[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 79 (Tuesday, April 27, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 22207-22208]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-08715]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

[OMB Control No. 9000-0010; Docket No. 2021-0053; Sequence No. 8]


Information Collection; Progress Payments (SF 1443)

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 a revision and renewal concerning 
progress payments (Standard Form (SF) 1443). 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 September 30, 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 June 
28, 2021.

ADDRESSES: DoD, GSA, and NASA invite interested persons to submit 
comments on this collection through http://www.regulations.gov and 
follow the instructions on the site. This website

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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-
0010, Progress Payments (SF 1443). 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.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Zenaida Delgado, Procurement 
Analyst, at telephone 202-969-7207, or email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

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

    9000-0010, Progress Payments (SF 1443), Standard Form 1443, 
Contractor's Request for Progress Payment.

B. Need and Uses

    This clearance covers the information that contractors must submit 
to comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 
requirements:
     FAR 52.232-16, Progress Payments, and Standard Form (SF) 
1443, Contractor's Request for Progress Payment. Paragraph (g) of this 
FAR clause requires contractors to furnish reports, certificates, 
financial statements, and other pertinent information (including 
estimates to complete) reasonably requested by contracting officers for 
the administration of fixed-price contracts under which the Government 
will provide progress payments based on costs. Each request for 
progress payment shall be submitted on a SF 1443.
    Contracting officers use this information to administer progress 
payments under a contract. This collection of information is necessary 
for protection of the Government against financial loss through making 
of progress payments.

C. Annual Burden

    Respondents: 11,804.
    Total Annual Responses: 377,728.
    Total Burden Hours: 158,646.
    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. 9000-0010, Progress Payments (SF 1443).

Janet Fry,
Director, Federal Acquisition Policy Division, Office of Governmentwide 
Acquisition Policy, Office of Acquisition Policy, Office of 
Governmentwide Policy.
[FR Doc. 2021-08715 Filed 4-26-21; 8:45 am]
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