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The General Services Administration (GSA) intends to cancel a rule from 2022 that allowed soliciting union memberships in buildings they control. This change aligns with an executive order aimed at reducing regulations. The new rule will clarify that such activities are generally not allowed in these buildings, ensuring the prohibition of distributing materials or soliciting on properties under GSA control.

The Department of Defense, General Services Administration, and NASA have submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget to review and renew an information collection requirement involving the Standard Form 28, Affidavit of Individual Surety. This form is used by agencies to gather information from individuals acting as sureties on government bonds. The information collected helps assess the acceptability of these individuals as sureties. Despite receiving a public comment suggesting changes to the form, the renewal is necessary to comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act, as the current approval expires soon.

The General Services Administration announced two public meetings of the Federal Secure Cloud Advisory Committee (FSCAC) to discuss cloud computing products and services security. These virtual meetings will occur on February 26 and 27, 2025, and will feature presentations, panel discussions, and public comment opportunities. Participants will learn about the FedRAMP roadmap, and initial recommendations on cloud service adoption challenges, especially for small businesses, will be discussed. Registration for the meetings is required and available online, where further information and materials can also be accessed.

DoD, GSA, and NASA have issued a final rule to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) in order to implement an Executive Order that promotes the use of American-made goods in government procurement. This rule increases domestic content requirements for products, especially focusing on iron and steel, and raises the price preference for domestic goods from 6% to 20% for large businesses and from 12% to 30% for small businesses. Additionally, certain aspects of the Buy American statute are retained, such as waivers for Commercially Available Off-The-Shelf (COTS) items, although exceptions apply for products predominantly made of iron or steel. The rule is intended to boost economic growth, job creation, and national security by encouraging the use of U.S.-manufactured products.

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 General Services Administration (GSA) plans to finalize changes to the Federal Management Regulation concerning Federal Advisory Committee Management. This revision aims to make the regulation align with new presidential executive orders to streamline governance, enhance management policies, and reduce unnecessary bureaucracy. The final rule, based on updates announced on April 18, 2024, will follow new directives issued in 2025. Interested individuals can view the related documents online or contact Lorelei Kowalski for more information.

The Department of Defense, General Services Administration, and NASA have issued a final rule that updates the Federal Acquisition Regulation. This update supports the Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2018 and requires domestic airlines that work with the federal government to submit an annual report on actions taken to prevent human trafficking. There is also a correction to the rule's effective date, now set for January 3, 2025.

The General Services Administration (GSA) is inviting public comments on a proposal to extend the use of GSA Form 3453, which is needed to request the use of public space in federal buildings and on federal grounds for various activities. The proposal is part of the Paperwork Reduction Act process, which requires the Regulatory Secretariat Division to seek approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). People can submit comments and suggestions regarding this proposal, especially about its necessity and accuracy, until May 13, 2025. For further details, individuals can contact Ms. Karen Handsfield at the GSA.

The Department of Defense (DOD), General Services Administration (GSA), and NASA have sent a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to extend an approved information collection related to certain Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) part 4 requirements. This involves contractors providing information such as taxpayer IDs, unique entity identifiers, and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) codes, which help with government data reporting and contract management. The information is used to maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with contracting laws. Public comments on this request are open until April 14, 2025.

The Department of Defense (DoD), General Services Administration (GSA), and NASA are asking the public for comments on extending the approval of a data collection concerning service contracting. This request is part of the Paperwork Reduction Act and focuses on the necessity and utility of the information collected, its accuracy, and ways to reduce the burden on respondents. The information collected helps ensure that contract proposals do not include unfairly low labor rates by identifying uncompensated overtime. Comments will be accepted until May 12, 2025, and can be submitted through https://www.regulations.gov.