DEFENSE
FAR SUPPLEMENT (DFARS) Change Notice 20041122
DoD published the following changes and
proposed changes to the DFARS on
Final
Rules – DFARS Transformation
The following changes
are a result of DFARS Transformation, which is a major DoD initiative to
dramatically change the purpose and content of the DFARS. Additional information on the DFARS
Transformation initiative is available at http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dfars/transf.htm.
Protection
of Privacy and Freedom of Information (DFARS Case 2003-D038)
Deletes text pertaining to the applicability
of the Privacy Act to certain contractor records. This subject is adequately addressed in DoD
Regulation 5400.11-R, Department of Defense Privacy Program, which is
referenced in the DFARS.
Affected subparts/sections: Part 224 Table of Contents; 224.1
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.
Contractor
Use of Government Supply Sources (DFARS Case 2003-D045)
Clarifies contractor requirements for payment
of invoices from Government supply sources; and relocates procedures for
authorizing contractor use of Government supply sources to the new DFARS
companion resource, Procedures, Guidance, and Information (PGI), available at http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/pgi.
Affected subparts/sections: Part 251 Table of Contents; 251.1; 252.251;
PGI 251.1
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.
A Microsoft Word format document showing the
text added to PGI is here.
Removal
of Obsolete Research and Development Contracting Procedures (DFARS Case
2003-D058)
Deletes a standard format previously used for
research and development solicitations and contracts. The format has become obsolete due to further
advances in technology since its creation.
Affected subparts/sections: DFARS Table of Contents; Part 235 Table of
Contents; 235.70
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.
Small
Disadvantaged Businesses and Leader Company Contracting (DFARS Case 2003-D092)
Lowers the approval level for subcontracting
plans that contain a small disadvantaged business goal of less than five
percent, from two levels above the contracting officer to one level above the
contracting officer. Also deletes text
addressing the participation of small disadvantaged business concerns in leader
company contracting. DoD rarely uses
leader company contracting and, instead, provides incentives for major DoD
contractors to assist small disadvantaged business concerns through the DoD
Pilot Mentor-Protégé Program.
Affected subparts/sections: DFARS Table of Contents; Part 217 Table of
Contents; 217.4; 219.7
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.
Final
Rules – Legislative
Written
Assurance of Technical Data Conformity (DFARS Case 2003-D104)
Finalizes, without change, an interim rule
published on
Affected subparts/sections: None.
The Federal Register notice for this rule is
available here.
Contracting
for Architect-Engineer Services (DFARS Case 2003-D105)
Finalizes, without change, an interim rule
published on
Affected subparts/sections: None.
The Federal Register notice for this rule is
available here.
Technical
Amendments
Updates the Internet address for DoD
specifications and standards.
Affected subparts/sections: 211.2
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.
Proposed
Rules – DFARS Transformation
Basic Agreements
for Telecommunications Services (DFARS Case 2003-D056)
Proposed
change relocates procedures for use of basic agreements for telecommunications
services to the new DFARS companion resource, Procedures, Guidance, and
Information (PGI). Basic agreements are
used in conjunction with communication service authorizations.
The Federal Register notice for this rule is
available here.
A Microsoft Word format document showing all
additions and deletions proposed by this rule is here.
A
Microsoft Word format document showing the text proposed for inclusion in PGI
is here.
Update of Clauses
for Telecommunications Services (DFARS Case 2003-D053)
Proposed
change deletes an obsolete clause and revises the applicability of certain
clauses used in telecommunications services contracts. The clauses being revised are presently
applicable only to common carriers (those subject to Federal Communications
Commission or other governmental regulation).
The proposed change will make the clauses applicable to both common and
noncommon carriers, since the differences between common and noncommon carriers
have become less distinct.
The Federal Register notice for this rule is
available here.
A Microsoft Word format document showing all
additions and deletions proposed by this rule is here.
Information
Technology Equipment – Screening of Government Inventory (DFARS Case 2003-D054)
Proposed
change deletes obsolete procedures for screening of Government inventory before
authorizing a contractor to purchase information technology equipment. DoD now manages information technology
equipment in the same manner as other Government property, in accordance with
FAR Part 45 and DFARS Part 245.
The Federal Register notice for this rule is
available here.
A Microsoft Word format document showing all
additions and deletions proposed by this rule is here.