🚧Final Nonavailability Waiver
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is issuing a waiver of its Buy America requirements to the Alabama State Port Authority (ASPA) for two rubber-tired gantry cranes for use in the Rail Expansion, Rehabilitation, and Modernization Project--Montgomery Intermodal Container Transfer Facility (Project). The Project received funds under the Fiscal Year 2022 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) program; therefore, FRA's Buy America requirements apply to the Project. The final waiver will apply to two rubber-tired gantry cranes based on the domestic nonavailability of the cranes. The final waiver will not apply to any construction materials, and therefore, FRA is not waiving any applicable requirements under the Build America, Buy America Act (BABA). A substantively identical Notice was placed on public inspection on January 21, 2025, but withdrawn before publication.
Learn More🧑🤝🧑Public Meeting on AbilityOne Program and Federal Acquisition Regulation
The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled announces a virtual public meeting to discuss updates, strategic planning, and the streamlining of federal procurement regulations. The session aims to enhance participation and gather suggestions related to employment initiatives for individuals with disabilities within the AbilityOne Program.
Learn More📝Review of Termination Settlement Proposal Forms by OMB
Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, the Regulatory Secretariat Division has submitted to OMB a request to review and approve an extension of a previously approved information collection requirement regarding termination settlement proposal forms (Standard Forms 1435-1440).
Learn More📜Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 7 Review and Compliance Notice
Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, the Regulatory Secretariat Division has submitted to OMB a request to review and approve an extension of a previously approved information collection requirement regarding Federal Acquisition Regulation part 7 requirements.
Learn More📄OMB Review Notice
Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, the Regulatory Secretariat Division has submitted to OMB a request to review and approve an extension of a previously approved information collection requirement regarding indirect cost rate proposals, payments to small business subcontractors, and bankruptcy notifications.
Learn More🛠️Proposed Additions to Procurement List
The Committee is proposing to add service(s) to the Procurement List that will be furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities.
Learn More🛒Proposed Changes to Procurement List Affecting Business Operations
The Committee is proposing to add product(s) and service(s) to the Procurement List that will be furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities, and deletes product(s) and service(s) previously furnished by such agencies.
Learn More📉Deletions from Procurement List and their Business Effects
This action deletes product(s) and service(s) from the Procurement List that were furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities.
Learn More📃Withdrawal of Proposed FAR Rule Affecting Small Business Innovation
OFPP, DoD, GSA, and NASA (collectively referred to as the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council, or FAR Council) are withdrawing the proposed rule to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) titled: Small Business Innovation Research and Technology Transfer. The FAR Council will re-evaluate implementation following the finalization of the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul initiative. Accordingly, this proposed rule is withdrawn, and the FAR case is closed.
Learn More📑Federal Acquisition Regulation Withdraws Small Business Participation Rules
OFPP, DoD, GSA, and NASA (collectively referred to as the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council, or FAR Council) are withdrawing the proposed rule to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) titled: Small Business Participation on Certain Multiple-Award Contracts.
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