[Federal Register: March 23, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 55)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 14576-14577]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
48 CFR Part 237
[DFARS Case 2004-D032]
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Contractor
Performance of Security-Guard Functions
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 implement Section 324 of
the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005. Section
324 conditionally extends the expiration date of DoD's authority to
enter into contracts for the performance of security-guard functions at
military installations or facilities to meet the increased need for
such functions since September 11, 2001.
DATES: Effective March 23, 2005.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Robin Schulze, Defense Acquisition
Regulations Council, OUSD (AT&L) DPAP (DAR), IMD 3C132, 3062 Defense
Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062. Telephone (703) 602-0326;
facsimile (703) 602-0350. Please cite DFARS Case 2004-D032.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
A. Background
This final rule amends DFARS 237.102-70 to implement Section 324 of
the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005 (Pub. L.
108-375). Section 324 amends Section 332 of Public Law 107-314 to
extend DoD's authority to enter into contracts for security-guard
functions at military installations or facilities, provided DoD submits
a report to Congress by December 1, 2005, that addresses DoD's use of
this authority and includes a plan for meeting security-guard
requirements on a long-term basis in a manner consistent with
applicable law.
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 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-D032.
C. Paperwork Reduction Act
The Paperwork Reduction Act does not apply because the rule does
not contain 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 237
Government procurement.
Michele P. Peterson,
Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations System.
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Therefore, 48 CFR part 237 is amended as follows:
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1. The authority citation for 48 CFR part 237 continues to read as
follows:
Authority: 41 U.S.C. 421 and 48 CFR Chapter 1.
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PART 237--SERVICE CONTRACTING
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2. Section 237.102-70 is amended by revising paragraph (d)(3) to read
as follows:
237.102-70 Prohibition on contracting for firefighting or security-
guard functions.
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(d) * * *
(3) Contract performance will not extend beyond December 1, 2005.
Section 324 of Public Law 108-375 permits an extension of the period
for contract performance through September 30, 2006, if DoD submits a
report and plan to Congress on the use of this authority. See PGI
237.102-70(d)(3) for information on the reporting requirement.
[FR Doc. 05-5631 Filed 3-22-05; 8:45 am]
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