[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 198 (Thursday, October 14, 1999)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 55632-55633]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-26641]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
48 CFR Parts 211, 214, and 252
[DFARS Case 99-D023]
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Brand Name or
Equal Purchase Descriptions
AGENCY: Department of Defense (DoD).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The Director of Defense Procurement has issued a final rule
amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)
to remove policy pertaining to use of brand name purchase descriptions.
Policy on this subject has been incorporated into the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR).
EFFECTIVE DATE: October 14, 1999.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Melissa Rider, Defense Acquisition
Regulations Council, PDUSD (A&T) DP (DAR), IMD 3D139, 3062 Defense
Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062. Telephone (703) 602-4245; telefax
(703) 602-0350. Please cite DFARS Case 99-D023.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
A. Background
This final rule removes the policy at DFARS 211.207-1 and 211.270-
2, and the solicitation provision at DFARS 252.211-7003, pertaining to
use of ``brand name or equal'' purchase
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descriptions. Similar policy on this subject was incorporated into FAR
on August 16, 1999 (64 FR 32741, June 17, 1999; Federal Acquisition
Circular 97-12, Item II).
This rule was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review
under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993.
B. Regulatory Flexibility Act
This final rule does not constitute a significant revision within
the meaning of FAR 1.501 and Public Law 98-577 and publication for
public comment is not required. However, DoD will consider comments
from small entities concerning the affected DFARS subparts in
accordance with 5 U.S.C. 610. Such comments should cite DFARS Case 99-
D023.
C. Paperwork Reduction Act
The Paperwork Reduction Act does not apply because the rule does
not impose any information collection requirements that require the
approval of the Office of Management and Budget under 44 U.S.C. 3501,
et seq.
List of Subjects in 48 CFR Parts 211, 214, and 252
Government procurement.
Michele P. Peterson
Executive Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council.
Therefore, 48 CFR parts 211, 214, and 252 are amended as follows:
1. The authority citation for 48 CFR parts 211, 214, and 252
continues to read as follows:
Authority: 41 U.S.C. 421 and 48 CFR Chapter 1.
PART 211--DESCRIBING AGENCY NEEDS
211.270 [Removed and Reserved]
2. Section 211.270 is removed and reserved.
211.270-1 and 211.270-2 [Removed]
3. Sections 211.270-1 and 211.270-2 are removed.
PART 214--SEALED BIDDING
214.202-5 [Amended]
4. Section 214.202-5 is amended in paragraph (d) by removing the
reference ``252.211-7003'' and adding in its place the reference ``FAR
52.211-6''.
PART 252--SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT CLAUSES
252.211-7003 [Removed and Reserved]
5. Section 252.211-7003 is removed and reserved.
[FR Doc. 99-26641 Filed 10-13-99; 8:45 am]
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