2014-07003. Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Technical Amendments

AGENCY:

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

ACTION:

Final rule.

SUMMARY:

DoD is making technical amendments to the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to provide needed editorial changes.

DATES:

Effective March 28, 2014.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Mr. Manuel Quinones, Defense Acquisition Regulations System, OUSD (AT&L) DPAP (DARS), Room 3B855, 3060 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3060. Telephone [phone]; facsimile 571-372-6094.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

This final rule amends the DFARS as follows:

1. Correct 209.105-1(1) conform to the implementation of the System for Award Management (SAM).

2. Correct 225.7003-3 to update cross-references to DFARS Procedures, Guidance, and Information.

3. Correct 252.204-7007(d)(2) to remove obsolete text and update the clause date.

4. Correct 252.209-7004 to conform to the System for Award Management (SAM) and update the clause date.

List of Subjects in 48 CFR Parts 209, 225, and 252

• Government procurement

Manuel Quinones,

Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations System.

Therefore, 48 CFR parts 209, 225, and 252 are amended as follows:

1. The authority citation for 48 CFR parts 209, 225, and 252 continues to read as follows:

Authority: 41 U.S.C. 1303 and 48 CFR chapter 1.

PART 209—CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS

209.105-1

[Amended]

2. Section 209.105-1 paragraph (1) is amended by removing “System for Award Management Exclusions” and adding “Exclusions section of the System for Award Management” in its place.

PART 225—FOREIGN ACQUISITION

225.7003-3

[Amended]

3. Section 225.7003-3 is amended by—

a. Removing the introductory text;

b. In paragraph (c)(2), removing “PGI 225.7003-3” and adding “PGI 225.7003-3(c)” in its place; and

c. In the introductory text of paragraph (d), removing “PGI 225.7003-3” and adding “PGI 225.7003-3(d)” in its place.

PART 252—SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT CLAUSES

4. Section 252.204-7007 is amended by—

a. Removing the clause date “(MAY 2013)” and adding “(MAR 2014)” in its place.

b. Revising paragraph (d)(2) to read as follows:

252.204-7007

Alternate A, Annual Representations and Certifications.

* * * * *

(d) * * *

(2) The following representations or certifications in SAM are applicable to this solicitation as indicated by the Contracting Officer: [Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

__(i) 252.209-7002, Disclosure of Ownership or Control by a Foreign Government.

__(ii) 252.225-7000, Buy American—Balance of Payments Program Certificate.

__(iii) 252.225-7020, Trade Agreements Certificate.

__Use with Alternate I.

__(iv) 252.225-7031, Secondary Arab Boycott of Israel.

__(v) 252.225-7035, Buy American—Free Trade Agreements—Balance of Payments Program Certificate.

__Use with Alternate I.

__Use with Alternate II.

__Use with Alternate III.

__Use with Alternate IV.

__Use with Alternate V.

* * * * *

5. Section 252.209-7004 is amended by—

a. Removing the clause date “(DEC 2006)” and adding “(MAR 2014)” in its place; and

b. In paragraph (a), removing “Excluded Parties List” and adding “Exclusions section of the System for Award Management” in its place.