of Acquisition-
Related Thresholds
This rule amends the DFARS to adjust for
inflation all acquisition-related dollar
thresholds, pursuant to 41 U.S.C 1908.
Additionally, all other nonstatutory acquisition-
related thresholds will be reviewed and
adjusted, as needed, to account for changes in
the value of the dollar. Increasing the dollar
thresholds maintains the status quo and
prevents burdensome requirements from
applying to more acquisitions as the value of
the dollar diminishes due to inflation.
requirements
Acquisition-related thresholds
adjusted for Inflation are
designed to reduce or
minimize reporting
requirements on the public.
Reporting and
Contracting for Cloud
Services (DFARS Case
2013-D018)
Implements section 941 of the NDAA for FY
2013, section 1632 of the NDAA for FY 2015,
and cloud computing policy. Section 941
requires cleared defense contractors to report
penetrations of networks and information
systems, and allows DoD personnel access to
equipment and information to assess the
impact of reported penetrations. Section 1632
of the NDAA for FY 2015, which requires
reporting of cyber incidents that occur on
information system of operationally critical
contractors. The rule develops policies and
procedures for the acquisition of cloud
computing services.
New 1st quarter FY2016 N/A Public Comment
The objective of the rule is to
improve information security
for DoD information stored
on or transiting through
contractor systems as well as
in a cloud environment. The
rule will reduce the
vulnerability of DoD
information via attacks on its
systems and networks and
those of DoD contractors.
This rule improves national
security and benefits both the
Government and contractors.
Prevention and
Response (SAPR)
Program
This rule establishes policy, assigns
responsibility, and provides guidance for the
SAPR Program. It also establishes processes
and procedures for the Sexual Assault Forensic
Examination Kit; establishes the
multidisciplinary Case Management Group and
provides guidance on how to handle sexual
assault; and establishes SAPR minimum
program standards, SAPR training
requirements, and SAPR requirements for the
DoD Annual Report on Sexual Assault in the
Military consistent with the DoD Task Force
Report on Care for Victims of Sexual Assault
and pursuant to Public Laws 106-65, 108-375,
109-163, 109-364, 110-417, 111-84, 111-383,
112-81, and 112-239.
Requirements by
updating existing
guidance.