Acquisition regulations: Comprehensive small business subcontracting plans,

[Federal Register: November 18, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 222)]

[Rules and Regulations]

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

48 CFR Part 219

[DFARS Case 99-D306]

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Comprehensive Small Business Subcontracting Plans

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 implement Section 817 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000. Section 817 provides for a 5-year extension of the DoD test program for negotiation of comprehensive small business subcontracting plans.

EFFECTIVE DATE: November 18, 1999.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Susan Schneider, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, PDUSD(AT&L)DP(DAR), IMD 3D139,

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3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062. Telephone (703) 602- 0326; telefax (703) 602-0350. Please cite DFARS Case 99-D306.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

1. Background

   This final rule amends DFARS 219.702 to implement Section 817 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000 (Public Law 106-65). Section 817 amends Section 834(e) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1990 and 1991 (Public Law 101-189; 15 U.S.C. 637 note) to extend the termination date of the DoD test program for negotiation of comprehensive small business subcontracting plans from September 30, 2000, to September 30, 2005.

   This rule was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993.

2. 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 subpart in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 610. Such comments should cite DFARS Case 99-D306.

3. 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 Part 219

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

   Therefore, 48 CFR Part 219 is amended as follows:

   1. The authority citation for 48 CFR Part 219 continues to read as follows:

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

      PART 219--SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAMS

      219.702 [Amended]

   2. Section 219.702 is amended as follows:

      1. In paragraph (a) introductory text by revising the phrase ``requires the DoD'' to read ``requires DoD''; and

      2. In paragraph (a)(i)(A)(1) by removing the number ``2000'' and adding in its place the number ``2005''.

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