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Category Archives: Regulations
DoD Seeks Input on Implementation of NDAA FY 2018 in DFARS
A Department of Defense notice announces an early engagement opportunity regarding implementation of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (PL 115-91) within the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement. The public is invited to submit early inputs on … Continue reading
Section 809 Panel Issues Volume I of Final Report
The Section 809 Panel, the Department of Defense’s advisory panel on streamlining and codifying acquisition regulations, issued Volume I of its Final Report. The report contains recommendations to update DoD’s process for acquiring information technology business systems, streamline auditing requirements, … Continue reading
Posted in Compliance, DFARS, FAR, General, Small Business
Tagged acquisition regulations, audits, commercial item, contract compliance, Department of Defense, earned value management, information technology, National Defense Authorization Act, Section 809 Panel, small business, subcontracting
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FAC 2005-96 Rescinds Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces Rule
A final rule, FAR Case 2017-015, issued in Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-96, amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation to rescind the FAR Case 2014-025 final rule entitled Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces, which was issued in FAC 2005-90 on August 25, … Continue reading
Posted in Compliance, FAR, General
Tagged Congressional Review Act, contracting officers, contracts, executive order, fair pay, Federal Acquisition Circular, Federal Acquisition Regulation, Labor, Safe Workplaces, solicitations
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DoD Seeks Comments on Removal of DFARS Contract Clauses
The Department of Defense is seeking input on Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement solicitation provisions and contract clauses that may be appropriate for repeal, replacement, or modification. Executive Order 13777, Enforcing the Regulatory Reform Agenda, issued February 24, 2017, directed … Continue reading
Posted in DFARS, Regulations
Tagged Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement, Department of Defense, DFARS, DFARS Subgroup to the DoD Regulatory Reform Task Force, DOD, Executive Order 13777, modification, regulations, repeal, replacement
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GAO Seeks Improvements to Contractor Whistleblower Pilot Program
A report issued by the Government Accountability Office recommends improvements to the Pilot Program for Enhancement of Contractor Employee Whistleblower Protections. The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (PL 112-239) added 41 USC 4712 to create a four-year … Continue reading
Posted in Compliance, FAR, Government Accountability Office
Tagged Contractor Whistleblower Pilot Program, FAR 52.203-17, GAO, Government Accountability Office, pilot program, whistleblowers
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2017 NDAA Creates New Defense CAS Board
The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (PL 114-328) establishes a new Cost Accounting Standards Board specific to the Department of Defense. Section 820 of the NDAA adds 10 USC 190 to create a seven-member panel chaired by … Continue reading
Posted in Compliance, Cost Principles, DFARS, FAR
Tagged accounting practices, allocation of costs, boards of contract appeals, Cost Accounting Standards, Cost Accounting Standards Board, Department of Defense, federal courts, generally accepted accounting principles, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017, PL 114-328
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GSA Seeks Input on Changes to GSAR, FTR, FMR, and FPMR
In accordance with Executive Order 13777, Enforcing the Regulatory Reform Agenda, the General Services Administration is seeking input on repealing, replacing, and modifying its acquisition regulations, policies, standards, business practices, and guidance. GSA is also seeking input on GSA travel, management, … Continue reading →