[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 34 (Thursday, February 20, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Page 8227]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-4021]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

[OMB Control No. 9000-0145]


Federal Acquisition Regulation; Submission for OMB Review; Use of 
Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) as Primary Contractor 
Identification

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 (9000-0145).

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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 use of data universal 
numbering system (DUNS) as primary contractor identification. A request 
for public comments was published in the Federal Register at 67 FR 
77479 on December 18, 2002. 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 24, 2003.

ADDRESSES: Submit comments regarding this burden estimate or any other 
aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for 
reducing this burden to the General Services Administration, FAR 
Secretariat (MVA), 1800 F Street, NW., Room 4035, Washington, DC 20405.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Laura Smith, Acquisition Policy 
Division, GSA, (202) 208-7279.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

A. Purpose

    The Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number is the nine-digit 
identification number assigned by Dun and Bradstreet Information 
Services to an establishment. The Government uses the DUNS number to 
identify contractors in reporting to the Federal Procurement Data 
System (FPDS). The FPDS provides a comprehensive mechanism for 
assembling, organizing, and presenting contract placement data for the 
Federal Government. Federal agencies report data on all contracts in 
excess of $25,000.00 to the Federal Procurement Data Center which 
collects, processes, and disseminates official statistical data on 
Federal contracting. Contracting officers insert the Federal 
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provision 52.204-6, Data Universal 
Numbering System (DUNS) Number in solicitations they expect will result 
in contracts in excess of $25,000.00. This provision requires offerors 
to submit their DUNS number with their offer. If the offeror does not 
have a DUNS number, the provision provides instructions on obtaining 
one.

B. Annual Reporting Burden

    Respondents: 35,694.
    Responses Per Respondent: 4.00.
    Annual Responses: 142,776.
    Hours Per Response: .0200. (Averaged).
    Total Burden Hours: 2,852.
    Obtaining Copies of Proposals: Requesters may obtain a copy of the 
information collection documents from the General Services 
Administration, FAR Secretariat (MVA), Room 4035, Washington, DC 20405, 
telephone (202) 501-4755. Please cite OMB Control No. 9000-0145, Use of 
Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) as Primary Contractor 
Identification, in all correspondence.

    Dated: February 13, 2003.
Laura G. Smith,
Director, Acquisition Policy Division.
[FR Doc. 03-4021 Filed 2-19-03; 8:45 am]
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