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The Department of Defense, General Services Administration, and NASA are seeking public feedback on extending certain requirements of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), specifically part 9. This relates to the collection of information needed for determining whether companies are eligible for government contracts, including issues of debarment, tax violations, and corporate responsibility. The Office of Management and Budget has approved this information collection until April 30, 2025, and the agencies propose extending it for another three years. The goal is to improve the quality and reduce the burden of this information collection process.

The Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-02 summarizes new regulations agreed upon by the Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council. The Department of Defense (DoD), General Services Administration (GSA), and NASA are involved in implementing these rules, which include requirements for airlines contracting with the Federal Government to report on human trafficking prevention efforts and updates to the certification process for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses seeking certain government contracts. These updates primarily aim to improve regulatory compliance and reinforce ethical standards without significantly impacting small businesses. Most changes go into effect on December 16, 2024, with some rules effective January 3, 2025.

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has issued a notice seeking public comments on an information collection related to COVID-19 contact tracing. As part of its efforts to comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, NASA plans to use a digital system on Salesforce to collect voluntary data from employees about possible exposure to the virus. This information will help identify potential points of contact within the NASA community, with the goal of reducing virus spread. NASA encourages participation, though it is voluntary, and invites comments on the necessity, efficiency, and burden of the information collection process.

The Department of Defense, General Services Administration, and NASA have made a request to the Office of Management and Budget to review and extend a current information collection related to improper business practices and conflicts of interest under the Federal Acquisition Regulation. This consolidation aims to make it easier for industry participants to identify and manage these requirements, while reducing redundancy and administrative burden. Contractors must submit information related to several contract clauses, including independent price determination, anti-kickback procedures, and preventing personal conflicts of interest. The public can comment on these requirements until March 8, 2021.

The Department of Defense (DOD), General Services Administration (GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) have issued a notice regarding a request submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for an extension of certain information collection requirements under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 15. These requirements include providing details on make-or-buy decisions, negotiations, unit prices, ownership changes, and pass-through charges to ensure fair contracting practices. Public comments on this proposal are invited until April 14, 2025.

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has issued a notice inviting comments on the renewal of an information collection regarding property management systems. The information collection aims to ensure accurate reporting of Government-owned property in the custody of NASA's award recipients and assess the effectiveness of their property management systems. The process will involve gathering data electronically from business and not-for-profit institutions, with the responses aiding in NASA's analysis and reporting. Comments are due by February 3, 2025, and NASA encourages feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and potential improvements for this information collection initiative.

The Department of Defense, General Services Administration, and NASA have issued a Small Entity Compliance Guide as part of Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-02. This guide summarizes important changes to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) regarding various rules, including mandatory human trafficking prevention training for air carriers contracted by the federal government and certification requirements for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. Additionally, the document includes technical amendments to multiple FAR sections. These changes are meant to ensure compliance with federal acquisition policies and regulations.

The Department of Defense (DoD), General Services Administration (GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) have issued a final rule that changes how small businesses must report their size and socioeconomic status when bidding for government contracts. This rule aligns with the changes made by the Small Business Administration and requires businesses to confirm their status for orders under certain contracts. The updated regulation aims to ensure that orders set aside for small businesses actually go to qualified small businesses, even if their business status changes during the lifecycle of the contract. These changes are effective from January 17, 2025, and include specific conditions under which businesses must update their size and status information.

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is renewing its request for approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to continue collecting information under the Paperwork Reduction Act. This involves the NASA New Technology Reporting System, which requires contractors involved in research and development to report inventions, patents, data, and copyrights. The information is collected through an electronic system, and the burden on respondents is estimated in terms of hours and cost. NASA encourages public comments on the necessity, utility, and burden of this information collection.

The Department of Defense, General Services Administration, and NASA have issued a final rule that updates the Federal Acquisition Regulation to comply with a section of the Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2018. This rule mandates that domestic air carriers contracting with the federal government to provide passenger air transportation must submit annual reports with details on training employees to recognize human trafficking, notifications received about potential human trafficking instances, and any actions taken in response. The new requirement applies to commercial services contracts but excludes contracts for commercial products and those awarded by the Department of Defense. The regulation aims to support the fight against human trafficking by ensuring air carriers are vigilant and report suspicious activities.