[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 128 (Wednesday, July 3, 2013)]

[Rules and Regulations]

From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]

[FR Doc No: 2013-15966]

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Defense Acquisition Regulations System

48 CFR Parts 204, 209, 216, 225, 229, and 247

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Technical Amendments

AGENCY: Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Department of Defense (DoD).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: DoD is making technical amendments to the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to provide needed editorial changes.

DATES: Effective Date: July 3, 2013.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Manuel Quinones, Defense Acquisition Regulations System, OUSD(AT&L)DPAP(DARS), Room 3B855, 3060 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3060. Telephone 571-372-6088; facsimile 571-372-6094.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This final rule amends the DFARS as follows:

1. Corrects typographical error at section 225.7902-5(b)(1).

2. Replaces the word ``clause'' with ``provision'' when referring to FAR 52.204-7 at 204.1202; 209.104-70; 209.470-4; 216.203-4-70; 225.1101; 225.1103; 225.7605; 229.402-70; and 247.574.

List of Subjects in 48 CFR Parts 201, 204, 215, 225, 227, 242, 245 and 252

Government procurement.

Manuel Quinones,

Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations System.

Therefore, 48 CFR parts 204, 209, 216, 225, 229, and 247 are amended as follows:

1. The authority citation for 48 CFR parts 204, 209, 216, 225, 229, and 247 continues to read as follows:

Authority: 41 U.S.C. 1303 and 48 CFR chapter 1.

PART 204--ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS

204.1202 [Amended]

2. Amend section 204.1202(2) by removing ``the clause at 52.204-7'' and adding ``the provision at FAR 52.204-7'' in its place.

PART 209--CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS

209.104-70 [Amended]

3. Amend paragraphs (a) and (b) of section 209.104-70 by removing ``the clause at FAR 52.204-7'' and adding ``the provision at FAR 52.204-7'' in its place.

209.470-4 [Amended]

4. Amend paragraph (a) of section 209.470-4 by removing ``the clause at FAR 52.204-7'' and adding ``the provision at FAR 52.204-7'' in its place.

PART 216--TYPES OF CONTRACTS

216.203-4-70 [Amended]

5. Amend paragraph (c)(2) of section 216.203-4-70 by removing ``the clause at FAR 52.204-7'' and adding ``the provision at FAR 52.204-7'' in its place.

PART 225--FOREIGN ACQUISITION

225.1101 [Amended]

6. Amend section 225.1101, in paragraphs (1)(i), (5)(i), (7), and (10)(i), by removing ``the clause at FAR 52.204-7'' and adding ``the provision at FAR 52.204-7'' in its place.

225.1103 [Amended]

7. Amend paragraph (3) of section 225.1103 by removing ``the clause at FAR 52.204-7'' and adding ``the provision at FAR 52.204-7'' in its place.

225.7605 [Amended]

8. Amend section 225.7605 by removing ``the clause at FAR 52.204-7'' and adding ``the provision at FAR 52.204-7'' in its place.

225.7902-5

9. Amend section 225.7902-5 by revising (b)(1)(i) to read as follows:

225.7902-5 Solicitation provision and contract clause.

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(b)(1) * * *

(i) Export-controlled items are expected to be involved in the performance of the contract and the clause at 252.225-7048 is used; and

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PART 229--TAXES

229.402-70 [Amended]

10. Amend section 229.402-70 by--

a. In paragraph (c)(2), removing ``the clause at FAR 52.204-7'' and adding ``the provision at FAR 52.204-7'' in its place; and

b. In paragraph (e)(1), removing ``the clause at FAR 52.204-7'' and adding ``the provision at FAR 52.204-7'' in its place.

PART 247--TRANSPORTATION

247.574 [Amended]

11. Amend paragraph (a)(2) of section 247.574 by removing ``the clause at FAR 52.204-7'' and adding ``the provision at FAR 52.204-7'' in its place.

[FR Doc. 2013-15966 Filed 7-2-13; 8:45 am]

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On July 5, 2013, DoD made the following changes to the PGI:

Electronic Submission and Processing of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (DFARS PGI 2013-P017)

This change adds four types of documents to the list of Wide Area WorkFlow document types at PGI 232.7004 (b)(2) that may be processed electronically.

Affected PGI parts, subparts/sections: PGI 232.7004

A Microsoft Word format document showing the DFARS PGI changes made is here.

DEFENSE FAR SUPPLEMENT (DFARS) Publication Notice 20130703

On July 3, 2013, DoD made the following changes to the PGI:

Audit Services for Contracts and Subcontracts with Canadian Contractors (DFARS PGI 2013-P014)

Provides guidance to contracting officers that effective the Public Works and Government Services Canada will resume performing audits without charge to DoD, when needed, for DoD direct contracts with Canadian firms and for subcontracts with Canadian firms under DoD contracts with U.S. contractors, including accounting system and interim voucher reviews, in accordance with DPAP Policy Memorandum dated June 5, 2013.

Affected PGI parts, subparts/sections: PGI 225.870

A Microsoft Word format document showing the DFARS PGI changes made is here.

Contractor Personnel Supporting U.S. Armed Forces Deployed Outside the United States (DFARS PGI 2013-P016)

Provides guidance to contracting officers on the use of Class Deviation 2013-O0015, entitled Contractor Personnel Supporting U.S. Armed Forces Deployed Outside the United States.

Affected PGI parts, subparts/sections: PGI 225.7402-5

A Microsoft Word format document showing the DFARS PGI changes made is here.

NDAA FY 2012 Section 841, Identified Entities (DFARS PGI 2013-P013)

Provides guidance to contracting officers on evaluating offers when acquiring products or services in support of USCENTCOM theater of operations. Contracting officers must check the NDAA FY12 Identified Entities list.

Affected PGI parts, subparts/sections: PGI 225.7703

A Microsoft Word format document showing the DFARS PGI changes made is here.