Electronic Ordering Procedures (DFARS Case 2009-D037)

Summary:

DCN 20110505 includes a final rule to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to address electronic business procedures for placing orders. This final rule adds a new DFARS clause to clarify this process.

Supplementary Information:

I.  Background

DoD published a proposed rule in the Federal Register at 75 FR 60690, on October 1, 2010. This case establishes a standard method for the issuance of orders via electronic means. DoD currently has the capability to distribute orders electronically on a routine basis and can post to a Web site that any contractor can access. In order to make this possible, the DFARS needs to provide language that will make those procedures a routine part of contract order distribution. This will enable DoD to further the goals of the E-Government Act of 2002 (Pub.L.107-347).

The public comment period closed November 30, 2010. Five respondents submitted comments to the proposed rule.

II.  Discussion and Analysis

Discussion and analysis of the submitted comments to the proposed rule is here.

Dates:

The Effective Date for this final rule is 5 May 2011.

Click here to read the entire Federal Register notice for this rule.