[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 31 (Thursday, February 14, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Page 6913]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-3598]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

[OMB Control No. 9000-0004]


Federal Acquisition Regulation; Submission for OMB Review; 
Architect-Engineer and Related Services Questionnaire (SF 254)

AGENCIES: Department of Defense (DOD), General Services Administration 
(GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

ACTION: Notice of request for public comments regarding an extension to 
an existing OMB clearance (9000-0004).

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SUMMARY: Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 
(44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 
Secretariat has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) 
a request to review and approve an extension of a currently approved 
information collection requirement concerning Architect-Engineer and 
Related Services Questionnaire (SF 254). A request for public comments 
was published at 66 FR 58454, November 21, 2001. No comments were 
received.
    Public comments are particularly invited on: Whether this 
collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of 
functions of the FAR, and whether it will have practical utility; 
whether our estimate of the public burden of this collection of 
information is accurate, and based on valid assumptions and 
methodology; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected; and ways in which we can minimize the 
burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, 
through the use of appropriate technological collection techniques or 
other forms of information technology.

DATES: Submit comments on or before March 18, 2002.

ADDRESSES: Submit comments including suggestions for reducing this 
burden to: FAR Desk Officer, OMB, Room 10102, NEOB, Washington, DC 
20503, and a copy to the General Services Administration, FAR 
Secretariat (MVP), 1800 F Street, NW, Room 4035, Washington, DC 20405.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cecelia Davis, Acquisition Policy 
Division, GSA (202) 219-0202.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

A. Purpose

    Standard Form 254 is used by all Executive agencies to obtain 
uniform information about a firm's experience in architect-engineering 
(A-E) projects. The form is submitted annually as required by 40 U.S.C. 
541-544 by firms wishing to be considered for Government A-E contracts. 
The information obtained on this form is used to determine if a firm 
should be solicited for A-E projects.

B. Annual Reporting Burden

    Respondents: 5,000.
    Responses Per Respondent: 7.
    Total Responses: 35,000.
    Hours Per Response: 1.
    Total Burden Hours: 35,000.

Obtaining Copies of Proposals

    Requester may obtain a copy of the proposal from the General 
Services Administration, FAR Secretariat (MVP), Room 4035, 1800 F 
Street, NW, Washington, DC 20405, telephone (202) 501-4755. Please cite 
OMB Control No. 9000-0004, Architect-Engineer and Related Services 
Questionnaire (SF 254), in all correspondence.

    Dated: February 5, 2002.
Al Matera,
Director, Acquisition Policy Division.
[FR Doc. 02-3598 Filed 2-13-02; 8:45 am]
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