[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 216 (Friday, November 12, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Page 62818]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-24690]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

[OMB Control No. 9000-0035; Docket No. 2021-0053; Sequence No. 11]


Information Collection; Claims and Appeals

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 an extension concerning claims and 
appeals. 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 January 31, 2022. 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 
January 11, 2022.

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 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-
0035, Claims and Appeals. 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: Zenaida Delgado, Procurement Analyst, 
at telephone 202-969-7207, or [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

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

    9000-0035, Claims and Appeals.

B. Need and Uses

    This clearance covers the information that contractors must submit 
to comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 
requirements:
    FAR 52.233-1, Disputes. This clause requires contractors to submit 
a claim in writing to the contracting officer for a written decision. 
For any claim exceeding $100,000, contractors must provide a 
certification that (1) the claim is made in good faith; (2) supporting 
data are accurate and complete; and (3) the amount requested accurately 
reflects the contract adjustment for which the contractor believes the 
Government is liable. Contractors may appeal the contracting officer's 
decision by submitting written appeals to the appropriate officials.
    If the contractor refuses the Government's offer to use alternative 
dispute resolution (ADR), the contractor must inform the contracting 
officer, in writing, of the contractor's specific reasons for rejecting 
the offer.
    The contracting officer will use the information to decide the 
disposition of the claim.

C. Annual Burden

    Respondents: 4,500.
    Total Annual Responses: 13,500.
    Total Burden Hours: 13,500.
    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. 9000-0035, Claims and Appeals.

Janet Fry,
Director, Federal Acquisition Policy Division, Office of Government-
Wide Acquisition Policy, Office of Acquisition Policy, Office of 
Government-Wide Policy.
[FR Doc. 2021-24690 Filed 11-10-21; 8:45 am]
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