[Federal Register: November 12, 2002 (Volume 67, Number 218)]
[Rules and Regulations]
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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
48 CFR Parts 1808 and 1851
RIN 2700-AC33
Authorization of Contractor Use of Interagency Fleet Management
System (IFMS) Vehicles
AGENCY: National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This final rule revises the NASA FAR Supplement (NFS) by
requiring an internal Agency clearance before authorizing contractors'
use of interagency fleet management system (IFMS) vehicles. This final
rule also makes editorial changes to conform section numbering as a
result of Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 01-09.
EFFECTIVE DATE: November 12, 2002.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Patrick Flynn, NASA, Office of
Procurement, Contract Management Division (Code HK); (202) 358-0460; e-
mail: patrick.flynn@hq.nasa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
A. Background
Executive Order 13149, ``Greening the Government through Federal
Fleet and Transportation Efficiency'' requires, inter alia, that each
agency operating 20 or more motor vehicles within the United States
reduce its entire vehicle fleet's annual petroleum consumption by at
least 20 percent by the end of FY 2005, compared with FY 1999 petroleum
consumption levels. In order to achieve this goal, more centralized
management and reporting is required. This change requires concurrence
by installation transportation officers prior to contracting officer
authorization of contractor requests to obtain IFMS vehicles. This
change will assure transportation management participation in the
contract authorization process. Additionally, this final rule revises
section designations within part 1808 as a result of changes made by
FAC 01-09.
This is not a significant regulatory action and, therefore, was not
subject to review under section 6(b) of Executive Order 12866,
Regulatory Planning and Review, dated September 30, 1993. This final
rule in not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.
B. Regulatory Flexibility Act
This final rule does not constitute a significant revision within
the meaning of FAR 1.501 and Pub. L. 98-577, and publication for public
comment is not required. However, NASA will consider comments from
small entities concerning the affected NFS parts 1808 and 1851 in
accordance with 5 U.S.C. 610.
C. Paperwork Reduction Act
The Paperwork Reduction Act does not apply because the changes do
not impose recordkeeping or information collection requirements which
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 1808 and 1851
Government procurement.
Tom Luedtke,
Assistant Administrator for Procurement.
Accordingly, 48 CFR Parts 1808 and 1851 are amended as follows:
1. The authority citation for 48 CFR parts 1808 and 1851 continues
to read as follows:
Authority: 42 U.S.C. 2473(c)(1)
PART 1808--REQUIRED SOURCES OF SUPPLIES AND SERVICES
2. Section 1808.002 is redesignated as section 1808.003.
3. Section 1808.002-70 is redesignated as section 1808.003-70.
4. Section 1808.002-71 is redesignated as section 1808.003-71.
5. Section 1808.002-72 is redesingated as section 1808.003-72.
6. Section 1808.002-75 is redesignated as section 1808.003-73.
PART 1851--USE OF GOVERNMENT SOURCES BY CONTRACTORS
7. Add subpart 1851.2 to read as follows:
Subpart 1851.2--Contractor Use of Interagency Fleet Management
System (IFMS) Vehicles
1851.202 Authorization.
(a) The contracting officer shall obtain concurrence from the
Transportation Officer before authorizing a cost-reimbursement
contractor to obtain interagency fleet management system (IFMS)
vehicles or related services.
[FR Doc. 02-28541 Filed 11-8-02; 8:45 am]
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