[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 182 (Wednesday, September 19, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 47389-47390]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-20377]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 10524]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Department of 
State Acquisition Regulation (DOSAR)

ACTION: Notice of request for public comment.

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SUMMARY: The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and 
Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection described below. 
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we are 
requesting comments on this collection from all interested individuals 
and organizations. The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days for 
public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB.

DATES: The Department will accept comments from the public up to 
November 19, 2018.

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ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods:
     Web: Persons with access to the internet may comment on 
this notice by going to www.Regulations.gov. You can search for the 
document by entering ``Docket Number: DOS-2018-0038'' in the Search 
field. Then click the ``Comment Now'' button and complete the comment 
form.
     Email: [email protected].
     Regular Mail: Send written comments to: Ms. Colleen Kosar, 
Policy Division, Office of the Procurement Executive, A/OPE, 2201 C 
Street NW, Suite 1060, State Annex Number 15, Washington, DC 20520.
    You must include the information collection title and the OMB 
control number in any correspondence.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Direct requests for additional 
information regarding the collection listed in this notice, including 
requests for copies of the proposed collection instrument and 
supporting documents, to Ms. Colleen Kosar, Policy Division, Office of 
the Procurement Executive, A/OPE, 2201 C Street NW, Suite 1060, State 
Annex Number 15, Washington, DC 20520, who may be reached on 703-516-
1685, or at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
     Title of Information Collection: Department of State 
Acquisition Regulation (DOSAR).
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0050.
     Type of Request: Revision of a Currently Approved 
Collection.
     Originating Office: Office of the Procurement Executive, 
A/OPE.
     Form Number: No form.
     Respondents: Entities seeking to do business with, or 
contractors of, the Department of State.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 261.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 831.
     Average Time per Response: Approximately 4 hours.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 3,370 annual hours.
     Frequency: On occasion.
     Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain a benefit.
    We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department to:
     Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is 
necessary for the proper functions of the Department.
     Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the time and cost 
burden for this proposed collection, including the validity of the 
methodology and assumptions used.
     Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected.
     Minimize the reporting burden on those who are to respond, 
including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of 
information technology.
    Please note that comments submitted in response to this Notice are 
public record. Before including any detailed personal information, you 
should be aware that your comments as submitted, including your 
personal information, will be available for public review.

Abstract of Proposed Collection

    This information collection covers pre-award and post-award 
requirements of the DOSAR. During the pre-award phase, information is 
collected to determine which proposals offer the best value to the U.S. 
Government. Post-award actions include monitoring the contractor's 
performance; issuing modifications to the contract; dealing with 
unsatisfactory performance; and closing out the contract upon its 
completion. This program collects information pursuant to the Foreign 
Service Buildings Act of 1926, as amended (22 U.S.C. 302), the Omnibus 
Diplomatic Security and Antiterrorism Act (22 U.S.C. 4852), and the 
Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1990 and 1991 (22 
U.S.C. 4864).

Methodology

    Information is collected from prospective offerors to evaluate 
their proposals. The responses provided by the public are part of the 
offeror's proposals in response to Department solicitations. This 
information may be submitted electronically (through fax or email), or 
may require a paper submission, depending upon complexity. After 
contract award, contractors are required to submit information, on an 
as-needed basis, and relate to the occurrence of specific 
circumstances.

Cathy J. Read,
Director, Office of Procurement Executive, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2018-20377 Filed 9-18-18; 8:45 am]
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