V.  Determination To Issue an Interim Rule

A determination has been made under the authority of the Secretary of Defense (DoD), the Administrator of General Services (GSA), and the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) that urgent and compelling reasons exist to promulgate this interim rule without prior opportunity for public comment. This action is necessary because the rule implements section 3010 of the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2010 (Pub. L. 111-212), which was signed on July 29, 2010, and was effective upon enactment. However, pursuant to 41 U.S.C. 418b and FAR 1.501-3(b), DoD, GSA, and NASA will consider public comments received in response to this interim rule in the formation of the final rule.

List of Subjects in 48 CFR Parts 1, 9, 12, and 52

Government procurement.

Dated: January 19, 2011.

Michael O. Jackson,

Acting Director, Office of Governmentwide Acquisition Policy.

Therefore, DoD, GSA, and NASA amend 48 CFR parts 1, 9, 12, and 52 as set forth below:

1. The authority citation for 48 CFR parts 1, 9, 12, and 52 continues to read as follows:

Authority:  40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. chapter 137; and 42 U.S.C. 2473(c).