[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 173 (Monday, September 8, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Pages 52907-52908]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-22747]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

[OMB Control No. 9000-0132]


Federal Acquisition Regulation; Submission for OMB Review; 
Contractors' Purchasing Systems Reviews

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 (9000-0132).

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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 contractors' purchasing 
systems reviews. A request for public comments was published in the 
Federal Register at 68 FR 37467 on June 24, 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 October 8, 2003.

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 (MVA), 1800 F Street, NW., Room 4035, Washington, DC 20405.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeritta Parnell, Acquisition Policy 
Division, GSA, (202) 501-4082.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

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A. Purpose

    The objective of a contractor purchasing system review (CPSR), as 
discussed in part 44 of the FAR, is to evaluate the efficiency and 
effectiveness with which the contractor spends Government funds and 
complies with Government policy when subcontracting. The review 
provides the administrative contracting officer a basis for granting, 
withholding, or withdrawing approval of the contractor's purchasing 
system.

B. Annual Reporting Burden

    Number of Respondents: 1,580.
    Responses Per Respondent: 1.
    Total Responses: 1,580.
    Average Burden Hours Per Response: 17.
    Total Burden Hours: 26,860.
    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. 9000-0132, 
Contractors' Purchasing Systems Reviews, in all correspondence.

    Dated: September 3, 2003.
Laura G. Auletta,
Director, Acquisition Policy Division.
[FR Doc. 03-22747 Filed 9-5-03; 8:45 am]
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