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new Reinstitution of Small Business Set- Asides for Certain Acquisitions Under the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program, Notice, 73 Fed. Reg. 39883, June 16, 2008.
SUMMARY: The Director, Defense Procurement, Acquisition Policy, and Strategic Sourcing has reinstituted the use of small business set-aside procedures for solicitations issued under the Designated Industry Groups (DIGs), including Construction (except dredging), Subsector 236Construction of Buildings; non-nuclear ship repair acquisitions conducted by the Department of the Navy under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 3366111, Product or Service Code J999 (West Coast only); Architect and Engineering Services (including Surveying and Mapping); and Refuse Systems and Related Services. The Director, Defense Procurement, Acquisition Policy, and Strategic Sourcing has also reinstituted the use of small business set-aside procedures for construction solicitations issued under specific construction NAICS codes for the Army, the Navy, the Air Force, the Defense Logistics Agency, the Defense Information Systems Agency, the Defense Threat Reduction Agency, the Defense Education Activity, and the U.S. Special Operations Command. This action is required under the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program because DoD has failed to attain its 40 percent goal in these DIGs.
EFFECTIVE DATE: June 2, 2008

newFeasibility of a Reciprocal Defense Procurement Memorandum of Understanding With Poland, Request for industry feedback regarding experience in public (particularly defense) procurements conducted by the Republic of Poland. 73 Fed. Reg. 33992, June 16, 2008.
SUMMARY: DoD is soliciting information from U.S. industry that has had experience participating in public defense procurements conducted by or on behalf of Polands Ministry of National Defense or Armed Forces. DoD is considering the possibility of negotiating a Reciprocal Defense Procurement Memorandum of Understanding (RDP MOU) with Poland. The contemplated MOU would involve reciprocal waivers of buynational laws by each country. This would mean that Poland would be added to the list of “qualifying countries” in the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and that offers of products of Poland would be exempt from the U.S. Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program policy that would otherwise require DoD to add 50 percent to the price of the foreign products when evaluating offers. This also means that U.S. products should be exempt from any analogous “Buy Polish” law or policy applicable to Polands defense procurements. DoD is interested in industry comments relating to the transparency, integrity, and general fairness of Polands public (defense) procurement processes. DoD is also interested in comments relating to the degree of reciprocity that exists between the United States and Poland when it comes to the openness of defense procurements to offers of products of the other country.
Dates: Comments, which will be treated in a confidential manner, must be received by July 16, 2008

DFARS Case 2006-D057, Excessive Pass-Through Charges, Interim rule, 73 Fed. Reg. 27464, May 13, 2008.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement Section 852 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007. Section 852 requires DoD to prescribe regulations to ensure that pass-through charges on contracts or subcontracts that are entered into for or on behalf of DoD are not excessive in relation to the cost of work performed by the relevant contractor or subcontractor.
Dates: Effective date: May 13, 2008.

DFARS Case 2005-D024, Quality Assurance Authorization of Shipment of Supplies, Proposed rule, 73 Fed. Reg. 21892, April 23, 2008.
SUMMARY: DoD is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to revise the criteria under which the contract administration office may permit a contractor to release supplies for shipment without Government authorization of the shipping documents. The proposed changes will enable the Government to provide for the appropriate level of contract quality assurance at source, based on product complexity and criticality and the contractors record of quality control.
Dates: Comments on the proposed rule should be submitted in writing to the address shown below on or before June 23, 2008, to be considered in the formation of the final rule.

DFARS Case 2007-D021, Limitations on DoD Non-Commercial Time-and- Materials Contracts, Proposed rule, 73 Fed. Reg. 21891, April 23, 2008.
SUMMARY: DoD is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to address review and documentation requirements with regard to the use of time-and-materials contracts for the acquisition of non-commercial services. The proposed rule provides for the same level of review for both commercial and non-commercial DoD time-andmaterials contracts.
Dates: Comments on the proposed rule should be submitted in writing to the address shown below on or before June 23, 2008, to be considered in the formation of the final rule.

DFARS Case 2005-D006, Earned Value Management Systems, Final rule, 73 Fed. Reg. 21846, April 23, 2008.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update requirements for DoD contractors to establish and maintain earned value management systems. The rule also eliminates requirements for DoD contractors to submit cost/schedule status reports. EFFECTIVE DATE: April 23, 2008.

DFARS Case 2007-D027, Deletion of Obsolete Restriction on Acquisition of Vessel Propellers, Final rule, 73 Fed. Reg. 21845, April 23, 2008.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to remove text addressing an obsolete restriction on the acquisition of vessel propellers from foreign sources. The statute upon which the restriction was based applied only to acquisitions using fiscal year 2000 or 2001 funds.
EFFECTIVE DATE: April 23, 2008.

DFARS Case 2008-D008,Extension of Authority To Carry Out Certain Prototype Projects, Final rule, 73 Fed. Reg. 21845, April 23, 2008.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement Section 823 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008. Section 823 provides a 5-year extension of the authority for DoD to carry out a pilot program for transition to follow-on contracting after use of other transaction authority.
EFFECTIVE DATE: April 23, 2008.

Nontraditional Defense Contractor, Request for public input, 73 Fed. Reg. 21301, April 21, 2008.
SUMMARY: DoD is interested in creating new and/or expanding existing pathways for nontraditional contractor participation in defense procurements. In order to gauge the Department’s success with respect to this endeavor, DoD is specifically interested in first establishing a standard Departmentwide definition for “nontraditional defense contractor” that would be applied in defense procurements conducted pursuant to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS). In support of this initiative, DoD is seeking industry input with regard to the standards that should be utilized in defining what constitutes a nontraditional defense contractor and in developing an appropriate definition for use on a permanent basis.
Dates: Submit written comments to the address shown below on or before June 20, 2008.

DFARS Case 2005D013, Contractor Personnel Authorized To Accompany U.S. Armed Forces, Final rule, 73 Fed. Reg. 16764, March 31, 2008.
SUMMARY: DoD has adopted as final, with changes, an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement DoD policy regarding contractor personnel authorized to accompany U.S. Armed Forces deployed outside the United States.
Dates: Effective Date: March 31, 2008.

DFARS Case 2006-D049, Mandatory Use of Wide Area WorkFlow, Final rule, 73 Fed. Reg. 11356, March 03, 2008.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to require use of the Wide Area WorkFlow electronic system for submitting and processing payment requests and receiving reports under DoD contracts. Use of Wide Area WorkFlow facilitates timely and accurate payments to DoD contractors.
Dates: Effective Date: March 3, 2008.

DFARS Case 2002-D002, Codification and Modification of Berry Amendment, Final rule, 73 Fed. Reg. 11354, March 03, 2008.
SUMMARY: DoD has adopted as final, with changes, an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement Section 832 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2002. Section 832 codified and made modifications to the provision of law known as the Berry Amendment, which requires the acquisition of certain items from domestic sources.
Dates: Effective Date: March 3, 2008

Suspension of the Price Evaluation Adjustment for Small Disadvantaged Businesses, 73 Fed. Reg. 9304, February 20, 2008.
SUMMARY: The Director of Defense Procurement and Acquisition Policy has suspended the use of the price evaluation adjustment for small disadvantaged businesses (SDBs) in DoD procurements, as required by 10 U.S.C. 2323(e)(3), because DoD exceeded its 5 percent goal for contract awards to SDBs in fiscal year 2007. The suspension will be in effect for 1 year and will be reevaluated based on the level of DoD contract awards to SDBs achieved in fiscal year 2008.
Dates: Effective Date: March 10, 2008. Applicability Date: This suspension applies to all solicitations issued during the period from March 10, 2008, to March 9, 2009.

DFARS Case 2006-D053, Research and Development Contract Type Determination, Interim rule, 73 Fed. Reg. 4117, January 24, 2008.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement Section 818 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007. Section 818 requires DoD to modify regulations regarding the determination of contract type for major development programs to address assessment of program risk.
DATES: Effective date: January 24, 2008.
Comment date: Comments on the interim rule should be submitted in writing to the address shown below on or before March 24, 2008, to be considered in the formation of the final rule.

DFARS Case 2007-D010, Payment Withholding—Deletion of Duplicative Text, Final rule, 73 Fed. Reg. 4116, January 24, 2008.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to remove text addressing withholding of payments under timeand- materials and labor-hour contracts. The DFARS text is no longer necessary, since similar policy has been added to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).
DATES: Effective Date: January 24, 2008.

DFARS Case 2007-D023, Trade AgreementsNew Thresholds, Interim rule, 73 Fed. Reg. 4115, January 24, 2008.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to incorporate increased dollar thresholds for application of the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement and the Free Trade Agreements, as determined by the United States Trade Representative.
DATES: Effective date: January 24, 2008.
Comment date: Comments on the interim rule should be submitted in writing to the address shown below on or before March 24, 2008, to be considered in the formation of the final rule.

DFARS Case 2004-D017, Combating Trafficking in Persons, Final rule, 73 Fed. Reg. 4115, January 24, 2008.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to remove text addressing prohibitions on contractor activities involving trafficking in persons. The DFARS text is no longer necessary, since policy on this subject has been added to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).
DATES: Effective Date: January 24, 2008

DFARS Case 2007-D005, Commercial Item Determinations, Final rule, 73 Fed. Reg. 4114, January 24, 2008.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to address requirements for DoD contracting officers to ensure that an item meets the definition of “commercial item” specified in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), when using commercial item procedures for acquisitions exceeding $1 million in value.
DATES: Effective Date: January 24, 2008.

DFARS Case 2006-D045, Closeout of Contract Files, Final rule, 73 Fed. Reg. 4113, January 24, 2008.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to remove text addressing DoD procedures for closeout of contract files. Text on this subject has been relocated to the DFARS companion resource, Procedures, Guidance, and Information.
DATES: Effective Date: January 24, 2008.

DFARS Case 2006-D035, DoD Law of War Program, Proposed rule, 73 Fed. Reg. 1853, January 10, 2008.
SUMMARY: DoD is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to address requirements for DoD contractors to institute effective programs to prevent violations of law of war by contractor personnel authorized to accompany U.S. Armed Forces deployed outside the United States.
DATES: Comments on the proposed rule should be submitted in writing to the address shown below on or before March 10, 2008 to be considered in the formation of the final rule.

DFARS Case 2006-D024, Receiving Reports for Shipments, Final rule, 73 Fed. Reg. 1830, January 10, 2008.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to address requirements for the distribution of material inspection and receiving reports under DoD contracts. The rule clarifies that two copies of the receiving report must be distributed with each shipment.
DATES: Effective Date: January 10, 2008.

DFARS Case 2006-D062, New Designated Countries, Final rule, 73 Fed. Reg. 1830, January 10, 2008.
SUMMARY: DoD has adopted as final, without change, an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement with respect to the Dominican Republic. The rule also includes Bulgaria and Romania on the list of countries covered by the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement.
DATES: Effective Date: January 10, 2008.

DFARS Case 2006-D023, Information Assurance Contractor Training and Certification, Final rule, 73 Fed. Reg. 1828, January 10, 2008.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to address training requirements that apply to contractor personnel who perform information assurance functions for DoD. Contractor personnel accessing information systems must meet applicable training and certification requirements.
DATES: Effective Date: January 10, 2008.

DFARS Case 2007-D016, Ship Critical Safety Items, Interim rule, 73 Fed. Reg. 1826, January 10, 2008.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement Section 130 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007. Section 130 requires DoD to establish a quality control policy for the procurement, modification, repair, and overhaul of ship critical safety items.
DATES: Effective date: January 10, 2008. Comment date: Comments on the interim rule should be submitted in writing to the address shown below on or before March 10, 2008, to be considered in the formation of the final rule.

DFARS Case 2007-D019, Functions Exempt From Private Sector Performance, Final rule, 73 Fed. Reg. 1826, January 10, 2008.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to address procedures for preparation of the written determination required by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), that none of the functions to be performed by contract are inherently governmental.
DATES: Effective Date: January 10, 2008.

DFARS Case 2006-D051, Lead System Integrators, Interim rule, 73 Fed. Reg. 1823, January 10, 2008.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement Section 807 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007. Section 807 places limitations on contractors acting as lead system integrators in the acquisition of major DoD systems. Such contractors may have no direct financial interest in the development or construction of any individual system or element of any system of systems unless an exception applies.
DATES: Effective date: January 10, 2008. Comment date: Comments on the interim rule should be submitted in writing to the address shown below on or before March 10, 2008, to be considered in the formation of the final rule.

DFARS Case 2006-D032, DoD Representations and Certifications in the Online Representations and Certifications Application , Final rule, 73 Fed. Reg. 1822, January 10, 2008.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to address the DFARS provisions included in the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA). Use of ORCA eliminates the need for offerors to repetitively submit the same information in response to Government solicitations.
DATES: Effective Date: January 10, 2008.

DFARS Case 2007-D009, Ground and Flight Risk Clause, Proposed rule, 71 Fed. Reg. 69177, December 07, 2007.
SUMMARY: DoD is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to revise and combine contract clauses addressing assumption of risk for loss under contracts involving the furnishing of aircraft to the Government. The proposed rule establishes requirements that apply consistently to all contract types.
Dates: Comments on the proposed rule should be submitted in writing to the address shown below on or before February 5, 2008 to be considered in the formation of the final rule.

DFARS Case 2007-D004, Allowability of Costs To Lease Government Equipment for Display or Demonstration, Proposed rule, 71 Fed. Reg. 69176, December 07, 2007.
SUMMARY: DoD is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to address limitations on the allowability of contractor costs associated with the leasing of Government equipment for display or demonstration. The proposed rule specifies that monies paid to the Government for the leasing of Government equipment are unallowable, except in the case of foreign military sales contracts.
Dates: Comments on the proposed rule should be submitted in writing to the address shown below on or before February 5, 2008, to be considered in the formation of the final rule.

DFARS Case 2001-D015, Patent Rights- Ownership by the Contractor, Final rule. 71 Fed. Reg. 69159, December 07, 2007.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to add a clause pertaining to patent rights under contracts awarded to large business concerns for experimental, developmental, or research work. The clause is substantially the same as a Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause that has been removed because DoD was the only agency using the clause.
Dates: Effective Date: December 7, 2007

DFARS CASE 2007-D017, Waiver of Specialty Metals Restriction for Acquisition of Commercially Available Off-the-Shelf Items, Final rule, 72 Fed. Reg. 63113, November 08, 2007.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to waive application of 10 U.S.C. 2533b for acquisitions of commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) items. 10 U.S.C. 2533b, established by Section 842 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007, places restrictions on the acquisition of specialty metals not melted or produced in the United States.
Dates: Effective Date: November 8, 2007

Defense Acquisition Regulations System Negotiation of a Reciprocal Defense Procurement Memorandum of Understanding With Italy, Request for Feedback, 72 Fed. Reg. 58832, October 17,2007.
SUMMARY: DoD has had a Reciprocal Defense Procurement (RDP) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Italy since September 11, 1978. DoD is commencing negotiation of an updated RDP MOU with Italy and is soliciting input from U.S. industry that has had experience participating in public defense procurements conducted by or on behalf of the Italian Ministry of Defense or Armed Forces. The current RDP MOU involves reciprocal waivers of buy-national laws by each country; the replacement RDP MOU is expected to continue these waivers. This means that Italy will continue to be listed as one of the “qualifying countries” in the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) at 225.8721, and continue to be exempt from the U.S. Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program policy that would otherwise require DoD to add 50 percent to the price of the foreign products when evaluating offers. This also means that U.S. products should be exempt from any analogous “Buy Italian” law or policy applicable to procurements by the Italian Ministry of Defense or Armed Forces. DoD is interested in comments relating to the transparency, integrity, and general fairness of Italys public (defense) procurement processes. DoD is also interested in comments relating to the degree of reciprocity that exists between the United States and Italy when it comes to the openness of defense procurements to offers of products of the other country.
Dates: Comments must be received by November 16, 2007.

DFARS Case 2005-D015, Reports of Government Property, Interim rule, 72 Fed. Reg. 52293, September 13, 2007.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to revise requirements for reporting of Government property in the possession of DoD contractors. The rule replaces existing DD Form 1662 reporting requirements with requirements for DoD contractors to electronically submit, to the Item Unique Identification (IUID) Registry, the IUID data applicable to the Government property in the contractors possession. This will result in more efficient and accurate reporting of Government property in the possession of contractors.
Dates: Effective date: September 13, 2007.
Comment date: Comments on the interim rule should be submitted to the address shown below on or before November 13, 2007, to be considered in the formation of the final rule.

DFARS Case 2006-D014, Evaluation Factor for Use of Members of the Selected Reserve, Proposed rule, 72 Fed. Reg. 51209, September 06, 2007.
SUMMARY: DoD is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement Section 819 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006. Section 819 authorizes DoD to use an evaluation factor that considers whether an offeror intends to perform a contract using employees or individual subcontractors who are members of the Selected Reserve.
Dates: Comments on the proposed rule should be submitted in writing to the address shown below on or before November 5, 2007, to be considered in the formation of the final rule.

DFARS Case 2006-D037, Taxpayer Indentification Numbers ,Final rule, 72 Fed. Reg. 51194, September 06, 2007.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to address requirements for validation of Taxpayer Identification Numbers as part of the Central Contractor Registration process. The DFARS changes are consistent with changes made to the Federal Acquisition Regulation.
Dates: EFFECTIVE DATE: September 6, 2007

DFARS Case 2006-D054, Limitation on Contracts for the Acquisition of Certain Services, Final rule, 72 Fed. Reg. 51193, September 06, 2007.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement Section 832 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007. Section 832 prohibits DoD from entering into a service contract to acquire a military flight simulator unless certain waiver criteria apply.
EFFECTIVE DATE: September 6, 2007.

DFARS Case 2006-D050, Security Guard Functions, Interim rule, 72 Fed. Reg. 51192, September 06, 2007.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement Section 333 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007. Section 333 extends, through September 30, 2009, the period during which contractor performance of security-guard functions at military installations or facilities is authorized to fulfill additional requirements resulting from the terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001.
Dates: Effective date: September 6, 2007.
Comment date: Comments on the interim rule should be submitted to the address shown below on or before November 5, 2007, to be considered in the formation of the final rule.

DFARS Case 2006-D015, Congressional Notification of Architect-Engineer Services/Military Family Housing Contracts, Final rule, 72 Fed. Reg. 51191, September 06, 2007.
SUMMARY: DoD has adopted as final, without change, an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement Section 1031(a)(37) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004. Section 1031(a)(37) amended the requirements for submission of a notification to Congress before the award of a contract for architectural and engineering services or construction design in connection with military construction, military family housing, or restoration or replacement of damaged or destroyed facilities.
EFFECTIVE DATE: September 6, 2007.

DFARS Case 006-D030, Labor Reimbursement on DoD Non- Commercial Time-and-Materials and Labor-Hour Contracts, Final rule, 72 Fed. Reg. 51189, September 06, 2007.
SUMMARY: DoD has adopted as final, without change, an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to provide policy for reimbursing labor costs on competitively awarded DoD noncommercial time-and-materials and labor-hour contracts.
EFFECTIVE DATE: September 6, 2007.

