The DFARS has been revised by 3 final rules published on May 22, 2000, as follows:
This final rule revises DFARS 235.001 to remove obsolete definitions pertaining to research and development efforts. The rule replaces the obsolete definitions with a reference to the definitions found in the DoD Financial Management Regulation (DoD 7000.14-R).
Affected subpart/section: 235.0
The Federal Register notice for this rule is available
here.
A Microsoft Word format document showing all additions and deletions
made by this rule is here.
The Federal Register notice for this rule is available
here.
This final rule revises the clause at DFARS 252.237-7001, Compliance with Audit Standards, to remove the requirement for contractors performing audit services to comply with OMB Circular No. A-73, Audit of Federal Operations and Programs. OMB rescinded Circular No. A-73 on May 22, 1995.
Affected subpart/section: 252.237
This rule proposes to (1) remove DFARS Subpart 223.1, Pollution Control and Clean Air and Water, since the corresponding FAR subpart was removed by Item I of FAC 97-15 on December 27, 1999; and (2) revise DFARS 209.405 to clarify the existing text and to add text addressing restrictions on award to entities that have violated the Clean Air Act or the Clean Water Act.
The Federal Register notice for this rule is available here.
Profit Incentives to Produce Innovative New Technologies (DFARS Case 2000-D300)
This rule proposes amendments to the profit policy in DFARS Subpart
215.4 to implement Section 813 of the National Defense Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2000 (Public Law 106-65). Section 813 requires DoD
to review its profit guidelines to consider whether appropriate modifications,
such as placing increased emphasis on technical risk as a factor for determining
appropriate profit margins, would provide an increased profit incentive
for contractors to develop and produce complex and innovative new technologies.
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