Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR): Semi-annual agenda
June 28, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 123)
Unified Agenda
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [frwais.access.gpo.gov]
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Part XXVIII
Semiannual Regulatory Agenda
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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (NASA)
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION 14 CFR Ch. V
Regulatory Agenda
AGENCY: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.
SUMMARY: NASA's regulatory agenda describes those regulations being considered for development or amendment by NASA, the need and legal basis for the actions being considered, the name and telephone number of the knowledgeable official, whether a regulatory analysis is required, and the status of regulations previously reported.
ADDRESSES: Director, Management Assessment Division (Code OJD), Office of Management Systems, NASA Headquarters, Washington, DC 20546.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cheryl E. Parker (202) 358-0252.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB guidelines dated April 7, 2004, ``Spring 2004 Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions'' require a regulatory agenda of those regulations under development and review to be published in the Federal Register each April and October.
Dated: May 10, 2004.
John D. Werner,
Director, Management Systems Division.
National Aeronautics and Space Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
Regulation
Sequence
Title
Identifier
Number
Number
3503
NASA Grant and Cooperative Agreement Handbook......................................... 2700-AC55 3504
Research and Development Abstracts--NASA Grant and Cooperative Agreement Handbook..... 2700-AC82 3505
Reissuance of the NASA Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Supplement (NFS) Parts
2700-AC88 1852, 1853, 1871, and 1872 Consistent With Federal Acquisition Regulations System
Guidance and Policy in FAR Part 1..................................................... 3506
NASA FAR Supplement--Acquisition Planning and Option Exercise Procedures.............. 2700-AC91 3507
NASA Grant and Cooperative Agreement Handbook Certifications and Assurances........... 2700-AC96
National Aeronautics and Space Administration--Final Rule Stage
Regulation
Sequence
Title
Identifier
Number
Number
3508
Cross-Waiver of Liability............................................................. 2700-AB51 3509
Code of Conduct for International Space Station Crew.................................. 2700-AC40 3510
Investigation Research Misconduct..................................................... 2700-AC50 3511
Contractor Access to Confidential Information......................................... 2700-AC60 3512
NASA Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Supplement--Research and Development
2700-AC64
Abstracts............................................................................. 3513
Grants and Cooperative Agreements--Government Property Report......................... 2700-AC79 3514
Development Work for Industry in NASA Wind Tunnels.................................... 2700-AC81 3515
Reissuance of the NASA Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Supplement (NFS) Parts
2700-AC85 1827 to 1833 Consistent With the Federal Acquisition Regulations System Guidance and
Policy in FAR Part 1.................................................................. 3516
Reissuance of the NASA Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (NFS) Parts 1834 to
2700-AC86 1837, 1839, and 1841 Consistent With the Federal Acquisition Regulations System
Guidance and Policy in FAR Part 1..................................................... 3517
Reissuance of the NASA Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Supplement (NFS) Parts
2700-AC87 1842 to 1851 Consistent With the Federal Acquisition Regulations System Guidance and
Policy in FAR Part 1.................................................................. 3518
NASA Grant and Cooperative Agreement Handbook Central Contractor Registration......... 2700-AC95 3519
Representations and Certifications--Other than Commercial Items....................... 2700-AC97 3520
Federal Policy for the Protection of Human Subjects, Technical Amendment.............. 2700-AC99 3521
Clauses Authorized for Use in Commercial Acquisition.................................. 2700-AD00 3522
Availability of Agency Records to Members of the Public............................... 2700-AD01 3523
Removal of MidRange Procurement Procedures............................................ 2700-AD02
National Aeronautics and Space Administration--Completed Actions
Regulation
Sequence
Title
Identifier
Number
