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GSA RIN: 3090-AI77 Publication ID: Fall 2008 
Title: ●GSAR Case 2006-G507; Rewrite of Part 538, Federal Supply Schedule Contracting 
Abstract: GSA is amending the GSA Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) to update the text addressing GSAR 538; subpart 538.9, Contractor Qualifications, is being added to define the roles and responsibilities of "Contractor Partnering Arrangements (CPAs)" for contractors; subpart 538.12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, has been added to outline solicitation provisions and clauses; subpart 538.15, Negotiation and Award of Contracts, has been added to provide clarity to FSS contracting officers regarding contract evaluation and award; subpart 538.25, Requirements for Foreign Entities, is added to advise contractors to submit commercial price lists in English and to allow for payments in local currency; subpart 538.42, Contract Administration, is being added to advise the contractor to abide by the terms and conditions of the Industrial Funding Fee (IFF) and Sales Reporting Requirements when entering into "Contractor Partnering Arrangements (CPAs)," and to explain the process and procedures that should be followed when canceling a contract at the contractor’s request; and subpart 538.43, Contract Modifications, is added to provide guidance to the contractor when initiating a modification request to the Government. 
Agency: General Services Administration(GSA)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: First time published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-Term Actions 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 538   
Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c)   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  To Be Determined    
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:
Laurieann Duarte
Director, Regulatory and Federal Assistance Division, Office of the Chief Acquisition Officer
General Services Administration
Room 4041, 1800 F Street NW,
Washington, DC 20405
Phone:202 501-4225
Fax:202 501-4067
Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov