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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.

The Department of Defense (DoD) is implementing a final rule to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) in line with a section of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012. This change extends the period during which the DoD can validate certain restrictions on technical data and software from three to six years, allowing exceptions if restrictions are fraudulently claimed. The rule aligns terminology with statutory language and aims to provide clarity and consistency, affecting small entities with DoD contracts but not imposing new reporting or compliance requirements. The rule is effective starting January 17, 2025.

The Department of Defense (DoD) is updating the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) with technical changes. These updates include correcting paragraph numbering errors in section 212.301 and clause 252.244-7000 to ensure the electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR) accurately reflects these provisions. The changes are effective from January 15, 2021.

The Department of Defense (DoD) is proposing a new rule to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), aimed at enhancing energy security for U.S. military bases in Europe. This rule, driven by the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020, prohibits contracts for energy supplied to these bases if the energy comes from inside the Russian Federation. The rule allows exceptions only if a waiver is granted by the approving authority, and it aims to strengthen energy resilience by reducing reliance on Russian-sourced energy. The proposed rule applies to contracts below a certain financial threshold and includes commercial items to ensure comprehensive coverage.

The Department of Defense is updating the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) through a technical amendment. This action consists of editorial changes, specifically updating a reference in section 225.802-71 by replacing “DoD Directive 2040.3” with “DoD Instruction 2040.03.” The amendment aims to ensure that the regulation references are accurate and up-to-date, with the changes taking effect on December 18, 2024.

The Defense Acquisition Regulations System of the Department of Defense has proposed a revision and extension of a collection of information under the Paperwork Reduction Act, and they have submitted it to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance. The information is collected to ensure the security of information technology and to assist with telecommunications services contracts. Comments on this proposal can be submitted until February 12, 2021. The collection involves approximately 820 respondents who are estimated to provide around 5,932 responses annually, with an average response time of 0.5 hours per response.

The Department of Defense (DoD) has issued a final rule related to the procurement of telecommunications equipment and services, targeting equipment or services from specific Chinese and Russian entities. This rule bans the use of such technology in any system that is vital or essential, aiming to enhance the security of defense systems. Changes to the reporting timelines for discovering prohibited equipment and the actions taken for mitigation have been extended, giving more time for compliance. The rule also includes specific requirements that apply to all contractors, including those involved in small business.

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.

The Defense Acquisition Regulations System has asked the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve a revision and extension of information collection related to the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Part 229, Taxes. This collection helps the Department of Defense (DoD) ensure contractors in the United Kingdom seek relief from customs duty on fuels used in certain vehicles, as required by contracts. The proposal involves 12 respondents each making about 2.33 submissions a year, totaling an annual burden of 112 hours. Public comments on this proposal must be received by February 18, 2021.

The Department of Defense (DoD) has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to redefine the term "material weakness" for evaluating contractor business systems. This term replaces "significant deficiency" and aligns with generally accepted auditing standards. The rule aims to provide clearer guidance for identifying and addressing deficiencies, thereby improving oversight of contractor business systems. The regulation impacts various contracting processes but does not add new compliance requirements for small businesses or contracts below certain thresholds.