Federal Register #GSPMR Case 202603

GSA Updates Title VI Nondiscrimination Regulations for Federally Assisted Programs

This opportunity is a regulatory update, not a procurement action. - Government Buyer: - General Services Administration (GSA) - Purpose: - Revises and relocates GSA's Title VI nondiscrimination regulations for programs receiving federal financial assistance - Moves regulations from the Federal Property Management Regulations (FPMR) to the GSA Property Management Regulations (GSPMR) - Key Details: - Title VI prohibits discrimination based on race, color, or national origin in federally assisted programs - The update clarifies that only intentional discrimination is prohibited, not disparate impact - Aligns GSA regulations with those of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) - Reflects current statutory interpretation, executive orders, and regulatory structure - Aims to improve clarity, consistency, and administrative efficiency - No OEMs, vendors, products, or services are being procured - No quantities, part numbers, or unique technical requirements are specified

Description

The General Services Administration (GSA) revises its regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, moving them from the Federal Property Management Regulations to the GSA Property Management Regulations. Title VI prohibits discrimination based on race, color, or national origin in programs or activities receiving Federal financial assistance. This final rule updates GSA's Title VI regulations to reflect current statutory interpretation, executive orders, and regulatory structure, improving clarity, consistency, and administrative efficiency. The revisions align with changes made by the U.S. Department of Justice and clarify that GSA's regulations prohibit only intentional discrimination, not disparate impact.

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