[Federal Register: September 30, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 189)]
[Rules and Regulations]               
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

48 CFR Part 219

[DFARS Case 2004-D015]

 
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Extension of 
Partnership Agreement--8(a) Program

AGENCY: Department of Defense (DoD).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal 
Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to reflect an extension in 
the expiration date of a partnership agreement between DoD and the 
Small Business Administration (SBA). The partnership agreement permits 
DoD to award contracts to 8(a) Program participants on behalf of SBA.

DATES: Effective September 29, 2004.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Donna Hairston-Benford, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, OUSD (AT&L) DPAP (DAR), IMD 3C132, 
3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062. Telephone (703) 602-
0289; facsimile (703) 602-0350. Please cite DFARS Case 2004-D015.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

A. Background

    By partnership agreement dated February 1, 2002, between the SBA 
and DoD, the SBA delegated to DoD its authority to enter into contracts 
under Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 637(a)). The 
expiration date of the partnership agreement has been extended from 
September 30, 2004, to September 30, 2005. This final rule amends DFARS 
219.800 to reflect the extension.
    This rule was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review 
under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993.

B. Regulatory Flexibility Act

    This rule will not have a significant cost or administrative impact 
on contractors or offerors, or a significant

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effect beyond the internal operating procedures of DoD. Therefore, 
publication for public comment is not required. However, DoD will 
consider comments from small entities concerning the affected DFARS 
subpart in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 610. Such comments should cite 
DFARS Case 2004-D015.

C. Paperwork Reduction Act

    The Paperwork Reduction Act does not apply because the rule does 
not impose any information collection requirements that require the 
approval of the Office of Management and Budget under 44 U.S.C. 3501, 
et seq.

List of Subjects in 48 CFR Part 219

    Government procurement.

Michele P. Peterson,
Executive Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council.

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Therefore, 48 CFR part 219 is amended as follows:
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1. The authority citation for 48 CFR part 219 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 41 U.S.C. 421 and 48 CFR Chapter 1.

PART 219--SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAMS


219.800  [Amended]

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2. Section 219.800 is amended in paragraph (a), in the last sentence, 
by removing ``2004'' and adding in its place ``2005''.

[FR Doc. 04-21852 Filed 9-29-04; 8:45 am]

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