Acquisition regulations: mail/Internet addresses on contracts and modifications,

[Federal Register: December 15, 1998 (Volume 63, Number 240)]

[Rules and Regulations]

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

48 CFR Part 204

[DFARS Case 98-D010]

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; E-Mail/ Internet Addresses on Contracts and Modifications

AGENCY: Department of Defense (DoD).

ACTION: Final rule.

SUMMARY: The Director of Defense Procurement has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to specify that contracting officers must include an e-mail/Internet address, when available, on contracts and modifications.

EFFECTIVE DATE: December 15, 1998.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Melissa Rider, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, PDUSD (A&T) DP (DAR), IMD 3D139, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062. Telephone (703) 602-0131; telefax (703) 602-0350. Please cite DFARS Case 98-D010.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

1. Background

   This final rule amends DFARS 204.101 to add the contracting officer's e-mail/Internet address to the information included on contracts and modifications.

2. Regulatory Flexibility Act

   The 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, comments from small entities concerning the affected DFARS subpart will be considered in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 610. Such comments should cite DFARS Case 98-D010.

3. Paperwork Reduction Act

   The Paperwork Reduction Act does not apply because the final 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.

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   List of Subjects in 48 CFR Part 204

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

   Therefore, 48 CFR Part 204 is amended as follows:

   PART 204--ADMINSITRATIVE MATTERS

   1. The authority citation for 48 CFR Part 204 continues to read as follows:

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

   2. Section 204.101 is amended by revising paragraph (a)(i) to read as follows:

      204.101 Contracting officer's signature.

      (a)(i) Include the contracting officer's telephone number and, when available, e-mail/Internet address on contracts and modifications. * * * * *

      [FR Doc. 98-33179Filed12-14-98; 8:45 am]

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