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DFARS Case 2009-D018, Warranty Tracking of Serialized Items, Proposed rule, 75 Fed. Reg. 52917, August 30, 2010.
SUMMARY: DoD is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement a policy memorandum of the Undersecretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics dated February 6, 2007, that required definition of the requirements to track warranties for items subject to Item Unique Identification in the Item Unique Identification registry. This proposed rule stresses that the enforcement of warranties is essential to the effectiveness and efficiency of DoDs material readiness.
Dates: Comments on this proposed rule should be submitted in writing to the address shown below on or before October 29, 2010, to be considered in the formation of the final rule.

DFARS Case 2008-D011, Acquisition of Commercial Items, Final rule, 75 Fed. Reg. 51416, August 20, 2010,
SUMMARY: DoD is adopting as final, without change, the interim rule that amended the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement sections 805 and 815 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008. This rule specified when time-andmaterials or labor-hour contracts may be used for the acquisition of commercial items, and revised the language to address the conditions under which major weapon systems or subsystems may be treated as commercial items.
Dates: Effective Date: August 20, 2010

DFARS Case 2003-D028, Transportation, Final rule, 75 Fed. Reg. 51416, August 20, 2010,
SUMMARY: DoD is issuing a final rule, with changes, amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update text on transportation matters relating to DoD contracts.
Dates: Effective Date: August 20, 2010

DFARS Case 2006-D057, Excessive Pass-Through Charges, Final rule; technical amendment, 75 Fed. Reg. 49849, August 16, 2010.
SUMMARY:DoD issued a final rule in the Federal Register on August 10, 2010, under DFARS Case 2006D057, Excessive Pass-Through Charges. That final rule incorrectly removed and reserved two CFR sections. DoD is issuing this technical amendment to correct that error in the final rule.
Dates: Effective Date: August 16, 2010

DFARS Case 2009-D024, Reporting of Commercially Available Off-the-Shelf Items That Contain Specialty Metals Deletion of Obsolete Clause, Final rule, 75 Fed. Reg. 48279, August 10, 2010.
SUMMARY: DoD is issuing this final rule to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) by deleting the requirement for contractors to report commercially available off-the-shelf items that contain foreign specialty metals and are incorporated into noncommercial end items.
Dates: Effective Date: August 10, 2010.

DFARS Case 2006-D057, Excessive Pass-Through Charges, Final rule, 75 Fed. Reg. 48278, August 10, 2010.
SUMMARY: DoD is issuing a final rule to delete the DFARS language implementing section 852 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007 that ensures that passthrough 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. The interim DFARS rule language, which implements the requirements of section 852, was made obsolete with the publication of the FAR interim rule at 74 FR 52853 on October 14, 2009.
Dates: Effective Date: August 10, 2010.

DFARS Case 2008-D034, Management of Unpriced Change Orders, Final rule, 75 Fed. Reg. 48276, August 10, 2010.
SUMMARY: The Department of Defense (DoD) is adopting as final a proposed rule amending the DFARS to make requirements for DoD management and oversight of unpriced change orders consistent with those that apply to other undefinitized contract actions. This final rule adds new policy to address section 812 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010.
Dates: Effective Date: August 10, 2010.

DFARS Case 2009-D003, Inflation Adjustment of Acquisition-Related Thresholds, Final rule, 75 Fed. Reg. 45072, August 02, 2010.
SUMMARY: DoD is issuing a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement the recurring requirement of section 807 of the Ronald W. Reagan National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005. Section 807 provides for adjustment every 5 years of statutory acquisition-related thresholds, except for Davis- Bacon Act, Service Contract Act, and trade agreements thresholds. This final rule also adjusts some non-statutory acquisition-related thresholds.
Dates: Effective Date: October 1, 2010.

DFARS Case 2009-D036, Notification Requirements for Awards of Single- Source Task or Delivery Orders, Interim rule, 75 Fed. Reg. 40716, July 13, 2010.
SUMMARY: DoD is issuing an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement section 814 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010.
Dates: Effective date: July 13, 2010
Comment date: Comments on the interim rule should be submitted in writing to the address shown below on or before September 13, 2010, to be considered in the formation of the final rule.

DFARS Case 2009-D033, Publication of Notification of Bundling of Contracts of the Department of Defense, Interim rule, 75 Fed. Reg. 40714, July 13, 2010.
SUMMARY: DoD is issuing an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement section 820 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (Pub. L. 11184, enacted October 28, 2009).
Dates: Effective Date: July 13, 2010.
Comment Date: Comments on the interim rule should be submitted in writing to the address shown below on or before September 13, 2010, to be considered in the formation of the final rule.

DFARS Case 2009-D020, Payments in Support of Emergencies and Contingency Operations, Interim rule, 75 Fed. Reg. 40712, July 13, 2010.
SUMMARY: DoD is issuing an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to bring DoD into compliance with OMB implementation of the Prompt Payment Act by exempting military contingencies, and certain payments related to emergencies and the release or threatened release of hazardous substances.
Dates: Effective Date: July 13, 2010.
Comment date: Comments on this interim rule should be submitted in writing to the address shown below on or before September 13, 2010, to be considered in the formation of the final rule.

DFARS Case 2010-D010, Ownership or Control by a Foreign Government, Interim rule, 75 Fed. Reg. 35684, June 23, 2010.
SUMMARY: DoD is issuing an interim rule to implement revisions to DoD Directive-Type Memorandum (DTM) 09019, “Policy Guidance for Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI).” The DTM revises the description of communications security material that is “proscribed information.”
Dates: Effective date: June 23, 2010.
Comment date: August 23, 2010.

DFARS Case 2008-D024, Para-Aramid Fibers and Yarns Manufactured in a Qualifying Country, Final rule, 75 Fed. Reg. 34943, June 21, 2010.
SUMMARY: DoD is adopting as final, with changes, the interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement determinations made by the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics with regard to the acquisition of items containing para-aramid fibers and yarns manufactured in foreign countries that have entered into a reciprocal defense procurement memorandum of understanding with the United States.
Dates: Effective Date: June 21, 2010.

