The FAR Case 2008-016 proposed rule stresses the importance of evaluating past performance information, especially terminations, and managing risks associated with timely, effective, and cost efficient completion of contracts. This rule supplements the FAR Case 2006-022 final rule, Contractor Performance Information, published in FAC 2005-34. That rule provided requirements for entering contractor performance information into PPIRS. This rule expands on the final rule by adding requirements for other contractor information in PPIRS, including defective cost or pricing data and terminations for cause or default. The rule would add a new provision at FAR 8.406-8 to ensure information related to termination for cause notices and any amendments are included in PPIRS, and in the event the termination for cause is subsequently converted to a termination for convenience, or is otherwise withdrawn, the contracting officer must ensure a notice of the conversion or withdrawal is included in PPIRS. Language added to FAR 12.403(c)(4) instructs COs to ensure information related to termination for cause notices and any amendments are included in PPIRS in accordance with FAR 42.1503(f). The amendment to FAR 15.407-1(d) provides for the inclusion of information regarding a contractor's submission of defective cost or pricing data. Revised FAR 42.1503(f) sets forth the procedures a CO must follow to include the relevant information in the PPIRS. A new provision, FAR 49.402-8, would contain similar language pertaining to termination for default notices. Comments on the proposed rule, identified by its FAR case number, are due November 2, 2009. For the text of the rule, see ¶70,006.234.