[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 168 (Thursday, August 31, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 60209-60210]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-18843]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

[OMB Control No. 9000-0157; Docket No. 2023-0053; Sequence No. 7]


Information Collection; Architect-Engineer Qualifications (SF-
330)

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 architect-
engineer qualifications (Standard Form (SF) 330). 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

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other forms of information technology. OMB has approved this 
information collection for use through February 29, 2024. 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 
October 30, 2023.

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-
0157, Architect-Engineer Qualifications (SF-330). 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)

9000-0157, Architect-Engineer Qualifications, SF-330.

B. Need and Uses

    This clearance covers the information that offerors must submit to 
comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 
requirement:
    Standard Form (SF) 330, Architect-Engineer Qualifications. As 
specified in FAR 36.702(b), an architect-engineer firm must provide 
information about its qualifications for a specific contract when the 
contract amount is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition 
threshold (SAT).
    Part I--Contract-Specific Qualifications. The information on the 
form is reviewed by a selection panel composed of professionals and 
assists the panel in selecting the most qualified architect-engineer 
firm to perform the specific project. The form is designed to provide a 
uniform method for architect-engineer firms to submit information on 
experience, personnel, and capabilities of the architect-engineer firm 
to perform along with information on the consultants they expect to 
collaborate with on the specific project. Part I of the SF 330 may be 
used when the contract amount is expected to be at or below the SAT, if 
the contracting officer determines that its use is appropriate.
    Part II--General Qualifications. The information obtained on this 
form is used to determine if a firm should be solicited for architect-
engineer projects. Architect-engineer firms are encouraged to update 
the form annually. Part II of the SF 330 is used to obtain information 
from an architect-engineer firm about its general professional 
qualifications.
    The SF 330 accomplishes the following:
     Expands essential information about qualifications and 
experience data including:
    [sdiam4] An organizational chart of all participating firms and key 
personnel.
    [sdiam4] For all key personnel, a description of their experience 
in 5 relevant projects.
    [sdiam4] A description of each example project performed by the 
project team (or some elements of the project team) and its relevance 
to the agency's proposed contract.
    [sdiam4] A matrix of key personnel who participated in the example 
projects. This matrix graphically illustrates the degree to which the 
proposed key personnel have worked together before on similar projects.
     Reflects current architect-engineer disciplines, 
experience types and technology.
     Permits limited submission length thereby reducing costs 
for both the architect-engineer industry and the Government. Lengthy 
submissions do not necessarily lead to a better decision on the best-
qualified firm. The proposed SF 330 indicates that agencies may limit 
the length of a firm's submissions, either certain sections or the 
entire package. The Government's right to impose such limitations was 
established in case law (Coffman Specialties, Inc., B-284546. N-284546/
2, 2000 U.S. Comp. Gen. LEXIS 58, May 10, 2000).
    The contracting officer uses the information provided on the SF 330 
to evaluate firms to select an architect-engineer firm for a contract.

C. Annual Burden

    Respondents: 682.
    Total Annual Responses: 2,728.
    Total Burden Hours: 79,112.
    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. 9000-0157, Architect-Engineer Qualifications (SF-330).

Janet Fry,
Director, Federal Acquisition Policy Division, Office of Governmentwide 
Acquisition Policy, Office of Acquisition Policy, Office of 
Governmentwide Policy.
[FR Doc. 2023-18843 Filed 8-30-23; 8:45 am]
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