[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 183 (Monday, September 21, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 59293-59294]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-20758]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Defense Acquisition Regulations System

[Docket DARS-2020-0024; OMB Control Number 0704-0497]


Information Collection Requirement; Defense Federal Acquisition 
Regulation Supplement; Part 15 Negotiation

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 November 30, 2020. DoD proposes that OMB 
extend its approval for use for three additional years beyond the 
current expiration date.

DATES: DoD will consider all comments received by November 20, 2020.

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ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by OMB Control Number 
0704-0497, using any of the following methods:
    [cir] Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov. 
Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
    [cir] Email: [email protected]. Include OMB Control Number 0704-
0245 in the subject line of the message.
    [cir] Mail: Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Attn: Ms. Amy 
Williams, OUSD(A&S)DPC/DARS, Room 3B938, 3060 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301-3060.
    Comments received generally will be posted without change to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided.
    Instructions: Search for ``Docket Number: DARS-2020-0024.'' Select 
``Comment Now'' and follow the instructions provided to submit a 
comment. All submissions received must include the agency name and 
docket number for this notice. Comments received generally will be 
posted without change to http://www.regulations.gov, including any 
personal 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: Ms. Amy G. Williams, 571-372-6106.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title and OMB Number: Defense Federal 
Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Part 15 Negotiation; OMB 
Control Number 0704-0497.
    Type of Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits.
    Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profit and not-for-profit 
institutions.
    Number of Respondents: 263.
    Responses per Respondent: 1.
    Annual Responses: 263.
    Average Burden Per Response: 4 hours.
    Annual Burden Hours: 1,052.
    Frequency: On Occasion.
    Needs and Uses: DFARS 215.403-5 provides contractors with guidance 
for the submittal of forward pricing rate proposals, and includes a 
checklist for contractors to use in preparing their proposals. The 
checklist is submitted to DoD with the forward pricing rate proposal. 
The purpose of this information collection is to improve the efficiency 
of the negotiations process by ensuring the submission of thorough, 
accurate, and complete forward pricing rate proposals. If the 
contracting officer determines that a forward pricing rate proposal 
should be obtained pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation 42.1701, 
then contractors following the contract cost principles for commercial 
organizations in FAR subpart 31.2 will be required to submit a forward 
pricing rate proposal that complies with Federal Acquisition Regulation 
15.408, Table 15-2, and DFARS 215.403-5 and 215.407-5-70. The forward 
pricing rate proposal adequacy checklist at Table 215.403-1 is used by 
the contracting officer and the contractor to ensure the proposal is 
complete. The completed forward pricing rate proposal adequacy 
checklist will be submitted to DoD with the forward pricing rate 
proposal.

Jennifer Lee Hawes,
Regulatory Control Officer, Defense Acquisition Regulations System.
[FR Doc. 2020-20758 Filed 9-18-20; 8:45 am]
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