Federal Acquisition Regulation; Technical Amendments

AGENCY:

Department of Defense (DoD), General Services Administration (GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

ACTION:

Final rule.

SUMMARY:

This document makes amendments to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) in order to make needed editorial changes.

DATES:

Effective September 10, 2021.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Ms. Lois Mandell, Regulatory Secretariat Division (MVCB), at 202-501-4755 or GSARegSec@gsa.gov. Please cite FAC 2021-07, Technical Amendments.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

This document makes editorial changes to 48 CFR parts 42 and 52.

List of Subjects in 48 CFR Parts 42 and 52

• Government procurement

Therefore, DoD, GSA, and NASA amend 48 CFR parts 42 and 52 as set forth below:

1. The authority citation for 48 CFR parts 42 and 52 continues to read as follows:

Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. chapter 137; and 51 U.S.C. 20113.

PART 42—CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION AND AUDIT SERVICES

2. Redesignate sections 42.709-0 through 42.709-6 as sections 42.709-1 through 42.709-7.

3. Amend newly redesignated section 42.709-3 by—

a. In paragraph (a)(1) removing “42.709-1(a)” and adding “42.709-2(a)” in its place;

b. In paragraph (a)(2) removing “42.709-5” and adding “42.709-6” in its place; and

c. In paragraph (b)(1) removing “42.709-1(a)” and adding “42.709-2(a)” in its place.

4. Amend newly designated section 42.709-4 by—

a. In the introductory text removing “42.709-5” and adding “42.709-6” in its place;

b. In paragraph (a) removing “42.709-1(a)(1)” and adding “42.709-2(a)(1)” in its place; and

c. In paragraph (b) introductory text removing “42.709-1(a)(2)” and adding “42.709-2(a)(2)” in its place.

5. Amend newly designated section 42.709-5 by removing from the introductory text “42.709-1(a)(1)(ii)” and adding “42.709-2(a)(1)(ii)” in its place.

6. Amend newly designated section 42.709-6 by—

a. In the introductory text removing “42.709-1(a)” and adding “42.709-2(a)” in its place; and

b. In paragraph (b) removing “42.709(b)” and adding “42.709-1(b)” in its place.

PART 52—SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT CLAUSES

7. Amend section 52.242-3 by—

a. Removing from the prescription text “42.709-6” and adding “42.709-7” in its place;

b. Revising the date of the clause;

c. Removing from paragraph (c) “Subpart” and adding “subpart” in its place; and

d. Removing from paragraph (g) “42.709-5” and adding “42.709-6” in its place.

The revision reads as follows:

8. Amend section 52.245-1 by—

a. Revising the date of clause; and

b. Removing paragraphs (j)(2)(iii)(A) through (G).

The revision reads as follows: