[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 72 (Monday, April 15, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Pages 18177-18178]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-9052]


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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 
seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. DoD invites comments 
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. The 
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved this information 
collection requirement for use through December 31, 2002. DoD proposes 
that OMB extend its approval for use through December 31, 2005.

DATES: DoD will consider all comments received by June 14, 2002.

ADDRESSES: Respondents may submit comments directly on the World Wide 
Web at http://emissary.acq.osd.mil/dar/dfars.nsf/pubcomm. As an 
alternative, respondents may e-mail comments to: [email protected]. 
Please cite OMB Control Number 0704-0214 in the subject line of e-
mailed comments.
    Respondents that cannot submit comments using either of the above 
methods may submit comments to: Defense Acquisition Regulations 
Council, Attn: Ms. Susan L. Schneider, OUSD(AT&L)DP(DAR), IMD 3C132, 
3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062; facsimile (703) 602-
0350. Please cite OMB Control Number 0704-0214.
    At the end of the comment period, interested parties may view 
public comments on the World Wide Web at http://emissary.acq.osd.mil/dar/dfars.nsf.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Susan L. Schneider, (703) 602-
0326. The information collection requirements addressed in this notice 
are available electronically on the World Wide Web at: http://www.acq.osd.mil/dp/dars/dfars.html. Paper copies are available from Ms. 
Susan L. Schneider, OUSD(AT&L)DP(DAR), IMD 3C132, 3062 Defense 
Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title, Associated Form, 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.

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    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 alteration of vessels. Contracting officers use the 
information required by paragraph (d) of the clause to 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 information 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 
252.217-7028 to determine the extent of ``over and above'' work before 
the work commences. This requirement 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: 765,498.
    Number of Responses: 53,160.
    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 252.217-7012 
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. 02-9052 Filed 4-12-02; 8:45 am]
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