[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 194 (Tuesday, October 10, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Page 46991]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-21719]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

[OMB Control No. 9000-0157; Docket 2017-0053; Sequence 6]


Submission for OMB Review; Architect-Engineer Qualifications 
(Standard Form 330)

AGENCY: 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.

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SUMMARY: Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, the 
Regulatory Secretariat Division (MVCB) will be submitting to the Office 
of Management and Budget (OMB) a request to review and approve an 
extension of a previously approved information collection requirement 
for the Architect-Engineer Qualifications form, SF 330. A notice was 
published in the Federal Register on April 12, 2017. No comments were 
received.

DATES: Submit comments on or before November 9, 2017.

ADDRESSES: Submit comments regarding this burden estimate or any other 
aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for 
reducing this burden to: Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs 
of OMB, Attention: Desk Officer for GSA, Room 10236, NEOB, Washington, 
DC 20503. Additionally submit a copy to GSA by any of the following 
methods:
     Regulations.gov: http://www.regulations.gov. Submit 
comments via the Federal eRulemaking portal by searching the OMB 
control number 9000-0157. Select the link ``Comment Now'' that 
corresponds with ``Information Collection 9000-0157, SF 330.'' Follow 
the instructions provided on the screen. Please include your name, 
company name (if any), and ``Information Collection 9000-0157, SF 
330,'' on your attached document.
     Mail: General Services Administration, Regulatory 
Secretariat Division (MVCB), 1800 F Street NW., Washington, DC 20405. 
ATTN: Mr. Poe/IC 9000-0157.
    Instructions: Comments received generally will be posted without 
change to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal and/or 
business confidential information provided. To confirm receipt of your 
comment(s), please check www.regulations.gov, approximately two to 
three days after submission to verify posting (except allow 30 days for 
posting of comments submitted by mail).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Curtis E. Glover Sr. Procurement 
Analyst, Contract Policy Division, GSA, at 202-501-1448, or email 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

A. Purpose

    Federal agencies use the Standard Form (SF) 330 to obtain 
information from architect-engineer (A-E) firms about their 
professional qualifications. Federal agencies select firms for A-E 
contracts on the basis of professional qualifications as required by 40 
U.S.C. Chapter 11, Selection of Architects Engineers, and Part 36 of 
the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).
    SF 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 
to assist in the selection of 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, and capabilities of the architect-engineer firm 
to perform, along with information on the consultants they expect to 
collaborate with on the specific project.
    SF 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.
    The number of new Architectural Services contracts (NAICS code 
541310) awarded in FPDS-NG for FY 2016 was 3,256. The public burden 
hours have been reduced due to the reduction in the number of new 
Architectural Services contracts awarded in FY 2016 listed in FPDS-NG.

B. Annual Reporting Burden

    Respondents: 3,256.
    Responses per Respondent: 4.
    Total Responses: 13,024.
    Hours per Response: 29.
    Total Burden Hours: 377,696.

C. Public Comments

    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.
    Obtaining Copies of Proposals: Requesters may obtain a copy of the 
information collection documents from the General Services 
Administration, Regulatory Secretariat Division (MVCB), 1800 F Street 
NW., Washington, DC 20405. Please cite OMB Control No. 9000-0157, 
Architect-Engineer Qualifications, SF 330, in all correspondence.

    Dated: September 28, 2017.
Lorin S. Curit,
Director, Federal Acquisition Policy Division, Office of Governmentwide 
Acquisition Policy, Office of Acquisition Policy, Office of 
Governmentwide Policy.
[FR Doc. 2017-21719 Filed 10-6-17; 8:45 am]
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