Acquisition regulations: Subcontracting goals for purchases benefiting people who are blind or severely disabled,

[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-D304]

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Subcontracting Goals for Purchases Benefiting People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled

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 807 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000. Section 807 makes permanent the authority for contractors to credit their purchases from nonprofit agencies for the blind or severely disabled toward their small business subcontracting goals.

EFFECTIVE DATE: November 18, 1999.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Susan Schneider, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, PDUSD (AT&L) DP (DAR), IMD 3D139, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062. Telephone (703) 602-0326; telefax (703) 602-0350. Please cite DFARS Case 99-D304.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

1. Background

   This final rule amends DFARS 219.703 to implement Section 807 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000 (Public Law 106-65). Section 807 amends 10 U.S.C. 2410d, which provides that contractors may credit their purchases from qualified nonprofit agencies for the blind or severely disabled toward their small business subcontracting goals. 10 U.S.C. 2410d previously contained a termination date of September 30, 1999. Section 807 repeals this termination date.

   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-D304.

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. Michel 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

      219.703 [Amended]

   2. Section 219.703 is amended as follows:

      1. In paragraph (a) introductory text, in the last sentence, by removing the phrase ``through fiscal year 1999''; and

      2. In paragraph (a)(2)(B) by removing the words ``Small Business and Small Disadvantaged'' and adding in their place the words, ``Small, Small Disadvantaged and Women-Owned Small''.

      [FR Doc. 99-29987Filed11-17-99; 8:45 am]

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