88 FR 218 pgs. 78214-78215 - Federal Acquisition Regulation; Technical Amendments

Type: RULEVolume: 88Number: 218Pages: 78214 - 78215
Docket number: [FAC 2024-01; Item II; Docket No. FAR-2023-0052; Sequence No. 5]
FR document: [FR Doc. 2023-24933 Filed 11-13-23; 8:45 am]
Agency: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Official PDF Version:  PDF Version
Pages: 78214, 78215

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

48 CFR Part 52

[FAC 2024-01; Item II; Docket No. FAR-2023-0052; Sequence No. 5]

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 amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to make needed editorial changes.

DATES:

Effective November 14, 2023.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Ms. Lois Mandell, Regulatory Secretariat Division (MVCB), at 202-501-4755 or GSARegSec@gsa.gov. Please cite FAC 2024-01, Technical Amendments.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

This document makes editorial changes to 48 CFR part 52.

List of Subjects in 48 CFR Part 52

Government procurement.

William F. Clark,

Director, Office of Government-wide Acquisition Policy, Office of Acquisition Policy, Office of Government-wide Policy.

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

PART 52-SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT CLAUSES

1. The authority citation for 48 CFR part 52 continues to read as follows:

Authority:

40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. chapter 4 and 10 U.S.C chapter 137 legacy provisions (see 10 U.S.C. 3016); and 51 U.S.C. 20113.

2. Amend section 52.212-3 by-

a. Revising the date of the provision; and

b. Removing from paragraphs (g)(1)(i)(B), (g)(1)(ii), and (g)(3) the word "Bahrainian" wherever it appears and adding "Bahraini" in its place.

The revision reads as follows:

52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2023)

3. Amend section 52.212-5 by-

a. Revising the date of the clause;

b. Removing from paragraph (b)(51)(i) "(DEC 2022)" and adding "(NOV 2023) in its place; and

c. Removing from paragraph (b)(51)(iv) "(JAN 2021)" and adding "(NOV 2023) in its place.

The revision reads as follows:

52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2023)

4. Amend section 52.225-3 by-

a. Revising the date of the clause;

b. Removing from paragraph (a), in the definition of "Bahrainian, Moroccan, Omani, Panamanian, or Peruvian end product", the word "Bahrainian" and adding "Bahraini" in its place;


[top] c. Removing from the last sentence of paragraph (c) the word "Bahrainian" page 78215 wherever it appears and adding "Bahraini" in its place; and

d. In Alternate III:

i. Revising the date of the Alternate;

ii. Removing from the introductory text the word "Bahrainian" wherever it appears and adding "Bahraini" in its place;

iii. Removing from the definition of "Bahrainian, Korean, Moroccan, Omani, Panamanian, or Peruvian end product" the word "Bahrainian" and adding "Bahraini" in its place; and

iv. Removing from the last sentence of paragraph (c) the word "Bahrainian" wherever it appears and adding "Bahraini" in its place.

The revisions read as follows:

52.225-3 Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act.

Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (NOV 2023)

Alternate III (NOV 2023). * * *

5 Amend section 52.225-4 by-

a. Revising the date of the provision;

b. Removing from paragraph (a)(2) the word "Bahrainian" and adding "Bahraini" in its place;

c. Removing from paragraph (b) the word "Bahrainian" wherever it appears and adding "Bahraini" in its place; and

d. In Alternate III:

i. Revising the date of the Alternate; and

ii. Removing from paragraph (b) the word "Bahrainian" wherever it appears and adding "Bahraini" in its place.

The revisions read as follows:

52.225-4 Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act Certificate.

Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act Certificate (NOV 2023)

Alternate III (NOV 2023). * * *

6. Amend section 52.225-11 in Alternate I by-

a. Revising the date of the Alternate and removing from the introductory text the word "Bahrainian" and adding "Bahraini" in its place;

b. Removing from the definition of "Bahrainian, Mexican, or Omani construction material" the word "Bahrainian" and adding "Bahraini" in its place; and

c. Removing from paragraphs (b)(1) and (2) the word "Bahrainian" and adding "Bahraini" in its place, respectively.

The revisions read as follows:

52.225-11 Buy American-Construction Materials Under Trade Agreements.

Alternate I (NOV 2023). * * *

7. Amend section 52.225-12 in Alternate II by-

a. Revising the date of the Alternate and removing from the introductory text the word "Bahrainian" and adding "Bahraini" in its place; and

b. Removing from paragraph (d)(1) and paragraph (d)(3) introductory text the word "Bahrainian" and adding "Bahraini" in its place, respectively.

The revision reads as follows:

52.225-12 Notice of Buy American Requirement-Construction Materials Under Trade Agreements.

Alternate II (NOV 2023). * * *

8. Amend section 52.225-23 in Alternate I by-

a. Revising the date of the Alternate and removing from the introductory text the word "Bahrainian" and adding "Bahraini" in its place;

b. Removing from the definition of "Bahrainian, Mexican, or Omani construction material" the word "Bahrainian" and adding "Bahraini" in its place; and

c. Removing from paragraph (b)(2) the word "Bahrainian" and adding "Bahraini" in its place.

The revision reads as follows:

52.225-23 Required Use of American Iron, Steel, and Manufactured Goods-Buy American Statute-Construction Materials Under Trade Agreements.

Alternate I (NOV 2023). * * *

9. Amend section 52.225-24 in Alternate II by-

a. Revising the date of the Alternate and removing from the introductory text the word "Bahrainian" and adding "Bahraini" in its place; and

b. Removing from paragraph (d)(1) and paragraph (d)(3) introductory text the word "Bahrainian" and adding "Bahraini" in its place, respectively.

The revision reads as follows:

52.225-24 Notice of Required Use of American Iron, Steel, and Manufactured Goods-Buy American Statute-Construction Materials Under Trade Agreements.

Alternate II (NOV 2023). * * *

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