Notice2021-12135
Information Collection; Certain Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 36 Construction Contract Requirements
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Published
June 10, 2021
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Defense DepartmentGeneral Services AdministrationNational Aeronautics and Space Administration
Abstract
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 an extension concerning certain Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) part 36 construction contract 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 September 30, 2021. DoD, GSA, and NASA propose that OMB extend its approval for use for three additional years beyond the current expiration date.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 110 (Thursday, June 10, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 30936-30937]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-12135]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
[OMB Control No. 9000-0062; Docket No. 2021-0053; Sequence No. 9]
Information Collection; Certain Federal Acquisition Regulation
Part 36 Construction Contract 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 a revision and an extension
concerning certain Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) part 36
construction contract 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 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 August
9, 2021.
ADDRESSES: DoD, GSA, and NASA invite interested persons to submit
comments on this collection through <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a> 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
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#377064766552506452547750445619505841"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="01465240536466526462416672602f666e77">[email protected]</span></a>.
Instructions: All items submitted must cite OMB Control No. 9000-
0062, Certain Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 36 Construction
Contract Requirements. Comments received generally will be posted
without change to <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a>, including any personal
and/or business confidential information provided. To confirm receipt
of your comment(s), please check <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a>,
approximately two-to-three days after submission to verify posting.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jennifer Hawes, Procurement Analyst,
at telephone 202-969-7386, or <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#f49e919a9a9d929186da9c95839187b4938795da939b82"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="a3c9c6cdcdcac5c6d18dcbc2d4c6d0e3c4d0c28dc4ccd5">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
A. OMB Control Number, Title, and any Associated Form(s)
9000-0062, Certain Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 36
Construction Contract Requirements.
B. Need and Uses
The Department of Defense, General Services Administration, and
National Aeronautics and Space Administration are combining OMB Control
Nos. for the FAR-by-FAR part. This consolidation is expected to improve
industry's ability to easily and efficiently identify burdens
associated with a given FAR part. The review of the information
collections by FAR part allows improved oversight to ensure there is no
redundant or unaccounted for burden placed on industry. Lastly,
combining information collections in a given FAR part is also expected
to reduce the administrative burden associated with processing multiple
information collections.
This justification supports the revision and extension of OMB
Control No. 9000-0062 and combines it with the previously approved
information collections under OMB Control Nos. 9000-0058 and 9000-0060
with the new title ``Certain Federal Acquisition
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Regulation Part 36 Construction Contract Requirements.'' Upon approval
of this consolidated information collection, OMB Control Nos. 9000-0058
and 9000-0060 will be discontinued. The burden requirements previously
approved under the discontinued numbers will be covered under OMB
Control No. 9000-0062.
This clearance covers the information that contractors must submit
to comply with the following FAR part 36 requirements:
<bullet> FAR 52.236-5, Material and Workmanship. This clause
requires the contractor to obtain contracting officer approval of the
machinery, equipment, material, or articles to be incorporated into the
work. The contractor's request must include: The manufacturer's name,
the model number, and other information concerning the performance,
capacity, nature, and rating of the machinery and mechanical and other
equipment; and full information concerning the material or articles.
When directed by the contracting officer, the contractor must submit
sufficient information on and, in some cases, samples of the items
requiring approval. The contracting officer uses this information to
determine whether the machinery, equipment, material, or articles meet
the standards of quality specified in the contract. A contracting
officer may reject work if the contractor installs machinery,
equipment, material, or articles in the work without obtaining the
contracting officer's approval.
<bullet> FAR 52.236-13, Accident Prevention, Alternate I. This
alternate to the basic clause requires the contractor to submit a
written proposed plan to provide and maintain work environments and
procedures that will safeguard the public and Government personnel,
property, materials, supplies, and equipment exposed to contractor
operations and activities; avoid interruptions of Government operations
and delays in project completion dates; and control costs in the
performance of this contract. The plan must include an analysis of the
significant hazards to life, limb, and property inherent in contract
work performance and a plan for controlling these hazards. The
contracting officer and technical representatives analyze the Accident
Prevention Plan to determine if the proposed plan will satisfy the
safety requirements identified in the contract, to include certain
provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Act and applicable
standards issued by the Secretary of Labor at 29 CFR part 1926 and 29
CFR part 1910.
<bullet> FAR 52.236-15, Schedules for Construction Contracts. This
clause requires the contractor to prepare and submit to the contracting
officer for approval three copies of a practicable schedule showing the
order in which the contractor proposes to perform the work, and the
dates on which the contractor contemplates starting and completing the
several salient features of the work (including acquiring materials,
plant, and equipment). The contracting officer uses this information to
monitor progress under a Federal construction contract when other
management approaches for ensuring adequate progress are not used.
C. Annual Burden
Respondents: 4,412.
Total Annual Responses: 15,352.
Total Burden Hours: 12,034.
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 <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#074054465562605462644760746629606871"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="0a4d594b586f6d596f694a6d796b246d657c">[email protected]</span></a>. Please cite OMB
Control No. 9000-0062, Certain Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 36
Construction Contracts Requirements.
Janet Fry,
Director, Federal Acquisition Policy Division, Office of Governmentwide
Acquisition Policy, Office of Acquisition Policy, Office of
Governmentwide Policy.
[FR Doc. 2021-12135 Filed 6-9-21; 8:45 am]
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