Effective immediately, the sunset date at FAR 16.505(a)(9)(ii) for protests against the placement of an order on or behalf of DoD is extended from May 27, 2011, to September 30, 2016.

This class deviation is effective upon signature, and remains in effect until incorporated in the FAR or is otherwise rescinded. We intend to publish an interim FAR rule under FAR Case 2011-015. Comments received on this deviation will be considered in the formulation of the final rule.