[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 34 (Friday, February 18, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 9359-9360]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-03561]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

[OMB Control No. 9000-0027; Docket No. 2022-0053; Sequence No. 4]


Information Collection; Value Engineering Requirements

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 value 
engineering requirements. 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 April 30, 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 April 
19, 2022.

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-
0027, Value Engineering Requirements. 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 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)

    9000-0027, Value Engineering Requirements.

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B. Need and Uses

    This clearance covers the information that contractors must submit 
to comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 
requirements:
     FAR 52.248-1, Value Engineering; 52.248-2, Value 
Engineering-Architect-Engineer; and 52.248-3, Value Engineering-
Construction.
    These clauses require contractors submitting Value Engineering 
Change Proposals (VECP's) to the Government to provide such details as: 
(1) A description of the differences between the existing contract 
requirement and the proposed requirement, and the comparative 
advantages and disadvantages of each; (2) a list and analysis of 
contract requirements that must be changed if the VECP is accepted; (3) 
a detailed cost estimate showing anticipated reductions associated with 
the VECP; (4) a statement of the time a modification accepting the VECP 
must be issued to achieve maximum cost reduction, and the effect on 
contract completion time; and (5) identification of any previous 
submissions of the VECP; the agencies and contract numbers involved and 
previous Government actions, if known.
    The Government will use the collected information to evaluate the 
VECP and, if accepted, to arrange for an equitable sharing plan.

C. Annual Burden

    Respondents: 109.
    Total Annual Responses: 218.
    Total Burden Hours: 3,270.
    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. 9000-0027, Value Engineering Requirements.

Janet Fry,
Director, Federal Acquisition Policy Division, Office of Governmentwide 
Acquisition Policy, Office of Acquisition Policy, Office of 
Governmentwide Policy.
[FR Doc. 2022-03561 Filed 2-17-22; 8:45 am]
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