II. Discussion and Analysis

This interim rule adds Colombia to the definition of "Free Trade Agreement country" in multiple locations in the DFARS. The Colombia FTA covers acquisition of supplies and services equal to or exceeding $77,494. The threshold for the Columbia FTA is $7,777,000 for construction.

Because the Colombia FTA construction threshold of $7,777,000 is the same as the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement threshold, no new clause alternates are required for the Balance of Payments Program--Construction Material under the Trade Agreements clause (DFARS 252.225-7045).

There are also conforming changes to the clause at DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items.