[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 82 (Thursday, April 28, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Page 25230]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-09039]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Defense Acquisition Regulations System

[Docket Number DARS-2022-0010; OMB Control Number 0704-0574]


Information Collection Requirements; Defense Federal Acquisition 
Regulation Supplement; DFARS Part 215, Only One Offer and Related 
Clauses in DFARS 252

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 
for use through August 31, 2022. 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 June 27, 2022.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by OMB Control Number 
0704-0574, using any of the following methods:
    [cir] Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. 
Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
    [cir] Email: [email protected]. Include OMB Control Number 0704-
0574 in the subject line of the message.
    Comments received generally will be posted without change to 
https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information 
provided.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. David E. Johnson, telephone 202-
913-5764.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title and OMB Number: Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation 
Supplement (DFARS) Part 215; Only One Offer and Related Clauses in 
DFARS 252; OMB Control Number 0704-0574.
    Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profit and not-for-profit 
institutions.
    Respondent's Obligation: Required to obtain or retain benefits.
    Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Number of Respondents: 2,691.
    Responses per Respondent: 1.33, approximately.
    Annual Responses: 3,593.
    Average Burden per Response: 37.7 hours, approximately.
    Annual Burden Hours: 135,330.
    Reporting Frequency: On Occasion.
    Needs and Uses: This information collection pertains to information 
that an offeror or contractor must submit to DoD if only one offer was 
received in response to a competitive solicitation, and the contracting 
officer must request certified cost or pricing data, to meet the 
standard for adequate price competition that is applicable to DoD. The 
Government requires this information in order to determine whether an 
offered price is fair and reasonable and to meet the statutory 
requirement for certified cost or pricing data. The contracting officer 
obtains this information through use of DFARS solicitation provisions 
252.215-7008, Only One Offer, and DFARS 252.215-7010, Requirements for 
Certified Cost or Pricing Data and Data Other Than Certified Cost or 
Pricing Data. These provisions implement 10 U.S.C. 2306a.

Jennifer D. Johnson,
Editor/Publisher, Defense Acquisition Regulations System.
[FR Doc. 2022-09039 Filed 4-27-22; 8:45 am]
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