[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 236 (Tuesday, December 9, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Page 68606]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-30469]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

[OMB Control No. 9000-0157]


Federal Acquisition Regulation; Submission for OMB Review; 
Consolidated Form for Selection of Architect-Engineer Contracts (SF 
330)

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 (9000-0157).

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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 consolidated form for 
selection of architect-engineer and contracts (SF 330). A request for 
public comments was published at 68 FR 55375 on September 25, 2003. 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 January 8, 2004.

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: Cecelia Davis, Acquisition Policy 
Division, GSA (202) 219-0202.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

A. Purpose

    Standard Form 330, Part I is used by all Executive agencies to 
obtain information from architect-engineer firms interested in a 
particular project. The information on the form is reviewed by a 
selection panel composed of professional people and assists the panel 
in selecting the most qualified architect-engineer firm to perform the 
specific project. The form is designed to provide a uniform method for 
architect-engineer firms to submit information on experience, 
personnel, capabilities of the architect-engineer firm to perform along 
with information on the consultants they expect to collaborate with on 
the specific project.
    Standard Form 330, Part II is used by all Executive agencies to 
obtain general uniform information about a firm's experience in 
architect-engineering projects. Architect-engineer firms are encouraged 
to update the form annually. The information obtained on this form is 
used to determine if a firm should be solicited for architect-engineer 
projects.

B. Annual Reporting Burden

    Respondents: 5,000.
    Responses Per Respondent: 4.
    Total Responses: 20,000.
    Hours Per Response: 29.
    Total Burden Hours: 580,000.
    Obtaining Copies of Proposals: Requesters may obtain a copy of the 
information collection documents from the General Services 
Administration, FAR Secretariat (MVA), Room 4035, 1800 F Street, NW, 
Washington, DC 20405, telephone (202) 501-4755. Please cite OMB Control 
No. 9000-0157, Consolidated Form for Selection of Architect-Engineer 
Contracts (SF 330), in all correspondence.

    Dated: December 3, 2003.
Laura Auletta,
Director, Acquisition Policy Division.
[FR Doc. 03-30469 Filed 12-8-03; 8:45 am]
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