Change Notice

[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 48 (Monday, March 12, 2012)]

[Rules and Regulations]

[Pages 14480-14481]

From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]

[FR Doc No: 2012-5761]

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Defense Acquisition Regulations System

48 CFR Part 212

RIN 0750-AH61

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Commercial Determination Approval (DFARS Case 2011-D041)

AGENCY: Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Department of Defense (DoD).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: DoD is issuing a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement to require higher-level approval for commercial item determinations for acquisitions exceeding $1 million when the determination is based on "of a type" or "offered for sale" language contained in the definition of commercial item. The rule also clarifies approval requirements for determinations for acquisitions of services exceeding $1 million using part 12 procedures but which do not meet the definition of commercial item.

DATES: March 12, 2012.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Dustin Pitsch, telephone 703-602-0289.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: