 am]

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Document Information

Effective Date:
7/2/2020
Published:
07/02/2020
Department:
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Entry Type:
Rule
Action:
Final rule.
Document Number:
2020-12757
Dates:
Effective: July 2, 2020.
Pages:
40076-40077 (2 pages)
Docket Numbers:
FAC 2020-07, Item VI, Docket No. FAR-2020-0052, Sequence No. 2
Topics:
Government procurement
PDF File:
2020-12757.Pdf
Supporting Documents:
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CFR: (6)
48 CFR 4.1603
48 CFR 5.205
48 CFR 18.205
48 CFR 9.109-4
48 CFR 27.405-3
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