[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 244 (Friday, December 19, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Page 70783]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-31345]



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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 68 FR 60093, October 21, 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 20, 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 (SF) 254, Architect-Engineer and Related Services 
Questionnaire 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.
    The SF 330, Architect-Engineer Qualifications will replace SF 254, 
Architect-Engineer and Related Services Questionnaire. The SF 330 
reflects current architect-engineer practices in a streamlined and 
updated format, and is organized into data blocks that readily support 
automation. The final version of the SF 330 has been published in the 
Federal Register and mandatory use is set for June 8, 2004. Therefore, 
it is necessary to extend this SF 254 for six months to cover this 
period of time.

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

    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. 9000-0004, Architect-
Engineer and Related Services Questionnaire (SF 254), in all 
correspondence.

    Dated: December 15, 2003.
Laura Auletta,
Director, Acquisition Policy Division.
[FR Doc. 03-31345 Filed 12-18-03; 8:45 am]
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