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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 General Services Administration (GSA) plans to cancel a rule concerning the Federal Travel Regulation that was meant to update language around diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. This decision is being made to align with new executive orders requiring government agencies to recognize only two biological sexes and reverse prior changes not consistent with current goals. The intention is to revert back to using sex-specific pronouns in related documentation.

The General Services Administration (GSA) is inviting public comments on the extension of a requirement for disclosing foreign ownership information related to high-security leased spaces. This is part of implementing the Secure Federal LEASEs Act, which mandates identifying owners and any foreign ties in high-security lease agreements. The GSA wants the data collection requirements to be extended for three more years, with the public invited to submit comments by January 13, 2025. The purpose is to help reduce security risks associated with leasing space for federal purposes.

The General Services Administration (GSA) is looking for individuals to fill three open seats on the Federal Secure Cloud Advisory Committee (FSCAC), which advises on secure cloud computing for federal agencies. Applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. on January 20, 2025. Instructions for applying include completing an online form and emailing additional materials to a specified email address. Documented endorsements from your organization's leadership are required, though letters of recommendation are optional.

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.

In the Federal Register, the General Services Administration issued a correction to a previously published rule. The original document, identified as 2025-05430, appeared on March 28, 2025. The correction involves changing the date "JAN 2025" to "MAR 2025" on page 14054 in two specified sections. The purpose of this correction is to update the rules to reflect the accurate month of approval.

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 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 proposing changes to clarify the rules about protests concerning orders under certain multiple-award contracts in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). This proposed rule aims to make it clear that a contracting officer's decision to set aside or not set aside an order for small businesses is a discretionary action that cannot be the sole basis for a protest. The agencies believe that this rule will help reduce unnecessary protests and save time and resources for contractors and the government. They also invite public comments on the expected impact of this rule on small businesses.

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.