2024-07932. 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 amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to make needed editorial changes.

    DATES:

    > Effective: May 22, 2024.

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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 2024-05, Technical Amendments.

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    SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

    This document makes editorial changes to 48 CFR parts 1, 4, 5, 8, 16, 19, 28, 31, 39, and 52.

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    List of Subjects in 48 CFR Parts 1, 4, 5, 8, 16, 19, 28, 31, 39, 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 1, 4, 5, 8, 16, 19, 28, 31, 39, and 52 as set forth below:

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    1. The authority citation for 48 CFR parts 1, 4, 5, 8, 16, 19, 28, 31, 39, and 52 continues to read as follows:

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    Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. chapter 4 and 10 U.S.C. chapter 137 legacy provisions (see 10 U.S.C. 3016); and 51 U.S.C. 20113.

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    PART 1—FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS SYSTEM

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    2. Amend section 1.106 by revising the table to read as follows:

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    OMB approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act.
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    FAR segmentOMB control No.
    14.2059000-0037.
    15.201(c)9000-0037.
    15.305(a)(2)(ii)9000-0142.
    15.407-2(e)9000-0048.
    19.3019000-0163.
    22.81250-0003.
    22.141250-0005.
    22.161245-0004.
    31.205-469000-0079.
    32.408(b)9000-0073.
    33.29000-0035.
    36.213-29000-0037.
    42.1203(a)9000-0076.
    42.1204(e) and (f)9000-0076.
    42.1205(a)9000-0076.
    42.1503(d)9000-0142.
    47.3039000-0061.
    49.69000-0012.
    50.103-39000-0029.
    50.103-49000-0029.
    50.104-39000-0029.
    51.2029000-0032.
    51.2039000-0032.
    52.201-19000-0204.
    52.203-29000-0018.
    52.203-79000-0018.
    52.203-139000-0018.
    52.203-169000-0018.
    52.204-39000-0189.
    52.204-69000-0189.
    52.204-79000-0189.
    52.204-10(d)(2) and (3)3090-0292.
    52.204-129000-0189.
    52.204-139000-0189.
    52.204-149000-0189.
    52.204-159000-0189.
    52.204-209000-0189.
    52.204-239000-0189.
    52.204-249000-0199.
    52.204-259000-0199.
    52.204-269000-0199.
    52.204-299000-0205.
    52.204-309000-0205.
    52.207-39000-0082.
    52.207-49000-0082.
    52.209-19000-0198.
    52.209-29000-0198.
    52.209-59000-0198.
    52.209-69000-0198.
    52.209-79000-0198.
    52.209-99000-0198.
    52.209-109000-0198.
    52.209-119000-0198.
    52.209-129000-0198.
    52.209-139000-0198.
    52.211-79000-0153.
    52.211-89000-0153.
    52.211-99000-0153.
    52.212-1(b)(10)9000-0142.
    52.212-1(j)9000-0189.
    52.212-3(b)9000-0189.
    52.212-3(b)(2)9000-0136.
    52.212-3(h)9000-0198.
    52.212-3(l)9000-0189.
    52.212-3(n)9000-0198.
    52.212-3(q)9000-0198.
    52.212-5(d)9000-0034.
    52.214-149000-0047.
    52.214-269000-0034.
    52.214-289000-0013.
    52.215-1(c)(2)(iv)9000-0048.
    52.215-29000-0034.
    52.215-69000-0047.
    52.215-99000-0048.
    52.215-129000-0013.
    52.215-139000-0013.
    52.215-149000-0048.
    52.215-199000-0048.
    52.215-209000-0013.
    52.215-219000-0013.
    52.215-229000-0048.
    52.215-239000-0048.
    52.216-29000-0067.
    52.216-39000-0067.
    52.216-49000-0067.
    52.216-59000-0067.
    52.216-69000-0067.
    52.216-79000-0069.
    52.216-159000-0069.
    52.216-169000-0067.
    52.216-179000-0067.
    52.219-99000-0007.
    52.219-289000-0163.
    52.219-293245-0374.
    52.219-303245-0374.
    52.222-29000-0066.
    52.222-41235-0023.
    52.222-61235-0023 and 9000-0066.
    52.222-81235-0008 and 1235-0018.
    52.222-119000-0066.
    52.222-189000-0066.
    52.222-211250-0003.
    52.222-221250-0003.
    52.222-231250-0003.
    52.222-251250-0003.
    52.222-261250-0001 and 1250-0003.
    52.222-271250-0003.
    52.222-329000-0154.
    52.222-339000-0066.
    52.222-349000-0066.
    52.222-351250-0004.
    52.222-361250-0005.
    52.222-371250-0004.
    52.222-381293-0005.
    52.222-401245-0004.
    52.222-411235-0007 and 1235-0018.
    52.222-469000-0066.
    52.222-509000-0188.
    52.222-541615-0092.
    52.222-551235-0018.
    52.222-569000-0188.
    52.222-621235-0018, 1235-0021 and 1235-0029.
    52.223-29000-0107.
    52.223-59000-0107.
    52.223-79000-0107.
    52.223-99000-0107.
    52.223-119000-0107.
    52.223-129000-0107.
    52.223-229000-0107.
    52.224-39000-0182.
    52.225-29000-0024.
    52.225-49000-0024.
    52.225-69000-0024.
    52.225-89000-0024.
    52.225-99000-0024.
    52.225-109000-0024.
    52.225-119000-0024.
    52.225-129000-0024.
    52.225-189000-0161.
    52.225-219000-0024.
    52.225-239000-0024.
    52.225-269000-0184.
    52.226-79000-0207.
    52.227-29000-0095.
    52.227-69000-0095.
    52.227-99000-0095.
    52.227-119000-0095.
    52.227-139000-0095.
    52.227-149000-0095.
    52.227-159000-0095.
    52.227-169000-0095.
    52.227-179000-0095.
    52.227-189000-0095.
    52.227-199000-0095.
    52.227-209000-0095.
    52.227-219000-0095.
    52.227-239000-0095.
    52.228-19000-0001.
    52.228-29000-0001.
    52.228-119000-0001.
    52.228-129000-0135.
    52.228-139000-0001.
    52.228-149000-0001.
    52.228-159000-0001.
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    52.228-169000-0001.
    52.228-179000-0001.
    52.229-29000-0059.
    52.229-111545-2263.
    52.229-121545-2263.
    52.230-69000-0129.
    52.232-19000-0073.
    52.232-29000-0073.
    52.232-39000-0073.
    52.232-49000-0073.
    52.232-59000-0073.
    52.232-69000-0073.
    52.232-79000-0073.
    52.232-109000-0073.
    52.232-129000-0073.
    52.232-169000-0010.
    52.232-209000-0073.
    52.232-229000-0073.
    52.232-279000-0073.
    52.232-289000-0138.
    52.232-299000-0138.
    52.232-309000-0138.
    52.232-319000-0138.
    52.232-329000-0138.
    52.232-349000-0073.
    52.233-19000-0035.
    52.236-59000-0064.
    52.236-13 Alt.I9000-0064.
    52.236-159000-0064.
    52.236-199000-0064.
    52.237-109000-0152.
    52.242-49000-0069.
    52.242-59000-0069.
    52.242-139000-0069.
    52.243-49000-0026.
    52.243-69000-0026.
    52.243-79000-0026.
    52.244-29000-0149.
    52.245-1(f) and (j)9000-0075.
    52.245-9(d)(1)9000-0075.
    52.246-29000-0077.
    52.246-39000-0077.
    52.246-49000-0077.
    52.246-59000-0077.
    52.246-69000-0077.
    52.246-79000-0077.
    52.246-89000-0077.
    52.246-129000-0077.
    52.246-159000-0077.
    52.246-269000-0077.
    52.247-19000-0061.
    52.247-29000-0061.
    52.247-69000-0061.
    52.247-299000-0061.
    52.247-309000-0061.
    52.247-319000-0061.
    52.247-329000-0061.
    52.247-339000-0061.
    52.247-349000-0061.
    52.247-359000-0061.
    52.247-369000-0061.
    52.247-379000-0061.
    52.247-389000-0061.
    52.247-419000-0061.
    52.247-429000-0061.
    52.247-439000-0061.
    52.247-449000-0061.
    52.247-489000-0061.
    52.247-519000-0061.
    52.247-529000-0061.
    52.247-539000-0061.
    52.247-579000-0061.
    52.247-609000-0061.
    52.247-639000-0061.
    52.247-649000-0061.
    52.247-659000-0061.
    52.247-679000-0061.
    52.247-689000-0061.
    52.248-19000-0027.
    52.248-29000-0027.
    52.248-39000-0027.
    52.250-19000-0029.
    SF 249000-0001.
    SF 259000-0001.
    SF 25-A9000-0001.
    SF 25-B9000-0001.
    SF 289000-0001.
    SF 349000-0001.
    SF 359000-0001.
    SF 2739000-0001.
    SF 2749000-0001.
    SF 2759000-0001.
    SF 2949000-0007.
    SF 3309000-0157.
    SF 14039000-0011.
    SF 14049000-0011.
    SF 14059000-0011.
    SF 14069000-0011.
    SF 14079000-0011.
    SF 14089000-0011.
    SF 14139000-0066.
    SF 14149000-0001.
    SF 14159000-0001.
    SF 14169000-0001.
    SF 14189000-0001.
    SF 14289000-0075.
    SF 14299000-0075.
    SF 14359000-0012.
    SF 14369000-0012.
    SF 14379000-0012.
    SF 14389000-0012.
    SF 14399000-0012.
    SF 14409000-0012.
    SF 14439000-0010.
    SF 14449000-0066.
    DD Form 2540704-0567.
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    3. Amend section 1.401, in paragraph (c), by removing “2.101(a)” and adding “2.101” in its place.

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    PART 4—ADMINISTRATIVE AND INFORMATION MATTERS

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    4. Amend section 4.1702 in paragraph (b) by removing the web address “ https://www.whitehouse.gov/​sites/​whitehouse.gov/​files/​omb/​procurement/​memo/​service-contract-inventory-guidance.pdf and adding the web address “ https://www.whitehouse.gov/​wp-content/​uploads/​legacy_​drupal_​files/​omb/​memoranda/​2017/​service_​contract_​inventories.pdf in its place.