Number
3524
Government-Owned Contractor-Operated Vehicle Fleet Management and Reporting........... 2700-AC59 3525
Reissuance of the NASA Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement Parts 1801 to 1809,
2700-AC65 1811, and 1812 Consistent With the Federal Acquisition Regulations System Guidance and
Policy in FAR Part 1.................................................................. 3526
Government Property--Instruction for Preparing NASA Form 1018......................... 2700-AC73 3527
NASA Grant and Cooperative Agreement Handbook--Investigative Requirements............. 2700-AC74
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3528
NASA Grant and Cooperative Agreement Handbook--Public Acknowledgements................ 2700-AC75 3529
Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement) and Governmentwide
2700-AC76
Requirements for Drug-Free Workplace (Grants)......................................... 3530
Government Property--Quarterly Reporting.............................................. 2700-AC80 3531
Reissuance of the NASA Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Supplement (NFS) Part 1813 2700-AC83 to 1817 Consistent With The Federal Acquisition Regulations Systems Guidance and
Policy in FAR Part 1.................................................................. 3532
Reissuance of the NASA Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Supplement (NFS) Parts
2700-AC84 1819 and 1822 to 1825 Consistent With the Federal Acquisition Regulations System
Guidance and Policy in FAR Part 1..................................................... 3533
NASA FAR Supplement--Procedures for NASA Headquarters Public Announcement of Contract
2700-AC89
Awards................................................................................ 3534
Conformance With FACs 01-15 and 01-14................................................. 2700-AC92 3535
NASA Grant and Cooperative Agreement Handbook Synopses Requirements................... 2700-AC93 3536
Performance Period Limitations for Procurement Award Instruments...................... 2700-AC94 3537
Grant and Cooperative Agreement Announcement Memory................................... 2700-AC98
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)Proposed Rule Stage
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NASA GRANT AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT HANDBOOK
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2473
CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1260
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: NASA is amending 14 CFR 1260 to provide guidance on the format and content of its Cooperative Agreement Notices (CANs).
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
09/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Sauret, Office of Procurement, Code HK, National
Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA Headquarters, Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358-1068
Email: thomas.e.sauret@nasa.gov
RIN: 2700-AC55
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RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ABSTRACTS--NASA GRANT AND COOPERATIVE
AGREEMENT HANDBOOK
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2473(c)(1)
CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1260
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The rule amends the NASA Grant and Cooperative Handbook to include a requirement for the electronic submission of an abstract of the planned research to be conducted on contracts containing research and development effort valued at over $25,000. This requirement is being established to support NASA's implementation of section 207(g) of the E-Government Act of 2002.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
09/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Sauret, Office of Procurement, Code HK, National
Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA Headquarters, Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358-1068
Email: thomas.e.sauret@nasa.gov
RIN: 2700-AC82
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REISSUANCE OF THE NASA FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (FAR)
SUPPLEMENT (NFS) PARTS 1852, 1853, 1871, AND 1872 CONSISTENT WITH
FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS SYSTEM GUIDANCE AND POLICY IN FAR PART 1
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2473(c)(1)
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1852; 48 CFR 1853; 48 CFR 1871; 48 CFR 1872
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule amends the NASA Far Supplement (NFS) by removing from the CFR those portions of the NFS containing information that consists of internal Agency guidance that does not control the relationship between NASA and contractors or prospective contractors.