DFARS Case 2006-D012, Acquisition of Major Weapon Systems as Commercial Items , Final rule, 72 Fed. Reg. 51189, September 06, 2007.
SUMMARY: DoD has adopted as final, without change, an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement Section 803 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006. Section 803 places limitations on the acquisition of a major weapon system as a commercial item.
EFFECTIVE DATE: September 6, 2007.

DFARS Case 2006-D055, Technical Data Rights, Interim rule, 72 Fed. Reg. 51188, September 06, 2007.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement Section 802(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007. Section 802(a) contains requirements for DoD to assess long-term technical data needs when acquiring major weapon systems and subsystems.
Dates: Effective date: September 6, 2007.
Comment date: Comments on the interim rule should be submitted to the address shown below on or before November 5, 2007, to be considered in the formation of the final rule

DFARS Case Technical amendments, Air Force and Navy contracting activities; list update,, rule, 72 Fed. Reg. 51187, September 06, 2007.
SUMMARY: DoD is making technical amendments to the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update the list of Air Force and Navy contracting activities and to remove obsolete text.
EFFECTIVE DATE: September 6, 2007.

DFARS Case 2006-D036, Emergency Acquisitions, Final rule, 72 Fed. Reg. 51187, September 06, 2007.
SUMMARY: DoD has adopted as final, without change, an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to provide a single reference to DoD-unique acquisition flexibilities that may be used to facilitate and expedite acquisitions of supplies and services during emergency situations.
EFFECTIVE DATE: September 6, 2007.

DFARS Case 2007-D001, Carriage Vessel Overhaul, Repair, and Maintenance, Interim rule, 72 Fed. Reg. 49204, August 28,2007.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement Section 1017 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007. Section 1017 requires DoD to establish an evaluation criterion, for use in obtaining carriage of cargo by vessel, that considers the extent to which an offeror has had overhaul, repair, and maintenance work for covered vessels performed in shipyards located in the United States or Guam.
DIGEST: Effective date: August 28, 2007.
Comment date: Comments on the interim rule should be submitted in writing to the address shown below on or before October 29, 2007, to be considered in the formation of the final rule.

DFARS Case 2006D049, Mandatory Use of Wide Area WorkFlow, Proposed rule, 72 Fed. Reg. 45405, August 14, 2007.
SUMMARY: DoD is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to require use of the Wide Area WorkFlow- Receipt and Acceptance (WAWFRA) electronic system for submitting and processing payment requests under DoD contracts. DoD-wide use of WAWFRA will increase the efficiency of the payment process.
Dates: Comments on the proposed rule should be submitted in writing to the address shown below on or before October 15, 2007, to be considered in the formation of the final rule.

DFARS Case 2007-D007, Item Identification and Valuation Clause Update, Proposed rule, 72 Fed. Reg. 42367, August 02, 2007.
SUMMARY: DoD is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update and clarify requirements for unique identification and valuation of items delivered under DoD contracts. The proposed rule revises the applicable contract clause to reflect the current requirements.
Dates: Comments on the proposed rule should be submitted in writing to the address shown below on or before October 1, 2007, to be considered in the formation of the final rule

DFARS Case 2006-D066, Payments on Cost-Reimbursement Contracts for Services, Proposed Rule, 72 Fed. Reg. 42366, August 02, 2007.
SUMMARY: DoD is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to provide for interim payments under cost-reimbursement contracts for services within 30 days, instead of the current DoD policy of making payments within 14 days. The change will not apply to small business concerns.
Dates: Comments on the proposed rule should be submitted in writing to the address shown below on or before October 1, 2007, to be considered in the formation of the final rule

DFARS Case 2006-D031, Berry Amendment RestrictionsClothing Materials and Components Covered, Final rule, 72 Fed. Reg. 422315, August 02, 2007.
SUMMARY: DoD has adopted as final, without change, an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement Section 833(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006. Section 833(b) expands the foreign source restrictions applicable to the acquisition of clothing to also include clothing materials and components, other than sensors, electronics, or other items added to, and not normally associated with, clothing and the materials and components thereof.
Dates: Effective Date: August 2, 2007

DFARS Case 2006-D006, Berry Amendment Notification Requirement, Final rule, 72 Fed. Reg. 42315, August 02, 2007.
SUMMARY: DoD has adopted as final, without change, an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement Section 833(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006. Section 833(a) requires the posting of a notice on the FedBizOpps Internet site, when certain exceptions to domestic source requirements apply to an acquisition.
Dates: Effective Date: August 2, 2007.

DFARS Case 2006-D009, Limitations on Tiered Evaluation of Offers Final rule, 72 Fed. Reg. 42313, August 02, 2007.
SUMMARY: DoD has adopted as final, with changes, an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement Section 816 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006. Section 816 requires DoD to prescribe guidance on the use of tiered evaluation of offers for contracts and for task or delivery orders under contracts.
Dates: Effective Date: August 2, 2007.

DFARS Case 2007-D013, Waiver of Specialty Metals Restriction for Acquisition of Commercially Available Off-the-Shelf Items. Proposed rule, 72 Fed. Reg. 36960, July,02, 2007.
SUMMARY: DoD is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to waive application of 10 U.S.C. 2533b for acquisitions of commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) items. 10 U.S.C. 2533b, established by section 842 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007, places restrictions on the acquisition of specialty metals not melted or produced in the United States.
DATES: Comments on the proposed rule should be submitted in writing to the address shown below on or before August 1, 2007, to be considered in the formation of the final rule.

DFARS Contract Financing, Request for public input, 72 Fed. Reg. 28663, May 22, 2007.
SUMMARY: DoD is conducting a review of the Department’s contract financing policies. As part of this review, DoD would like to hear the views of interested parties regarding the effectiveness of the financing policies
DATES: Submit written comments to the address shown below on or before July 23, 2007.

DFARS Contract Profit/Fee Polices, Request for public input, 72 Fed. Reg. 28663, May 22, 2007.
SUMMARY: DoD is conducting a review of the Department’s contract profit/fee policies. As part of this review, DoD would like to hear the views of interested parties regarding the effectiveness of the profit/fee policies presently used for DoD contracts.
DATES: Submit written comments to the address shown below on or before July 23, 2007.

DFARS Case 2006-D013, Lease of Vessels, Aircraft, and Combat Vehicles, Proposed rule, 72 Fed. Reg. 28662, May 22, 2007.
SUMMARY: DoD is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to address statutory provisions relating to leasing. The proposed rule permits the lease of a vessel, aircraft, or combat vehicle only if the contract will be longterm or will provide for a substantial termination liability.
DATES: Comments on the proposed rule should be submitted in writing to the address shown below on or before July 23, 2007, to be considered in the formation of the final rule

DFARS Contract Closeout; Systemic Issues, Response to Public Comments, 72 Fed. Reg. 28654, May 22, 2007.
SUMMARY: The Director of Defense Procurement and Acquisition Policy (DPAP) recently completed an assessment of public input on systemic issues related to contract closeout that were identified in a public meeting held on September 21, 2005. This assessment has resulted in recommendations for revisions to policy, guidance, and training related to contract closeout responsibilities.

DFARS ,Technical Amendments, Final rule, 72 Fed. Reg. 20765, April 26, 2007.
SUMMARY: DoD is making technical amendments to the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to reinstate text that was inadvertently omitted from a previous amendment and to update references within the DFARS text.
EFFECTIVE DATE: April 26, 2007.

DFARS Case 2006-D065, Military Construction on Guam, Final rule, 72 Fed. Reg. 20764, April 26, 2007.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to remove text addressing a statutory prohibition on the use of nonimmigrant aliens to perform work under contracts for military construction on Guam. The statutory prohibition was repealed by Section 2810 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007.
EFFECTIVE DATE: April 26, 2007.

DFARS Case 2006-D043, Wage Determinations, Final rule, 72 Fed. Reg. 20763, April 26, 2007.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update procedures for obtaining Department of Labor wage determinations for construction and service contracts. The DFARS amendments are consistent with changes made to the Federal Acquisition Regulation.
EFFECTIVE DATE: April 26, 2007.

DFARS Case 2003-D047, Small Business Programs, Final rule, 72 Fed. Reg. 20761, April 26, 2007.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) text pertaining to small business programs. The rule updates and clarifies policy for contracting with small business and small disadvantaged business concerns and relocates text to the DFARS companion resource, Procedures, Guidance, and Information
EFFECTIVE DATE: April 26, 2007.

DFARS Case 2006-D057, Excessive Pass-Through Charges, Interim rule, 72 Fed. Reg. 20758, April 26, 2007.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement Section 852 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007. Section 852 requires DoD to prescribe regulations to ensure that pass-through charges on contracts or subcontracts that are entered into for or on behalf of DoD are not excessive in relation to the cost of work performed by the relevant contractor or subcontractor.
DATES: Effective date: April 26, 2007. Comment date: Comments on the interim rule should be submitted in writing to the address shown below on or before June 25, 2007, to be considered in the formation of the final rule.

DFARS Case 2006-D046, Deletion of Obsolete Acquisition Procedures, Final rule, 72 Fed. Reg. 20758, April 26, 2007.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to remove text relating to obsolete requirements for maintenance of paper-based solicitation mailing lists and for furnishing of documents to certain entities.
EFFECTIVE DATE: April 26, 2007.

DFARS Case 2006-D044, Acquisition Integrity, Final rule, 72 Fed. Reg. 20757, April 26, 2007.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to address requirements for the separation of Government functions for oversight, source selection, contract negotiation, and contract award. The rule contains best practice policies for use by the military departments and defense agencies.
EFFECTIVE DATE: April 26, 2007.

