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The Department of Defense, General Services Administration, and NASA are proposing updates to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to address organizational conflicts of interest (OCIs). The proposed rule focuses on defining OCIs, providing guidance for detecting them, and creating processes to mitigate potential issues. The proposal includes introducing new rules for contracting officers to identify, analyze, and resolve OCIs in federal acquisition processes, ensuring fair competition and maintaining the integrity of governmental procurement. The rule also sets forth requirements for contractors and subcontractors to disclose potential OCIs before and after a contract is awarded.

The Department of Defense, General Services Administration, and NASA are seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to extend a requirement for subcontracting plans as part of the Federal Acquisition Regulation. These plans ensure that large contracts provide opportunities for small businesses, including those owned by veterans, women, or disadvantaged groups. Contractors must report their subcontracting activities annually in the Electronic Subcontracting Reporting System. Despite public comment suggesting that the requirement is burdensome, it remains necessary under current law.

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.

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 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 Department of Defense, General Services Administration, and NASA are proposing changes to the Federal Acquisition Regulation to implement the National Archives and Records Administration's Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) program. This proposed rule aims to standardize how CUI is handled by contractors and federal agencies. It includes the creation of a new standard form called SF XXX, which outlines the requirements for managing CUI in contracts, ensuring information is protected from unauthorized access. The proposal highlights the benefits of uniform cybersecurity measures and the expected costs of compliance for government and contractors, with a focus on protecting sensitive information.

The Department of Defense, General Services Administration, and NASA have introduced a final rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to incorporate regulatory changes by the Small Business Administration. This rule provides incentives for small businesses in certain U.S. territories, including Puerto Rico, under the SBA mentor-protégé program. It allows mentors to gain positive consideration in past performance evaluations if they subcontract with protégés from these areas and counts training costs toward subcontracting plan goals. The rule also clarifies that subcontracting plans are not required for entities treated as small business concerns by statute, such as Alaska Native Corporations.

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, 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.

The Department of Defense, General Services Administration, and NASA have issued a final rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to make necessary editorial changes. These changes update certain sections and provisions within the FAR, affecting parts related to definitions, contracting by negotiation, special contracting methods, service contracting, and solicitation provisions. The amendments also include updates to various tables and clauses concerning foreign products, governmental procurement policies, and requirements related to hazardous materials and child labor certifications. The rule will take effect on February 16, 2021.