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with Australia and Morocco, as PART 225—FOREIGN ACQUISITION (1) Is wholly the growth, product, or
approved by Congress in the United manufacture of Australia or Chile; or
States-Australia Free Trade Agreement ■ 2. Section 225.003 is amended as (2) In the case of a construction
Implementation Act (Public Law 108– follows: material that consists in whole or in part
286) and the United States-Morocco ■ a. In paragraph (5)(i)(B), by removing of materials from another country, has
Free Trade Agreement Implementation ‘‘or’’; been substantially transformed in
Act (Public Law 108–302). The Free ■ b. By redesignating paragraph (5)(ii) as Australia or Chile into a new and
Trade Agreements were scheduled to paragraph (5)(iii); and different construction material distinct
become effective on or after January 1, ■ c. By adding a new paragraph (5)(ii) to from the materials from which it was
2005. However, the United States Trade read as follows: transformed.
Representative has informed DoD that (b) This clause implements the
225.003 Definitions.
the Morocco Free Trade Agreement has Balance of Payments Program by
not yet entered into force. Therefore, * * * * * providing a preference for domestic
implementation of the Morocco Free (5) * * * construction material. In addition, the
Trade Agreement is excluded from this (ii) A foreign construction material Contracting Officer has determined that
final rule. In addition, for consistency that is not subject to discriminatory the WTO GPA and all Free Trade
with the Federal Acquisition Regulation treatment, due to the applicability of a Agreements except NAFTA apply to this
and other changes made by the interim trade agreement to a particular acquisition. Therefore, the Balance of
rule, this final rule amends the acquisition; or Payments Program restrictions are
definition of ‘‘eligible product’’ at * * * * * waived for WTO GPA country,
225.003 to include foreign construction Australian or Chilean, least developed
material. PART 252—SOLICITATION country, or Caribbean Basin country
PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT construction material.
This rule was not subject to Office of CLAUSES (c) The Contractor shall use only
Management and Budget review under
252.212–7001 [Amended] domestic, WTO GPA country,
Executive Order 12866, dated
Australian or Chilean, least developed
September 30, 1993. ■ 3. Section 252.212–7001 is amended country, or Caribbean Basin country
B. Regulatory Flexibility Act as follows: construction material in performing this
■ a. By revising the clause date to read contract, except for—
DoD certifies that this final rule will ‘‘(DEC 2005)’’; and (1) Construction material valued at or
not have a significant economic impact ■ b. In paragraph (b), in entry ‘‘252.225– below the simplified acquisition
on a substantial number of small entities 7021’’, by removing ‘‘(JUN 2005)’’ and threshold in Part 2 of the Federal
within the meaning of the Regulatory adding in its place ‘‘(DEC 2005)’’. Acquisition Regulation; or
Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 601, et seq. DoD (2) The construction material or
252.225–7021 [Amended]
applies the trade agreements to only components listed by the Government
those non-defense items listed at ■ 4. Section 252.225–7021 is amended as follows:
DFARS 225.401–70; and acquisitions as follows:
■ a. By revising the clause date to read
[Contracting Officer to list applicable
that are set aside for small business
‘‘(DEC 2005)’’; and excepted materials or indicate ‘‘none’’]
concerns are exempt from application of
the trade agreements. ■ b. In paragraph (a)(3)(ii), by removing [FR Doc. 05–23722 Filed 12–8–05; 8:45 am]
‘‘Morocco,’’. BILLING CODE 5001–08–P
C. Paperwork Reduction Act
■ 5. Section 252.225–7045 is amended
This rule affects the certification and as follows:
information collection requirements in ■ a. By revising the clause date to read DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
the provisions at DFARS 252.225–7020 ‘‘(DEC 2005)’’;
■ b. In paragraph (a), in the definition of
48 CFR Parts 225 and 252
and 252.225–7035, currently approved
under Office of Management and Budget ‘‘Designated country’’, in paragraph (2), [DFARS Case 2003–D008]
Control Number 0704–0229. The by removing ‘‘Morocco,’’; and
impact, however, is negligible. ■ c. By revising Alternate I to read as Defense Federal Acquisition
follows: Regulation Supplement; Foreign
List of Subjects in 48 CFR Parts 225 and Acquisition
252 252.225–7045 Balance of Payments
Program—Construction Material Under AGENCY: Department of Defense (DoD).
Government procurement. Trade Agreements. ACTION: Final rule.
* * * * *
Michele P. Peterson, SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule
Alternate I (DEC 2005). As prescribed
Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations in 225.7503(b), delete the definitions of amending the Defense Federal
System. Acquisition Regulation Supplement
‘‘designated country’’ and ‘‘designated
country construction material’’ from the (DFARS) to update text pertaining to the
■ Accordingly, the interim rule
definitions in paragraph (a) of the basic acquisition of supplies and services
amending 48 CFR parts 225 and 252,
clause, add the following definition of from foreign sources. This rule is a
which was published at 70 FR 2361 on
‘‘Australian or Chilean construction result of a transformation initiative
January 13, 2005, is adopted as a final
material’’ to paragraph (a) of the basic undertaken by DoD to dramatically
rule with the following changes:
clause, and substitute the following change the purpose and content of the
■ 1. The authority citation for 48 CFR paragraphs (b) and (c) for paragraphs (b) DFARS.
parts 225 and 252 continues to read as and (c) of the basic clause: DATES: Effective Date: December 9, 2005.
follows: Australian or Chilean construction FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms.
Authority: 41 U.S.C. 421 and 48 CFR material means a construction material Amy Williams, Defense Acquisition
Chapter 1. that— Regulations System,
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OUSD(AT&L)DPAP(DAR), IMD 3C132, of the United States applicable to the PART 225—FOREIGN ACQUISITION
3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC disposal of property owned by the
20301–3062. Telephone (703) 602–0328; United States. 225.000 [Removed]
facsimile (703) 602–0350. Please cite • 225.7003—Clarification that the ■ 2. Section 225.000 is removed.
DFARS Case 2003–D008. waiver procedures in 225.7003 apply ■ 3. Section 225.001 is revised to read
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: only if specifically authorized by as follows:
A. Background reference elsewhere in Subpart 225.70. 225.001 General.
DFARS Transformation is a major • 225.7303–2(a)(3) and (redesignated) For guidance on evaluating offers of
DoD initiative to dramatically change 225.7306—Addition of cross-references. foreign end products, see PGI 225.001.
the purpose and content of the DFARS. • 225.7501(a)(2)(iii)—Deletion of a
reference to DoD Directive, 4120.3, 225.171 [Removed]
The objective is to improve the
efficiency and effectiveness of the Defense Standardization and ■ 4. Section 225.171 is removed.
acquisition process, while allowing the Specification Program, which was ■ 5. Section 225.401–70 is amended by
acquisition workforce the flexibility to cancelled in 1991. revising the section heading and the last
innovate. The transformed DFARS will DoD published a proposed rule at 70 sentence of the introductory text to read
contain only requirements of law, DoD- FR 14625 on March 23, 2005. DoD as follows:
wide policies, delegations of FAR received no comments on the proposed 225.401–70 End products subject to trade
authorities, deviations from FAR rule. Therefore, DoD has adopted the agreements.
requirements, and policies/procedures proposed rule as a final rule, with an * * * However, 225.003 expands the
that have a significant effect beyond the additional change at 225.7301 to reflect definition of Caribbean Basin country
internal operating procedures of DoD or the text added to 225.7301 in the end products to include petroleum and
a significant cost or administrative interim rule published at 70 FR 57191 any product derived from petroleum, in
impact on contractors or offerors. on September 30, 2005. Also, the text accordance with Section 8094 of Pub. L.
Additional information on the DFARS proposed for addition to 225.802–70(c) 103–139.
Transformation initiative is available at has been excluded from this final rule,
http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/ as this text was added to 225.7401(b) in * * * * *
dfars/transformation/index.htm. the final rule published at 70 FR 23790 ■ 6. Section 225.408 is revised to read
This final rule is a result of the on May 5, 2005. as follows:
DFARS Transformation Initiative. The
This rule was not subject to Office of 225.408 Procedures.