This change is consistent with the guidance and policy in FAR part 1 regarding what comprises the Federal Acquisition Regulations System and requires publication for public comment. The NFS document will continue to contain both information requiring codification of CFR and internal
Agency guidance in a single document that is available on the Internet.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
05/21/04
69 FR 29256
NPRM Comment Period End
07/20/04
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Celeste M. Dalton, Procurement Analyst, National
Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA Headquarters (Code HK), 300
E Street SW, Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358-1645
Email: celeste.m.dalton@nasa.gov
RIN: 2700-AC88
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NASA FAR SUPPLEMENT--ACQUISITION PLANNING AND OPTION EXERCISE
PROCEDURES
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2473(c)(1)
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1805; 48 CFR 1807; 48 CFR 1817
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This change to the NFS focuses on improvement in the acquisition planning, public notice, and contract option exercise processes supportive of NASA's efforts under the President's Management
Agenda Competitive Sourcing element.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
07/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Yolande Harden, Procurement Analyst, National
Aeronautics and Space Administration, 300 E Street SW, Code HK,
Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358-1279
Fax: 202-358-3083
Email: yharden@nasa.gov
RIN: 2700-AC91
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[bullet][ls-thn-eq] NASA GRANT AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT HANDBOOK
CERTIFICATIONS AND ASSURANCES
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2473(c)(1)
CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1260
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule amends the NASA Grant and Cooperative Agreement
Handbook (Handbook) by requiring that announcements of funding opportunities advise potential applicants that they will be required to submit certifications, disclosures, and assurances with their proposals rather than before award and clarify the methods for ensuring compliance with certifications, disclosures, and assurances.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
07/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Suzan Moody, National Aeronautics and Space
Administration, 300 E Street SW, Code SJ, Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358-0503
Email: smoody@nasa.gov
RIN: 2700-AC96
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Final Rule Stage
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CROSS-WAIVER OF LIABILITY
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2473
CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1266
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This provides technical amendments to implement the cross- waiver of liability provision of the intergovernmental agreement of the
International Space Station and to refine and clarify contractual cross-waivers in NASA agreements involving launch services.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Final Action
07/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Steven Mirmina, Attorney Advisor, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA Headquarters (Code GS), 300 E Street SW,
Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358-0729
Fax: 202 358-4355
Email: steven.a.mirmina@nasa.gov
RIN: 2700-AB51
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CODE OF CONDUCT FOR INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION CREW
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2455, 2473, and 2475; 18 USC 799
CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1214, subpart 1214.4
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: NASA is amending 14 CFR part 1214 by adding subpart 1214.4 to implement certain provisions of the International Space Station
Intergovernmental Agreement regarding crew members' observance of a
Code of Conduct.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Interim Final Rule Effective 10/01/00
Interim Final Rule
12/21/00
65 FR 80302
Final Action
07/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: E. Jason Steptoe, Associate General Counsel, National
Aeronautics and Space Administration, Office of General Counsel (Code
GS), 300 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358-2432
Email: jsteptoe@nasa.gov
RIN: 2700-AC40
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INVESTIGATION RESEARCH MISCONDUCT
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2473
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CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1275
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is issuing its final rule to implement the ``Federal Policy on Research
Misconduct,'' issued by the Office of Science and Technology Policy in the Federal Register (FR) on December 6, 2000 (65 FR 76260). This rule sets out the definition of research misconduct, the procedures for investigating allegations of research misconduct and recommending findings, and the procedure for adjudicating and appealing such findings. Findings of research misconduct must be accompanied by recommendations for administrative action by NASA in order to discourage such behavior and ensure the integrity of research funded by
NASA.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
07/25/03
68 FR 43982
NPRM Comment Period End
09/23/03
Final Action
07/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Mayra N. Montrose, National Aeronautics and Space
Administration, Office of the NASA Chief Scientist, Code AS, 300 E
Street SW, Washington, DC 20744
Phone: 202 358-1492
Email: mayra.montrose@nasa.gov
RIN: 2700-AC50
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CONTRACTOR ACCESS TO CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2473(c)(1)
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1809; 48 CFR 1852
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The rule amends the NASA FAR Supplement to include policy, guidance, and contract clauses addressing contractor access to sensitive information. This change is in response to the increased use of data management systems and reliance on contractors to support the administrative and technical functions of the Agency. This combination of factors has resulted in the increased need to release sensitive information generated by the Government or obtained from other contractors to non-Government employees.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
12/05/03
68 FR 67995
NPRM Comment Period End
02/03/04
Final Action
07/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Mr. David Forbes, National Aeronautics and Space
Administration, 300 E Street SW, Code GK, Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358-2051
Fax: 202-358-3083
RIN: 2700-AC60
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NASA FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (FAR) SUPPLEMENT--RESEARCH AND
DEVELOPMENT ABSTRACTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2473(c)(1)
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1835; 48 CFR 1852
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule amends the NASA FAR Supplement to include a requirement for the electronic submission of an abstract of the planned research to be conducted under contract containing research and development effort valued at over $25,000. This requirement is being established to support NASA's implementation of section 207(g) of the
E-Government Act of 2002.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
10/31/03
68 FR 62048
NPRM Comment Period End
12/31/03
Final Action
09/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Sauret, Office of Procurement, Code HK, National
Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA Headquarters, Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358-1068
Email: thomas.e.sauret@nasa.gov
RIN: 2700-AC64
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GRANTS AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS--GOVERNMENT PROPERTY REPORT
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2473(c)(1)
CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1260
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Government property reporting requirements will be amended to revise the date for submission of annual property reports from October 31st to October 15th.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Interim Final Rule
02/03/04
69 FR 5016
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End
04/05/04
Final Action
07/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Mr. Lou Becker, Procurement Analyst, National
Aeronautics and Space Administration, 300 E Street SW, Code HK,
Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358-4593
Email: lou.becker@nasa.gov
RIN: 2700-AC79
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DEVELOPMENT WORK FOR INDUSTRY IN NASA WIND TUNNELS
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
Legal Authority: 50 USC 511 to 515; 42 USC 2473(c)(5) and (6)
CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1210
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The regulations set forth in 14 CFR 1210 detail the policies and procedures by which NASA makes certain of its wind tunnel facilities available for use in development work by industry. NASA is in the process of updating these regulations to more accurately reflect current accounting policies and operating procedures.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Final Action
10/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
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Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Jay M. Henn, Director, Research Support Division,
National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 300 E Street SW, Code R,
Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358-4741
Fax: 202-358-3750
Email: jay.m.henn@nasa.gov
RIN: 2700-AC81
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REISSUANCE OF THE NASA FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (FAR)
SUPPLEMENT (NFS) PARTS 1827 TO 1833 CONSISTENT WITH THE FEDERAL
ACQUISITION REGULATIONS SYSTEM GUIDANCE AND POLICY IN FAR PART 1
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2473(c)(1)
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1827 to 1833
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule amends the NASA Far Supplement (NFS) by removing from the CFR those portions of the NFS containing information that consists of internal Agency guidance that does not control the relationship between NASA and contractors or prospective contractors.
This change is consistent with the guidance and policy in FAR part 1 regarding what comprises the Federal Acquisition Regulations System and requires publication for public comment. The NFS document will continue to contain both information requiring codification of CFR and internal
Agency guidance in a single document that is available on the Internet.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
03/12/04
69 FR 11828
NPRM Comment Period End
05/11/04
Final Action
07/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Celeste M. Dalton, Procurement Analyst, National
Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA Headquarters (Code HK), 300
E Street SW, Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358-1645
Email: celeste.m.dalton@nasa.gov
RIN: 2700-AC85
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REISSUANCE OF THE NASA FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION SUPPLEMENT
(NFS) PARTS 1834 TO 1837, 1839, AND 1841 CONSISTENT WITH THE FEDERAL
ACQUISITION REGULATIONS SYSTEM GUIDANCE AND POLICY IN FAR PART 1
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2473(c)(1)
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1834 to 1837; 48 CFR 1839; 48 CFR 1841
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule amends the NASA Far Supplement (NFS) by removing from the CFR those portions of the NFS containing information that consists of internal Agency guidance that does not control the relationship between NASA and contractors or prospective contractors.
This change is consistent with the guidance and policy in FAR part 1 regarding what comprises the Federal Acquisition Regulations System and requires publication for public comment. The NFS document will continue to contain both information requiring codification of CFR and internal
Agency guidance in a single document that is available on the Internet.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
03/31/04
69 FR 16886
NPRM Comment Period End
06/01/04
Final Action
07/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Celeste M. Dalton, Procurement Analyst, National
Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA Headquarters (Code HK), 300
E Street SW, Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358-1645
Email: celeste.m.dalton@nasa.gov
RIN: 2700-AC86
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REISSUANCE OF THE NASA FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (FAR)
SUPPLEMENT (NFS) PARTS 1842 TO 1851 CONSISTENT WITH THE FEDERAL
ACQUISITION REGULATIONS SYSTEM GUIDANCE AND POLICY IN FAR PART 1
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2473(c)(1)
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1842 to 1851
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule amends the NASA Far Supplement (NFS) by removing from the CFR those portions of the NFS containing information that consists of internal Agency guidance that does not control the relationship between NASA and contractors or prospective contractors.
This change is consistent with the guidance and policy in FAR part 1 regarding what comprises the Federal Acquisition Regulations System and requires publication for public comment. The NFS document will continue to contain both information requiring codification of CFR and internal
Agency guidance in a single document that is available on the Internet.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
04/22/04
69 FR 21864
NPRM Comment Period End
06/21/04
Final Action
07/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Celeste M. Dalton, Procurement Analyst, National
Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA Headquarters (Code HK), 300
E Street SW, Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358-1645
Email: celeste.m.dalton@nasa.gov
RIN: 2700-AC87
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[bullet][ls-thn-eq] NASA GRANT AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT HANDBOOK
CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2473(c)(1)
CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1260
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This final rule amends the NASA Grant and Cooperative
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Agreement Handbook (Handbook) by requiring applicants for grants and cooperative agreements to (1) include their Dunn and Bradstreet, Data
Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number in their proposal submissions and (2) requiring registration in the Central Contractor Registration
(CCR)) database prior to submitting a proposal instead of before award.
This change is required to prepare for NASA integration with the interagency portal for grant application submission at http:// www.grants.gov.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Final Action
07/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Suzan Moody, National Aeronautics and Space
Administration, 300 E Street SW, Code SJ, Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358-0503
Email: smoody@nasa.gov
RIN: 2700-AC95
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[bullet][ls-thn-eq] REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS--OTHER THAN
COMMERCIAL ITEMS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2473(c)(1)
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1852
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This interim rule revises the NASA Federal Acquisition
Regulation (FAR) Supplement (NFS) by amending the Offeror
Representations and Certifications-Other Than Commercial Items provision used in solicitation for non-commercial simplified acquisitions. This change is required to conform with changes made to the FAR by Federal Acquisition Circulars (FAC) 2001-14 and 2001-19.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Interim Final Rule
03/22/04
69 FR 13260
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End
05/21/04
Final Action
07/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Celeste M. Dalton, Procurement Analyst, National
Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA Headquarters (Code HK), 300
E Street SW, Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358-1645
Email: celeste.m.dalton@nasa.gov
RIN: 2700-AC97
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[bullet][ls-thn-eq] FEDERAL POLICY FOR THE PROTECTION OF HUMAN
SUBJECTS, TECHNICAL AMENDMENT
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 42 USC 289; 42 USC 300v-1(b)
CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1230
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This final rule amends the National Aeronautics and Space
Administration (NASA) regulations for the protection of human subjects by changing all references to the Office for Protection from Research
Risks (OPRR) to the Office of Human Research Protections (OHRP) and revising the footnote at the end of 45 CFR 46.101(i) by deleting the references to research involving fetuses, pregnant women, or human in vitro fertilization and subpart B of 45 CFR part 46. This technical amendment is being made in conjunction with the other Federal departments and agencies that have promulgated the Federal Policy for the Protection of Human Subjects.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Final Action
09/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Richard S Williams, Chief Medical Officer, National
Aeronautics and Space Administration, 300 E Street SW, Code Z,
Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358-2390
Fax: 202-358-3349
Email: rwillia3@hq.nasa.gov
RIN: 2700-AC99
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[bullet][ls-thn-eq] CLAUSES AUTHORIZED FOR USE IN COMMERCIAL
ACQUISITION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2473(c)(1)
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1812
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The final rules revises the NASA FAR Supplement (NFS) by removing the NASA specific clause regarding Central Contractor
Registration (CCR) from the list of clauses authorized for use in acquisitions of commercial items. The NASA CCR clause was removed from the NFS in a final rule published in the Federal Register on February 3, 2004 (68 FR 5087), however the rule failed to remove the clause from part 1812. This change corrects this omission.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Interim Final Rule
07/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Celeste M. Dalton, Procurement Analyst, National
Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA Headquarters (Code HK), 300
E Street SW, Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358-1645
