Notice2023-21227
Information Collection Requirement; Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Part 247, Transportation and Related Clauses
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September 28, 2023
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In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, DoD announces the 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 through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved this information collection for use under Control Number 0704-0245 through January 31, 2024. DoD proposes that OMB approve an extension of the information collection requirement, to expire three years after the approval date.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 187 (Thursday, September 28, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 66825-66826]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-21227]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Defense Acquisition Regulations System
[Docket DARS-2023-0031; OMB Control Number 0704-0245]
Information Collection Requirement; Defense Federal Acquisition
Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Part 247, Transportation and Related
Clauses
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 the 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 through the use of automated
collection techniques or other forms of information technology. The
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved this information
collection for use under Control Number 0704-0245 through January 31,
2024. DoD proposes that OMB approve an extension of the information
collection requirement, to expire three years after the approval date.
DATES: DoD will consider all comments received by November 27, 2023.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by OMB Control Number
0704-0245, 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#16796572387270776465567b777f7a387b7f7a"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="d5baa6b1fbb1b3b4a7a695b8b4bcb9fbb8bcb9">[email protected]</span></a>. Include OMB Control Number 0704-
0245 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: Mr. Jon Snyder, 703-945-5341.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title and OMB Number: Defense Federal
Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Part 247, Transportation, and
related clauses, OMB Control Number 0704-0245.
Type of Request: Extension.
Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profit and not-for profit
institutions.
Respondent's Obligation: Required to obtain or retain benefits.
Respondents: 18,298.
Responses per Respondent: 6.47.
Annual Responses: 118,326.
Hours per response: 0.57.
Estimated Hours: 67,101
Reporting Frequency: On occasion.
Needs and Uses: DoD contracting officers use this information to
verify that prospective contractors have adequate insurance prior to
award of stevedoring contracts; to provide appropriate price
adjustments to stevedoring contracts; to assist the Maritime
Administration in monitoring compliance with requirements for use of
U.S.-flag vessels in accordance with the Cargo Preference Act of 1904
(10 U.S.C. 2631); and to provide appropriate and timely shipping
documentation and instructions to contractors.
The clause at DFARS 252.247-7000, Hardship Conditions, is
prescribed at DFARS 247.270-4(a) for use in all solicitations and
contracts for the acquisition of stevedoring services. Paragraph (a) of
the clause requires the contractor to notify the contracting officer of
unusual conditions associated with loading or unloading a particular
cargo, for potential adjustment of contract labor rates; and to submit
any associated request for price adjustment to the contracting officer
within 10 working days of the vessel sailing time.
The clause at DFARS 252.247-7002, Revision of Prices, is prescribed
at DFARS 247.270-4(b) for use in solicitations and contracts when using
negotiation to acquire stevedoring services. Paragraph (c) of the
clause provides that, at any time, either the contracting officer or
the contractor may deliver to the other a written demand that the
parties negotiate to revise the prices under the contract. Paragraph
(d) of the clause requires that, if either party makes such a demand,
the contractor must submit relevant data upon which to base
negotiations.
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The clause at DFARS 252.247-7007, Liability and Insurance, is
prescribed at DFARS 247.270-4(c) for use in all solicitations and
contracts for the acquisition of stevedoring services. Paragraph (f) of
the clause requires the contractor to furnish the contracting officer
with satisfactory evidence of insurance.
The provision at DFARS 252.247-7022, Representation of Extent of
Transportation by Sea, is prescribed at DFARS 247.574(a) for use in all
solicitations except those for direct purchase of ocean transportation
services or those with an anticipated value at or below the simplified
acquisition threshold. Paragraph (b) of the provision requires the
offeror to represent whether or not it anticipates that supplies will
be transported by sea in the performance of any contract or subcontract
resulting from the solicitation.
The clause at DFARS 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by
Sea, is prescribed at DFARS 247.574(b) for use in all solicitations and
contracts except those for direct purchase of ocean transportation
services. Paragraph (d) of the clause requires the contractor to submit
any requests for use of other than U.S.-flag vessels in writing to the
contracting officer. Paragraph (e) of the clause requires the
contractor to submit one copy of the rated on board vessel operating
carrier's ocean bill of landing. Paragraph (f) of the clause, if the
contract exceeds the simplified acquisition threshold, requires the
contractor to represent, with its final invoice, that: (1) no ocean
transportation was used in the performance of the contract; (2) only
U.S.-flag vessels were used for all ocean shipments under the contract;
(3) the contractor had the written consent of the contracting officer
for all non-U.S.-flag ocean transportation; or (4) shipments were made
on non-U.S.-flag vessels without the written consent of the contracting
officer. Contractors must flow down these requirements to noncommercial
subcontracts and certain types of commercial subcontracts. Subcontracts
at or below the simplified acquisition threshold are excluded from the
requirements of paragraph (f) stated above. Paragraph (h) of the
clause, requires the contractor, after award, to notify the contracting
officer if the contractor learns that supplies will be transported by
sea and the contractor indicated, in the solicitation, that the
contractor did not anticipate transporting any supplies by sea.
The clause at DFARS 252.247-7026, Evaluation Preference for Use of
Domestic Shipyards--Applicable to Acquisition of Carriage by Vessel for
DoD Cargo in the Coastwise or Noncontiguous Trade, is prescribed at
DFARS 247.574(d) in solicitations that require a covered vessel for
carriage of cargo for DoD. Paragraph (c) of the clause requires the
offeror to provide information with its offer, addressing all covered
vessels for which overhaul, repair, and maintenance work has been
performed during the period covering the current calendar year, up to
the date of proposal submission, and the preceding four calendar years.
The clause at DFARS 252.247.7028, Application for U.S. Government
Shipping Documentation/Instructions, is prescribed at DFARS 247.207(2)
for inclusion in all solicitations and contracts, including
solicitations and contracts using FAR part 12 procedures for the
acquisition of commercial products and commercial services, when
shipping under Bills of Lading and Domestic Route Order under FOB
origin contract, Export Traffic Release regardless of FOB terms, or
foreign military sales shipments. Paragraph (a) of the clause requires
contractors to complete DD Form 1659, Application for U.S. Government
Shipping Documentation/Instructions to request shipping instructions,
unless an automated system is available (paragraph (b) of the clause).
Jennifer D. Johnson,
Editor/Publisher, Defense Acquisition Regulations System.
[FR Doc. 2023-21227 Filed 9-27-23; 8:45 am]
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