Department of the Interior Acquisition Regulation; Internal Procedures

In the interests of streamlining processes and improving relationships with contractors, this final rule amends the Department of the Interior Acquisition Regulation by removing nonessential portions of those regulations. Internal procedures regarding disclosure and use of information before award, unsolicited proposals, handling of preaward mistakes, proposal evaluation, price negotiation, and profit analysis are being removed. Guidance on Indian Preference contracting, formerly located in Part 1404, is being reinstated as Part 1426. Aircraft insurance clauses have been revised.