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Search Results: agency_names:"National Aeronautics and Space Administration"

  • Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 507
    Reading Time:about 50 minutes

    The Department of Defense (DoD), General Services Administration (GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) have finalized a rule to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). This rule aims to align the procedures for suspension and debarment in both procurement and nonprocurement activities, following suggestions from the Interagency Suspension and Debarment Committee. The changes seek to enhance transparency and consistency across government suspension and debarment procedures by integrating minor procedural clarifications and updates for better due process, particularly focusing on communication and decision-making processes. These modifications are intended to standardize practices and simplify the understanding of these processes for contractors working with the federal government.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is making rules easier to follow for businesses they work with, so everyone knows what's fair and clear. They're fixing how they tell people they can't work with them anymore if they don't follow the rules.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 2673
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    In a correction notice published by the Federal Register, the document titled "Submission for OMB Review; Protecting Life in Global Health Assistance," initially misstated a date. The original notice mistakenly mentioned January 20, 2021, as an important date. However, it has now been corrected to January 21, 2021. This document involves agencies like the Defense Department, General Services Administration, and NASA.

    Simple Explanation

    The notice is like a tiny fix for a mistake in a big book, where they changed a wrong date from January 20 to January 21, and some important groups like NASA and the Defense Department needed to know about it.

  • Type:Rule
    Citation:86 FR 6180
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Department of Defense, General Services Administration, and National Aeronautics and Space Administration have issued a final rule as part of the Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-04. This rule changes the Federal Acquisition Regulation to increase the preference for using American-made goods. The domestic content requirement for iron and steel will go up to 95%, while other products and materials will increase to 55%. The aim is to encourage economic growth and job creation by decreasing reliance on foreign-sourced content.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. government wants to use more things made in America. They've decided to buy more American-made products, like iron, steel, and other materials, to help people in America get more jobs and be happier.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 104154
    Reading Time:about 7 minutes

    The Department of Defense (DOD), General Services Administration (GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) are asking the public to share their thoughts on extending and updating rules related to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) part 4. These rules involve the collection and maintenance of various contractor information, such as taxpayer identification and unique entity identifiers, crucial for government contracting processes. The agencies want feedback on the importance of this information, its accuracy, and suggestions for improving its collection. Comments are invited until February 18, 2025, through the website https://www.regulations.gov.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of Defense, GSA, and NASA want to know if keeping track of special codes and ID numbers for companies that work with the government is helpful, and they are asking for ideas on how to make this work easier for everyone. They are inviting people to share their thoughts online until February 2025.

  • Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:90 FR 297
    Reading Time:about 15 minutes

    The Department of Defense, the General Services Administration, and NASA are proposing a rule change to the Federal Acquisition Regulation to enhance the cybersecurity workforce. This change will require that contracts for IT and cybersecurity support services align with the NICE Framework, which standardizes the tasks, knowledge, skills, and roles in cybersecurity. The proposal aims to create consistency in how cybersecurity competencies are described in federal contracts. Public comments on this proposal are invited until March 4, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wants to make sure the people who help keep computer systems safe are following the same rules. They're asking for opinions on a new plan to make these rules clearer and easier to followβ€”like using a guidebook for a game to make sure everyone is playing the same way.