DFARS changes include—
• Deletion of redundant or Management and Budget review under (a)(4) The requirements of FAR
unnecessary text at 225.000, 225.171, Executive Order 12866, dated 25.408(a)(4), on submission of offers in
225.871–1(b), 225.7301(a)(1) through September 30, 1993. U.S. dollars, do not apply to overseas
(3), and 225.7306. B. Regulatory Flexibility Act acquisitions or to Defense Energy
• Deletion of text at 225.001, 225.504, Support Center post, camp, or station
225.802, 225.870–1(d), 225.870–5, DoD certifies that this final rule will overseas requirements.
225.870–7, 225.871–5(c), 225.872–4, not have a significant economic impact ■ 7. Section 225.504 is revised to read
225.872–5, 225.872–6(c), 225.873–2, on a substantial number of small entities as follows:
225.902, 225.903, 225.7301, and within the meaning of the Regulatory
225.7302 containing internal DoD Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 601, et seq., 225.504 Evaluation examples.
procedures, guidance, or information. because the rule updates, streamlines, For examples that illustrate the
This text has been relocated to the new and clarifies DFARS text, but makes no evaluation procedures in 225.502(c)(ii),
DFARS companion resource, significant change to DoD contracting see PGI 225.504.
Procedures, Guidance, and Information policy. ■ 8. Section 225.701 is revised to read
(PGI), available at http:// C. Paperwork Reduction Act as follows:
www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/pgi.
• Clarification of DFARS text as The Paperwork Reduction Act does 225.701 Restrictions.
follows: not apply because the rule does not See 209.104–1(g) for restrictions on
• 225.401–70—Addition of a impose any information collection contracting with firms owned or
statutory reference and amendment of requirements that require the approval controlled by foreign governments.
the section heading. of the Office of Management and Budget ■ 9. Section 225.802 is revised to read
• 225.408—Clarification that the under 44 U.S.C. 3501, et seq. as follows:
exception from FAR 25.408(a)(4) for
overseas acquisitions applies only to the List of Subjects in 48 CFR Parts 225 and 225.802 Procedures.
requirement for submission of offers in 252 (b) Information on memoranda of
U.S. dollars. Government procurement. understanding and other international
• 225.701—Expansion of the cross- agreements is available at PGI
reference to restrictions on contracting Michele P. Peterson, 225.802(b).
with firms owned or controlled by Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations ■ 10. Section 225.870–1 is amended by
foreign governments that support System. revising paragraph (d) and removing
terrorism (from 209.104–1(g)(i) to paragraph (e). The revised text reads as
■ Therefore, 48 CFR parts 225 and 252
209.104–1(g)). follows:
• 225.871–6—Clarification that are amended as follows:
property that is jointly acquired by the ■ 1. The authority citation for 48 CFR 225.870–1 General.
members of a NATO cooperative project parts 225 and 252 continues to read as * * * * *
may be disposed of in accordance with follows: (d) For additional information on
the terms of the cooperative project Authority: 41 U.S.C. 421 and 48 CFR production rights, data, and
agreement, without regard to any laws Chapter 1. information; services provided by
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Canadian Commercial Corporation; as the Trade Agreements Act applies. governments or international
audit; and inspection, see PGI 225.870– Follow the procedures at PGI 225.872– organizations through FMS agreements.
1(d). 4. The agreement is documented in a
■ 11. Section 225.870–5 is revised to ■ 18. Section 225.872–5 is amended by Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA)
read as follows: revising paragraphs (b) and (c) and by (see DoD 5105.38–M, Security
removing paragraph (d). The revised Assistance Management Manual).
225.870–5 Contract administration. text reads as follows: (b) Conduct FMS acquisitions under
Follow the contract administration the same acquisition and contract
procedures at PGI 225.870–5. 225.872–5 Contract administration. management procedures used for other
■ 12. Section 225.870–7 is revised to * * * * * defense acquisitions.
read as follows: (b) Follow the contract administration (c) Follow the additional procedures
procedures at PGI 225.872–5(b). at PGI 225.7301(c) for preparation of
225.870–7 Acceptance of Canadian (c) Information on quality assurance solicitations and contracts that include
supplies. delegations to foreign governments is in FMS requirements.
For information on the acceptance of Subpart 246.4, Government Contract (d) See 229.170 for policy on contracts
Canadian supplies, see PGI 225.870–7. Quality Assurance. financed under U.S. assistance programs
■ 13. Section 225.871 is revised to read ■ 19. Section 225.872–6 is amended by that involve payment of foreign country
as follows: revising paragraph (c) to read as follows: value added taxes or customs duties.
