Notice2021-24690
Information Collection; Claims and Appeals
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Published
November 12, 2021
Issuing agencies
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 an extension concerning claims and appeals. 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 January 31, 2022. 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 216 (Friday, November 12, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Page 62818]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-24690]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
[OMB Control No. 9000-0035; Docket No. 2021-0053; Sequence No. 11]
Information Collection; Claims and Appeals
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 claims and
appeals. 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 January 31, 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
January 11, 2022.
ADDRESSES: DoD, GSA, and NASA invite interested persons to submit
comments on this collection through <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://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#296e7a687b4c4e7a4c4a694e5a48074e465f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="63243022310604300600230410024d040c15">[email protected]</span></a>.
Instructions: All items submitted must cite OMB Control No. 9000-
0035, Claims and Appeals. Comments received generally will be posted
without change to <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a>, including any personal
and/or business confidential information provided. To confirm receipt
of your comment(s), please check <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a>, approximately
two-to-three days after submission to verify posting.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Zenaida Delgado, Procurement Analyst,
at telephone 202-969-7207, or <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#0278676c636b66632c66676e6563666d426571632c656d74"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="89f3ece7e8e0ede8a7edece5eee8ede6c9eefae8a7eee6ff">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
A. OMB Control Number, Title, and Any Associated Form(s)
9000-0035, Claims and Appeals.
B. Need and Uses
This clearance covers the information that contractors must submit
to comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
requirements:
FAR 52.233-1, Disputes. This clause requires contractors to submit
a claim in writing to the contracting officer for a written decision.
For any claim exceeding $100,000, contractors must provide a
certification that (1) the claim is made in good faith; (2) supporting
data are accurate and complete; and (3) the amount requested accurately
reflects the contract adjustment for which the contractor believes the
Government is liable. Contractors may appeal the contracting officer's
decision by submitting written appeals to the appropriate officials.
If the contractor refuses the Government's offer to use alternative
dispute resolution (ADR), the contractor must inform the contracting
officer, in writing, of the contractor's specific reasons for rejecting
the offer.
The contracting officer will use the information to decide the
disposition of the claim.
C. Annual Burden
Respondents: 4,500.
Total Annual Responses: 13,500.
Total Burden Hours: 13,500.
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#15524654477072467076557266743b727a63"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="cb8c988a99aeac98aea88bacb8aae5aca4bd">[email protected]</span></a>. Please cite OMB
Control No. 9000-0035, Claims and Appeals.
Janet Fry,
Director, Federal Acquisition Policy Division, Office of Government-
Wide Acquisition Policy, Office of Acquisition Policy, Office of
Government-Wide Policy.
[FR Doc. 2021-24690 Filed 11-10-21; 8:45 am]
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