Notice2022-16292
Agency Information Collection Activity: VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) Clause 852.211-72, Technical Industry Standards
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Published
July 29, 2022
Issuing agencies
Veterans Affairs Department
Abstract
Office of Acquisition and Logistics (OAL), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension of a currently approved collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 145 (Friday, July 29, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 45856-45857]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-16292]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900-0586]
Agency Information Collection Activity: VA Acquisition Regulation
(VAAR) Clause 852.211-72, Technical Industry Standards
AGENCY: Office of Acquisition and Logistics, Department of Veterans
Affairs.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: Office of Acquisition and Logistics (OAL), Department of
Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an opportunity for public comment
on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under
the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal agencies are
required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each
proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension
of a currently approved collection, and allow 60 days for public
comment in response to the notice.
DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection
of information should be received on or before September 27, 2022.
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information
through Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at <a href="http://www.Regulations.gov">www.Regulations.gov</a>
or to Bogdan Vaga, Office of Acquisition & Logistics, Procurement
Policy & Warrant Management Services (003A2A), Department of Veterans
Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20420 or email to
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#da98b5bdbebbb4f48cbbbdbb9aacbbf4bdb5ac"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="e7a58880838689c9b1868086a79186c9808891">[email protected]</span></a>. Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-0586'' in
any correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be viewed
online through FDMS.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Maribel Aponte, Office of Enterprise
and Integration, Data Governance Analytics (008), 810 Vermont Ave. NW,
Washington, DC 20006, (202) 266-4688 or email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#a7cac6d5cec5c2cb89c6d7c8c9d3c2e7d1c689c0c8d1"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="5a373b2833383f36743b2a35342e3f1a2c3b743d352c">[email protected]</span></a>.
Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-0586'' in any correspondence.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995, Federal agencies must
obtain approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for each
collection of information they conduct or sponsor. This request for
comment is being made pursuant to Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA.
With respect to the following collection of information, OAL invites
comments on: (1) whether the proposed collection of information is
necessary for the proper performance of OAL's functions, including
whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy
of OAL's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of
information; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of
the information to be collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of
the collection of information on respondents, including through the use
of automated collection techniques or the use of other forms of
information technology.
Authority: Public Law 104-13; 44 U.S.C. 3501-3521.
Title: VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) Construction Provisions and
Clauses.
OMB Control Number: 2900-0586.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Abstract: This Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) submission seeks an
extension of Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval No. 2900-
0586 for collection of information for both commercial and non-
commercial item, service, and construction solicitations and contracts
using VAAR Clause 852.211-72, Technical Industry Standards, as
prescribed in CFR Title 48, Federal Acquisition Regulations System,
VAAR 811.204-70, Contract clause. VAAR clause 852.211-72, Technical
Industry Standards, requires that items offered for sale to VA under
the solicitation conform to certain technical industry standards, such
as United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) or the USDA
Institutional Meat Purchase Specifications (IMPS) and that the
contractor furnish evidence to VA
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that the items meet that requirement. The evidence is normally in the
form of a tag or seal affixed to the item, such as a label on beef
product. In most cases, this requires no additional effort on the part
of the contractor, as the items come from the factory with the tags
already in place, as part of the manufacturer's standard manufacturing
operation. Occasionally, for items not already meeting standards or for
items not previously tested, a contractor will have to furnish a
certificate from an acceptable laboratory certifying that the items
furnished have been tested in accordance with, and conform to, the
specified standards. Only firms whose products have not previously been
tested to ensure the products meet the industry standards required
under the solicitation and contract will be required to submit a
separate certificate. The information will be used to ensure that the
items being purchased meet minimum safety standards and to protect VA
employees, VA beneficiaries, and the public.
Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
Estimated Annual Burden: 559 hours.
Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 30 minutes.
Frequency of Response: One per contract.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,118.
By direction of the Secretary.
Maribel Aponte,
VA PRA Clearance Officer, Office of Enterprise and Integration/Data
Governance Analytics, Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2022-16292 Filed 7-28-22; 8:45 am]
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