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FAR RIN: 9000-AH21 Publication ID: Fall 1997 
Title: FAR Case 95-029, Part 15 Rewrite - Phase I 
Abstract: This rule makes substantive and substantial revisions both to the fundamental concepts and processes used in Federal negotiated acquisitions. Major policy shifts in this proposed rule include (1) a narrower definition of "discussions" limited to communications after establishment of the competitive range; (2) a shift in competitive range policy to encourage retaining only the offerors with the greatest likelihood of award and allowing the contracting officer to further limit the competitive range in the interest of efficiency; (3) encouragement of communication with industry throughout the solicitation process to ensure competitive range determinations are informed decisions; (4) release of the Government estimate to all offerors; (5) amendment of the solicitation, at any time prior to award, including amendment of the evaluation factors and subfactors; and (6) authorization to use techniques such as multi-phase proposals or oral presentations. In addition, a streamlined solicitation/contract format and simplified contract forms were developed for use in negotiated acquisitions. 
Agency: DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR)(FAR)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-Term Actions 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1.102    48 CFR 2.101    48 CFR 14.404-1(f)    48 CFR 15    48 CFR 36.524    48 CFR 52.215    48 CFR 52.236    48 CFR 53.2    48 CFR 53.302   
Legal Authority: 40 USC 486(c)    10 USC 2301 to 2331    42 USC 2473(c)   
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  05/14/1997  62 FR 26640   
NPRM Comment Period End  07/14/1997    
Final Action  To Be Determined    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined  Government Levels Affected: Federal 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
Agency Contact:
Beverly Fayson
FAR Secretariat
DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR)
GSA (MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th and F Streets NW,
Washington, DC 20405
Phone:202 501-4755