DFARS CAse 2008-D006, Multiyear Contract Authority for Electricity From Renewable Energy Sources, Interim rule, 75 Fed. Reg. 34942, June 21, 2010.
SUMMARY: DoD is issuing an interim rule to implement section 828 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008. Section 828 authorizes the Secretary of Defense to enter into a contract for a period not to exceed 10 years for the purchase of electricity from sources of renewable energy.
Dates: Effective Date: June 21, 2010. Comment Date: Comments on the interim rule should be submitted in writing to the address shown below on or before August 20, 2010, to be considered in the formation of the final rule.

DFARS Case 2009-D015, Organizational Conflicts of Interest in Major Defense Acquisition Programs, Proposed rule with request for comments; extension of comment period, 75 Fed. Reg. 33752, June 15, 2010.
SUMMARY: DoD is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement section 207 of the Weapons System Acquisition Reform Act of 2009. The comment period is being extended an additional 30 days to provide additional time for interested parties to review the proposed DFARS changes.
Dates: Comments on the proposed rule should be submitted in writing to the address shown below on or before July 21, 2010, to be considered in the formation of the final rule.

DFARS Case 2009-D025, Contractor Insurance/Pension Review, Proposed rule, 75 Fed. Reg. 3327, June 11, 2010.
SUMMARY: DoD proposes to remove and relocate the requirements for conducting a Contractor Insurance/Pension Review from Procedures, Guidance, and Information to the Defense Acquisition Regulation Supplement.
Dates: Comments on the proposed rule should be submitted in writing to the address shown below on or before August 10, 2010, to be considered in the formation of the final rule.

DFARS Case 2009-D010, New Designated Country-Taiwan, Proposed rule, 75 Fed. Reg. 33195, June 11, 2010.
SUMMARY: DoD is adopting, as final, an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to add Taiwan as a designated country, due to the accession of Taiwan to membership in the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement.
Dates: Effective date: June 11, 2010.

DFARS Case 2007-D009, Ground and Flight Risk Clause, Final, rule, 75 Fed. Reg. 32642, June 08, 2010.
SUMMARY: DoD is issuing a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to revise and combine contract clauses addressing assumption of risk of loss under contracts that furnish aircraft to the Government. The final rule establishes requirements that apply consistently to all contract types.
Dates: Effective Date: June 8, 2010

DFARS Case 2007-D011, Letter Contract Definitization Schedule, Final rule, 75 Fed. Reg. 32641, June 08, 2010.
SUMMARY: DoD is adopting as final, without change, a proposed rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to clarify requirements regarding definitization of letter contracts. The rule specifies that DoD letter contracts will be definitized using the DFARS procedures applicable to all other undefinitized contract actions.
Dates: Effective Date: June 8, 2010.

DFARS Case 2009-D022, Finland-Public Interest Exception to the Buy American Act, Final rule, 75 Fed. Reg. 32640, June 08, 2010.
SUMMARY: DoD is issuing this final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to reflect a determination of the Secretary of Defense that it is inconsistent with the public interest to apply the restrictions of the Buy American Act to the acquisition of articles, materials, and supplies produced or manufactured in Finland.
Dates: Effective Date: June 8, 2010.

DFARS Case 2009-D027, Limitations on Procurements With Non-Defense Agencies, Interim rule, 75 Fed. Reg. 32639, June 08, 2010.
SUMMARY: DoD is issuing an interim rule to implement section 806 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 authorizing the placing of contracts for property and services in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold by certain non-DoD agencies for the performance of a joint program conducted to meet the needs of DoD and the non-DoD agency.
Dates: Effective Date: June 8, 2010. Comment Date: Comments on the interim rule should be submitted in writing to the address shown below on or before August 9, 2010, to be considered in the formation of the final rule.

DFARS Case 2009-D034, Contract Authority for Advanced Component Development or Prototype Units, Interim rule, 75 Fed. Reg. 32638, June 08, 2010.
SUMMARY: DoD is issuing an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement section 819 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010. Section 819 places limitations on certain types of line items and contract options that may be included in contracts initially awarded pursuant to competitive solicitations. When the prohibition applies, it limits the dollar value, period of performance, and time for exercise of such contract line items or contract options.
Dates: Effective Date: June 8, 2010. Comment Date: Comments on the interim rule should be submitted in writing to the address shown below on or before August 9, 2010, to be considered in the formation of the final rule.

DFARS Case 2009-D040, Trade Agreements Thresholds, Interim rule, 75 Fed. Reg. 32637, June 08, 2010.
SUMMARY: DoD is issuing an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to incorporate increased 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: June 8, 2010. Comment Date: Comments on the interim rule should be submitted in writing to the address shown below on or before August 9, 2010 to be considered in the formulation of the final rule.

DFARS Case 2009-D041, Balance of Payments Program Exemption for Commercial Information Technology Construction Material, Proposed rule, 75 Fed. Reg. 32636, June 08, 2010.
SUMMARY: DoD is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement the exemption from the Balance of Payments Program for construction material that is commercial information technology.
Dates: Comments on the proposed rule should be submitted in writing to the address shown below on or before August 9, 2010, to be considered in the formation of the final rule.

DFARS Case 2010-D004, Restrictions on the Use of Mandatory Arbitration Agreements, Interim rule, 75 Fed. Reg. 27946, May 19, 2010.
SUMMARY: DoD is issuing an interim rule to implement section 8116 of the DoD Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2010. Section 8116 restricts the use of mandatory arbitration agreements when using funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this DoD Appropriations Act to award contracts that exceed $1 million. It allows the Secretary of Defense to waive applicability to a particular contractor or subcontractor, if determined necessary to avoid harm to national security.
Dates: Effective date: May 19, 2010.
Comment date: Comments on this interim rule should be submitted in writing to the address shown below on or before July 19, 2010, to be considered in the formation of the final rule.

DFARS Case 2006-D029, Restriction on Ball and Roller Bearings, Proposed rule, 75 Fed. Reg. 25167, May 07, 2010.
SUMMARY: DoD is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to revise the domestic source restriction on acquisition of ball and roller bearings. The current DFARS restriction on ball and roller bearings requires that the bearings and the main bearing components be manufactured in the U.S. or Canada. This requirement was based on the restriction at 10 U.S.C. 2534(a)(5), which expired on October 1, 2005. The proposed revision interprets the annual defense appropriations act domestic source restriction on acquisition of ball and roller bearings in a manner similar to the domestic source restriction of the Buy American Act.
Dates: Comments on the proposed rule should be submitted to the address shown below on or before July 6, 2010, to be considered in the formulation of the final rule.

DFARS Case 2008-D027, Cost and Software Data Reporting System, Proposed rule, 75 Fed. Reg. 25615, May 07, 2010.
SUMMARY: DoD proposes to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to set forth DoD Cost and Software Data Reporting system requirements for major defense acquisition programs and major automated information system programs.
Dates: Comments on the proposed rule should be submitted in writing to the address shown below on or before July 6, 2010, to be considered in the formation of the final rule.

DFARS Case 2007-D003, Presumption of Development at Private Expense, Proposed rule, 75 Fed. Reg. 25161, May 07, 2010.
SUMMARY: DoD proposes to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement section 802(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2007 and section 815(a)(2) of the NDAA for FY 2008. This proposed rule implements special requirements and procedures related to the validation of a contractors or subcontractors asserted restrictions on technical data and computer software.
Dates: Comments on the proposed rule should be submitted to the address shown below on or before July 6, 2010, to be considered in the formulation of the final rule.

DFARS Case 2008-D050, Marking of Government-Furnished Property, Proposed rule, 75 Fed. Reg. 25160, May 07, 2010.
SUMMARY: DoD is issuing a proposed rule to require contractors to tag, label, or mark items of Government-furnished property identified in the contract when the Government-furnished material and Government-furnished property are subject to serialized item management.
Dates: Comments on the proposed rule should be submitted in writing to the address shown below on or before July 6, 2010, to be considered in the formation of the final rule.

DFARS Case 2008-D042, Preservation of Tooling for Major Defense Acquisition Programs, Proposed rule, 75 Fed. Reg. 25159, May 07, 2010.
SUMMARY: DoD is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement section 815 of the Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009. Section 815 requires acquisition plans for major weapons systems to include a plan for the preservation and storage of special tooling associated with the production of hardware for major defense acquisition programs through the end of the service life of the related weapons system.
Dates: Comments on the proposed rule should be submitted in writing to the address shown below on or before July 6, 2010, to be considered in the formation of the final rule.

DFARS Case 2008-D049, Reporting of Government Property Lost, Stolen, Damaged, or Destroyed, Proposed rule, 75 Fed. Reg. 22729, April 30, 2010.
SUMMARY: DoD proposes to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to require contractors to report loss, theft, damage, and destruction (LTDD) of Government property to the DCMA “eTools” application.
Dates: Comments on the proposed rule should be submitted in writing to the address shown below on or before June 29, 2010 to be considered in the formation of the final rule.

DFARS Case 2006-D021, Award Fee Contracts, Proposed rule, 75 Fed. Reg. 22728, April 30, 2010.
SUMMARY: DoD is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to address award-fee contracts, including eliminating the use of provisional award-fee payments.
Dates: Comments on the proposed rule should be submitted to the address shown below on or before June 29, 2010, to be considered in the formation of the final rule

DFARS Case 2008-D047, Government- Assigned Serial Number Marking, Proposed rule, 75 Fed. Reg. 22727, April 30, 2010.
SUMMARY: DoD proposes to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to require contractors to apply Governmentassigned serial numbers in humanreadable format on major end items, when required by law, regulation, or military operational necessity.
Dates: Comments on the proposed rule should be submitted in writing to the address shown below on or before June 29, 2010, to be considered in the formation of the final rule.

DFARS Case 2008-D032, Service Contract Surveillance, Final rule, 75 Fed. Reg. 22706, April 30, 2010.
SUMMARY: DoD is issuing a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to ensure that the requirement for a quality assurance surveillance plan is addressed for each contract with a dollar value above the simplified acquisition threshold, and that contracts for services have appropriate performance management or surveillance plans prepared for the work being performed under the contract.
Dates: Effective Date: April 30, 2010.

DFARS Case 2009-D015, Organizational Conflicts of Interest in Major Defense Acquisition Programs, Proposed rule, 75 Fed. Reg. 20954, April 22, 2010.
SUMMARY: DoD is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement section 207 of the Weapons System Acquisition Reform Act of 2009.
Dates: Comments on the proposed rule should be submitted in writing to the address shown below on or before June 21, 2010, to be considered in the formation of the final rule.

DFARS Case 2009-D004, Minimizing Use of Hexavalent Chromium, Proposed rule, 75 Fed. Reg. 18041, April 08, 2010.
SUMMARY: DoD is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to address requirements for minimizing the use of hexavalent chromium in defense weapon systems, subsystems, components, and other items. The proposed rule prohibits the delivery of items containing hexavalent chromium under DoD contracts unless an exception applies.
Dates: Comments on the proposed rule should be submitted in writing to the address shown below on or before June 7, 2010, to be considered in the formation of the final rule.

DFARS Case 2008-D002, Acquisitions in Support of Operations in Iraq or Afghanistan, Final rule, 75 Fed. Reg. 18035, April 08, 2010.
SUMMARY: DoD is adopting as final, with minor changes, an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement sections 886 and 892 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008. Section 886 provides authority for DoD to limit competition when acquiring products or services in support of operations in Iraq or Afghanistan. Section 892 addresses competition requirements for the procurement of small arms for assistance to Iraq or Afghanistan.
Dates: Effective Date: April 8, 2010.

DFARS Case 2006-D053, Research and Development Contract Type Determination, Final rule, 75 Fed. Reg. 18034, April 08, 2010.
SUMMARY: DoD is adopting as final, without change, an interim rule that requires the Milestone Decision Authority (MDA) for a major defense acquisition program (MDAP) to select the contract type for a development program that is consistent with the level of program risk in accordance with section 818 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2007.
Dates: Effective Date: April 8, 2010.

DFARS Case 2004-D010, Export- Controlled Items, Final rule, 75 Fed. Reg. 18030, April 08, 2010.
SUMMARY: DoD is adopting as final, with changes, an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to address requirements for complying with export control laws and regulations when performing DoD contracts. The rule recognizes contractor responsibilities to comply with existing Department of Commerce and Department of State regulations and prescribes a contract clause to address those responsibilities.
Dates: Effective Date: April 8, 2010.

DFARS Case 2008-D028, Safeguarding Unclassified Information, Advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPR) and notice of public meeting, 75 Fed. Reg. 9563, March 03, 2010.
SUMMARY: DoD is seeking comments from Government and industry on potential changes to the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to address requirements for the safeguarding of unclassified information. The changes would add a new subpart and associated contract clauses for the safeguarding, proper handling, and cyber intrusion reporting of unclassified DoD information within industry.
Dates: Public Meeting: A public meeting will be held on April 22, 2010, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST. Attendees should register for the public meeting at least 2 weeks in advance to ensure adequate room accommodations. Registrants will be given priority if room constraints require limits on attendance. Attendees wishing to make a short, issue-based 10- minute presentation on this topic should submit a copy of the presentation to the address shown below.

DFARS Case 2008-D023, Additional Requirements Applicable to Multiyear Contracts, Interim rule, 75 Fed. Reg. 9114, March 01, 2010
SUMMARY: DoD is issuing this interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement Section 811 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2008. Section 811 is applicable to multiyear contracts for the procurement of major systems of DoD. This interim rule also implements section 8008 of the Fiscal Year 2007 Defense Appropriations Act, and the same language in subsequent DoD appropriations acts. Section 8008 specifically addresses multiyear procurement of aircraft.
Dates: Effective March 1, 2010. Comments on the interim rule should be submitted to the address shown below on or before April 30, 2010 to be considered in the formation of the final rule.

DFARS- Acquisition Strategies To Ensure Competition Throughout the Life Cycle of Major Defense Acquisition Programs, Interim rule, 75 Fed. Reg. 8272, February 24, 2010.
SUMMARY: DoD is issuing an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement the Weapon Systems Acquisition Reform Act of 2009, section 202, Acquisition Strategies to Ensure Competition throughout the Lifecycle of Major Defense Acquisition Programs.
Dates: Effective Date: February 24, 2010.
Comment Date: Comments on this interim rule should be submitted in writing to the address shown below on or before April 26, 2010, to be considered in the formation of the final rule

DFARS Case 2008-D005, Limitation on Procurements on Behalf of DoD, Final rule, 75 Fed. Reg. 6819, February 11, 2010.
SUMMARY: DoD is adopting as final, with changes, the interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to address statutory provisions relating to interagency procurements on behalf of DoD. The final rule adds new policy at to address Section 801(b) requirements and expands existing DFARS definitions.
Dates: Effective Date: March 15, 2010.

DFARS, Part 205, Publicizing Contract Actions, Notice and request for comments regarding a proposed extension of an approved information collection requirement., 75 Fed. Reg. 686, February 08, 2010
SUMMARY: In compliance with Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), DoD announces the proposed extension of a public information collection requirement and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. DoD invites comments on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of DoD, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the information collection on respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved this information collection requirement for use through October 31, 2010. DoD proposes that OMB extend its approval to expire three years after the approval date.
Dates: DoD will consider all comments received by April 9, 2010.

DFARS Case 2008-D046, Trade AgreementsCosta Rica and Peru, Final rule, 75 Fed. Reg. 3179, January 20, 2010.
SUMMARY: DoD is converting the interim rule issued on July 29, 2009 (74 FR 37650) to a final rule without change. The interim rule amended the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement the Dominican RepublicCentral AmericaUnited States Free Trade Agreement with respect to Costa Rica, and the United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement. The 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: January 20, 2010.

DFARS Case 2006-D051, Lead System Integrators, Final rule, 75 Fed. Reg. 3178, January 20, 2010.
SUMMARY: DoD has adopted as final, without change, an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement Section 802 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008. Section 802 places limitations on the award of new contracts for lead system integrator functions in the acquisition of major DoD systems.
Dates: Effective Date: January 20, 2010.

DFARS Case 2009- D038, Business SystemsDefinition and Administration, Proposed rule, 75 Fed. Reg. 2457, January 15, 2010.
SUMMARY: DoD is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to improve the effectiveness of DoD oversight of contractor business systems.
Dates: Interested parties should submit comments in writing to the address shown below on or before March 16, 2010.

DFARS Case 2009-D012, Foreign Participation in Acquisitions in Support of Operations in Afghanistan, Proposed rule, 75 Fed. Reg. 832, January 06, 2010.
SUMMARY: DoD is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement: Waiver of the section 302(a) of the Trade Agreements Act of 1979, as amended, which prohibits acquisitions of products or services from non- designated countries, in order to allow acquisition from the nine South Caucasus/Central and South Asian (SC/ CASA) states; and Determination of inapplicability of the Balance of Payments Program evaluation factor to offers of products (other than arms, ammunition, or war materials) from the SC/CASA states to support operations in Afghanistan.
Dates: Comment date: Comments on the proposed rule should be submitted in writing to the address shown below on or before March 9, 2009 to be considered in the formulation of the final rule.

DFARS Case 2006-D055, Technical Data and Computer Software Requirements for Major Weapon Systems, Final rule, 74 Fed. Reg. 68699, December 29, 2009.
SUMMARY: DoD is adopting as final, with a minor change, the interim rule that amended the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement Section 802(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007 and DoD policy requirements. Section 802(a) contains requirements for DoD to assess long- term technical data needs when acquiring major weapon systems and subsystems. DoD policy requires similar assessment for computer software needs.
Dates: Effective Date: December 29, 2009.

DFARS Case 2008- D009, Statutory Waiver for Commercially Available Off- the-Shelf Items, Final rule, 74 Fed. Reg. 68384, December 24, 2009.
SUMMARY: DoD has adopted as final, without change, an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to conform to the FAR changes implementing the waiver of the component test of the Buy American Act to contracts and subcontracts. The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Case 2000305 implemented 41 U.S.C. 431 with respect to the inapplicability of certain laws to contracts and subcontracts for the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) items.
Dates: Effective Date: December 24, 2009.

DFARS Case 2005-D010, Definitions of Component and Domestic Manufacture, Final rule, 74 Fed. Reg. 68383, December 24, 2009.
SUMMARY: DoD is issuing this final rule 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: Effective date: December 24, 2009.

DFARS Case 2007-D004 Allowability of Costs To Lease Government Equipment for Display or Demonstration, Final rule, 74 Fed. Reg. 68382, December 24, 2009.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending 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 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: Effective Date: December 24, 2009.

DFARS Case 2009-D010, World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement Designated Country, Interim rule, 74 Fed. Reg. 61045, November 23, 2009.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to add Taiwan as a designated country to the list of World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement designated countries in the trade agreements provisions and clauses in part 252, due to the accession of Taiwan to the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement.
Dates: Effective Date: November 23, 2009.
Comment date: Comments on the interim rule should be submitted to the address shown below on or before January 22, 2010, to be considered in the formulation of the final rule.

DFARS Case 2008-D039, Government Rights in the Design of DoD Vessels, Interim rule, 74 Fed. Reg. 61043, November 23, 2009.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement section 825 of the Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (Pub. L. 110417). Section 825 clarifies the Governments rights in technical data in the designs of DoD vessels, boats, craft, and components thereof. This interim rule also implements the Vessel Hull Design Protection Amendments of 2008 (Pub. L. 110434).
Dates: Effective date: November 23, 2009.
Comment date: Comments on the interim rule should be submitted to the address shown below on or before January 22, 2010, to be considered in the formation of the final rule.

DFARS Case 2008-D038, Steel for Military Construction Projects, Final rule, 74 Fed. Reg. 59916, November 19, 2009.
SUMMARY: DoD has adopted as final, without change, an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement section 108 of the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2009. Section 108 requires that American steel producers, fabricators, and manufacturers be given the opportunity to compete for contracts and subcontracts for the acquisition of steel for use in military construction projects or activities.
Dates: Effective Date: November 19, 2009.

DFARS Case 2008-D030, Pilot Program for Transition to Follow-On Contracting After Use of Other Transaction Authority, Final rule, 74 Fed. Reg. 59916, November 19, 2009.
SUMMARY: DoD has adopted as final, without change, an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement section 824 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009. Section 824 amended the DoD pilot program for transition to follow-on contracting after use of other transaction authority, to establish a new program expiration date and to include items developed under research projects within the scope of the program.
Dates: Effective Date: November 19, 2009.

DFARS Case 2008-D015, Competition Requirements for Purchases From Federal Prison Industries, Final rule, 74 Fed. Reg. 59914, November 19, 2009.
SUMMARY: DoD has adopted as final, without change, an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement section 827 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008. Section 827 requires the use of competitive procedures in the acquisition of items for which Federal Prison Industries has a significant market share.
Dates: Effective Date: November 19, 2009.

DFARS Case 2008-D012, Whistleblower Protections for Contractor Employees, Final rule, 74 Fed. Reg. 59914, November 19, 2009.
SUMMARY: DoD has adopted as final, without change, an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement section 846 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 and section 842 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009. These laws address protections for contractor employees who disclose information to Government officials with regard to waste or mismanagement, danger to public health or safety, or violation of law related to a DoD contract.
Dates: Effective Date: November 19, 2009.

DFARS Case 2008-D007, Senior DoD Officials Seeking Employment With Defense Contractors, Final rule, 74 Fed. Reg. 59913, November 19, 2009.
SUMMARY: DoD has adopted as final, without change, an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement section 847 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008. Section 847 addresses requirements for senior DoD officials to obtain a post-employment ethics opinion before accepting compensation from a DoD contractor within two years after leaving DoD service.
Dates: Effective Date: November 19, 2009.

DFARS Case 2009-D005, Restriction on Research and DevelopmentDeletion of Obsolete Text, Final rule, 74 Fed. Reg. 53413, October 19, 2009.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to remove obsolete text addressing a restriction on awards to foreign entities for DoD research and development. The restriction implemented a statutory provision that is no longer in effect.
Dates: Effective Date: October 19, 2009.

DFARS Case 2009-D001,DoD Inspector General Address , Final rule, 74 Fed. Reg. 53412, October 19, 2009.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to add the address of the DoD Inspector General office designated for receipt of information relating to a possible contractor violation of Federal criminal law or the civil False Claims Act.
Dates: Effective Date: October 19, 2009.

DFARS Case 2008-D034, Management of Unpriced Change Orders. Proposed rule, 74 Fed. Reg. 37669, July 29, 2009.
SUMMARY: DoD is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to address requirements for DoD management and oversight of unpriced change orders in a manner consistent with the management and oversight requirements that apply to other undefinitized contract actions.
Dates: Comments on the proposed rule should be submitted in writing to the address shown below on or before September 28, 2009, to be considered in the formation of the final rule.

DFARS Case 2008-D040, Motor Carrier Fuel Surcharge, Interim rule, 74 Fed. Reg. 37652, July 29, 2009.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement Section 884 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009. Section 884 requires DoD to ensure that fuel-related adjustments in contracts for carriage are passed through to the person bearing the cost of the fuel to which the adjustment relates.
Dates: Effective date: July 29, 2009.
Comment date: Comments on the interim rule should be submitted in writing to the address shown below on or before September 28, 2009, to be considered in the formation of the final rule.

DFARS Case 2008-D046, Trade AgreementsCosta Rica and Peru, Interim rule, 74 Fed. Reg. 37650, July 29, 2009.
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 Costa Rica, and the United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement. The 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: July 29, 2009.

DFARS Case 2008-D029, Requirements Applicable to Undefinitized Contract Actions, Final rule, 74 Fed. Reg. 37649, July 29, 2009.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to address requirements for DoD management and oversight of undefinitized contract actions, consistent with the provisions of Section 809 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008.
Dates: Effective Date: July 29, 2009.

DFARS Case 2007-D008, Protection of Human Subjects in Research Projects, Final rule, 74 Fed. Reg. 37648, July 29, 2009.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to address requirements for the protection of human subjects involved in research projects. The rule contains a clause for use in contracts that include or may include research involving human subjects.
Dates: Effective Date: July 29, 2009.

DFARS Case 2007-D020, Government Property, Final rule, 74 Fed. Reg. 37645, July 29, 2009.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update text addressing management of Government property in the possession of contractors. The DFARS changes are consistent with changes made to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).
Dates: Effective Date: July 29, 2009.

DFARS Case 2007-D006, Contract Reporting, Final rule, 74 Fed. Reg. 37644, July 29, 2009.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to address DoD requirements for reporting of contract actions in the Federal Procurement Data System.
Dates: Effective Date: July 29, 2009.

DFARS Case 2008-D010, Clarification of Central Contractor Registration and Procurement Instrument Identification Data Requirements, Final rule, 74 Fed. Reg. 37642, July 29, 2009.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to address requirements for ensuring the accuracy of contractor information in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database and in contract documents. Additionally, the rule clarifies requirements for proper assignment of procurement instrument identification numbers.
Dates: Effective Date: July 29, 2009.

DFARS Case 2008-D003, Restriction on Acquisition of Specialty Metals,Final rule, 74 Fed. Reg. 37626, July 29, 2009.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to address statutory restrictions on the acquisition of specialty metals not melted or produced in the United States. The rule implements Section 842 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007 and Sections 804 and 884 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008.
Dates: Effective Date: July 29, 2009.

DFARS Case 2008-D035, Peer Reviews of Contracts, Final rule, 74 Fed. Reg. 37625, July 29, 2009.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to address requirements for Peer Reviews of DoD solicitations and contracts. Such reviews will promote quality and consistency in DoD contracting.
Dates: Effective Date: July 29, 2009.

DFARS Case 200-D011, Acquisition of Commercial Items, Interim rule, 74 Fed. Reg. 35825, July 21, 2009.
SUMMARY: DoD is making a correction to the interim rule published at 74 FR 34263 on July 15, 2009, which amended the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to address the conditions under which a time-and-materials or labor-hour contract may be used for the acquisition of commercial items. This correction clarifies the types of services to which the rule applies.
Dates: Effective date: July 21, 2009.

DFARS Case 2007-D011, Letter Contract Definitization Schedule, Proposed rule, 74 Fed. Reg. 34292, July 15,2009.
SUMMARY: DoD is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to clarify requirements regarding definitization of letter contracts. The rule specifies that DoD letter contracts will be definitized using the DFARS procedures applicable to all other undefinitized contract actions.
Dates: Comments on the proposed rule should be submitted in writing to the address shown below on or before September 14, 2009, to be considered in the formation of the final rule.

DFARS Case 2008-D005, Limitation on Procurements on Behalf of DoD,Interim rule, 74 Fed. Reg. 34270, July 15,2009.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement Section 801 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008. Section 801 addresses internal controls for procurements made by non-DoD agencies on behalf of DoD.
Dates: Effective date: July 15, 2009.

DFARS Case 2008-D044, Use of Commercial Software, Final rule, 74 Fed. Reg. 34269, July 15,2009.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement Section 803 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009. Section 803 requires DoD to identify and evaluate, at all stages of the acquisition process, opportunities for the use of commercial computer software and other nondevelopmental software.
Dates: Effective Date: July 15, 2009.

DFARS Case 2006-D051, Lead System Integrators, Interim rule, 74 Fed. Reg. 34266, July 15,2009.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement Section 802 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008. Section 802 places limitations on the award of new contracts for lead system integrator functions in the acquisition of major DoD systems.
Dates: Effective date: July 15, 2009.
Comment date: Comments on the interim rule should be submitted in writing to the address shown below on or before September 14, 2009, to be considered in the formation of the final rule.

DFARS Case 2006-D013, Lease of Vessels, Aircraft, and Combat Vehicles, Final rule, 74 Fed. Reg. 34265, July 15,2009.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement statutory provisions relating to the leasing of vessels, aircraft, and combat vehicles. The rule applies to long-term leases and charters and to contracts with a substantial termination liability.
Dates: Effective Date: July 15, 2009.

DFARS Case 2008-D011; Acquisition of Commercial Items, Interim rule, 74 Fed. Reg. 34263, July 15,2009.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement Sections 805 and 815 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008. The rule specifies the conditions under which a time-and-materials or laborhour contract may be used for the acquisition of commercial items. In addition, the rule addresses the conditions under which major weapon systems and subsystems may be treated as commercial items.
Dates: Effective date: July 15, 2009.

Defense Base Act Insurance Acquisition Strategy; Questions for Industry and Other Interested Parties AGENCY: Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Department of Defense (DoD), Request for public input, 74 Fed. Reg. 13197, March 26, 2009.
SUMMARY: DoD is soliciting information and feedback from defense contractors, insurance industry representatives, and others, on DoDs requirement to develop a comprehensive acquisition strategy for Defense Base Act insurance that will address provisions of Section 843 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009. Responses must be limited to no more than 20 pages.
Dates: Submit written comments to the address shown below on or before April 3, 2009.

DFARS Case 2008-D036, Removal of North Korea From the List of Terrorist Countries, Final rule, 74 Fed. Reg. 2421, January 15, 2009.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to remove North Korea from the list of terrorist countries subject to a prohibition on DoD contract awards. This change is a result of the State Departments removal of North Korea from the list of countries designated as state sponsors of terrorism.
Dates: Effective Date: January 15, 2009.

DFARS Case 2006-50, Security Guard Functions, Final rule, 74 Fed. Reg. 2421, January 15, 2009.
SUMMARY: DoD has adopted as final, without change, an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement Section 343 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008. Section 343 extended, through September 30, 2012, 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: January 15, 2009.

DFARS Case 2006-D035, DoD Law of War Program, Final rule, 74 Fed. Reg. 2418, January 15, 2009.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to address requirements for DoD contractors to institute effective programs to prevent violations of the law of war by contractor personnel authorized to accompany U.S. Armed Forces deployed outside the United States.
Dates: Effective Date: January 15, 2009.

DFARS Case 2008-D017, Delegation of Authority for Single Award Task or Delivery Order Contracts, Final rule, 74 Fed. Reg. 2416, January 15, 2009.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to address Federal Acquisition Regulation provisions that permit the award of a single source task or delivery order contract exceeding $100 million, if the head of the agency determines it is necessary in the public interest. The DFARS rule specifies that the authority to make such a determination may not be delegated below the level of the senior procurement executive.
Dates: Effective Date: January 15, 2009.

DFARS Case 2008-D022, Responsible Prospective Contractors, Final rule, 74 Fed. Reg. 2414, January 15, 2009.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to address use of the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS) in determining contractor responsibility. PPIRS is a Web-based application that stores information regarding contractor performance on Government contracts.
Dates: Effective Date: January 15, 2009.

DFARS Case 2007-D022, Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act Exemptions, Final rule, 74 Fed. Reg. 2414, January 15, 2009.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to address the procedures that apply when it is necessary to award to a contractor that is otherwise excluded from Federal procurement programs due to a violation of the Clean Air Act or the Clean Water Act.
Dates: Effective Date: January 15, 2009.

DFARS Case 2008-D025, List of Firms Owned or Controlled by the Government of a Terrorist Country, Final rule, 74 Fed. Reg. 2413, January 15, 2009.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to address procedures for notifying the appropriate DoD office of any information indicating that a firm or a subsidiary of a firm may be owned or controlled by the Government of a terrorist country. The notifications will facilitate maintenance of a list of such firms, as required by statute.
Dates: Effective Date: January 15, 2009.

DFARS Case 2004-D003, U.S.- International Atomic Energy Agency Additional Protocol, Final rule, 74 Fed. Reg. 2411, January 15, 2009.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to add a contract clause requiring a contractor to notify DoD if the contractor is required to report its activities under the U.S.-International Atomic Energy Agency Additional Protocol. The clause will be included in contracts for research and development or major defense acquisition programs involving fissionable materials, other radiological source materials, or technologies directly related to nuclear power production.
Dates: Effective Date: January 15, 2009.

DFARS Case 2008-D037, Separation of Senior Roles in Source Selection, Final rule, 74 Fed. Reg. 2407, January 15, 2009.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to address requirements for the separation of functions in source selection. The rule requires the military departments and defense agencies to certify every two years that no senior leader has performed multiple roles in the acquisition of a major weapon system or major service.
Dates: Effective Date: January 15, 2009.

DFARS Case 2008-D026, Contract Actions Supporting Contingency Operations or Facilitating Defense Against or Recovery From Nuclear, Biological, Chemical, or Radiological Attack, Final rule, 74 Fed. Reg. 2407, January 15, 2009.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to address determination requirements with regard to the use of emergency acquisition flexibilities for contract actions supporting contingency operations or facilitating defense against or recovery from nuclear, biological, chemical, or radiological attack. The rule lowers the DoD level of approval for such determinations.
Dates: Effective Date: January 15, 2009.

DFARS Case 2008-D024, Para-Aramid Fibers and Yarns Manufactured in a Qualifying Country, Interim rule, 73 Fed. Reg. 76970, December 18, 2008.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement a determination made by the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics with regard to the acquisition of items containing para-aramid fibers and yarns manufactured in a foreign country. The determination authorizes DoD to acquire articles containing paraaramid fibers and yarns manufactured in foreign countries that have entered into a defense memorandum of understanding with the United States.
Dates: Effective date: December 18, 2008.
    Comment date: Comments on the interim rule should be submitted in writing to the address shown below on or before February 17, 2009, to be considered in the formation of the final rule

DFARS Case 2008-D021, Payment Protections for Subcontractors and SuppliersDeletion of Duplicative Text, Final rule, 73 Fed. Reg. 76969, December 18, 2008.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update the list of laws inapplicable to contracts and subcontracts for the acquisition of commercial items. The rule removes a law addressing payment protections for subcontractors and suppliers from the DFARS list, since this law has been added to the FAR list of laws inapplicable to contracts and subcontracts for the acquisition of commercial items.
Dates: Effective Date: December 18, 2008.

DFARS Case 2008-D019, Least Developed Countries That Are Designated Countries, Final rule, 73 Fed. Reg. 70913, November 24, 2008.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update the list of least developed countries that are designated as eligible countries under the Trade Agreements Act, in accordance with direction from the United States Trade Representative.
Dates: Effective Date: November 24, 2008.

DFARS Case 2007-D021, Limitations on DoD Non-Commercial Time-and- Materials Contracts, Final rule, 73 Fed. Reg. 70912, November 24, 2008.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to address review and documentation requirements pertaining to the use of time-and-materials contracts for the acquisition of noncommercial services. The rule provides for the same level of review for both commercial and non-commercial DoD time-and-materials contracts.
Dates: Effective Date: November 24, 2008.

DFARS Case 2007-D001, Carriage Vessel Overhaul, Repair, and Maintenance, Final rule, 73 Fed. Reg. 70909, November 24, 2008.
SUMMARY: DoD has adopted as final, with changes, 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.
Dates: Effective Date: November 24, 2008.

DFARS Case 2005-D015, Reports of Government Property, Final rule, 73 Fed. Reg. 70906, November 24, 2008.
SUMMARY: DoD has adopted as final, with changes, an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update requirements for reporting of Government property in the possession of DoD contractors. The rule replaces 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.
Dates: Effective Date: November 24, 2008.

DFARS Case 2007, D008-Protection of Human Subjects in Research Projects, Proposed rule, 73 Fed. Reg. 63666, October 27, 2008.
SUMMARY: DoD is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to address requirements for the protection of human subjects involved in research projects. The proposed rule contains a clause for use in contracts that include or may include research involving human subjects.
Dates: Comments on the proposed rule should be submitted in writing to the address shown below on or before December 26, 2008, to be considered in the formation of the final rule.

DFARS Case 2008-D010, Clarification of Central Contractor Registration and Procurement Instrument Identification Data Requirements, Proposed rule, 73 Fed. Reg. 62239, October 20, 2008.
SUMMARY: DoD is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to address requirements for ensuring the accuracy of contractor information in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database and in contract documents. Additionally, the proposed rule clarifies requirements for proper assignment of procurement instrument identification numbers.
Dates: Comments on the proposed rule should be submitted in writing to the address shown below on or before December 19, 2008, to be considered in the formation of the final rule

DFARS Case 2006-D014, Evaluation Factor for Use of Members of the Selected Reserve, Final rule, 73 Fed. Reg. 62211, October 20, 2008.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending 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: Effective Date: October 20, 2008.

DFARS Case 2007D020, Government Property, Proposed rule, 73 Fed. Reg. 55007, September 24, 2008.
SUMMARY: DoD is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update text addressing management of Government property in the possession of contractors. The DFARS changes are consistent with changes made to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).
Dates: Comments on the proposed rule should be submitted in writing to the address shown below on or before November 24, 2008, to be considered in the formation of the final rule.

DFARS Case 2006 D050, Security- Guard Functions, Interim rule, 73 Fed. Reg. 53156, September 15, 2008.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement Section 343 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008. Section 343 extends, through September 30, 2012, 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 15, 2008.
    Comment date: Comments on the interim rule should be submitted to the address shown below on or before November 14, 2008, to be considered in the formation of the final rule.

DFARS Case 2008D013, Limitation on Service Contracts for Military Flight Simulators, Final rule, 73 Fed. Reg. 53156, September 15, 2008.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement Section 883(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008. Section 883(b) changed the conditions under which DoD may waive the prohibition on entering into a service contract to acquire a military flight simulator.
Dates: Effective Date: September 15, 2008.

DFARS Case 2008D002Acquisitions in Support of Operations in Iraq or Afghanistan, Interim rule, 73 Fed. Reg. 53151, September 15, 2008.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement Sections 886 and 892 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008. Section 886 provides authority for DoD to limit competition when acquiring products or services in support of operations in Iraq or Afghanistan. Section 892 addresses competition requirements for the procurement of small arms for assistance to Iraq or Afghanistan.
Dates: Effective date: September 15, 2008.
    Comment date: Comments on the interim rule should be submitted in writing to the address shown below on or before November 14, 2008, to be considered in the formation of the final rule.

DFARS Case 2004D003, U.S.- International Atomic Energy Agency Additional Protocol, Proposed rule, 73 Fed. Reg. 48185, August 18, 2008.
SUMMARY: DoD is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to add a contract clause requiring a contractor to notify DoD if the contractor is required to report its activities under the U.S.-International Atomic Energy Agency Additional Protocol. The clause would be included in contracts for research and development or major defense acquisition programs involving fissionable materials, other radiological source materials, or technologies directly related to nuclear power production.
Dates: Comments on the proposed rule should be submitted in writing to the address shown below on or before October 17, 2008, to be considered in the formation of the final rule.

DFARS Case 2007-D007, Item Identification and Valuation Clause Update, Final rule, 73 Fed. Reg. 46819, August 12, 2008.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update and clarify requirements for unique identification and valuation of items delivered under DoD contracts. The rule revises the applicable contract clause to reflect the current requirements.
Dates: Effective Date: August 12, 2008.

DFARS Case 2007-D023, Trade AgreementsNew Thresholds, Final rule, 73 Fed. Reg. 46818, August 12, 2008.
SUMMARY: DoD has adopted as final, without change, 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: August 12, 2008.

DFARS Case 2007-D016, Ship Critical Safety Items, Final rule, 73 Fed. Reg. 46817, August 12, 2008.
SUMMARY: DoD has adopted as final, without change, 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: August 12, 2008.

DFARS Case 2008-D004, Conforming ChangesStandards of Conduct and Extraordinary Contractual Actions, Final rule, 73 Fed. Reg. 46814, August 12, 2008.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update text addressing contractor standards of conduct and the handling of extraordinary contractual actions. The DFARS changes are consistent with changes made to the Federal Acquisition Regulation.
Dates: Effective Date: August 12, 2008.

DFARS Case 2008-D001, Small Business Program Name Change, Final rule, 73 Fed. Reg. 46813, August 12, 2008.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to reflect the redesignation of the “Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization” to the “Office of Small Business Programs” within DoD. The redesignation resulted from Section 904 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006.
Dates: Effective Date: August 12, 2008.

DFARS Case 2008D003, Restriction on Acquisition of Specialty Metals, Proposed rule, 73 Fed. Reg. 42300, July 21, 2008.
SUMMARY: DoD is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to address statutory restrictions on the acquisition of specialty metals not melted or produced in the United States. The proposed rule implements Section 842 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007 and Sections 804 and 884 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008.
Dates: Comments on the proposed rule should be submitted in writing to the address shown below on or before September 19, 2008, to be considered in the formation of the final rule.

DFARS Case 2004-D010, Export-Controlled Items, Interim rule, 73 Fed. Reg. 42274, July 21, 2008.
SUMMARY: DoD has issued an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to address requirements for complying with export control laws and regulations when performing DoD contracts. The rule recognizes contractor responsibilities to comply with existing Department of Commerce and Department of State regulations. The rule adds two new clauses to be used when export-controlled items, including information or technology, are expected to be involved in the performance of a contract, or when there is a possibility that export-controlled items, including information or technology, may come to be involved during the period of performance of the contract.
Dates: Effective date: July 21, 2008. Comment date: Comments on the interim rule should be submitted in writing to the address shown below on or before September 19, 2008, to be considered in the formation of the final rule.

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

Feasibility 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 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 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 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-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 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 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 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 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 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 Agreement El 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.