[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 192 (Tuesday, October 3, 2000)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 58931-58932]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-25248]
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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
48 CFR Parts 1807, 1811, 1815, 1816, 1817, 1819, 1834, 1843, 1845,
and 1852
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)
AGENCY: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This is a final rule amending the NASA Federal Acquisition
Regulation Supplement (NFS) to conform to changes made in the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) by Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 97-
19 and make editorial corrections and miscellaneous changes dealing
with NASA internal and administrative matters.
EFFECTIVE DATE: October 3, 2000.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Celeste Dalton, Code HK, (202) 358-
1645, e-mail: [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
A. Background
Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 97-19 replaced the Standard
Industrial Classification (SIC) system with the North American Industry
Classification System (NAICS). Additionally, FAC 97-19 amended the
title to section 7.107, revised subpart 11.5, and amended section
43.205. This final rule amends the NASA FAR Supplement (NFS) to conform
to these changes. Changes unrelated to FAC 97-19 are made to: update
references to internal documents; revise the dollar threshold for use
of Government bills of lading at 1852.247-73; revise the instructions
for amending the clause at 1852.242-70 when its Alternate II is used;
and make a technical correction at 1819.202.
B. Regulatory Flexibility Act
NASA certifies that this final rule does not have a significant
economic impact on a substantial number of small business entities
within the meaning of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601, et
seq.), because it does not impose new requirements on offerors or
contractors.
C. Paperwork Reduction Act
The Paperwork Reduction Act does not apply because the changes to
the NFS do not impose any recordkeeping or information collection
requirements, or collection of information from offerors, contractors,
or members of the public 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 1807, 1811, 1815, 1816, 1817,
1819, 1834, 1843, 1845, and 1852
Government procurement.
Thomas S. Luedtke,
Associate Administrator for Procurement.
Accordingly, 48 CFR Parts 1807, 1811, 1815, 1816, 1817, 1819, 1834,
1843, 1845, and 1852 are amended as follows:
1. The authority citation for 48 CFR Parts 1807, 1811, 1815, 1816,
1817, 1819, 1834, 1843, 1845, and 1852 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 42 U.S.C. 2473(c)(1).
PART 1807--ACQUISITION PLANNING
2. Revise the section heading at 1807.107 to read as follows:
1807.107 Additional requirements for acquisitions involving bundling.
PART 1811--DESCRIBING AGENCY NEEDS
3. Revise subpart 1811.5 to read as follows:
Subpart 1811.5--Liquidated Damages
1811.501 Policy.
(d) The procurement officer must forward recommendations concerning
remission of liquidated damages to the Headquarters Office of
Procurement (Code HS).
PART 1815--CONTRACTING BY NEGOTIATION
1815.7001 [Amended]
4. Amend section 1815.7001 by removing the words ``Procurement
Guidance'' and adding the words
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``Procurement Advocacy Programs'' in its place.
PART 1816--TYPES OF CONTRACTS
1816.405--274 [Amended]
5. Amend paragraphs (g)(2) and (g)(4) of section 1816.405-274, by
removing the acronym ``SIC'' and adding ``NAICS'' in its place.
PART 1817--SPECIAL CONTRACTING METHODS
1817.7101 [Amended]
6. In section 1817.7101, amend paragraph (b) by removing the
acronym ``NHB'' and adding ``NPG'' in its place.
PART 1819--SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAMS
1819.202-1 [Removed]
7. Remove section 1819.202-1.
1819.201 [Amended]
8. Amend paragraph (f)(1) of section 1819.201 by removing the
acronym ``SIC'' and adding ``NAICS'' in its place.
9. Revise section 1819.1005 to read as follows:
1819.1005 Applicability.
(b) The targeted industry categories for NASA and their North
American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes are:
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NAICS code Industry category
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334111.................... Electronic Computer Manufacturing.
334418.................... Printed Circuit Assembly (Electronic
Assembly) Manufacturing.
334613.................... Magnetic and Optical Recording Media
Manufacturing.
334119.................... Other Computer Peripheral Equipment
Manufacturing.
33422..................... Radio and Television Broadcasting and
Wireless Communication Equipment
Manufacturing.
336415.................... Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Propulsion
Unit and Propulsion Unit Parts
Manufacturing.
54171..................... Research and Development in the Physical
Engineering and Life Sciences.
336419.................... Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle
Parts and Auxiliary Equipment
Manufacturing.
334511.................... Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance,
Aeronautical, and Nautical Systems and
Instrument Manufacturing.
333314.................... Optical Instrument and Lens Manufacturing.
541511.................... Custom Computer Programming Services.
541512.................... Computer Systems Design Services.
51421..................... Data Processing Services.
541519.................... Other Computer Related Services.
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1819.7208 [Amended]
10. Amend paragraph (b)(1) of section 1819.7208 by removing the
acronym ``SIC'' and adding ``NAICS'' in its place.
1819.7209 [Amended]
11. Amend paragraphs (a)(1) and (a)(2) of section 1819.7209 by
removing the acronym ``SIC'' and adding ``NAICS'' in its place.
PART 1834--MAJOR SYSTEM ACQUISITIONS
12. Revise section 1834.003 to read as follows:
1834.003 Responsibilities.
(a) NASA's implementation of OMB Circular No. A-109, Major System
Acquisition, and FAR Part 34 is contained in this part and in NASA
Policy Directive (NPD) 7120.4, ``Program/Project Management,'' and NASA
Procedures and Guidelines (NPG) 7120.5, `` NASA Program and Project
Management Processes and Requirements''.
PART 1843--CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS
13. Revise section 1843.205 to read as follows:
1843.205 Contract clauses.
As authorized in the prefaces of clauses FAR 52.243-1, Changes--
Fixed Price; FAR 52.243-2, Changes--Cost Reimbursement; and FAR 52.243-
4, Changes; and in the prescription at 43.205(c) for FAR 52.243-3,
Changes--Time-and-Material or Labor-Hours, the period within which a
contractor must assert its right to an equitable adjustment may be
varied not to exceed 60 calendar days.
PART 1845--GOVERNMENT PROPERTY
1845.608-1 [Amended]
14. In section 1845.608-1, amend paragraph (a) by removing the
acronym ``NHB'' and adding ``NPG'' in its place.
1845.610-4 [Amended]
15. Amend section 1845.610-4 by removing the acronym ``NHB'' and
adding ``NPG'' in its place.
1845.613 [Amended]
16. Amend section 1845.613 by removing the acronym ``NHB'' and
adding ``NPG'' in its place.
PART 1852--SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT CLAUSES
17. In ALTERNATE II to the clause at section 1852.242-72, revise
the introductory text to read as follows:
1852.242-72 Observance of legal holidays.
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Alternate II
October 2000
As prescribed in 1842.7001(c), add the following as paragraphs (e)
and (f) if Alternate I is used, or as paragraphs (c) and (d) if
Alternate I is not used. If added as paragraphs (c) and (d), amend the
first sentence of paragraph (d) by deleting ``(e)'' and adding ``(c)''
in its place.
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1852.247-73 [Amended]
18. In section 1852.247-73, amend paragraphs (a) and (b) by
removing ``$100'' and adding ``$1,000'' in its place.
[FR Doc. 00-25248 Filed 10-2-00; 8:45 am]
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