Acquisition regulations: Short form research contract,

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

[Rules and Regulations]

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

48 CFR Parts 235 and 253

[DFARS Case 97-D030]

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Short Form Research Contract

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 remove obsolete guidance pertaining to short form research contracts with educational institutions and nonprofit organizations.

EFFECTIVE DATE: December 15, 1998.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Michael Pelkey, 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 97-D030.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

1. Background

   This final rule removes obsolete guidance at DFARS 235.015-71, and associated DD Forms 2222, 2222-1, and 2222-2, pertaining to short form research contracts. DoD now uses the streamlined procedures in DFARS Subpart 235.70 for research and development contracting.

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 97-D030.

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.

   List of Subjects in 48 CFR Parts 235 and 253

   Government procurement.

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

   Therefore, 48 CFR Parts 235 and 253 are amended as follows:

   PART 235--RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CONTRACTING

   1. The authority citation for 48 CFR Parts 235 and 253 continues to read as follows:

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

      Sec. 235.015-71 [Removed]

   2. Section 235.015-71 is removed.

      PART 253--FORMS [AMENDED]

   3. The note at the end of Part 253 is amended by removing the entries at 253.303-2222, 253.303-2222-1, and 253.303-2222-2.

      [FR Doc. 98-33180Filed12-14-98; 8:45 am]

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