M.  General

There are no revisions to the FAR based on this comment category.

Comment: One respondent inquires as to why the FAR case and new clause are limited to DoD, GSA, and NASA and that other civilian agencies would benefit from the new streamlined procedures as well.

Response: By law, 41 U.S.C. 1302 (formerly 41 U.S.C. 421(b)), DoD, GSA, and NASA are the signatories of the FAR. GSA signs on behalf of all the other civilian agencies that are subject to the FAR except NASA. The final rule is applicable Government-wide to those executive agencies under the Federal Acquisition Regulations System.

Comment: One respondent recommends that "contracting officers should be encouraged to unilaterally de-obligate cancelling funds as an administrative action without fear of violating anti-deficiency or other contracting protocols."

Another respondent recommends that a timeframe should be targeted for the replacement of cancelled funds.

Response: These comments on funding are outside the scope of this case.

Comments: Two respondents question the application of this rule to the FAR guiding principles in FAR 1.102.

Response: This guidance helps to clarify the requirements of an adequate submission of an indirect cost rate proposal. The guidance for the proper submission of an adequate indirect cost rate proposal is provided to contractors in the clause at FAR 52.216-7. The inclusion of this list of information should help to provide consistency, efficiency, and more timely submission.