The Civilian Agency Acquisition and Defense Acquisition Regulations Councils have published Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-48, which contains four final rules amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation. In order of appearance, the rules address the following subjects: Item I, Repeal of the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program (FAR Case 2011-005); Item II, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (FAR Case 2009-027); Item III, Terminating Contracts (FAR Case 2009-031); and Item IV, Payrolls and Basic Records (FAR Case 2009-018). The first three rules go into effect on January 31, 2011, while the fourth rule carries a December 30, 2010, effective date. This FAC also contains a Small Entity Compliance Guide. For the text of FAC 2005-48, see ¶70,002.128.
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