Search Results for agency_names:"Defense Acquisition Regulations System"

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  • 2024-30947 — Department of Defense Progress Payment Incentive Pilot
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 106450
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The Department of Defense (DoD) is inviting public feedback on a pilot program aimed at enhancing performance under contracts by increasing the progress payment rate. This program is part of the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act and will offer incentives for meeting specific, measurable criteria. Businesses in the Defense Industrial Base are encouraged to share their opinions, especially concerning the eligibility and incentive criteria. The program will focus on improving payment times to subcontractors to boost cash flow throughout the supply chain.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of Defense wants ideas from people on a new program to reward businesses for doing a good job on their projects by giving them money faster. They are trying to make sure everyone in the chain of people they work with gets their payments more quickly.

  • 2024-31569 — Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Technical Amendments
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    Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 5735
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Department of Defense's Defense Acquisition Regulations System has made editorial revisions to the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS). These updates are intended to ensure the regulations follow DFARS drafting standards. Changes include updates to parts 206, 217, 219, and 252, such as altering wording and formatting to improve clarity and consistency. The rule becomes effective on January 17, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The big bosses at the Department of Defense want to make their rule book clearer and tidier, so they fixed some words and sentences in their special rule book called DFARS. They want everything to be neat and easy to understand, like making sure your room is clean, so everyone can read it easily starting January 17, 2025.

  • 2021-00613 — Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Repeal of DFARS Clause “Tariff Information” (DFARS Case 2018-D044)
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    Type:Rule
    Citation:86 FR 3836
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Department of Defense (DoD) has issued a rule to remove an outdated contract clause from the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS). The clause, 252.239-7006, known as "Tariff Information," required telecommunications contractors to submit certain information, which is no longer deemed necessary. This change is expected to save costs for both the DoD and contractors. The removal simplifies compliance for contractors, including small businesses, as it eliminates a reporting requirement that was previously mandated.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of Defense has decided to get rid of an old rule that made phone companies fill out extra paperwork. This change will make things easier and save money for everyone involved.

  • 2024-31570 — Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Inflation Adjustment of Acquisition-Related Thresholds (DFARS Case 2024-D002)
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    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:90 FR 5799
    Reading Time:about 19 minutes

    The Department of Defense (DoD) is proposing changes to the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to adjust acquisition-related dollar thresholds for inflation, using the Consumer Price Index. This adjustment is set to occur every five years, but excludes certain statutes like the Davis-Bacon Act and trade agreements thresholds. The proposed rule aims to maintain current regulations by reflecting economic changes, ensuring that thresholds keep pace with inflation, and is not expected to significantly affect the public or small businesses. Comments on these proposed changes are invited until March 18, 2025, and further details are available on the regulations.gov portal.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of Defense wants to make sure that the rules about how much money can be spent on certain projects stay fair as prices go up over time, just like how your allowance might be adjusted for inflation. They want people to share their thoughts on this change until March 18, 2025.