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The Department of the Navy, Department of Defense has issued a 60-day notice to collect public comments on a planned information collection, in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The information collection supports the Marine Corps Community Service in managing the recruitment and hiring process efficiently and helps retirees update their medical and retirement plans using NAVMC Form 12000/499. Public comments are requested by February 28, 2025, and can be submitted through various methods, as detailed in the notice. The initiative aims to ease processes for applicants and retirees by leveraging the Non-Appropriated Fund Human Resource Management System (NAF HRMS) to reduce processing times and improve the user experience.

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 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 Department of Defense has announced an arms sale to Egypt, allowing them to purchase up to 168 RIM-116C Rolling Airframe Missiles (RAM) Block 2 tactical missiles. This deal, valued at approximately $197 million, includes related support and logistical services. The sale aims to strengthen Egypt's naval defense, specifically improving their protection of coastal regions and the Suez Canal, without upsetting the regional military balance. Raytheon Missiles & Defense is the principal contractor for this sale, and no U.S. personnel will be required to assist in Egypt.

The Department of Defense (DoD) has announced an arms sales notice involving an update to a previous agreement with Canada. This update includes the sale of various military equipment such as missiles and spare parts, with a total estimated value of $2.21 billion. The purpose of this sale is to enhance Canada's military capabilities, supporting U.S. foreign policy and national security objectives. The sale includes sensitive technology, and the highest level of classified items being sold is SECRET.

The Department of Defense (DOD), General Services Administration (GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) have issued a notice regarding a request submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for an extension of certain information collection requirements under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 15. These requirements include providing details on make-or-buy decisions, negotiations, unit prices, ownership changes, and pass-through charges to ensure fair contracting practices. Public comments on this proposal are invited until April 14, 2025.

The Department of Defense (DoD) has released an arms sales notification detailing a proposed sale to Croatia. This deal involves the purchase of eight UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters, along with engines, radios, and various defense equipment, at an estimated cost of $500 million. The sale aims to enhance Croatia's military capabilities and strengthen its collaboration with NATO and the United States. The contractor for the sale is Lockheed Martin/Sikorsky, and no negative impact on U.S. defense readiness is expected.

In a notice of correction from the Federal Register, there was an update to a prior document originally published on January 6, 2021. The correction involves a date change in the section titled DATES. Instead of "April 1, 2021," the correct date should be "March 8, 2021." This notice is related to Notice Document 2020-29209, as part of the records maintained by the Defense Department, Office of the Secretary.

The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has announced a proposed sale of military equipment to India, which includes 31 MQ-9B Sky Guardian aircraft and various other defense systems. The total estimated value of the sale is $3.99 billion, aiming to enhance India’s ability to conduct surveillance and reconnaissance missions. This sale is intended to bolster the strategic relationship between the U.S. and India and support security in the Indo-Pacific and South Asia regions. The transaction will not negatively impact U.S. defense readiness and does not require U.S. personnel to be stationed in India.

The Department of Defense (DoD) has issued a final rule to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), addressing data rights under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. This rule establishes a 20-year data protection period, after which the government gains perpetual rights for government purposes, rather than unlimited rights. It also reinforces protections for small business intellectual property, specifying the conditions and limitations for marking and asserting rights on technical data and computer software. The rule applies to contracts including those at or below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold and introduces new clauses for STTR-specific preaward and postaward requirements.