[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 163 (Wednesday, August 22, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 42491-42492]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-18126]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Defense Acquisition Regulations System

[Docket Number DARS-2018-0034; OMB Control Number 0704-0231]


Information Collection Requirement; Defense Federal Acquisition 
Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Part 237, Service Contracting, Associated 
DFARS Clauses at DFARS 252.237, DD Form 2062, and DD Form 2063

AGENCY: Defense Acquisition Regulations System, 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 the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, DoD 
announces the proposed extension of a public information collection 
requirement and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. DoD 
invites comments on: 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; the accuracy of 
the estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; ways 
to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be 
collected; and 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 December 31, 2018. DoD proposes that OMB 
extend its approval for three additional years.

DATES: DoD will consider all comments received by October 22, 2018.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by OMB Control Number 
0704-0231, using any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov. 
Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Email: [email protected]. Include OMB Control Number 
0704-0231 in the subject line of the message.
     Fax: 571-372-6094.
     Mail: Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Attn: Ms. 
Carrie Moore, OUSD(A&S)DPC(DARS), 3060 Defense Pentagon, Room 3B941, 
Washington, DC 20301-3060.
    Comments received generally will be posted without change to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Carrie Moore, 571-372-6093.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title and OMB Number: Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation 
Supplement (DFARS) Part 237, Service Contracting, associated DFARS 
Clauses at DFARS 252.237, DD Form 2062, and DD Form 2063; OMB Control 
Number 0704-0231.
    Needs and Uses: This information collection is used for the 
following purposes--
    The information collected under this clearance is used as follows:
    a. The information collected pursuant to DFARS provision 252.237-
7000(c) is used to verify that the offeror is properly licensed in the 
state or other political jurisdiction where the offeror operates its 
professional practice.
    b. DFARS 252.237-7011, the DD Form 2062, Record of Preparation and 
Disposition of Remains (DoD Mortuary Facility), and the DD Form 2063, 
Record of Preparation and Disposition of Remains (Within CONUS), are 
used to verify that the deceased's remains have been properly cared by 
the mortuary contractor.
    c. The written plan required by DFARS provision 252.237-7024, 
submitted by offerors concurrently with the proposal or offer, allows 
the contracting officer to assess the offeror's capability to continue 
providing contractually required services to support the DoD 
component's mission essential functions in an emergency.
    d. The information collected pursuant to DFARS clause 252.237-7023 
allows the contracting officer to provide approval of updates to the 
contractor's plan provided under DFARS clause 252.237-7024, to ensure 
that the contractor can continue to provide services in support of the 
DoD component's required mission essential functions in an emergency.
    Affected Public: Businesses and other for-profit and not-for profit 
institutions.
    Respondent's Obligation: Required to obtain or retain benefits.
    Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Number of Respondents: 2,737.
    Responses per Respondent: 1.5, approximately.
    Annual Responses: 4,019.
    Average Burden per Response: 1.5, approximately.
    Annual Burden Hours: 6,051.
    Frequency: On occasion.

Summary of Information Collection

    DFARS 237.270 prescribes the use of the provision at DFARS 252.237-
7000,

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Notice of Special Standards, in solicitations for the acquisition of 
audit services. The provision requires the apparently successful 
offeror to submit evidence that it is properly licensed in the state or 
political jurisdiction it operates its professional practice.
    DFARS 237.7003 prescribes the use of the clause at 252.237-7011, 
Preparation History, in all mortuary service solicitations and 
contracts. The information collected is used to verify that the remains 
have been properly cared for and the DD Forms 2062 and 2063 are 
generally used for this purpose.
    DFARS 237.7603(b) prescribes the use of the provision at 252.237-
7024, Notice of Continuation of Essential Contractor Services, in 
solicitations that require the acquisition of services to support a 
mission essential function. The provision requires the offeror to 
submit a written plan demonstrating its capability to continue to 
provide the contractually required services to support a DoD 
component's mission essential functions in an emergency.
    DFARS 237.7603(a) prescribes the use of the clause at DFARS 
252.237-7023, Continuation of Essential Contractor Services, in 
solicitations and contracts for services in support of mission 
essential functions. The clause requires the contractor to maintain and 
update its written plan as necessary to ensure that it can continue to 
provide services to support the DoD component's mission essential 
functions in an emergency.

Jennifer Lee Hawes,
Regulatory Control Officer, Defense Acquisition Regulations System.
[FR Doc. 2018-18126 Filed 8-21-18; 8:45 am]
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