Notice2021-23470
Information Collection Requirement; Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Part 237, Service Contracting, and Related Clauses and Forms
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Published
October 29, 2021
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Defense DepartmentDefense Acquisition Regulations System
Abstract
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, DoD announces a 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 requirement for use through February 28, 2022. DoD proposes that OMB extend its approval for three additional years.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 207 (Friday, October 29, 2021)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-23470]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Defense Acquisition Regulations System
[Docket Number DARS-2021-0022; OMB Control Number 0704-0231]
Information Collection Requirement; Defense Federal Acquisition
Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Part 237, Service Contracting, and
Related Clauses and Forms
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 a 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
requirement for use through February 28, 2022. DoD proposes that OMB
extend its approval for three additional years.
DATES: Consideration will be given to all comments received by December
28, 2021.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by OMB Control Number
0704-0231, using any of the following methods:
[cir] Federal eRulemaking Portal: <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a>.
Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
[cir] Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#046b77602a60626576774469656d682a696d68"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="9cf3eff8b2f8fafdeeefdcf1fdf5f0b2f1f5f0">[email protected]</span></a>. Include OMB Control Number 0704-
0231 in the subject line of the message.
Comments received generally will be posted without change to
<a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a>, including any personal information
provided.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Barbara J. Trujillo, 571-372-6102.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title, Associated Form, and OMB Number: Defense Federal Acquisition
Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Part 237, Service Contracting, associated
DFARS Clauses at DFARS 252.237, DD Form 2062, and DD Form 2063; OMB
Control Number 0704-0231.
Affected Public: Businesses and 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.
Number of Respondents: 2,737.
Responses per Respondent: 1.5, approximately.
Annual Responses: 4,019.
Average Burden per Response: 1.5, approximately.
Annual Burden Hours: 6,051.
Frequency: On occasion.
Needs and Uses: This information collection is used for the
following purposes--
a. The information collected pursuant to DFARS solicitation
provision 252.237-7000(c) is used to verify that the offeror is
properly licensed in the state or other political jurisdiction where
the offeror operates its professional practice.
b. DFARS 252.237-7011, the DD Form 2062, Record of Preparation and
Disposition of Remains (Outside CONUS), and the DD Form 2063, Record of
Preparation and Disposition of Remains (Within CONUS), are used to
verify that the deceased's remains have been properly cared for by the
mortuary contractor.
c. The written plan required by DFARS solicitation provision
252.237-7024, submitted by offerors concurrently with the proposal or
offer, allows the contracting officer to assess the offeror's
capability to continue providing contractually required services to
support the DoD component's mission-essential functions in during
periods of crisis.
d. The information collected pursuant to DFARS contract clause
252.237-7023 allows the contracting officer to provide approval of
updates to the contractor's plan provided under DFARS clause 252.237-
7024, to ensure that the contractor can continue to provide services in
support of the DoD component's required mission-essential functions
during crisis situations.
Summary of Information Collection
DFARS 237.270(d)(1) prescribes the use of the provision at DFARS
252.237-7000, Notice of Special Standards, in solicitations for the
acquisition of audit services. The provision requires the apparently
successful offeror to submit evidence that it is properly licensed in
the state or political jurisdiction it operates its professional
practice.
DFARS 237.7003(a)(8) prescribes the use of the clause at 252.237-
7011, Preparation History, in all mortuary service solicitations and
contracts. The information collected is used to verify that the remains
have been properly cared for and the DD Forms 2062 and 2063 are
generally used for this purpose.
DFARS 237.7603(b) prescribes the use of the provision at 252.237-
7024, Notice of Continuation of Essential Contractor Services, in
solicitations that require the acquisition of services that are in
support of mission-essential functions, and that include the clause at
252.237-7023. The provision requires the offeror to submit a written
plan demonstrating its capability to continue to provide the
contractually required services to support a DoD component's mission-
essential functions during crisis situations.
DFARS 237.7603(a) prescribes the use of the clause at DFARS
252.237-7023, Continuation of Essential Contractor Services, in
solicitations and contracts for services in support of mission-
essential functions. The clause requires the contractor to maintain and
update its written plan as necessary to ensure that they can continue
to provide services to support the DoD component's required mission-
essential functions during crisis situations.
Jennifer D. Johnson,
Editor/Publisher, Defense Acquisition Regulations System.
[FR Doc. 2021-23470 Filed 10-28-21; 8:45 am]
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