[Federal Register: November 18, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 222)]
[Rules and Regulations]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

48 CFR Parts 219 AND 226

[DFARS Case 99-D305]


Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Contract Goal
for Small Disadvantaged Businesses and Certain Institutions of Higher
Education

AGENCY: Department of Defense (DoD).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Director of Defense Procurement has issued a final rule
amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)
to implement Section 808 of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2000. Section 808 provides for a 3-year extension of the
percentage goal for contract awards to small disadvantaged businesses
and certain institutions of higher education.

EFFECTIVE DATE: November 18, 1999.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Susan Schneider, Defense
Acquisition Regulations Council, PDUSD(AT&L)DP(DAR), IMD 3D139, 3062
Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062. Telephone (703) 602-0326;
telefax (703) 602-0350. Please cite DFARS Case 99-D305.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

A. Background

    This final rule amends DFARS 219.000 and 226.7000 to implement
Section 808 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2000 (Public Law 106-65). Section 808 amends 10 U.S.C. 2323, which
establishes a goal for DoD to award 5 percent of contract and
subcontract dollars to small disadvantaged business concerns,
historically black colleges and universities, and minority
institutions. 10 U.S.C. 2323 previously contained a termination date of
September 30, 2000. Section 808 extends the termination date to
September 30, 2003.
    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 final rule does not constitute a significant revision within
the meaning of FAR 1.501 and Public Law 98-577 and publication for
public comment is not required. However, DoD will consider comments
from small entities concerning the affected DFARS subparts in
accordance with 5 U.S.C. 610. Such comments should cite DFARS Case 99-
D305.

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 Parts 219 and 226

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

    Therefore, 48 CFR Parts 219 and 226 are amended as follows:
    1. The authority citation for 48 CFR Parts 219 and 226 continues to
read as follows:

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

PART 219--SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAMS

219.000  [Amended]

    2. Section 219.000 is amended in the introductory text by removing
the number ``2000'' and adding in its place the number ``2003''.

PART 226--OTHER SOCIOECONOMIC PROGRAMS

226.7000  [Amended]

    3. Section 226.7000 is amended in paragraphs (a) and (b) by
removing the number ``2000'' and adding in its place the number
``2003''.

[FR Doc. 99-29985 Filed 11-17-99; 8:45 am]
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