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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 8018
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Department of Defense, General Services Administration, and NASA have issued a notice under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The notice involves a request for the Office of Management and Budget to review and approve a revision and renewal of information collection regarding the organization and direction of work for contractors. Contractors need to submit information about their executive and administrative organization under certain contracts to ensure qualified personnel perform the work at a reasonable cost to the government. The public is invited to comment on this notice by March 5, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wants to make sure that people who do certain jobs for them are right for the task and not too expensive. They are asking for ideas from people on how they should check this, but they're not clear on some important things, like how they'll decide who's too expensive.

  • 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:89 FR 106364
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Department of Defense (DoD), General Services Administration (GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) have issued an interim rule affecting the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). This rule, effective since November 12, 2024, prohibits the procurement and operation of unmanned aircraft systems from certain foreign entities. They are extending the deadline for public comments on this rule from January 13, 2025, to January 27, 2025, to allow more time for feedback. Comments can be submitted through the Federal eRulemaking portal at regulations.gov.

    Simple Explanation

    There is a new rule that says the U.S. government can't buy or use drones from some countries, and people have more time to say what they think about this rule until the end of January.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 11976
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    The people in charge of buying things for the government want to keep getting advice on how to spend money wisely, so they asked if they can continue collecting information about some types of contracts. They also want to hear what everyone thinks about this idea until mid-April.

  • Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:90 FR 2663
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    DoD, GSA, and NASA have decided to withdraw a proposed rule that aimed to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) for disclosing greenhouse gas emissions and climate-related financial risks. The proposal stemmed from Executive Order 14030 and involved major Federal suppliers setting science-based reduction targets. The decision to withdraw is due to the lack of time in the Biden-Harris Administration to finalize the rule and evolving industry practices and standards. The agencies will continue to monitor and consider future actions concerning greenhouse gas disclosure.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wanted to make a new rule for their big suppliers to talk about how they help with climate change, but they decided not to do it right now because they ran out of time and things are still changing a lot in the world.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 338
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is seeking public comments on the renewal of an information collection related to civil rights compliance. This collection requires grant recipients to submit a non-discrimination assurance as part of their application, as mandated by several federal statutes. The feedback will help NASA determine the necessity, accuracy, and efficiency of this information gathering, and public comments are welcome until February 3, 2025. NASA intends to use this data to conduct compliance reviews after grants are awarded.

    Simple Explanation

    NASA is asking people to tell them what they think about some rules to make sure everyone is treated fairly when giving out grant money. They're checking to see if these rules are clear and useful, and they want people to give them ideas before February 3, 2025.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 305
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Department of Defense (DOD), General Services Administration (GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) have issued a notice under the Paperwork Reduction Act. They are seeking comments from the public on a request sent to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to review and approve the revision and renewal of an information collection related to presolicitation notices. These notices help small businesses access information about government contracting opportunities and aim to enhance competition. The public is invited to submit their comments by February 4, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    Three big groups, DoD, GSA, and NASA, want people to check and say if their plan to share information about government jobs makes sense and helps small businesses. They want everyone to share their thoughts by February 4, 2021.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 11982
    Reading Time:about 10 minutes

    The Department of Defense (DOD), General Services Administration (GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) have issued a notice about extending a requirement related to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) part 9. This rule involves various regulations that contractors must comply with when engaging in federal contracts, such as providing information about their qualifications, corporate responsibility, and any history of legal issues. Comments on this notice are open until April 14, 2025, and the public is encouraged to submit feedback for review. The information collected helps assess if contractors are eligible for federal contract awards.

    Simple Explanation

    The Defense Department, GSA, and NASA want to keep asking companies for important information to make sure they're the right choice for government jobs, and they want people to tell them what they think by April 14, 2025. They do this to check if the companies can be trusted and have a good past.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 11970
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The Department of Defense (DoD), General Services Administration (GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) are asking for public comments on extending the collection of information related to Government property. They want feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and ways to improve the quality of this information collection. They are also seeking methods to reduce the burden on respondents. The current approval for this information collection is valid until June 30, 2025, but they propose extending it for an additional three years. Public comments are being accepted until May 12, 2025, and can be submitted through the website regulations.gov.

    Simple Explanation

    The DoD, GSA, and NASA want to hear what people think about collecting information about stuff the government owns. They ask if people think this is important and how it can be done better, while making sure it isn't too hard for people to give their opinions.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 14274
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is announcing a virtual meeting for the Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel (ASAP), which will take place on April 17, 2025, from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. central time. This panel is responsible for assessing and advising on various NASA programs, with a focus on ensuring human flight safety. The meeting will cover updates on several key programs, including the International Space Station, Commercial Crew, and Moon to Mars programs. Members of the public can attend the meeting virtually and may participate by making a short verbal presentation or by submitting written statements related to NASA's safety programs.

    Simple Explanation

    NASA is having a special online meeting on April 17, 2025, to talk about keeping astronauts safe when they fly in space. People can listen in or share their thoughts by calling or writing to NASA.

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