2023-00832: Education Acquisition Regulation

Summary

The Secretary of Education proposes to modify the Department of Education Acquisition Regulation (EDAR) to revise aspects of those regulations that are out-of-date or redundant with other U.S. Department of Education (Department) policies and procedures and to accurately implement the current Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Department policies.

The agency’s own summary, as published.

What this changes

Amends 24 parts of the Code of Federal Regulations — the standing rules this notice rewrites.

• 48 CFR 3401 ED Acquisition Regulation System
• 48 CFR 3402 Definitions of Words and Terms
• 48 CFR 3403 Improper Business Practices and Personal Conflicts of Interest
• 48 CFR 3404 Administrative and Information Matters
• 48 CFR 3406 Competition Requirements
• 48 CFR 3407 Acquisition Planning
• 48 CFR 3408 Required Sources of Supplies and Services
• 48 CFR 3409 Contractor Qualifications
• 48 CFR 3412 Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services
• 48 CFR 3416 Types of Contracts
• 48 CFR 3417 Special Contracting Methods
• 48 CFR 3419 Small Business Programs
• 48 CFR 3424 Protection of Privacy and Freedom of Information
• 48 CFR 3428 Bonds and Insurance
• 48 CFR 3430 Cost Accounting Standards Administration
• 48 CFR 3431 Contract Cost Principles and Procedures
• 48 CFR 3432 Contract Financing
• 48 CFR 3433 Protests, Disputes, and Appeals
• 48 CFR 3437 Service Contracting
• 48 CFR 3439 Acquisition of Information Technology
• 48 CFR 3442 Contract Administration and Audit Services
• 48 CFR 3443 Contract Modifications
• 48 CFR 3447 Transportation
• 48 CFR 3452 Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses