[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 105 (Thursday, June 2, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 32305-32306]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-10912]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

[OMB Control Number 0704-0214]


Information Collection Requirement; Defense Federal Acquisition 
Regulation Supplement; Special Contracting Methods

AGENCY: Department of Defense (DoD).

ACTION: Notice and request for comments regarding a proposed extension 
of an approved information collection requirement.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork 
Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), DoD announces the 
proposed extension of a public information collection requirement and 
seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. DoD invites comments 
on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for 
the proper performance of the functions of DoD, including whether the 
information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the 
estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; (c) ways 
to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be 
collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the information 
collection on respondents, including the use of automated collection 
techniques or other forms of information technology. The Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) has approved this information collection 
requirement for use through September 30, 2005. DoD proposes that OMB 
extend its approval for use through September 30, 2008.

DATES: DoD will consider all comments received by August 1, 2005.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by OMB Control Number 
0704-0214, using any of the following methods:
     Defense Acquisition Regulations Web site: http://emissary.acq.osd.mil/dar/dfars.nsf/pubcomm. Follow the instructions for 
submitting comments.
     E-mail: [email protected]. Include OMB Control Number 0704-
0214 in the subject line of the message.
     Fax: (703) 602-0350.
     Mail: Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: Ms. 
Robin Schulze, OUSD(AT&L)DPAP(DAR), IMD 3C132, 3062 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301-3062.
     Hand Delivery/Courier: Defense Acquisition Regulations 
Council, Crystal Square 4, Suite 200A, 241 18th Street, Arlington, VA 
22202-3402.
    All comments received will be posted to http://emissary.acq.osd.mil/dar/dfars.nsf.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Robin Schulze, (703) 602-0326. The 
information collection requirements addressed in this notice are 
available electronically via the Internet at: http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfars/index.htm. Paper copies are available from Ms. Robin 
Schulze, OUSD(AT&L)DPAP(DAR), IMD 3C132, 3062 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301-3062.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title and OMB Number: Defense Federal 
Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Part 217, Special Contracting 
Methods, and related provisions and clauses at DFARS 252.217-7012, 
Liability and Insurance, DFARS 252.217-7018, Change in Plant Location--
Bakery and Dairy Products, DFARS 252.217-7026, Identification of 
Sources of Supply, and 252.217-7028, Over and Above Work; OMB Control 
Number 0704-0214.
    Needs and Uses: Contracting officers use the information required 
by the provisions and clauses prescribed in DFARS Part 217 as follows:
    The clause at DFARS 252.217-7012 is used in master agreements for 
repair

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and alteration of vessels. Contracting officers use the information 
required by paragraph (d) of the clause to determine if the contractor 
is adequately insured. Contracting officers use the information 
required by paragraphs (f) and (g) of the clause to keep informed of 
lost or damaged property for which the Government is liable, and to 
determine the appropriate course of action for replacement or repair of 
the property.
    Contracting officers use the information required by the clause at 
DFARS 252.217-7018 to determine the place of performance under 
contracts for bakery and dairy products. This information helps to 
ensure that food products are manufactured and processed in sanitary 
facilities.
    Contracting officers use the information required by the provision 
at DFARS 252.217-7026 to identify the apparently successful offeror's 
sources of supply so that competition can be enhanced in future 
acquisitions. This collection complies with 10 U.S.C. 2384, Supplies: 
identification of supplier and sources, which requires the contractor 
to identify the actual manufacturer or all sources of supply for 
supplies furnished under contract to DoD.
    Contracting officers use the information required by the clause at 
252.217-7028 to determine the extent of ``over and above'' work before 
the work commences. This requirement allows the Government to review 
the need for pending work before the contractor begins performance.
    Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profit and not-for-profit 
institutions.
    Annual Burden Hours: 785,244.
    Number of Respondents: 49,944.
    Responses Per Respondent: Approximately 1.5.
    Annual Responses: 75,944.
    Average Burden Per Response: Approximately 10.3 hours.
    Frequency: On occasion.

Summary of Information Collection

    Each provision or clause requires the offeror or contractor to 
submit certain information:
    a. Paragraph (d)(3) of the clause at DFARS 252.217-7012 requires 
the contractor to show evidence of insurance under a master agreement 
for vessel repair and alteration. Paragraphs (f) and (g) of the clause 
require the contractor to notify the contracting officer of any 
property loss or damage for which the Government is liable, and to 
submit to the contracting officer a request for reimbursement of the 
cost of replacement or repair with supporting documentation.
    b. Paragraphs (b) and (c) of the clause at DFARS 252.217-7018 
require the offeror or contractor to obtain contracting officer 
approval before changing the place of performance of a contract for 
bakery or dairy products.
    c. Paragraph (b) of the provision at DFARS 252.217-7026 requires 
the apparently successful offeror to identify its sources of supply.
    d. Paragraphs (c) and (e) of the clause at DFARS 252.217-7028 
require the contractor to submit to the contracting officer a work 
request and a proposal for ``over and above'' work.

Michele P. Peterson,
Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations System.
[FR Doc. 05-10912 Filed 6-1-05; 8:45 am]
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