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Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Bonds

Tue, Feb 22 2005 11:00:00 GMT

DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update text pertaining to the use of fidelity and forgery bonds under DoD contracts. This rule is a result of a transformation initiative undertaken by DoD to dramatically change the purpose and content of the DFARS.

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Government Source Inspection Requirements

Tue, Feb 22 2005 11:00:00 GMT

DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to eliminate requirements for Government contract quality assurance at source for contracts or delivery orders valued below $250,000, unless certain conditions exist.

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Polyacrylonitrile Carbon Fiber--Restriction to Domestic Sources;

Tue, Feb 22 2005 11:00:00 GMT

DoD is issuing a correction to the final rule published at 70 FR 63746375 on February 7, 2005, that extended the ending date for phasing out domestic source restrictions on the acquisition of polyacrylonitrile (PAN) carbon fiber. The correction revises the terminology used to describe milestone B in the development of a major system, for consistency with the terminology used in DoD Instruction 5000.2, Operation of the Defense Acquisition System.

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Provision of Information to Cooperative Agreement Holders

Tue, Feb 22 2005 11:00:00 GMT

DoD has issued an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement section 816 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005. Section 816 increases, from $500,000 to $1,000,000, the threshold at which a DoD contract must include a requirement for the contractor to provide to cooperative agreement holders, upon their request, a list of the contractor's employees who are responsible for entering into subcontracts.

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Resolving Tax Problems

Tue, Feb 22 2005 11:00:00 GMT

DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update text pertaining to resolution of tax problems under DoD contracts. This rule is a result of a transformation initiative undertaken by DoD to dramatically change the purpose and content of the DFARS.

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Advisory and Assistance Services

Tue, Feb 22 2005 11:00:00 GMT

DoD is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update text pertaining to the acquisition of advisory and assistance services. This proposed rule is a result of a transformation initiative undertaken by DoD to dramatically change the purpose and content of the DFARS.

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Acquisition of Ball and Roller Bearings

Tue, Feb 22 2005 11:00:00 GMT

DoD is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update text pertaining to restrictions on the acquisition of foreign ball and roller bearings. This proposed rule is a result of a transformation initiative undertaken by DoD to dramatically change the purpose and content of the DFARS.

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Specialized Service Contracting

Tue, Feb 22 2005 11:00:00 GMT

DoD is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update text pertaining to the acquisition of mortuary and laundry and dry cleaning services. This proposed rule is a result of a transformation initiative undertaken by DoD to dramatically change the purpose and content of the DFARS.

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Acquisition of Telecommunications Services

Tue, Feb 22 2005 11:00:00 GMT

DoD is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update text pertaining to the acquisition of telecommunications services. This proposed rule is a result of a transformation initiative undertaken by DoD to dramatically change the purpose and content of the DFARS.

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Utility Rates Established by Regulatory Bodies

Tue, Feb 22 2005 11:00:00 GMT

DoD is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update text pertaining to utility rates established by independent and nonindependent regulatory bodies. This proposed rule is a result of a transformation initiative undertaken by DoD to dramatically change the purpose and content of the DFARS.

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Acquisition of Utility Services

Tue, Feb 22 2005 11:00:00 GMT

DoD is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update text pertaining to the acquisition of utility services. This proposed rule is a result of a transformation initiative undertaken by DoD to dramatically change the purpose and content of the DFARS.

Proposed Collection: Comment Request

Tue, Feb 22 2005 11:00:00 GMT

In Compliance with Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, The Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Reserve Affairs)(OASD/RA)), announces the following request of a public information collection and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of burden of the proposed information collection; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the information collection on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. The Information Collection Request (ICR), which is abstracted below, describes the nature of the information collection and its estimated burden.

Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Tue, Feb 22 2005 11:00:00 GMT

In compliance with section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Department of Defense, Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, TRICARE Management Activity announces a proposed public information collection and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the information collection on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology.