[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 67 (Wednesday, April 8, 1998)] [Notices] [Pages 17157-17158] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 98-9117] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE [OMB Control Number 0704-0232] Information Collection Requirements; Contract Pricing AGENCY: Department of Defense (DoD). ACTION: Notice and request for comments regarding a proposed extension of an approved information collection requirement. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: In compliance with Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), DoD announces the proposed extension of a public information collection requirement, and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. Comments are invited on: (a) whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the information collection on respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. This information collection requirement is currently approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for use through September 30, 1998. DoD proposes that OMB extend its approval for use through September 30, 2001. DATES: Consideration will be given to all comments received by June 8, 1998. ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed information collection requirement should be sent to: Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: Ms. Amy Williams, PDUSD(A&T)DP(DAR), IMD 3D139, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062. Telefax (703) 602-0350. E-mail comments submitted over the Internet should be addressed to: [email protected]. Please cite OMB Control Number 0704-0232 in all correspondence related to this issue. E-mail comments should cite OMB Control Number 0704-0232 in the subject line. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Amy Williams, at (703) 602-0131. A copy of this information collection requirement is available electronically via the Internet at: http://www.dtic.mil/dfars/ Paper copies may be obtained from Ms. Amy Williams, [[Page 17158]] PDUSD(A&T)DP(DAR), IMD 3D139, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title Associated Form, and OMB Number: Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Subpart 215.8, Price Negotiation, and Related Clauses at 252.215, OMB Control Number 0704-0232. Needs and Uses: This information collection requirement pertains to information collections used by DoD to negotiate an equitable adjustment in the total amount paid or to be paid under a fixed-price redeterminable or fixed-price incentive contract, to reflect final subcontract prices; and to determine if a contractor has an adequate system for generating cost estimates, and monitor correction of any deficiencies. Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profit and not-for-profit institutions. Annual Burden Hours: 5,350 hours. Number of Respondents: 300. Response per Respondent: .45. Number of Responses: 141. Average Burden per Response: 37.94 hours. Frequency: On occasion. Summary of Information Collection a. Subcontract Pricing Considerations. DFARS 215.806-1 requires that, upon establishment of firm prices for each subcontract listed in a repricing modification, the contractor shall submit costs incurred in performing the subcontract and the final subcontract price. This requirement is used when pricing a fixed-price redeterminable or fixed-price incentive contract that includes subcontracts placed on the same basis for which the contractor has not yet established final prices, if cost or pricing data is inadequate to determine whether the amounts are reasonable, but circumstances require prompt negotiation. b. Cost Estimating Systems DFARS 215.811 and the clause at 252.215-7002, Cost Estimating System Requirements, require that certain large business contractors--Establish an adequate cost estimating system and disclose such estimating system to the Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO) in writing. Respond in writing to written reports from the Government that identify deficiencies in the estimating system. Michele P. Peterson, Executive Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council. [FR Doc. 98-9117 Filed 4-7-98; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5000-04-M