DFARS Case 2006-D046, Closeout of Contract Files, Proposed rule, 72 Fed. Reg. 13256, March 27, 2007.
SUMMARY: Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to remove text addressing DoD procedures for closeout of contract files. The text proposed for removal will be relocated to the DFARS companion resource, Procedures, Guidance, and Information.
DATES: Comments on the proposed rule should be submitted in writing to the address shown below on or before May 29, 2007, to be considered in the formation of the final rule

Technical Amendments, Final rule, 72 Fed. Reg. 14329, March 27, 2007.
SUMMARY: DoD is making technical amendments to the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update references within the DFARS text.
EFFECTIVE DATE: March 27, 2007.

DFARS Case 2006-D007, Prohibition on Acquisition from Communist Chinese Military Companies, Final rule, 72 Fed. Reg. 14239, March 27, 2007.
SUMMARY: DoD has adopted as final, without change, an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement Section 1211 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006. Section 1211 prohibits DoD from acquiring United States Munitions List items from Communist Chinese military companies.
EFFECTIVE DATE: March 27, 2007.

DFARS Case 2005-D009, Electronic Submission and Processing of Payment Requests, Final rule, 72 Fed. Reg. 14240, March 27, 2007.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update policy addressing requirements for DoD contractors to submit payment requests in electronic form. The rule clarifies the situations under which DoD will grant exceptions to requirements for electronic submission of payment requests.
EFFECTIVE DATE: March 27, 2007.

DFARS Case 2006-D028, Free Trade AgreementsGuatemala and Bahrain, Final rule, 72 Fed. Reg. 15241, March 27, 2007.
SUMMARY: DoD has adopted as final, without change, an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement the United States-Bahrain Free Trade Agreement and the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement with respect to Guatemala. The Free Trade Agreements waive the applicability of the Buy American Act for some foreign supplies and construction materials and specify procurement procedures designed to ensure fairness.
EFFECTIVE DATE: March 27, 2007.

DFARS Case 2006-D019, Free Trade AgreementEl Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua, Final rule, 72 Fed. Reg. 6486, February 12, 2007.
SUMMARY: DoD has adopted as final, without change, an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement with respect to El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua. The Free Trade Agreement waives the applicability of the Buy American Act for some foreign supplies and construction materials and specifies procurement procedures designed to ensure fairness. EFFECTIVE DATE: February 12, 2007.

DFARS Case 2006-D011, Security Guard Services Contracts, Final rule, 72 Fed. Reg. 6485, February 12, 2007.
SUMMARY: DoD has adopted as final, without change, an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement Section 344 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006. Section 344 extends, through September 30, 2007, the period during which contractor performance of security-guard functions at military installations or facilities is authorized to fulfill additional requirements resulting from the terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001. EFFECTIVE DATE: February 12, 2007.

DFARS Case 2003-D010, Protests, Disputes, and Appeals, Final rule, 72 Fed. Reg. 6485, February 12, 2007.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update text addressing procedures for processing of contractor claims submitted under DoD contracts. The rule removes obsolete text and relocates text to the DFARS companion resource, Procedures, Guidance, and Information. EFFECTIVE DATE: February 12, 2007.

DFARS Case 2006-D005, Berry Amendment ExceptionsAcquisition of Perishable Food and Fish, Shellfish, or Seafood, Final rule, 72 Fed. Reg. 6484, February 12, 2007.
SUMMARY: DoD has adopted as final, without change, an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement Section 831 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006 and Section 8118 of the Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2005. These statutes relate to the acquisition of perishable foods for DoD activities located outside the United States, and the acquisition of domestic fish, shellfish, and seafood. EFFECTIVE DATE: February 12, 2007.

DFARS Case 2006-D017, Aviation-Into Plane Reimbursement Card, Final rule, 72 Fed. Reg. 6484, February 12, 2007.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update text pertaining to DoD fuel card programs. The rule addresses use of the Aviation Into-plane Reimbursement card for purchases of aviation fuel and oil. EFFECTIVE DATE: February 12, 2007.

DFARS Case 2006-D002, Radio Frequency Identification , Final rule, 72 Fed. Reg. 6480, February 12, 2007.
SUMMARY: DoD has adopted as final, with changes, an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to include additional commodities and locations that require package marking with passive radio frequency identification (RFID) tags. The rule requires contractors to affix passive RFID tags at the case and palletized unit load levels when shipping packaged petroleum, lubricants, oils, preservatives, chemicals, additives, construction and barrier materials, and medical materials to specified DoD locations. EFFECTIVE DATE: February 12, 2007

DFARS Case 2006-D037, Taxpayer Identification Numbers, Proposed rule, 72 Fed. Reg. 2645, January 22, 2007.
SUMMARY: DoD is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to address requirements for validation of Taxpayer Identification Numbers as part of the Central Contractor Registration process. The proposed changes are consistent with changes made to the Federal Acquisition Regulation.
DATES: Comments on the proposed rule should be submitted in writing to the address shown below on or before March 23, 2007, to be considered in the formation of the final rule.

DFARS Case 2006-D023, Information Assurance Contractor Training and Certification, Proposed rule, 72 Fed. Reg. 2644, January 22, 2007.
SUMMARY: DoD is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to address training requirements that apply to contractor personnel who perform information assurance functions for DoD. The rule provides that contractor personnel accessing information systems must meet applicable training and certification requirements.
DATES: Comments on the proposed rule should be submitted in writing to the address shown below on or before March 23, 2007, to be considered in the formation of the final rule.

DFARS Case 2004-D008, Notificiation Requirements for Critical Safety Items, Final rule, 72 Fed. Reg. 2633, January 22, 2007.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to add policy regarding notification of potential safety issues under DoD contracts. The rule contains a contract clause requiring contractors to promptly notify the Government of any nonconformance or deficiency that could impact item safety.
DATES: Effective Date: January 22, 2007

DFARS Case 2005-D002, Restriction on Carbon, Alloy, and Armor Steel Plate, Final rule, 71 Fed. Reg. 75893, December 19, 2006.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to clarify the restriction on the acquisition of foreign carbon, alloy, or armor steel plate. The restriction implements provisions of annual DoD appropriations acts.
Dates: Effective Date: December 19, 2006.

DFARS Case 2004-D022, Inflation Adjustment of Acquisition-Related Thresholds, Final rule, 71 Fed. Reg. 75891, December 19, 2006.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to adjust acquisition-related thresholds for inflation. Section 807 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005 requires periodic adjustment of statutory acquisitionrelated dollar thresholds, except those established by the Davis-Bacon Act, the Service Contract Act, or trade agreements. This rule also amends other acquisition-related thresholds that are BASED on policy rather than statute.
Dates: Effective Date: December 19, 2006.

DFARS Case 2003-D085, Material Inspection and Receiving Report, Final rule, 71 Fed. Reg. 75890, December 19, 2006.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to clarify requirements for preparation of material inspection and receiving reports under DoD contracts. In addition, the rule relocates text to the DFARS companion resource, Procedures, Guidance, and Information.
Dates: Effective Date: December 19, 2006.

DFARS Case 2006-D030, Labor Reimbursement on DoD Non- Commercial Time-and-Materials and Labor-Hour Contracts, Interim rule, 71 Fed. Reg. 74469, December 12, 2006.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to provide policy for reimbursing labor costs on competitively awarded DoD noncommercial time-and-materials and labor-hour contracts.
DATES: Effective Date: February 12, 2007.
Comment Date: Comments on the interim rule should be submitted to the address shown below on or before February 12, 2007, to be considered in the formation of the final rule.

DFARS Case 2005-D022, Contracting Officers’ Representatives, Final rule, 71 Fed. Reg. 69488, December 01, 2006.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update text pertaining to the designation of a contracting officers representative. The rule clarifies the authority of a contracting officer’s representative and relocates text to the DFARS companion resource, Procedures, Guidance, and Information.
DATES: Effective Date: December 1, 2006

DFARS Case 2004-D033, Levy on Payments to Contractors, Final rule, 71 Fed. Reg. 69489, December 01, 2006.
SUMMARY: DoD has adopted as final, with changes, an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to address the effect of Internal Revenue Service (IRS) levies on contract payments. The rule requires DoD contractors to promptly notify the contracting officer if a levy may result in an inability to perform a contract.
DATES: Effective Date: December 1, 2006.

DFARS Case 2003-D014, Contract Pricing and Cost Accounting Standards, Final rule, 71 Fed. Reg. 69492, December 01, 2006.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update text addressing contract pricing matters and cost accounting standards administration. The rule implements statutory provisions regarding exceptions to cost or pricing data requirements and waiver of cost accounting standards, and relocates internal DoD procedures relating to pricing considerations and cost accounting standards to the DFARS companion resource, Procedures, Guidance, and Information.
DATES: Effective Date: December 1, 2006.

DFARS Case 2006-D018, Contracting Methods and Contract Type, Proposed rule, 71 Fed. Reg. 65768, November 09, 2006.
SUMMARY: DoD is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to add an exception to the requirement for a written determination before using a fixed-price type contract for a development program effort. The exception would apply to contracts for systems integration of commercial offthe- shelf information technology products under the DoD Enterprise Software Initiative.
DATES: Comments on the proposed rule should be submitted in writing to the address shown below on or before January 8, 2007, to be considered in the formation of the final rule.

DFARS Case 2005-D017, Trade Agreements Thresholds and Morocco Free Trade Agreement, Final rule 71 Fed. Reg. 65752, November 09, 2006.
SUMMARY: DoD has adopted as final, with changes, an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update policy relating to trade agreements. The rule incorporates increased dollar thresholds for application of the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement and the Free Trade Agreements, implements a new Free Trade Agreement with Morocco, and amends the list of end products subject to trade agreements.
DATES: Effective Date: November 9, 2006.

DFARS Case 2006-D034, Definition of Terrorist Country, Final rule, 71 Fed. Reg. 62566, October 26, 2006.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to remove Libya from the list of terrorist countries subject to a prohibition on DoD contract awards. This change is a result of the Department of States removal of Libya from the list of countries designated as state sponsors of terrorism.
DATES: Effective Date: October 26, 2006.

DFARS Case 2006-D033, PAN carbon fiber; deletion of obsolete restriction, Final rule, 71 Fed. Reg. 62566, October 26, 2006.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to remove obsolete text relating to a restriction on the acquisition of polyacrylonitrile (PAN) carbon fiber from foreign sources. The restriction expired on May 31, 2006.
EFFECTIVE DATE: October 26, 2006.

DFARS Case 2005-D012, Foreign Acquisition Procedures, Final rule, 71 Fed. Reg. 62565, October 26, 2006.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to delete text addressing internal DoD procedures pertaining to foreign acquisition. This text has been relocated to the DFARS companion resource, Procedures, Guidance, and Information.
DATES: Effective Date: October 26, 2006.

DFARS Technical Amendments, Final rule, 71 Fed. Reg. 62559, October 26, 2006.
SUMMARY: DoD is making technical amendments to the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update cross-references and to add a reference to the DFARS companion resource, Procedures, Guidance, and Information.
EFFECTIVE DATE: October 26, 2006.

DFARS Case 2006-D028, Free Trade Agreements-Guatemala and Bahrain, Interim rule, 71 Fed. Reg. 58541, October 04 2006.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement the United States-Bahrain Free Trade Agreement and the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement with respect to Guatemala. The Free Trade Agreements waive the applicability of the Buy American Act for some foreign supplies and construction materials and specify procurement procedures designed to ensure fairness.
DATES: Effective date: October 4, 2006.
Comment date: Comments on the interim rule should be submitted in writing to the address shown below on or before December 4, 2006, to be considered in the formation of the final rule.

DFARS Case 2006-D015, Congressional Notification of Architect-Engineer Services/Military Family Housing Contracts, Interim rule, 71 Fed. Reg. 58540, October 04 2006.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement Section 1031(a)(37) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004. Section 1031(a)(37) amended the requirements for submission of a notification to Congress before the award of a contract for architectural and engineering services or construction design in connection with military construction, military family housing, or restoration or replacement of damaged or destroyed facilities.
DATES: Effective date: October 4, 2006.
Comment date: Comments on the interim rule should be submitted in writing to the address shown below on or before December 4, 2006, to be considered in the formation of the final rule.

DFARS Case 2005-D011, Buy American Act Exemption for Commercial Information Technology, Final rule, 71 Fed. Reg. 58539, October 04 2006.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement provisions of annual appropriations acts that authorize an exemption from the Buy American Act for the acquisition of commercial information technology.
DATES: Effective Date: October 4, 2006.

DFARS Case 2006-D012, Acquisition of Major Weapon Systems as Commercial, Interim rule, 71 Fed. Reg. 58537, October 04 2006.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement Section 803 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006. Section 803 places limitations on the acquisition of a major weapon system as a commercial item.
DATES: Effective date: October 4, 2006.
Comment date: Comments on the interim rule should be submitted in writing to the address shown below on or before December 4, 2006, to be considered in the formation of the final rule.

DFARS Case 2005-D007, Training for Contractor Personnel Interacting With Detainees, Final rule, 71 Fed. Reg. 53047, September 08, 2006.
SUMMARY: DoD has adopted as final, with changes, an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement Section 1092 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005. Section 1092 requires that DoD contractor personnel who interact with detainees receive training regarding the applicable international obligations and laws of the United States.
DATES: Effective Date: September 8, 2006.

DFARS Case 2006-D007, Prohibition on Acquisition From Communist Chinese Military Companies, Interim rule, 71 Fed. Reg. 53045, September 08, 2006.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement Section 1211 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006. Section 1211 prohibits DoD from acquiring United States Munitions List items from Communist Chinese military companies.
DATES: Effective date: September 8, 2006.
Comment date: Comments on the interim rule should be submitted in writing to the address shown below on or before November 7, 2006, to be considered in the formation of the final rule.

DFARS Case 2003-D044, Acquisition Planning, Final rule, 71 Fed. Reg. 53044, September 08, 2006.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update text on acquisition planning. This rule is a result of a transformation initiative undertaken by DoD to dramatically change the purpose
DATES: Effective Date: September 8, 2006.

DFARS Case 2006-D009, Limitations on Tiered Evaluation of Offers, Interim rule, 71 Fed. Reg. 53042, September 08, 2006.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement Section 816 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006. Section 816 requires DoD to prescribe guidance on the use of tiered evaluation of offers for contracts and for task or delivery orders under contracts.
DATES: Effective date: September 8, 2006.
Comment date: Comments on the interim rule should be submitted in writing to the address shown below on or before November 7, 2006, to be considered in the formation of the final rule.

DFARS Case 2004-D010, Export Controlled Information and Technology, Proposed rule, 71 Fed. Reg. 46434, August 14, 2006.
SUMMARY: DoD is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to address requirements for preventing unauthorized disclosure of export controlled information and technology under DoD contracts.
DATES: Comments on the proposed rule should be submitted in writing to the address shown below on or before October 13, 2006, to be considered in the formation of the final rule.

DFARS Case 2003-D051, Contract Administration Functions, Final rule, 71 Fed. Reg. 44928, August 08, 2006.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update text addressing functions performed by DoD contract administration offices. This rule is a result of a transformation initiative undertaken by DoD to dramatically change the purpose and content of the DFARS.
DATES: Effective Date: August 8, 2006.

DFARS Case 2003-D060, Threshold for Small Business Specialist Review, Final rule, 71 Fed. Reg. 44926, August 08, 2006.
SUMMARY: SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to revise text pertaining to DoD implementation of small business programs. This rule is a result of a transformation initiative undertaken by DoD to dramatically change the purpose
DATES: Effective Date: August 8, 2006.

DFARS Case 2005-D004, Contract Reporting. Final rule, 71 Fed. Reg. 44926, August 08, 2006.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update text addressing DoD requirements for reporting of contracting actions. This rule is a result of a transformation initiative undertaken by DoD to dramatically change the purpose and content of the DFARS.
DATES: Effective Date: August 8, 2006.

DFARS-Waiver of 10 U.S.C. 2534 for Certain Defense Items Produced in the United Kingdom, 71 Fed. Reg. 39076, July 11, 2006.
SUMMARY: The Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics) is waiving the limitation of 10 U.S.C. 2534 for certain defense items produced in the United Kingdom (UK). 10 U.S.C. 2534 limits DoD procurement of certain items to sources in the national technology and industrial base. The waiver will permit procurement of items enumerated from sources in the UK, unless otherwise restricted by statute. DATES: Effective Date: This waiver is effective for one year, beginning July 26, 2006.

DFARS Case 2003-D068, Acquisition of Information Technology, Final rule, 71 Fed. Reg. 39010, July 11, 2006.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update text on the acquisition of information technology. This rule is a result of a transformation initiative undertaken by DoD to dramatically change the purpose and content of the DFARS. EFFECTIVE DATE: July 11, 2006.

DFARS Case 2003-D094, Exchange or Sale of Government-Owned Information Technology, Final rule, 71 Fed. Reg. 39009, July 11, 2006.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to delete obsolete procedures for the exchange or sale of Governmentowned information technology. This rule is a result of a transformation initiative undertaken by DoD to dramatically change the purpose and content of the DFARS. DATES: Effective Date: July 11, 2006.

DFARS, Technical Amendments, Final rule, 71 Fed. Reg. 39, July 11, 2006.
SUMMARY: DoD is making technical amendments to the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to add a reference to guidance documents, update an Internet address, and add paragraph designations in a contract clause. DATES: Effective Date: July 11, 2006.

DFARS Case 2006-D010, Extension of Contract Goal for Small Disadvantaged Businesses and Certain Institutions of Higher Learning, Final rule, 71 Fed. Reg. 39008, July 11, 2006.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement Section 842 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006. Section 842 extends, through fiscal year 2009, DoDs goal to award five percent of contract and subcontract dollars to small disadvantaged businesses, historically black colleges and universities, and minority institutions. DATES: Effective Date: July 11, 2006.

DFARS Case 2003-D078, Types of Contracts, Final rule, 71 Fed. Reg. 39006, July 11, 2006.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update text on the selection and use of contract types. This rule is a result of a transformation initiative undertaken by DoD to dramatically change the purpose and content of the DFARS. EFFECTIVE DATE: July 11, 2006.

DFARS Case 2006-D003, Relocation of Subpart 225.6 to 225.76, Final rule, 71 Fed. Reg. 39005, July 11, 2006.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to relocate text addressing trade sanctions, to reflect the removal of the corresponding subpart of the Federal Acquisition Regulation.
EFFECTIVE DATE: July 11, 2006.

DFARS Case 2003-D072, Required Sources of Supply,Final rule, 71 Fed. Reg. 39004, July 11, 2006.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update text addressing acquisitions made through Government supply sources. This rule is a result of a transformation initiative undertaken by DoD to dramatically change the purpose and content of the DFARS.
DATES: Effective Date: July 11, 2006.

DFARS Case 2006-D017, Aviation Into- Plane Reimbursement Card, Proposed rule, 71 Fed Reg. 34867, June 16, 2006.
SUMMARY: DoD is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update text pertaining to DoD fuel card programs. The proposed rule addresses use of the Aviation Into-plane Reimbursement card for purchases of aviation fuel and oil.
DATES: Comments on the proposed rule should be submitted in writing to the address shown below on or before August 15, 2006, to be considered in the formation of the final rule.

DFARS Case 2003-D010, Protests, Disputes, and Appeals, Proposed rule, 71 Fed Reg. 34867, June 16, 2006.
SUMMARY: DoD is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update text addressing procedures for processing of contractor claims submitted under DoD contracts. This proposed rule is a result of a transformation initiative undertaken by DoD to dramatically change the purpose and content of the DFARS.
DATES: Comments on the proposed rule should be submitted in writing to the address shown below on or before August 15, 2006, to be considered in the formation of the final rule.

DFARS Case 2006-D019, Free Trade Agreement-El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua, Interin rule, 71 Fed Reg. 34834, June 16, 2006.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement with respect to El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua. The Free Trade Agreement waives the applicability of the Buy American Act for some foreign supplies and construction materials and specifies procurement procedures designed to ensure fairness.
Dates: Effective date: June 16, 2006. Comment date: Comments on the interim rule should be submitted in writing to the address shown below on or before August 15, 2006, to be considered in the formation of the final rule.

DFARS Case 2006-D011, Security-Guard Services Contracts, Interim rule, 71 Fed Reg. 34833, June 16, 2006.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement Section 344 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006. Section 344 extends, through September 30, 2007, the period during which contractor performance of security-guard functions at military installations or facilities is authorized to fulfill additional requirements resulting from the terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001.
Dates: Effective date: June 16, 2006. Comment date: Comments on the interim rule should be submitted to the address shown below on or before August 15, 2006, to be considered in the formation of the final rule.

DFARS Case 2006-D005, Berry Amendment ExceptionsAcquisition of Perishable Food, and Fish, Shellfish, or Seafood, Interim rule, 71 Fed Reg. 34832, June 16, 2006.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement Section 831 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006 and Section 8118 of the Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2005. These statutes relate to the acquisition of perishable foods for DoD activities located outside the United States, and the acquisition of domestic fish, shellfish, and seafood.
DATES: Effective date: June 16, 2006. Comment date: Comments on the interim rule should be submitted in writing to the address shown below on or before August 15, 2006, to be considered in the formation of the final rule.

DFARS Case 2004-D031, Sole Source 8(a) Awards to Small Business Concerns Owned by Native Hawaiian Organizations, Final rule 71 Fed Reg. 34831, June 16, 2006.
SUMMARY: DoD has adopted as final, with changes, an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement DoD appropriations act provisions permitting the award of sole source contracts to small business concerns owned by Native Hawaiian Organizations. The rule applies to manufacturing contracts exceeding $5,000,000 and non-manufacturing contracts exceeding $3,000,000 that are awarded under the Small Business Administrations 8(a) Program.
DATES: Effective Date: June 16, 2006.

DFARS Case 2005-D013, Contractor Personnel Authorized to Accompany U.S. Armed Forces, Interim rule, 71 Fed Reg. 34826, June 16, 2006.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement DoD policy regarding contractor personnel authorized to accompany U.S. Armed Forces deployed outside the United States. The rule addresses the status of contractor personnel as civilians accompanying the U.S. Armed Forces and the responsibilities of the combatant commander regarding the protection of contractor personnel.
DATES: Effective date: June 16, 2006. Comment date: Comments on the interim rule should be submitted to the address shown below on or before August 15, 2006, to be considered in the formation of the final rule.(Extended to September 18, 2006, 71 Fed. Reg. 46409, August 14, 2006.)

DFARS Case 2006-D002, Radio Frequency Identification, Interim rule, 71 Fed.Reg. 29084, May 19, 2006.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to include additional commodities and DoD locations that require package marking with passive radio frequency identification (RFID) tags. The rule requires contractors to affix passive RFID tags at the case and palletized unit load levels when shipping packaged petroleum, lubricants, oils, preservatives, chemicals, additives, construction and barrier materials, and medical materials to specified DoD locations.
DATES: Effective date: May 19, 2006, Comment date: Comments on the interim rule should be submitted in writing to the address shown below on or before July 18, 2006, to be considered in the formation of the final rule.

DFARS Case 2003-D027, Quality Assurance, Final rule, 71 Fed. Reg. 27646, May 12, 2006.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update text pertaining to Government contract quality assurance requirements. This rule is a result of a transformation initiative undertaken by DoD to dramatically change the purpose and content of the DFARS.
DATES: Effective Date: May 12, 2006.

DFARS Case 2003-D056, Basic Agreements for Telecommunications Services, Final rule, 71 Fed. Reg. 27645, May 12, 2006.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update text pertaining to the use of basic agreements in the acquisition of telecommunications services. This rule is a result of a transformation initiative undertaken by DoD to dramatically change the purpose and content of the DFARS.
DATES: Effective Date: May 12, 2006.

DFARS Case 2003-D046, Contract Termination, Final rule, 71 Fed. Reg. 276744, May 12, 2006.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update text pertaining to termination of contracts. This rule is a result of a transformation initiative undertaken by DoD to dramatically change the purpose and content of the DFARS.
EFFECTIVE DATE: May 12, 2006.

DFARS Case 2003-D079, Special Contracting Methods, Final rule, 71 Fed. Reg. 27642, May 12, 2006.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update text pertaining to the use of special contracting methods. This rule is a result of a transformation initiative undertaken by DoD to dramatically change the purpose and content of the DFARS.
DATES: Effective Date: May 12, 2006.

DFARS Case , Describing Agency Needs, Final rule, 71 Fed. Reg. 27641, May 12, 2006.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update text pertaining to the use of specifications, standards, and data item descriptions in solicitations and contracts. This rule is a result of a transformation initiative undertaken by DoD to dramatically change the purpose and content of the DFARS.
DATES: Effective Date: May 12, 2006.

DFARS Case 2003-D052, Authorization for Continued Contracts, Final rule, 71 Fed. Reg. 27640, May 12, 2006.
SUMMARY: the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to add policy permitting the assignment of an additional identification number to an existing contract for administrative purposes. This rule is a result of a transformation initiative undertaken by DoD to dramatically change the purpose and content of the DFARS.
DATES: Effective Date: May 12, 2006.

DFARS Technical Amendments, 71 Fed. Reg. 27643, May 12, 2006.
SUMMARY: DoD is making technical amendments to the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update section headings, Internet addresses, and cross-references.
DATES: Effective Date: May 12, 2006.

DFARS Case 2005-D010, Definitions of Component and Domestic Manufacture, Proposed rule, 71 Fed. Reg. 18695, April 12, 2006.
SUMMARY: DoD is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to clarify the definitions of “component” and “domestic manufacture” as they relate to policy on foreign acquisition.
DATES: Comments on the proposed rule should be submitted in writing to the address shown below on or before June 12, 2006 to be considered in the formation of the final rule.

DFARS Case 2005-D011, Buy American Act Exemption for Commercial Information Technology, Proposed rule, 71 Fed. Reg. 18694, April 12, 2006.
SUMMARY: DoD is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement provisions of annual appropriations acts that authorize an exemption from the Buy American Act for the acquisition of commercial information technology.
DATES: Comments on the proposed rule should be submitted in writing to the address shown below on or before June 12, 2006 to be considered in the formation of the final rule.

DFARS Case 1990-037, Incremental Funding of Fixed-Price Contracts, Final rule, 71 Fed. Reg. 18671, April 12, 2006.
SUMMARY: DoD has adopted as final, with changes, an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to address the use of incrementally funded fixed-price contracts. The rule contains a contract clause for use in those situations where incremental funding of fixed-price contracts is permitted.
DATES: Effective Date: April 12, 2006.

DFARS Case 2004-D012, Prohibition of Foreign Taxation on U.S. Assistance Programs, Final rule, 71 Fed. Reg. 18671, April 12, 2006.
SUMMARY: DoD has adopted as final, without change, an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement a statutory prohibition on foreign taxation under contracts funded by U.S. assistance programs. The rule addresses the responsibilities of the contractor and the contracting officer regarding the prohibition.
DATES: Effective Date: April 12, 2006.

DFARS Case 2003-D019, Labor laws, Final rule, 71 Fed. Reg. 18669, April 12, 2006.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update text regarding the application of labor laws to Government contracts. This rule is a result of a transformation initiative undertaken by DoD to dramatically change the purpose and content of the DFARS.
DATES: Effective Date: April 12, 2006

DFARS Case 2003-D106, Transition of Weapons-Related Prototype Projects to Follow-On Contracts, Final rule, 71 Fed. Reg. 18667, April 12, 2006.
SUMMARY: DoD has adopted as final, with changes, an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement Section 847 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004. Section 847 authorizes DoD to carry out a pilot program that permits the use of streamlined contracting procedures for the production of items or processes begun as prototype projects under other transaction agreements.
DATES: Effective Date: April 12, 2006.

DFARS Case 2005-D015, Reports of Government Property, Proposed rule, 71 Fed. Reg. 14151, March 21, 2006.
SUMMARY: DoD is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to revise requirements for reporting of Government property in the possession of DoD contractors. The proposed rule replaces existing DD Form 1662 reporting requirements with requirements for DoD contractors to electronically submit, to the Item Unique Identification (IUID) Registry, the IUID data applicable to the Government property in the contractor’s possession. This will result in more efficient and accurate reporting of Government property in the possession of contractors.
DATES: Comments on the proposed rule should be submitted in writing to the address shown below on or before April 20, 2006 to be considered in the formation of the final rule.

