[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 21 (Wednesday, February 3, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 8017-8018]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-02241]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

[OMB Control No. 9000-0076; Docket No. 2021-0053; Sequence No. 2]


Information Collection; Novation and Change-of-Name Agreements

AGENCY: Department of Defense (DOD), General Services Administration 
(GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, and 
the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regulations, DoD, GSA, and 
NASA invite the public to comment on

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a revision and an extension concerning alternatives to Government-
unique standards. DoD, GSA, and NASA invite comments on: Whether the 
proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper 
performance of the functions of Federal Government acquisitions, 
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. OMB has 
approved this information collection for use through October 31, 2021. 
DoD, GSA, and NASA propose that OMB extend its approval for use for 
three additional years beyond the current expiration date.

DATES: DoD, GSA, and NASA will consider all comments received by April 
5, 2021.

ADDRESSES: DoD, GSA, and NASA invite interested persons to submit 
comments on this collection through https://www.regulations.gov and 
follow the instructions on the site. This website provides the ability 
to type short comments directly into the comment field or attach a file 
for lengthier comments. If there are difficulties submitting comments, 
contact the GSA Regulatory Secretariat Division at 202-501-4755 or 
[email protected].
    Instructions: All items submitted must cite OMB Control No. 9000-
0153, Alternatives to Government-unique standards. Comments received 
generally will be posted without change to https://www.regulations.gov, 
including any personal and/or business confidential information 
provided. To confirm receipt of your comment(s), please check https://www.regulations.gov, approximately two-to-three days after submission 
to verify posting.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jennifer Hawes, Procurement Analyst, 
at telephone 202-969-7386, or [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

A. OMB Control Number, Title, and Any Associated Form(s)

    9000-0076, Novation and Change-of-Name Agreements.

B. Need and Uses

    This clearance covers the information that contractors must submit 
to comply with the following requirements in Federal Acquisition 
Regulation subpart 42.12:
     42.1203(a), Written Request. If a contractor wishes the 
Government to recognize a successor in interest to its contracts or a 
name change, the contractor must submit a written request to the 
responsible contracting officer. The request is used to by the 
contracting officer to determine what additional supporting 
documentation should be submitted by the contractor and to determine 
what other contract administration offices should be notified of the 
contractor's request.
     42.1204(e) and (f), Novation Agreement. Pursuant to 
42.1203(b)(1), upon request from the contracting officer, the 
contractor shall submit three signed copies of the proposed novation 
agreement, plus copies of the supporting documentation listed at 
42.1204(e) and (f), as applicable. The documentation is used by the 
contracting officer to evaluate and, if appropriate, execute a proposed 
agreement for recognizing a third party as a successor in interest.
     42.1205(a), Change-of-Name Agreement. Pursuant to 
42.1203(b)(1), upon request from the contracting officer, the 
contractor shall submit three signed copies of the proposed change-of-
name agreement, plus copies of the supporting documentation listed at 
42.1205(a), as applicable. The documentation is used by the contracting 
officer to evaluate and, if appropriate, execute a proposed agreement 
for recognizing a contractor's name change.

C. Annual Burden

    Respondents: 1,515.
    Total Annual Responses: 1,515.
    Total Burden Hours: 2,701.
    Obtaining Copies: Requesters may obtain a copy of the information 
collection documents from the GSA Regulatory Secretariat Division by 
calling 202-501-4755 or emailing [email protected]. Please cite OMB 
Control No. 9000-0076, Novation and Change-of-Name Agreements.

William F. Clark,
Director, Federal Acquisition Policy Division, Office of Governmentwide 
Acquisition Policy, Office of Acquisition Policy, Office of 
Governmentwide Policy.
[FR Doc. 2021-02241 Filed 2-2-21; 8:45 am]
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