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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 (DOD), General Services Administration (GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) have announced a request for public feedback on a proposed revision and extension of an information collection about alternatives to government-specific standards. This initiative, under the Paperwork Reduction Act, aims to gather data from offerors suggesting alternative standards to government-unique ones, to evaluate if these alternatives could meet the government's needs. Interested parties are invited to submit their comments by February 10, 2021, with specific instructions provided for the submission process. The document clarifies how this information will support Federal agencies in determining if voluntary consensus standards can be adopted in place of unique government standards.

The General Services Administration (GSA) has announced new mileage reimbursement rates for privately owned vehicles like automobiles, airplanes, and motorcycles. These rates are applied to travel and relocation activities occurring from January 1, 2021, to December 31, 2021. The reimbursement rates are based on the rates set by the IRS for medical or moving purposes and are adjusted through GSA's independent reviews, considering factors such as fuel costs and vehicle maintenance. More details can be found in FTR Bulletin 21-03 on the GSA website.

The Department of Defense, General Services Administration, and NASA are asking the public to comment on a proposal related to government contract agreements. The proposal aims to gather input on the necessity and effectiveness of the information collection for federal acquisitions and to minimize burdens on the public. This collection is part of efforts to streamline processes when contractors want recognition of a successor in interest or a name change. Public comments are welcome until April 5, 2021, with more details available on regulations.gov.

The General Services Administration (GSA) plans to issue a final rule that will partly undo updates made to the Federal Management Regulation concerning diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. This move follows two Executive Orders from January 2025, which direct federal agencies to revert changes made by the previous administration. The update will involve changing non-gendered language to gendered language and removing certain diversity-related language. The planned rescission will affect specific parts of the regulation as detailed by the GSA.

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 General Services Administration (GSA) is set to revise a rule concerning the Federal Management Regulation, titled "Designation of Authority and Sustainable Siting," which was initially announced on April 22, 2024. This revision aligns with Executive Order 14148, aiming to eliminate certain language related to sustainability and diversity, equity, and inclusion. The affected regulation deals with the location of federal space or properties. The planned revision will be finalized with amendments announced in the Federal Register.

The Department of Defense (DoD), General Services Administration (GSA), and NASA are seeking public comments on the renewal and extension of an information collection about "place of performance" related to federal government acquisitions. This involves understanding whether contractors plan to use facilities or plants that differ from their main address, which helps determine responsibility and price reasonableness in government contracts. The public can submit comments until March 16, 2021, through the website regulations.gov. The information collected has been approved for use until May 31, 2021, and the agencies propose extending this approval for three more years.

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) 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.