DFARS Case 2005-D009, Electronic Submission and Processing of Payment Requests, Proposed rule, 71 Fed. Reg. 14149, March 21, 2006.
SUMMARY: DoD is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update policy regarding requirements for DoD contractors to submit payment requests in electronic form. The proposed rule clarifies the situations under which DoD will grant exceptions to requirements for electronic submission of payment requests.
DATES: Comments on the proposed rule should be submitted in writing to the address shown below on or before May 22, 2006 to be considered in the formation of the final rule.

DFARS Case 2003-D021, Acquisition of Ball and Roller Bearings, Final rule, 71 Fed. Reg. 14110, March 21, 2006.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update requirements pertaining to the acquisition of ball and roller bearings from domestic sources. This final rule addresses the requirements of annual DoD appropriations acts and eliminates text addressing obsolete statutory requirements.
DATES: Effective Date: March 21, 200

DFARS Case 2005-D003, Incentive Program for Purchase of Capital Assets, Final rule, 71 Fed. Reg. 14108, March 21, 2006.
SUMMARY: DoD has adopted as final, with changes, an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement Section 822 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004. Section 822 requires the Secretary of Defense to establish an incentive program for contractors to purchase capital assets manufactured in the United States, and to provide consideration for offerors with eligible capital assets in source selections for major defense acquisition programs.
DATES: Effective March 21, 2006.

DFARS Case 2004-D009, Competition Requirements for Federal Supply Schedules and Multiple Award Contracts, Final rule, 71 Fed. Reg. 14106, March 21, 2006.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update and clarify requirements for competition in the placement of orders under Federal Supply Schedules and multiple award contracts.
DATES: Effective Date: March 21, 2006.

DFARS Case 2003-D109, Consolidation of Contract Requirements, Final rule, 71 Fed. Reg. 14104, March 21, 2006.
SUMMARY: DoD has adopted as final, with changes, an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement Section 801 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004. Section 801 places restrictions on the consolidation of two or more requirements of a DoD department, agency, or activity into a single solicitation and contract with a total value exceeding $5,000,000.
DATES: Effective March 21, 2006.

DFARS Case 2002-D024, Approval of Service Contracts and Task and Delivery Orders, Final rule, 71 Fed. Reg. 14102, March 21, 2006.
SUMMARY: DoD has adopted as final, with changes, an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement Section 801(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2002 and Section 854 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005. Section 801(b) requires DoD to establish and implement a management structure for the procurement of services. Section 854 requires DoD agencies to comply with certain review and approval requirements before using a non-DoD contract to procure supplies or services in amounts exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold.
DATES: Effective March 21, 2006.

DFARS Case 2003-D071, Component Breakout, Final rule, 71 Fed. Reg. 14101, March 21, 2006.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to remove procedures for breaking out components of end items for future acquisitions. These procedures have been relocated to the new DFARS companion resource, Procedures, Guidance, and Information. This final rule is a result of a transformation initiative undertaken by DoD to dramatically change the purpose and content of the DFARS.
DATES: Effective Date: March 21, 2006

DFARS Case 2004-D021, Contractor Performance of Acquisition Functions Closely Associated With Inherently Governmental Functions, Final rule, 71 Fed. Reg. 14100, March 21, 2006.
SUMMARY: DoD has adopted as final, with changes, an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement Section 804 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005. Section 804 places limitations on the award of contracts for the performance of acquisition functions closely associated with inherently governmental functions.
DATES: Effective March 21, 2006.

DFARS Case 2003-D047, Small Business Programs, Proposed rule, 71 Fed. Reg. 9303, February 23, 2006.
SUMMARY: DoD is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update text pertaining to small business programs. This proposed rule is a result of a transformation initiative undertaken by DoD to dramatically change the purpose and content of the DFARS.
DATES: Comments on the proposed rule should be submitted in writing to the address shown below on or before April 24, 2006, to be considered in the formation of the final rule.

DFARS Case 2003-D050, Contractor Insurance/Pension Reviews, Final rule, 71 Fed. Reg. 9273, February 23, 2006.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update text pertaining to Government review of contractor insurance programs, pension plans, and other deferred compensation plans. This rule is a result of a transformation initiative undertaken by DoD to dramatically change the purpose and content of the DFARS.
DATES: Effective Date: February 23, 2006.

DFARS Case 2003-D034, Construction Contracting, Final rule, 71 Fed. Reg. 9272, February 23, 2006.
SUMMARY: the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update text pertaining to contracting for construction. This rule is a result of a transformation initiative undertaken by DoD to dramatically change the purpose and content of the DFARS.
DATES: Effective Date: February 23, 2006.

DFARS Case 2004-D026, Business Restructuring CostsDelegation of Authority To Make Determinations Relating to Payment, Final rule, 71 Fed. Reg. 9271, February 23, 2006.
SUMMARY: DoD has adopted as final, without change, an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement section 819 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005. Section 819 contains changes concerning delegation of authority to make determinations relating to payment of defense contractors for business restructuring costs.
DATES: Effective Date: February 23, 2006.

DFARS Case 2003-D082, Uniform Contract Line Item Numbering, Final rule, 71 Fed. Reg. 9268, February 23, 2006.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update text addressing uniform line item numbering in DoD contracts. This rule is a result of a transformation initiative undertaken by DoD to dramatically change the purpose and content of the DFARS.
DATES: Effective Date: February 23, 2006.

DFARS Case 2003-D084, Administrative Matters, Final rule, 71 Fed. Reg. 9267, February 23, 2006.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update text addressing administrative matters related to contract placement. This rule is a result of a transformation initiative undertaken by DoD to dramatically change the purpose and content of the DFARS.
DATES: Effective Date: February 23, 2006.

DFARS Case 2005-D006, Earned Value Management Systems, Proposed rule, 71 Fed. Reg. 3449, January 23, 2006.
SUMMARY: DoD is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update requirements for DoD contractors to establish and maintain earned value management systems (EVMS). The rule revises the dollar thresholds at which EVMS requirements are applied and eliminates requirements for contractors to submit cost/schedule status reports under DoD contracts.
DATES: Comments on the proposed rule should be submitted in writing to the address shown below on or before March 24, 2006, to be considered in the formation of the final rule.

DFARS Case 2005-D012, Foreign Acquisition Procedures, Proposed rule, 71 Fed. Reg. 3448, January 23, 2006.
SUMMARY: DoD is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to delete text addressing internal DoD procedures pertaining to foreign acquisition. This text will be relocated to the new DFARS companion resource, Procedures, Guidance, and Information (PGI). The proposed rule is a result of a transformation initiative undertaken by DoD to dramatically change the purpose and content of the DFARS.
DATES: Comments on the proposed rule should be submitted in writing to the address shown below on or before March 24, 2006, to be considered in the formation of the final rule.

DFARS Case 2003-D096, Utility Rates Established by Regulatory Bodies, Final rule, 71 Fed. Reg. 3418, January 23, 2006.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update text pertaining to utility rates established by independent and nonindependent regulatory bodies. This rule is a result of a transformation initiative undertaken by DoD to dramatically change the purpose and content of the DFARS.
DATES: Effective Date: January 23, 2006.

DFARS Case 2003-D069, Acquisition of Utility Services, Final rule, 71 Fed. Reg. 3416, January 23, 2006.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update text pertaining to the acquisition of utility services. This rule is a result of a transformation initiative undertaken by DoD to dramatically change the purpose and content of the DFARS.
EFFECTIVE DATE: January 23, 2006.

DFARS Case 2003-D041, Specialized Service Contracting, Final rule, 71 Fed. Reg. 3015, January 23, 2006.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update text pertaining to the acquisition of mortuary and laundry and dry cleaning services. This rule is a result of a transformation initiative undertaken by DoD to dramatically change the purpose and content of the DFARS.
DATES: Effective Date: January 23, 2006.

DFARS Case 2004-D028, DoD Pilot Mentor-Protégé Program, Final rule, 71 Fed. Reg. 3014, January 23, 2006.
SUMMARY: DoD has adopted as final, without change, an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement Sections 841 and 842 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005. Section 841 extends the length of the DoD Pilot Mentor-Protégé Program for 5 additional years. Section 842 expands the Program to permit service-disabled veteran-owned small business concerns and HUBZone small business concerns to participate in the Program as protégé firms.
EFFECTIVE DATE: January 23, 2006.

DFARS Case 2003-D077, Contracting by Negotiation, Final rule, 71 Fed. Reg. 3413, January 23, 2006.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update text pertaining to contracting by negotiation. This rule is a result of a transformation initiative undertaken by DoD to dramatically change the purpose and content of the DFARS.
EFFECTIVE DATE: January 23, 2006.

DFARS Case 2003-D075, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, Final rule, 71 Fed. Reg. 3412, January 23, 2006.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update text addressing the use of simplified acquisition procedures. This rule is a result of a transformation initiative undertaken by DoD to dramatically change the purpose and content of the DFARS.
DATES: Effective January 23, 2006.

DFARS Technical Amendment, Final Rule, 70 FR 75411, December 20, 2005.
SUMMARY: DoD is revising the name of 48 CFR Chapter 2 from “Department of Defense” to “Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Department of Defense.” This change will facilitate the Governments implementation of the Federal Document Management System, as it will permit the DoD regulations issued under 48 CFR Chapter 2 to be indexed separately from other DoD regulations.
DATES: Effective Date: December 30, 2005.

DFARS Technical Amendment, Final Rule, 70 FR 75411, December 20, 2005.
SUMMARY: DoD is making technical amendments to the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement to add references to DoD guidance on contracting officers’ representatives and DoD purchase, travel, and fuel card programs.
DATES: Effective Date: December 20, 2005.

DFARS Case 2003-D043, Contract Financing, Final rule, 70 FR 75412, December 20, 2005.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update text pertaining to contract financing. This rule is a result of a transformation initiative undertaken by DoD to dramatically change the purpose and content of the DFARS.
EFFECTIVE DATE: December 20, 2005.

