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DOD/DARC | RIN: 0750-AL65 | Publication ID: Fall 2022 |
Title: Modification of Prize Authority For Advanced Technology Achievements (DFARS Case 2022-D014) | |
Abstract:
DoD is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement to implement section 822 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 (Pub. L. 117-81), which revises 10 U.S.C. 2374a regarding the award of prizes for advanced technology achievement to: (1) authorize the award of procurement contracts and other agreements "as an other type of prize” (as in other than cash prizes); (2) permit the award of prizes, including procurement contracts and other agreements, in excess of $10,000,000 with the approval of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering; and (3) require DoD provide Congress with notice of an award of a procurement contract or other agreement under this program that exceeds $10 million. |
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Agency: Department of Defense(DOD) | Priority: Other Significant |
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda | Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage |
Major: No | Unfunded Mandates: No |
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 235 | |
Legal Authority: 41 U.S.C. 1303 10 U.S.C. 2374a Pub. L. 117-81, sec. 822 |
Legal Deadline:
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Statement of Need: This rule is necessary to implement section 822 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Pub. L. 117-81). Section 822 revises 10 U.S.C. 2374a regarding the award of prizes for advanced technology achievement to: (1) authorize the award of procurement contracts and other agreements as an other type of prize (as in other than cash prizes); (2) permit the award of prizes, including procurement contracts and other agreements, in excess of $10,000,000 with the approval of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering; and (3) require DoD provide Congress with notice of an award of a procurement contract or other agreement under this program that exceeds $10 million. |
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Summary of the Legal Basis: The legal basis for this rule is 41 U.S.C. 1303 and section 822 of Public Law 117-81. |
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Alternatives: There are no alternatives that would meet the requirements of section 822 of Public Law 117-81. |
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Anticipated Costs and Benefits: This rule will help to expand the Defense Industrial Base, thereby increasing competition for future DoD contracts. |
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Risks: The difficulty of accessing advanced technologies creates a risk for DoD with regard to finding solutions and obtaining products and services that meet the Department’s needs. |
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Timetable:
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined | Government Levels Affected: Federal |
Federalism: No | |
Included in the Regulatory Plan: Yes | |
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No | |
Agency Contact: Jennifer Johnson Defense Acquisition Regulations System Department of Defense Defense Acquisition Regulations Council 3060 Defense Pentagon, Room 3B941, Washington, DC 20301-3060 Phone:571 372-6100 Email: jennifer.d.johnson1.civ@mail.mil |