225.871 North Atlantic Treaty Organization 225.872–6 Audit. 225.7302 Guidance.
(NATO) cooperative projects. * * * * * For guidance on the role of the
■ 14. Section 225.871–1 is revised to (c) Handle requests for audits in contracting officer in FMS programs that
read as follows: qualifying countries in accordance with will require an acquisition, see PGI
215.404–2(c), but follow the additional 225.7302.
225.871–1 Scope. procedures at PGI 225.872–6(c).
■ 24. Section 225.7303–2 is amended in
This section implements 22 U.S.C. ■ 20. Section 225.873–2 is revised to paragraph (a)(3) by revising the
2767 and 10 U.S.C. 2350b. read as follows: introductory text to read as follows:
■ 15. Section 225.871–5 is amended by
225.873–2 Procedures. 225.7303–2 Cost of doing business with a
revising paragraph (b) and removing
paragraph (c). The revised text reads as When an offeror or a contractor foreign government or an international
follows: identifies a levy included in an offered organization.
or contract price, follow the procedures (a) * * *
225.871–5 Directed subcontracting. at PGI 225.873–2. (3) Offset costs (also see 225.7306).
* * * * * ■ 21. Sections 225.902 and 225.903 are * * * * *
(b) In some instances, it may not be revised to read as follows:
feasible to name specific subcontractors 225.7303–4 [Amended]
225.902 Procedures.
at the time the agreement is concluded. ■ 25. Section 225.7303–4 is amended in
However, the agreement shall clearly Follow the entry and release
procedures at PGI 225.902. paragraph (b)(1) by revising the last
state the general provisions for work parenthetical to read ‘‘(see
sharing at the prime and subcontract 225.903 Exempted supplies. 225.7307(a))’’.
level. For additional information on (b)(i) For an explanation of the term
cooperative project agreements, see PGI 225.7306 [Removed]
‘‘supplies,’’ see PGI 225.903(b)(i).
225.871–5. (ii) The duty-free certificate shall be ■ 26. Section 225.7306 is removed.
■ 16. Section 225.871–6 is revised to printed, stamped, or typed on the face
read as follows: 225.7307 and 225.7308 [Redesignated]
of, or attached to, Customs Form 7501.
A duly designated officer or civilian ■ 27. Sections 225.7307 and 225.7308
225.871–6 Disposal of property. are redesignated as sections 225.7306
official of the appropriate department or
Dispose of property that is jointly agency shall execute the certificate in and 225.7307, respectively.
acquired by the members of a the format provided at PGI ■ 28. Newly designated section
cooperative project under the 225.903(b)(ii). 225.7306 is revised to read as follows:
procedures established in the agreement ■ 22. Section 225.7003 is amended in
or in a manner consistent with the terms 225.7306 Offset arrangements.
paragraph (a) by revising the
of the agreement, without regard to any introductory text to read as follows: In accordance with the Presidential
laws of the United States applicable to policy statement of April 16, 1990, DoD
the disposal of property owned by the 225.7003 Waiver of restrictions of 10 does not encourage, enter into, or
United States. U.S.C. 2534. commit U.S. firms to FMS offset
■ 17. Section 225.872–4 is revised to (a) The waiver procedures of this arrangements. The decision whether to
read as follows: section apply only if specifically engage in offsets, and the responsibility
authorized by reference elsewhere in for negotiating and implementing offset
225.872–4 Individual determinations. this subpart. The restrictions on certain arrangements, resides with the
If the offer of an end product from a foreign purchases under 10 U.S.C. companies involved. (Also see
qualifying country source listed in 2534(a) may be waived as follows: 225.7303–2(a)(3).)
225.872–1(b), as evaluated, is low or * * * * * ■ 29. Section 225.7501 is amended by
otherwise eligible for award, prepare a ■ 23. Sections 225.7301 and 225.7302 revising paragraph (a)(2)(iii) to read as
determination and findings exempting are revised to read as follows: follows:
the acquisition from the Buy American
Act and the Balance of Payments 225.7301 General. 225.7501 Policy.
Program as inconsistent with the public (a) The U.S. Government sells defense * * * * *
interest, unless another exception such articles and services to foreign (a) * * *
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