DFARS Case 2003-D008, Foreign Acquisition, Final rule, 70 FR 73153, December 09, 2005.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update text pertaining to the acquisition of supplies and services from foreign sources. This rule is a result of a transformation initiative undertaken by DoD to dramatically change the purpose and content of the DFARS.
DATES: Effective Date: December 9, 2005.

DFARS Case 2004-D013, Free Trade Agreements-Australia and Morocco, Final rule, 70 FR 73512, December 09, 2005.
SUMMARY: DoD has adopted as final, with changes, an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement new Free Trade Agreements with Australia and Morocco. The Free Trade Agreements were scheduled to become effective on or after January 1, 2005. However, the Morocco Free Trade Agreement has not yet entered into force and is therefore removed from this final rule.
DATES: Effective Date: December 9, 2005.

DFARS Case 2003-D097/2004-D023, Contract Period for Task and Delivery Order Contracts, Final rule, 70 FR 73151, December 09, 2005.
SUMMARY: DoD has adopted as final, with changes, an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement Section 843 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004 and Section 813 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005. Section 843 placed a 5-year limit on the period of task or delivery order contracts awarded under 10 U.S.C. 2304a. Section 813 further amended 10 U.S.C. 2304a to permit a total period of up to 10 years, which may be exceeded if the head of the agency determines in writing that exceptional circumstances require a longer contract period.
EFFECTIVE DATE: December 9, 2005.

DFARS Case 2003-D039, Environment, Occupational Safety, and Drug-Free Workplace, Final rule, 70 FR 73150, December 09, 2005.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update text pertaining to socioeconomic considerations in DoD contracting. This rule is a result of a transformation initiative undertaken by DoD to dramatically change the purpose and content of the DFARS.
EFFECTIVE DATE: December 9, 2005.

DFARS Case 2003-D029,Socioeconomic Programs, Final rule, 70 FR 73148, December 09, 2005.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update text pertaining to socioeconomic considerations in DoD contracting. This rule is a result of a transformation initiative undertaken by DoD to dramatically change the purpose and content of the DFARS.
EFFECTIVE DATE: December 9, 2005.

DFARS Case 2003-D055, Acquisition of Telecommunications Services, Final rule, 70 FR 67918, November 09, 2005.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update text pertaining to the acquisition of telecommunications services. This rule is a result of a transformation initiative undertaken by DoD to dramatically change the purpose and content of the DFARS.
EFFECTIVE DATE: November 9, 2005.

DFARS Case 2003-D054, Information Technology Equipment-Screening of Government Inventory, Final rule, 70 FR 67917, November 09, 2005.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to delete obsolete procedures for screening of Government inventory before authorizing a contractor to purchase information technology equipment. This rule is a result of a transformation initiative undertaken by DoD to dramatically change the purpose and content of the DFARS.
EFFECTIVE DATE: November 9, 2005.

DFARS Case 2003-D053, Update of Clauses for Telecommunications Services, Final rule, 70 FR 67919, November 09, 2005.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update clauses used in contracts for telecommunications services. This rule is a result of a transformation initiative undertaken by DoD to dramatically change the purpose and content of the DFARS.
EFFECTIVE DATE: November 9, 2005.

DFARS Case 2003-D048, Extraordinary Contractual Actions, Final rule, 70 FR 67923, November 09, 2005.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update text pertaining to the processing of requests for extraordinary contract adjustments. This rule is a result of a transformation initiative undertaken by DoD to dramatically change the purpose and content of the DFARS.
EFFECTIVE DATE: November 9, 2005.

DFARS Case 2003-D025, Subcontracting Policies and Procedures, Final rule, 70 FR 67922, November 09, 2005.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update text pertaining to subcontracts awarded under DoD contracts. This rule is a result of a transformation initiative undertaken by DoD to dramatically change the purpose and content of the DFARS.
EFFECTIVE DATE: November 9, 2005.

DFARS Case 2003-D024, Contract Modifications, Final rule, 70 FR 67921, November 09, 2005.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update text pertaining to contract modifications. This rule is a result of a transformation initiative undertaken by DoD to dramatically change the purpose and content of the DFARS.
EFFECTIVE DATE: November 9, 2005.

DFARS Case 2003-D023, Update of Clauses for Telecommunications Services, Final rule, 70 FR 67919, November 09, 2005.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update clauses used in contracts for telecommunications services. This rule is a result of a transformation initiative undertaken by DoD to dramatically change the purpose and content of the DFARS.
EFFECTIVE DATE: November 9, 2005.

DFARS Case 2003-D009, Payment and Billing Instructions, Final rule, 70 FR 58980, October 11, 2005.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to improve payment and billing instructions in DoD contracts. This final rule is a result of a transformation initiative undertaken by DoD to dramatically change the purpose and content of the DFARS.
DATES: Effective October 11, 2005

DFARS Case 2003-D042, Advisory and Assistance Services. Final rule, 70 FR 57193, September 30, 2005.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update text pertaining to the acquisition of advisory and assistance services. This rule is a result of a transformation initiative undertaken by DoD to dramatically change the purpose and content of the DFARS.
EFFECTIVE DATE: September 30, 2005.

DFARS Case 2005-D019, Defense Logistics Agency Waiver Authority, Final rule, 70 FR 57191, September 30, 2005.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to authorize the Defense Logistics Agency Component Acquisition Executive to waive domestic source restrictions on the acquisition of ball and roller bearings, when adequate domestic supplies are not available to meet DoD requirements on a timely basis.
EFFECTIVE DATE: September 30, 2005.

DFARS Case 2005-D020, Extension of Partnership Agreement-8(a) Program, Final rule, 70 FR 57190. September 30, 2005.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to reflect an extension in the expiration date of a partnership agreement between DoD and the Small Business Administration (SBA). The partnership agreement permits DoD to award contracts to 8(a) Program participants on behalf of SBA.
EFFECTIVE DATE: September 30, 2005.

DFARS Case 2003-D101, Quality Control of Aviation Critical Safety Items and Related Services, Final rule, 70 FR 57188, September 30, 2005.
SUMMARY: DoD has adopted as final, with changes, an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement Section 802 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004. Section 802 requires DoD to establish a quality control policy for the procurement of aviation critical safety items and the modification, repair, and overhaul of those items.
EFFECTIVE DATE: September 30, 2005.

DFARS Case 2004-D040, Central Contractor Registration, Final rule, 70 FR 57188, September 30, 2005.
SUMMARY: DoD has adopted as final, with changes, an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to remove policy on Central Contractor Registration (CCR) that duplicated policy found in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). The rule also addresses requirements for use of Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) codes in DoD contracts.
EFFECTIVE DATE: September 30, 2005.

DFARS Case 2003-D044, Acquisition Planning, Proposed rule, 70 FR 54693, September 16, 2005.
SUMMARY: DoD is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update text on acquisition planning. This proposed rule is a result of a transformation initiative undertaken by DoD to dramatically change the purpose and content of the DFARS.
DATES: Comments on the proposed rule should be submitted in writing to the address shown below on or before November 15, 2005, to be considered in the formation of the final rule.

DFARS Case 2004-D024, Multiyear Contracting, Final rule, 70 FR 54651, September 16, 2005.
SUMMARY: DoD has adopted as final, without change, an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement Section 8008 of the Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2005 and Section 814 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005. Sections 8008 and 814 contain requirements related to the funding of multiyear contracts.
DATES: Effective September 16, 2005.

DFARS Case 2004-D025, Provision of Information to Cooperative Agreement Holders, Final rule, 70 FR 54651, September 16, 2005.
SUMMARY:DoD has adopted as final, without change, an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement Section 816 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005. Section 816 increased, from $500,000 to $1,000,000, the threshold at which a DoD contract must include a requirement for the contractor to provide to cooperative agreement holders, upon their request, a list of the contractors employees who are responsible for entering into subcontracts.
DATES: Effective September 16, 2005.

DFARS Case 2004-D011, Radio Frequency Identification, Final rule, 70 FR 53955, September 13, 2005.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to add policy pertaining to package marking with passive radio frequency identification (RFID) tags. The rule requires contractors to affix passive RFID tags at the case and palletized unit load levels when shipping packaged operational rations, clothing, individual equipment, tools, personal demand items, or weapon system repair parts, to the Defense Distribution Depot in Susquehanna, PA, or the Defense Distribution Depot in San Joaquin, CA.
EFFECTIVE DATE: November 14, 2005.

DFARS Case 2004-D007, Assignment of Contract Administration-Exception for Defense Energy Support Center, Final rule, 70 FR 52034, September 01, 2005.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to reflect a memorandum of agreement between the Defense Contract Management Agency and the Defense Energy Support Center that provides for the Defense Energy Support Center to perform contract administration functions for all contracts it awards. This arrangement eliminates duplication of effort in the bulk fuel quality management program.
DATES: Effective September 1, 2005.

DFARS Case 2005-D007, Training for Contractor Personnel Interacting With Detainees, Interim rule, 70 FR 52032, September 01, 2005.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement Section 1092 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005. Section 1092 requires that DoD contractor personnel who interact with detainees receive training regarding the applicable international obligations and laws of the United States.
DATES: Effective date: September 1, 2005.
Comment date: Comments on the interim rule should be submitted to the address shown below on or before October 31, 2005, to be considered in the formation of the final rule.

DFARS Case 2004-D034, Restrictions on Totally Enclosed Lifeboat Survival Systems, Final rule, 70 FR 52030, September 01, 2005.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to remove text addressing restrictions on the acquisition of totally enclosed lifeboat survival sys