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FAR RIN: 9000-AM05 Publication ID: Spring 2011 
Title: FAR Case 2009-016, Constitutionality of Federal Contracting Programs for Minority-Owned and Other Small Businesses 
Abstract: This rule implements the decision of the Rothe case. The Rothe case concerns the constitutionality of 10 USC 2323, section 1207 as enacted in 2006, that sets a 5 percent goal of DOD contracting dollars to small businesses, incorporating minorities and the award of contracts to SDBs at prices up to 10 percent above the fair market price. The Rothe case found that section 1207 is "facially unconstitutional" and impacts not only SDBs but certain institutions of higher learning (i.e., HBCUs/MIs). This is a significant regulatory action and, therefore, was subject to review under Section 6(b) of Executive Order 12866, Regulatory Planning and Review dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804. 
Agency: DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR)(FAR)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2    48 CFR 4    48 CFR 12    48 CFR 14    48 CFR 15    48 CFR 19    48 CFR 22    48, CFR 26    48 CFR 52     (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)
Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c)    10 USC ch 137    42 USC 2473(c)   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Interim Final Rule  09/00/2011    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes  Government Levels Affected: Federal 
Small Entities Affected: Businesses  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: Yes 
Agency Contact:
Karlos Morgan
Procurement Analyst
DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR)
1800 F Street, NW.,
Washington, DC 20405
Phone:202 501-2364
Email: karlos.morgan@gsa.gov