Email: celeste.m.dalton@nasa.gov
RIN: 2700-AD00
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[bullet][ls-thn-eq] AVAILABILITY OF AGENCY RECORDS TO MEMBERS OF
THE PUBLIC
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined
Legal Authority: 5 USC 552
CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1206; 14 CFR 1206 FR Vol. 65 No. 71 19646
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Agency is amending the FOIA fees imposed, law OMB Uniform
FOIA Fee Schedule and Guidelines. These revisions are not intended to change any rights under the FOIA to public accessibility to Agency records. These fee changes are intended to routinely update the Agency ability to assess reasonable charges as allowed by OMB policy.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Final Action
09/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
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Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Stephen L McConnell, NASA FOIA Officer, National
Aeronautics and Space Administration, 300 E Street SW, Code P,
Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358-0068
Fax: 202-358-4345
Email: smcconne@mail.hq.nasa.gov
RIN: 2700-AD01
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[bullet][ls-thn-eq] REMOVAL OF MIDRANGE PROCUREMENT PROCEDURES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2473(c)(1)
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1871
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This final rule revises the NASA FAR Supplement (NFS) by removing part 1871, MidRange Procurement Procedures. The FAR provides contracting officers with broad discretion and flexibility in the source selection process in order to achieve a best value outcome. A separate NASA MidRange process is no longer necessary.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Final Action
07/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Celeste M. Dalton, Procurement Analyst, National
Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA Headquarters (Code HK), 300
E Street SW, Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358-1645
Email: celeste.m.dalton@nasa.gov
RIN: 2700-AD02
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Completed Actions
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GOVERNMENT-OWNED CONTRACTOR-OPERATED VEHICLE FLEET MANAGEMENT AND
REPORTING
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1801; 48 CFR 1811; 48 CFR 1823; 48 CFR 1851; 48
CFR 1852
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Final Action
02/24/04
69 FR 8335
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Patrick Flynn
Phone: 202 358-0460
Fax: 202-358-3083
Email: pflynn@nasa.gov
RIN: 2700-AC59
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REISSUANCE OF THE NASA FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION SUPPLEMENT
PARTS 1801 TO 1809, 1811, AND 1812 CONSISTENT WITH THE FEDERAL
ACQUISITION REGULATIONS SYSTEM GUIDANCE AND POLICY IN FAR PART 1
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1801 to 1809; 48 CFR 1811; 48 CFR 1812
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
11/17/03
68 FR 64847
Final Action
04/22/04
69 FR 21761
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Celeste M. Dalton
Phone: 202 358-1645
Email: celeste.m.dalton@nasa.gov
RIN: 2700-AC65
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GOVERNMENT PROPERTY--INSTRUCTION FOR PREPARING NASA FORM 1018
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1845; 48 CFR 1852
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Interim Final Rule
10/31/03
68 FR 62023
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End
12/30/03
Final Action
03/31/04
69 FR 16832
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Lou Becker
Phone: 202 358-4593
Email: lou.becker@nasa.gov
RIN: 2700-AC73
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NASA GRANT AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT HANDBOOK--INVESTIGATIVE
REQUIREMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1260
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Final Action
01/23/04
69 FR 3235
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Suzan Moody
Phone: 202 358-0503
Email: smoody@nasa.gov
RIN: 2700-AC74
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NASA GRANT AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT HANDBOOK--PUBLIC
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1260
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Final Action
12/02/03
68 FR 67364
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Paul D Brundage
Phone: 202 358-0481
Email: paul.d.brundage@nasa.gov
RIN: 2700-AC75
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GOVERNMENTWIDE DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION (NONPROCUREMENT) AND
GOVERNMENTWIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE (GRANTS)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1265
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Final Action
11/26/03
68 FR 66534
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Paul D Brundage
Phone: 202 358-0481
Email: paul.d.brundage@nasa.gov
Related RIN: Previously reported as 2700-AC43
RIN: 2700-AC76
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GOVERNMENT PROPERTY--QUARTERLY REPORTING
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1845; 48 CFR 1852
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Withdrawn
05/10/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Lou Becker
Phone: 202 358-4593
Email: lou.becker@nasa.gov
RIN: 2700-AC80
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REISSUANCE OF THE NASA FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (FAR)
SUPPLEMENT (NFS) PART 1813 TO 1817 CONSISTENT WITH THE FEDERAL
ACQUISITION REGULATIONS SYSTEMS GUIDANCE AND POLICY IN FAR PART 1
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1813 to 1817
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
12/22/03
68 FR 71055
Final Action
04/22/04
69 FR 21763
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Celeste M. Dalton
Phone: 202 358-1645
Email: celeste.m.dalton@nasa.gov
RIN: 2700-AC83
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REISSUANCE OF THE NASA FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (FAR)
SUPPLEMENT (NFS) PARTS 1819 AND 1822 TO 1825 CONSISTENT WITH THE FEDERAL
ACQUISITION REGULATIONS SYSTEM GUIDANCE AND POLICY IN FAR PART 1
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1819; 48 CFR 1822 to 1825
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
12/22/03
68 FR 71056
Final Action
04/22/04
69 FR 21764
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Celeste M. Dalton
Phone: 202 358-1645
Email: celeste.m.dalton@nasa.gov
RIN: 2700-AC84
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NASA FAR SUPPLEMENT--PROCEDURES FOR NASA HEADQUARTERS PUBLIC
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONTRACT AWARDS
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1805
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Withdrawn
05/10/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Yolande Harden
Phone: 202 358-1279
Fax: 202-358-3083
Email: yharden@nasa.gov
RIN: 2700-AC89
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[bullet][ls-thn-eq] CONFORMANCE WITH FACS 01-15 AND 01-14
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2473(c)(1)
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1805; 48 CFR 1823; 48 CFR 1825; 48 CFR 1852
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This final rule revises the NASA FAR Supplement (NFS) to conform to changes made to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) by
Federal Acquisition Circulars 2001-15 and 2001-14 and to update the designated NASA ombudsman.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Final Action
10/31/03
68 FR 62022
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Celeste M. Dalton, Procurement Analyst, National
Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA Headquarters (Code HK), 300
E Street SW, Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358-1645
Email: celeste.m.dalton@nasa.gov
RIN: 2700-AC92
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[bullet][ls-thn-eq] NASA GRANT AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT HANDBOOK
SYNOPSES REQUIREMENTS
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2473(c)(1)
CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1260
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This final rule amends the NASA Grant and Cooperative
Agreement Handbook (Handbook) by requiring that all NASA announcements of grant and cooperative agreement funding opportunities be electronically posted: http://www.Fedgrants.gov, using a standard set of data elements, no later than 3 business days after release of the full announcement. This change implements Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) policy directive ``Use of Grants.Gov FIND.''
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Final Action
02/03/04
69 FR 5015
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
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Agency Contact: Suzan Moody, National Aeronautics and Space
Administration, 300 E Street SW, Code SJ, Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358-0503
Email: smoody@nasa.gov
RIN: 2700-AC93
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[bullet][ls-thn-eq] PERFORMANCE PERIOD LIMITATIONS FOR PROCUREMENT
AWARD INSTRUMENTS
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2473(c)(1)
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1817
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This final rule amends the NASA FAR (NFS) by clarifying that the 5-year limitation on contracts applies to all procurement award instruments including agreements, order under a Federal Supply
Schedule, or other indefinite deliver/indefinite quantity contracts awarded by other agencies.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Final Action
03/31/04
69 FR 9963
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Eugene Johnson, Procurement Analyst, National
Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA Headquarters (Code HC), 300
E Street SW, Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358-4703
Fax: 202 358-3220
Email: ejohnson@hq.nasa.gov
RIN: 2700-AC94
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[bullet][ls-thn-eq] GRANT AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
MEMORY
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2473(c)(1)
CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1260
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This final rule amends the NASA Grant and Cooperative
Agreement Handbook by adding a format and numbering scheme to identify announcements of NASA's grants and cooperative agreements.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Final Action
03/31/04
69 FR 16791
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Suzan Moody, National Aeronautics and Space
Administration, 300 E Street SW, Code SJ, Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358-0503
Email: smoody@nasa.gov
RIN: 2700-AC98
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