[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 113 (Monday, June 14, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Pages 31825-31826]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-15031]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

[OMB Control Number 0704-0214]


Information Collection Requirement; Defense Federal Acquisition 
Regulation Supplement; Special Contracting Methods

AGENCY: Department of Defense (DoD).

ACTION: Notice and request for comments regarding a proposed extension 
of an approved information collection requirement.

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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

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seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. We invite comments on: 
(a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the 
paper 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 January 31, 2000. DoD 
proposes that OMB extend its approval for use through January 31, 2003.

DATES: We will consider all comments received by August 13, 1999.

ADDRESSES: Send written comments and recommendations on the proposed 
information collection requirement to: Defense Acquisition Regulations 
Council, Attn: Mr. Michael Pelkey, 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 0704-0214 in all correspondence 
related to this issue. E-mail comments should cite OMB Control Number 
0704-0214 in the subject line.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Michael Pelkey, at (703) 602-0131. 
A copy of this information collection requirement is available 
electronically via the Internet at: http://www.acq.osd.mil/dp/dars/
dfars.html.
    You may obtain paper copies from Mr. Michael Pelkey, PDUSD (A&T) DP 
(DAR), IMD 3D139, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title Associated from, and OMB Number: Defense Federal Acquisition 
Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Part 217, Special Contracting Methods, 
and related provisions and clauses at DFARS 252.217-7012, Liability and 
Insurance, DFARS 252.217-7018, Change in Plant Location-Bakery and 
Dairy Products, DFARS 252.217-7026, Identification of Sources of 
Supply, and 252.217-7028, Over and Above Work; OMB Control Number 0704-
0214.
    Needs and Uses: DFARS Part 217 prescribes policies and procedures 
for acquiring supplies and services by special contracting methods. 
Contracting officers use the required information as follows:
    The clause at DFARS 252.217-7012 is used in master agreements for 
repair and alternation of vessels. Contracting officers use the 
information required by paragraph (d) of the clause of determine that 
the contractor is adequately insured. This requirement supports prudent 
business practice because it limits the Government's liability as a 
related party to the work the contractor performs. Contracting officers 
use the information required by paragraphs (f) and (g) of the clause to 
keep informed of lost or damaged property for which the Government is 
liable, and to determine the appropriate course of action for 
replacement or repair of the property.
    Contracting officers use the information required by the clause at 
DFARS 252.217-7018 to determine the place of performance under 
contracts for bakery and dairy products. This represents prudent 
business practice because it helps to ensure that food products are 
manufactured and processed in sanitary facilities.
    Contracting officers use the information required by the provision 
at DFARS 252.217-7026 to identify the apparently successful offeror's 
sources of supply so that competition can be enhanced in future 
acquisitions. This collection complies with 10 U.S.C. 2384, Supplies: 
identification of supplier and sources, which requires the contractor 
to identify the actual manufacturer or all sources of supply for 
supplies furnished under contract to DoD.
    Contracting officers use the information required by the clause at 
252.215-7028 to determine the extent of ``over and above'' work before 
the work commences. This requirement supports prudent business practice 
because it allows the Government to review the need for pending work 
before the contractor begins performance
    Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profit and not-for-profit 
institutions.
    Annual Burden Hours: 1,372,401.
    Number of Responses: 95,520.
    Responses Per Respondent: 1.3.
    Average Burden Per Response: 14.4 hours.
    Frequency: On occasion.

Summary of Information Collection

    Each provision or clause requires the offeror or contractor to 
submit certain information:
    a. Paragraph (d)(3) of the clause at DFARS 252.217-7012 requires 
the contractor to show evidence of insurance under a master agreement 
for vessel repair and alteration.
    b. Paragraphs (f) and (g) of the clause at DFARS 252.217-7018 
require the contractor to notify the contracting officer of any 
property loss or damage for which the Government is liable, and to 
submit to the contracting officer a request for reimbursement of the 
cost of replacement or repair with supporting documentation.
    c. Paragraphs (b) and (c) of the clause at DFARS 252.217-7018 
require the offeror or contractor to obtain contracting officer 
approval before changing the place of performance of a contract for 
bakery or dairy products.
    d. The provision at 252.217-7026 requires the apparently successful 
offeror to identify its sources of supply.
    e. Paragraphs (c) and (e) of the clause at DFARS 252.217-7028 
require the contractor to submit to the contracting officer a work 
request and a proposal for ``over and above'' work.
Michele P. Peterson,
Executive Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council.
[FR Doc. 99-15031 Filed 6-11-99; 8:45 am]
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