[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 246 (Thursday, December 23, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Pages 76972-76973]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-28031]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0393]


Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; 
Comment Request

AGENCY: Office of Management, Department of Veterans Affairs.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Office of Management (OM), Department of Veterans Affairs 
(VA), is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed 
collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork 
Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal agencies are required to publish 
notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of 
information, including each extension of a currently approved 
collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the 
notice. This notice solicits comments on the information needed to 
evaluate quotations received and to determine which quotation offers 
the best value in terms of price and other factors.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before February 22, 2005.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information to 
Donald E. Kaliher, Office of Acquisition Resources Service (049A5), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 
20420 or e-mail [email protected]. Please refer to ``OMB 
Control No. 2900-0393'' in any correspondence.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Donald E. Kaliher at (202) 273-8819.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13; 44 
U.S.C. 3501-3521), Federal agencies must obtain approval from the 
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for each collection of 
information they conduct or sponsor. This request for comment is being 
made pursuant to Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA.
    With respect to the following collection of information, OM invites 
comments on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information is 
necessary for the proper performance of OM's functions, including 
whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy 
of OM's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of 
information; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of 
the information to be collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of 
the collection of information on respondents, including through the use 
of automated collection techniques or the use of other forms of 
information technology.
    Title: Department of Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) 
Part 813.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0393.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: VA collects acquisition information from firms and 
individuals who wish to sell supplies, services, and construction or 
who wish to establish blanket purchase agreements (BPA) or other 
contractually related agreements with VA. VA uses the information 
collected to determine to whom to award contracts or with whom to enter 
into BPAs or other contractually related agreements.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit, Individuals and 
households, Not-for-profit institutions, and State, Local or Tribal 
Government.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 20,845 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 1 hour.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 20,845.

    Dated: December 10, 2004.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Jacqueline Parks,
IT Specialist, Records Management Service.
[FR Doc. 04-28031 Filed 12-22-04; 8:45 am]
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