[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 163 (Thursday, August 24, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 40146-40147]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-17956]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Defense Acquisition Regulations System
[Docket DARS-2017-0008; OMB Control Number 0704-0497]
Information Collection Requirement; Defense Federal Acquisition
Regulation Supplement; Part 15 Negotiation
AGENCY: Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Department of Defense
(DoD).
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ACTION: Notice and request for comments regarding a proposed extension
of an approved information collection requirement.
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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, DoD
announces the proposed extension of a public information collection
requirement and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. DoD
invites comments on: Whether the proposed collection of information is
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of DoD, including
whether the information will have practical utility; the accuracy of
the estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; ways
to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be
collected; and ways to minimize the burden of the information
collection on respondents, including the use of automated collection
techniques or other forms of information technology. The Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) has approved this information collection
requirement for use through November 30, 2017. DoD proposes that OMB
extend its approval for use for three additional years beyond the
current expiration date.
DATES: DoD will consider all comments received by October 23, 2017.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by OMB Control Number
0704-0497, using any of the following methods:
[cir] Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov.
Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
[cir] Email: [email protected]. Include OMB Control Number 0704-
0245 in the subject line of the message.
[cir] Fax: 571-372-6094.
[cir] Mail: Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Attn: Mr. Mark
Gomersall, OUSD(AT&L)DPAP/DARS, Room 3B941, 3060 Defense Pentagon,
Washington, DC 20301-3060.
Comments received generally will be posted without change to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided.
Instructions: Search for ``Docket Number: DARS-2017-0008.'' Select
``Comment Now'' and follow the instructions provided to submit a
comment. All submissions received must include the agency name and
docket number for this notice. Comments received generally will be
posted without change to http://www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information provided. To confirm receipt of your comment(s),
please check www.regulations.gov, approximately two to three days after
submission to verify posting (except allow 30 days for posting of
comments submitted by mail).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Mark Gomersall, 571-372-6099.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title and OMB Number: Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation
Supplement (DFARS) Part 15 Negotiation; OMB Control Number 0704-0497.
Needs and Uses: Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement
(DFARS) 215.403-5 provides contractors with guidance for the submittal
of forward pricing rate proposals, and includes a checklist for
contractors to use in preparing their proposals. The checklist is
submitted to DoD with the forward pricing rate proposal.
Type of Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection.
Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits.
Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profit and not-for-profit
institutions.
Number of Respondents: 277
Responses per Respondent: 1
Annual Responses: 277
Average Burden per Response: 4 hours
Annual Burden Hours: 1,108
Frequency: On Occasion.
Summary of Information Collection
The purpose of this information collection is to improve the
efficiency of the negotiations process by ensuring the submission of
thorough, accurate, and complete forward pricing rate proposals. If the
contracting officer determines that a forward pricing rate proposal
should be obtained pursuant to FAR 42.1701, then contractors following
the commercial contract cost principles in FAR subpart 31.2 will be
required to submit a forward pricing rate proposal that complies with
FAR 15.408, Table 15-2, and DFARS 215.403-5 and 215.407-5-70. The
forward pricing rate proposal adequacy checklist at Table 215.403-
5(b)(3) is used by the contracting officer and the contractor to ensure
the proposal is complete. The completed forward pricing rate proposal
adequacy checklist will be submitted to DoD with the forward pricing
rate proposal.
Jennifer L. Hawes,
Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations System.
[FR Doc. 2017-17956 Filed 8-23-17; 8:45 am]
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