[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 35 (Monday, February 23, 2004)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 8158-8159]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-3696]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
48 CFR Parts 235 and 252
[DFARS Case 2003-D067]
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Research and
Development Contracting
AGENCY: Department of Defense (DoD).
ACTION: Proposed rule with request for comments.
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SUMMARY: DoD is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition
Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update text pertaining to research and
development contracting. This proposed rule is a result of a
transformation initiative undertaken by DoD to dramatically change the
purpose and content of the DFARS.
DATES: Comments on the proposed rule should be submitted in writing to
the address shown below on or before April 23, 2004, to be considered
in the formation of the final rule.
ADDRESSES: Respondents may submit comments via the Internet at http://emissary.acq.osd.mil/dar/dfars.nsf/pubcomm. As an alternative,
respondents may e-mail comments to: [email protected]. Please cite DFARS
Case 2003-D067 in the subject line of e-mailed comments.
Respondents that cannot submit comments using either of the above
methods may submit comments to: Defense Acquisition Regulations
Council, Attn: Ms. Teresa Brooks, OUSD(AT&L)DPAP(DAR), IMD 3C132, 3062
Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062; facsimile (703) 602-0350.
Please cite DFARS Case 2003-D067.
At the end of the comment period, interested parties may view
public comments on the Internet at http://emissary.acq.osd.mil/dar/dfars.nsf.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Teresa Brooks, (703) 602-0326.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
A. Background
DFARS Transformation is a major DoD initiative to dramatically
change the purpose and content of the DFARS. The objective is to
improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the acquisition process,
while allowing the acquisition workforce the flexibility to innovate.
The transformed DFARS will contain only requirements of law, DoD-wide
policies, delegations of FAR authorities, deviations from FAR
requirements, and policies/procedures that have a significant effect
beyond the internal operating procedures of DoD or a significant cost
or administrative impact on contractors or offerors. Additional
information on the DFARS Transformation initiative is available at
http://www.acq.osd.mil/dp/dars/transf.htm.
This proposed rule is a result of the DFARS Transformation
initiative. The proposed changes include--
Updating of a statutory reference at DFARS
235.006-70.
Deletion of unnecessary text at DFARS 235.007
and 235.015.
Deletion of text at DFARS 235.010 regarding DoD
maintenance of scientific and technical reports. Text on this subject
will be relocated to the new DFARS companion resource, Procedures,
Guidance, and Information (PGI). A proposed rule describing the purpose
and structure of PGI is published elsewhere in this issue of the
Federal Register under DFARS Case 2003-D090, Procedures, Guidance, and
Information.
Updating of administrative information at DFARS
235.017-1 and 252.235-7011.
Although no change is proposed to DFARS 235.015-70, Special use
allowance for research facilities acquired by educational institutions,
DoD also is seeking comment on the currency and use of this text.
This rule was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review
under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993.
B. Regulatory Flexibility Act
DoD does not expect this rule to have a significant economic impact
on a substantial number of small entities within the meaning of the
Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 601, et seq., because DFARS
changes are limited to updating of administrative information
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or deletion of text that is unnecessary or addresses procedural
matters. Therefore, DoD has not performed an initial regulatory
flexibility analysis. DoD invites comments from small businesses and
other interested parties. DoD also will consider comments from small
entities concerning the affected DFARS subparts in accordance with 5
U.S.C. 610. Such comments should be submitted separately and should
cite DFARS Case 2003-D067.
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 Parts 235 and 252
Government procurement.
Michele P. Peterson,
Executive Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council.
Therefore, DoD proposes to amend 48 CFR Parts 235 and 252 as
follows:
1. The authority citation for 48 CFR Parts 235 and 252 continues to
read as follows:
Authority: 41 U.S.C. 421 and 48 CFR Chapter 1.
PART 235--RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CONTRACTING
235.006-70 [Amended]
2. Section 235.006-70 is amended in the introductory text by
removing ``10 U.S.C. 2525(d)'' and adding in its place ``10 U.S.C.
2521(d)''.
235.007 [Removed]
3. Section 235.007 is removed.
4. Section 235.010 is revised to read as follows:
235.010 Scientific and technical reports.
(b) For DoD, the Defense Technical Information Center is
responsible for collecting all scientific and technical reports. For
access to these reports, follow the procedures at PGI 235.010(b).
235.015 [Removed]
5. Section 235.015 is removed.
235.017-1 [Amended]
6. Section 235.017-1 is amended in paragraph (c)(4) by revising the
first parenthetical to read ``(C3I Laboratory operated by the Institute
for Defense Analysis, Lincoln Laboratory operated by Massachusetts
Institute of Technology, and Software Engineering Institute operated by
Carnegie Mellon)''.
PART 252--SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT CLAUSES
7. Section 252.235-7011 is revised to read as follows:
252.235-7011 Final Scientific or Technical Report.
As prescribed in 235.071(d), use the following clause:
Final Scientific or Technical Report (XXX 2004)
The Contractor shall--
(a) Submit two copies of the approved scientific or technical
report delivered under this contract to the Defense Technical
Information Center, Attn: DTIC-O, 8725 John J. Kingman Road, Fort
Belvoir, VA 22060-6218;
(b) Include a completed Standard Form 298, Report Documentation
Page, with each copy of the report; and
(c) For submission of reports in other than paper copy, contact
the Defense Technical Information Center or follow the instructions
at http://www.dtic.mil.
(End of Clause)
[FR Doc. 04-3696 Filed 2-20-04; 8:45 am]
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