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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 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.

Defense Department (DoD), General Services Administration (GSA), and NASA have finalized a rule, unchanged from its interim version, to align with the Small Business Administration's (SBA) regulations. This rule implements certain sections of the National Defense Authorization Acts for Fiscal Years 2021 and 2022, creating a certification program for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSBs). From January 1, 2024, it requires SDVOSBs to be certified by the SBA to qualify for certain contracts, offering a one-year grace period for those who applied for certification before the end of 2023. The rule addresses public comments but makes no significant changes and aims to transition smoothly from the VA’s previous program with minimal impact on current participants.

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.

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 Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-03 presents updates to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) agreed upon by the Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council. The document summarizes new rules aimed at improving consistency in suspension and debarment procedures, rerepresentation of business size and socioeconomic status, and subcontracting with Puerto Rican and specific U.S. territory small businesses. These changes are intended to enhance transparency and ensure that small businesses meet size and status requirements for certain government contracts, but are not expected to significantly impact a large number of small businesses economically.

The Department of Defense (DOD), General Services Administration (GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) have issued a notice regarding the extension of certain information collection requirements under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 16, which deals with contract pricing. These requirements mandate that contractors submit various pricing and cost data so that contracting officers can negotiate fair pricing adjustments. The public is invited to comment on this extension until April 14, 2025. This notice aims to ensure transparent and equitable pricing in government contracts.

The Department of Defense, General Services Administration, and NASA have released a Small Entity Compliance Guide summarizing a new rule from the Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-04. This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation to increase the domestic content requirements and price evaluation preferences for American-made goods under the Buy American statute. The changes aim to boost economic and national security by reducing foreign content in U.S. manufactured products. Even though the rules increase the requirements, they are not expected to significantly impact a large number of small businesses.

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, General Services Administration, and NASA have issued a Small Entity Compliance Guide as part of Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-02. This guide summarizes important changes to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) regarding various rules, including mandatory human trafficking prevention training for air carriers contracted by the federal government and certification requirements for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. Additionally, the document includes technical amendments to multiple FAR sections. These changes are meant to ensure compliance with federal acquisition policies and regulations.

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.