[Federal Register: September 1, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 169)]
[Rules and Regulations]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
48 CFR Part 242
[DFARS Case 2004-D007]
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Assignment of
Contract Administration--Exception for Defense Energy Support Center
AGENCY: Department of Defense (DoD).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal
Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to reflect a memorandum of
agreement between the Defense Contract Management Agency and the
Defense Energy Support Center that provides for the Defense Energy
Support Center to perform contract administration functions for all
contracts it awards. This arrangement eliminates duplication of effort
in the bulk fuel quality management program.
DATES: Effective September 1, 2005.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Deborah Tronic, Defense
Acquisition Regulations Council, OUSD (AT&L) DPAP (DAR), IMD 3C132,
3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062. Telephone (703) 602-
0289; facsimile (703) 602-0350. Please cite DFARS Case 2004-D007.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
A. Background
DFARS 242.202(a)(i) specifies that, with certain exceptions, DoD
activities shall not retain any contract for administration that
requires performance of contract administration functions at or near
contractor facilities. This final rule adds a new exception to the
policy at DFARS 242.202(a)(i) to reflect a memorandum of agreement
between the Defense Contract Management Agency and the Defense Energy
Support Center, which provides for the Defense Energy Support Center to
perform contract administration functions for all contracts it awards.
This arrangement eliminates duplication of effort in the bulk fuel
quality management program.
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 rule will not have a significant cost or administrative impact
on contractors or offerors, or a significant effect beyond the internal
operating procedures of DoD. Therefore, publication for public comment
is not required. However, DoD will consider comments from small
entities concerning the affected DFARS subpart in accordance with 5
U.S.C. 610. Such comments should cite DFARS Case 2004-D007.
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 Part 242
Government procurement.
Michele P. Peterson,
Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations System.
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Therefore, 48 CFR Part 242 is amended as follows:
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1. The authority citation for 48 CFR Part 242 continues to read as
follows:
Authority: 41 U.S.C. 421 and 48 CFR Chapter 1.
PART 242--CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION AND AUDIT SERVICES
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2. Section 242.202 is amended as follows:
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a. In paragraph (a)(i)(P) by removing at the end ``and'';
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b. In paragraph (a)(i)(Q) by removing the period and adding ``; and'';
and
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c. By adding paragraph (a)(i)(R) to read as follows:
242.202 Assignment of contract administration.
(a)(i) * * *
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(R) The Defense Energy Support Center, Defense Logistics Agency.
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[FR Doc. 05-17350 Filed 8-31-05; 8:45 am]
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