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The Department of Defense (DOD), General Services Administration (GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) have issued a notice under the Paperwork Reduction Act. They are seeking comments from the public on a request sent to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to review and approve the revision and renewal of an information collection related to presolicitation notices. These notices help small businesses access information about government contracting opportunities and aim to enhance competition. The public is invited to submit their comments by February 4, 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 Department of Defense (DoD), General Services Administration (GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) have issued an interim rule affecting the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). This rule, effective since November 12, 2024, prohibits the procurement and operation of unmanned aircraft systems from certain foreign entities. They are extending the deadline for public comments on this rule from January 13, 2025, to January 27, 2025, to allow more time for feedback. Comments can be submitted through the Federal eRulemaking portal at regulations.gov.

The Department of Defense (DOD), General Services Administration (GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) have issued a notice about a request submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for reviewing and renewing a previously approved information collection related to the Buy American statute, trade agreements, and duty-free entry. This request is made under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act. The notice seeks public comments on this information collection before March 12, 2021. It includes instructions for submitting comments, details about the requirements under various acts and agreements, and the expected annual burden on respondents.

The Department of Defense (DOD), General Services Administration (GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) have announced a request for public feedback on a proposed revision and extension of an information collection about alternatives to government-specific standards. This initiative, under the Paperwork Reduction Act, aims to gather data from offerors suggesting alternative standards to government-unique ones, to evaluate if these alternatives could meet the government's needs. Interested parties are invited to submit their comments by February 10, 2021, with specific instructions provided for the submission process. The document clarifies how this information will support Federal agencies in determining if voluntary consensus standards can be adopted in place of unique government standards.

The Department of Defense (DOD), General Services Administration (GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) are seeking public feedback on extending the value engineering requirements through the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). They want comments on whether the information collection is essential for federal acquisitions and how it can be improved while minimizing the burden on respondents. The public is invited to submit comments by May 12, 2025, via the website https://www.regulations.gov. The collected data will help evaluate Value Engineering Change Proposals (VECPs) that contractors submit, and if accepted, enable a fair sharing plan for cost reductions.

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, General Services Administration, and National Aeronautics and Space Administration have issued a notice regarding a request for the Office of Management and Budget to review and approve updates to an information collection requirement for electronic fund transfer payments. This requirement involves the contractors providing specific financial information to facilitate government payments via electronic funds transfer under the Federal Acquisition Regulation. The information collection is mandatory for contractors and is associated with OMB Control No. 9000-0144. Public comments on this matter are invited until February 4, 2021.

The Department of Defense (DoD), General Services Administration (GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) have finalized a rule to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). This rule aims to align the procedures for suspension and debarment in both procurement and nonprocurement activities, following suggestions from the Interagency Suspension and Debarment Committee. The changes seek to enhance transparency and consistency across government suspension and debarment procedures by integrating minor procedural clarifications and updates for better due process, particularly focusing on communication and decision-making processes. These modifications are intended to standardize practices and simplify the understanding of these processes for contractors working with the federal government.

The Department of Defense, General Services Administration, and National Aeronautics and Space Administration have issued a final rule as part of the Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-04. This rule changes the Federal Acquisition Regulation to increase the preference for using American-made goods. The domestic content requirement for iron and steel will go up to 95%, while other products and materials will increase to 55%. The aim is to encourage economic growth and job creation by decreasing reliance on foreign-sourced content.