Notice2022-08849
Submission for OMB Review; Government Property
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Published
April 26, 2022
Issuing agencies
Defense DepartmentGeneral Services AdministrationNational Aeronautics and Space Administration
Abstract
Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, the Regulatory Secretariat Division has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request to review and approve an extension of a previously approved information collection requirement concerning government property.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 80 (Tuesday, April 26, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 24566-24567]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-08849]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
[OMB Control No. 9000-0075; Docket No. 2022-0053; Sequence No. 7]
Submission for OMB Review; Government Property
AGENCY: Department of Defense (DOD), General Services Administration
(GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, the
Regulatory Secretariat Division has submitted to the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) a request to review and approve an
extension of a previously approved information collection requirement
concerning government property.
DATES: Submit comments on or before May 26, 2022.
ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for this information
collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice
to <a href="http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain">www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain</a>. Find this particular information
collection by selecting ``Currently under Review--Open for Public
Comments'' or by using the search function.
Additionally, submit a copy to GSA 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.
Instructions: All items submitted must cite OMB Control No. 9000-
0075, Government Property. 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="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a>, approximately
two-to-three days after submission to verify posting. If there are
difficulties submitting comments, contact the GSA Regulatory
Secretariat Division at 202-501-4755 or <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#6f283c2e3d0a083c0a0c2f081c0e41080019"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="42051103102725112721022531236c252d34">[email protected]</span></a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Zenaida Delgado, Procurement Analyst,
at telephone 202-969-7207, or <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#88f2ede6e9e1ece9a6ecede4efe9ece7c8effbe9a6efe7fe"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="176d7279767e73763973727b707673785770647639707861">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
A. OMB Control Number, Title, and any Associated Form(s): 9000-
0075, Government Property Standard Forms 1428, and 1429.
B. Need and Uses
This justification supports an extension of OMB Control No. 9000-
0075. This clearance covers the information that contractors must
submit to comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR) requirements:
1. FAR clause 52.245-1, Government Property.
a. Paragraph (f)(1)(ii) requires contractors to document the
receipt of Government property.
b. Paragraph (f)(1)(ii)(A) requires contractors to submit a written
statement to the Property Administrator containing all relevant facts,
such as cause or condition and a recommended course(s) of action, if
overages, shortages, or damages and/or other discrepancies are
discovered upon receipt of Government-furnished property.
c. Paragraph (f)(1)(iii) requires contractors to create and
maintain records of all Government property accountable to the
contract, including Government-furnished and Contractor-acquired
property. Property records shall, unless otherwise approved by the
Property Administrator, contain the following:
i. The name, part number and description, National Stock Number (if
needed for additional item identification tracking and/or disposition),
and other data elements as necessary and required in accordance with
the terms and conditions of the contract.
ii. Quantity received (or fabricated), issued, and balance-on-hand.
iii. Unit acquisition cost.
iv. Unique-item identifier or equivalent (if available and
necessary for individual item tracking).
v. Unit of measure.
vi. Accountable contract number or equivalent code designation.
vii. Location.
viii. Disposition.
ix. Posting reference and date of transaction.
x. Date placed in service (if required in accordance with the terms
and conditions of the contract).
When approved by the Property Administrator, contractors may
maintain, in lieu of formal property records, a file of appropriately
cross-referenced documents evidencing receipt, issue, and use of
material that is issued for immediate consumption.
d. Paragraph (f)(1)(iv) requires contractors to periodically
perform, record, and disclose physical inventory results during
contract performance, including upon completion or termination of the
contract.
e. Paragraph (f)(1)(vii)(B) requires contractors, unless otherwise
directed by the Property Administrator, to investigate and report all
incidents of Government property loss as soon as the facts become
known. Such reports shall, at a minimum, contain the following
information:
i. Date of incident (if known).
ii. The data elements required under paragraph (f)(1)(iii)(A) of
FAR 52.245-1.
iii. Quantity.
iv. Accountable contract number.
v. A statement indicating current or future need.
vi. Unit acquisition cost, or if applicable, estimated sales
proceeds, estimated repair or replacement costs.
vii. All known interests in commingled material of which includes
Government material.
viii. Cause and corrective action taken or to be taken to prevent
recurrence.
ix. A statement that the Government will receive compensation
covering the loss of Government property, in the event the Contractor
was or will be reimbursed or compensated.
x. Copies of all supporting documentation.
xi. Last known location.
xii. A statement that the property did or did not contain
sensitive, export controlled, hazardous, or toxic material, and that
the appropriate agencies and authorities were notified.
f. Paragraph (f)(1)(viii) requires contractors to promptly disclose
and report Government property in its possession that is excess to
contract performance.
g. Paragraph (f)(1)(ix) requires contractors to disclose and report
to the Property Administrator the need for replacement and/or capital
rehabilitation.
h. Paragraph (f)(1)(x) requires contractors to perform and report
to the Property Administrator contract property closeout.
i. Paragraph (f)(2) requires contractors to establish and maintain
Government accounting source data, particularly in the areas of
recognition of acquisitions, loss of Government property, and
disposition of material and equipment.
j. Paragraphs (j)(2) and (3) require contractors to submit
inventory disposal schedules to the Plant Clearance Officer using the
Standard Form (SF) 1428, Inventory Disposal Schedule and if needed the
SF 1429, Inventory Disposal Schedule-Continuation Sheet. Paragraph
(j)(2)(iv) requires contractors to provide the following information:
i. Any additional information that may facilitate understanding of
the property's intended use.
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ii. For work-in-progress, the estimated percentage of completion.
iii. For precious metals in raw or bulk form, the type of metal and
estimated weight.
iv. For hazardous material or property contaminated with hazardous
material, the type of hazardous material.
v. For metals in mill product form, the form, shape, treatment,
hardness, temper, specification (commercial or Government) and
dimensions (thickness, width, and length).
2. FAR 52.245-9, Use and Charges. Paragraph (d)(1) of this clause
requires contractors submitting a government property rental request
to: (1) Identify the property for which rental is requested, (2)
propose a rental period, and (3) compute an estimated rental charge by
using the Contractor's best estimate of rental time in the formulae
described in paragraph (e) of the clause at FAR 52.245-9.
This information is used to facilitate the management of Government
property in the possession of the contractor.
C. Annual Burden
Respondents/Recordkeepers: 4,481.
Total Annual Responses: 8,990,168.
Total Burden Hours: 4,442,877. (2,291,997 reporting hours +
2,150,880 recordkeeping hours).
D. Public Comment
A 60-day notice was published in the Federal Register at 87 FR
9353, on February 18, 2022. No comments were received.
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#adeafeecffc8cafec8ceedcadecc83cac2db"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="c681958794a3a195a3a586a1b5a7e8a1a9b0">[email protected]</span></a>. Please cite OMB
Control No. 9000-0075, Government Property.
Janet Fry,
Director, Federal Acquisition Policy Division, Office of Governmentwide
Acquisition Policy, Office of Acquisition Policy, Office of
Governmentwide Policy.
[FR Doc. 2022-08849 Filed 4-25-22; 8:45 am]
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