Representation Regarding Export of Sensitive Technology to Iran (FAR Case 2010-018)

Summary:

FAC 2005-58 adopts as final, with changes, the interim rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to add a representation to implement section 106 of the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010. Section 106 imposes a procurement prohibition relating to contracts with persons that export certain sensitive technology to Iran.

Supplementary Information:

I.  Background

DoD, GSA, and NASA published an interim rule in the Federal Register at 76 FR 68028 on November 2, 2011, to add a representation to implement section 106 of the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010. Section 106 imposes a procurement prohibition relating to contracts with persons that export certain sensitive technology to Iran. One respondent submitted comments on the interim rule.

II.  Discussion and Analysis

The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (the Councils) reviewed the comment in the development of the final rule. There were no significant changes in the final rule as a result of the one public comment.

Comment: The respondent pointed out that the introductory text at FAR 25.703-1, Definitions, should refer to definitions used in the "section" rather than "subpart."   

Response: The correction has been made.

Dates:

The Effective Date for this final rule is 18 May 2012.

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