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    PART 5—PUBLICIZING CONTRACT ACTIONS

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    5. Amend section 5.704 in paragraph (a)(2) by removing the word “e-Buy” and adding the word “eBuy” in its place.

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    PART 8—REQUIRED SOURCES OF SUPPLIES AND SERVICES

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    6. Amend section 8.402 by revising paragraphs (d)(1) introductory text and (d)(2) to read as follows:

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    General.
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    (d)(1) eBuy, GSA's electronic request for quotation (RFQ) system, is a part of a suite of online tools which complement GSA Advantage!. GSA's eBuy allows ordering activities to post requirements, obtain quotes, and issue orders electronically. Posting an RFQ on eBuy—

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    (2) Ordering activities may access eBuy at https://www.ebuy.gsa.gov. For more information or assistance on either GSA Advantage! or eBuy, contact GSA by email at gsa.advantage@gsa.gov.

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    7. Amend section 8.404 in paragraph (c)(2) by removing “2.101(b)” and adding “2.101” in its place.

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    8. Amend section 8.405-1 by removing from paragraphs (d)(3)(i) and (e) the phrase “RFQ on e-Buy” and adding the phrase “RFQ on eBuy” in its place.

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    9. Amend section 8.405-2 by—

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    a. Removing from paragraph (c) introductory text the words “Request for Quotation (RFQ)” and “e-Buy” and adding the words “request for quotation (RFQ)” and “eBuy” in their place; and

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    b. Removing from paragraph (c)(3)(iii)(A) “e-Buy” and adding “eBuy” in its place.

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    10. Amend section 8.405-3 by—

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    a. Removing from paragraph (b)(1)(ii)(B)( 1) the word “e-Buy” and adding the word “eBuy” in its place;

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    b. In paragraph (b)(2)(iii): i. Removing from the paragraph heading the word “Quotation” and adding “quotation” in its place; ii. Removing the word “e-Buy” and adding the word “eBuy” in its place; and

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    c. Removing from paragraph (b)(2)(v)(A) the word “e-Buy” and adding the word “eBuy” in its place.

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    11. Amend section 8.405-6 in paragraph (b) by—

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    a. Removing from paragraph (b)(3)(i) introductory text “e-Buy ( http://www.ebuy.gsa.gov)” and adding “eBuy ( https://www.ebuy.gsa.gov)” in its place; and

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    b. Removing from paragraphs (b)(3)(ii)(B) and (C) the word “e-Buy” and adding the word “eBuy” in its place.

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    PART 16—TYPES OF CONTRACTS

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    12. Amend section 16.505 in paragraph (a)(8)(iii) by removing “2.101(b)” and adding “2.101” in its place.

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    PART 19—SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAMS

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    13. Amend section 19.305 in paragraph (b) by removing the words “Assistant Administrator for SDBCE” and adding the words “Associate Administrator for Business Development (AA/BD)” in its place.

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    14. Amend section 19.507 in paragraph (h)(1) introductory text by removing the phrase “contracts (including multiple-award contracts when” and adding “contracts, including multiple-award contracts, when” in its place.

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    PART 28—BONDS AND INSURANCE

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    15. Amend section 28.203-1 in paragraph (a) by removing “ https://www.treasurydirect.gov/​instit/​statreg/​collateral/​collateral.htm and adding “ https://www.treasurydirect.gov/​files/​laws-and-regulations/​collateral-programs/​2018-final-225-list-of-acceptable-collateral.pdf in its place.

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    PART 31—CONTRACT COST PRINCIPLES AND PROCEDURES

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    16. Amend section 31.205-40 by revising paragraph (a) to read as follows:

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    Special tooling and special test equipment costs.

    (a) The terms “ special tooling” and “ special test equipment” are defined in 2.101.

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    PART 39—ACQUISITION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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    17. Amend section 39.000 in paragraph (b) by removing “2.101(b)” and adding “2.101” in its place.

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    PART 52—SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT CLAUSES

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    18. Amend section 52.212-3 by—

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    a. Revising the date of the provision; and

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    b. Removing from paragraph (c)(5) the citation “ 13 CFR 124.1002” and adding the citation “13 CFR 124.1001” in its place.

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    The revision reads as follows:

    Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services [Insert Abbreviated Month and Year of Publication in the Federal Register]
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    Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (MAY 2024)

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    [FR Doc. 2024-07932 Filed 4-19-24; 8:45 am]

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Document Information

Effective Date:
5/22/2024
Published:
04/22/2024
Department:
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Entry Type:
Rule
Action:
Final rule.
Document Number:
2024-07932
Dates:
>Effective: May 22, 2024.
Pages:
30252-30254 (3 pages)
Docket Numbers:
FAC 2024-05, Item II, Docket No. FAR-2024-0052, Sequence No. 1
Topics:
Government procurement
PDF File:
2024-07932.pdf
CFR: (17)
48 CFR 1.106
48 CFR 1.401
48 CFR 4.1702
48 CFR 5.704
48 CFR 8.402
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