Notice2024-00056
Information Collection; Certain Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 36 Construction Contract Requirements
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Published
January 5, 2024
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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 a revision concerning certain Federal Acquisition Regulation part 36 construction contract requirements. 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 April 30, 2024. 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 89, Number 4 (Friday, January 5, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 786-787]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-00056]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
[OMB Control No. 9000-0064; Docket No. 2024-0053; Sequence No. 1]
Information Collection; Certain Federal Acquisition Regulation
Part 36 Construction Contract Requirements
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 a revision concerning certain
Federal Acquisition Regulation part 36 construction contract
requirements. 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 April 30, 2024.
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 March
5, 2024.
ADDRESSES: DoD, GSA, and NASA invite interested persons to submit
comments on this collection 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. If there are difficulties submitting comments,
contact the GSA Regulatory Secretariat Division at 202-501-4755 or
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#3d7a6e7c6f585a6e585e7d5a4e5c135a524b"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="094e5a485b6c6e5a6c6a496e7a68276e667f">[email protected]</span></a>.
Instructions: All items submitted must cite OMB Control No. 9000-
0064, Certain Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 36 Construction
Contract Requirements. 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.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Zenaida Delgado, Procurement Analyst,
at telephone 202-969-7207, or <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#d8a2bdb6b9b1bcb9f6bcbdb4bfb9bcb798bfabb9f6bfb7ae"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="28524d4649414c49064c4d444f494c47684f5b49064f475e">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
A. OMB Control Number, Title, and Any Associated Form(s)
9000-0064, Certain Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 36
Construction Contract Requirements.
B. Need and Uses
DoD, GSA, and NASA are combining OMB Control Nos. by FAR part. This
consolidation is expected to improve industry's ability to easily and
efficiently identify burdens associated with a given FAR part. This
review of the information collections by FAR part allows improved
oversight to ensure there is no redundant or unaccounted for burden
placed on industry. Lastly, combining information collections in a
given FAR part is also expected to reduce the administrative burden
associated with processing multiple information collections.
This justification supports the extension of OMB Control No. 9000-
0064 and combines it with the previously approved information
collection under OMB Control No. 9000-0062, with the new title
``Certain Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 36 Construction Contract
Requirements''. Upon approval of this consolidated information
collection, OMB Control No. 9000-0062 will be discontinued. The burden
requirements previously approved under the discontinued number will be
covered under OMB Control No. 9000-0064.
This clearance covers the information that contractors must submit
to comply with the following FAR requirements:
<bullet> FAR 52.236-5, Material and Workmanship. This clause
requires contractors to obtain contracting officer approval of the
machinery, equipment, material, or articles to be incorporated into the
work. The contractor's request must include: the manufacturer's name,
the model number, and other information concerning the performance,
capacity, nature, and rating of the machinery and mechanical and other
equipment; and full information concerning the material or articles.
When directed by the contracting officer, the contractor must submit
samples of the items requiring approval for incorporating into the
work. The contracting officer uses this information to determine
whether the machinery, equipment, material, or articles meet the
standards of quality specified in the contract. A contracting officer
may reject work, if the contractor installs machinery, equipment,
material, or articles in the work without obtaining the contracting
officer's approval.
<bullet> FAR 52.236-13, Accident Prevention, Alternate I. This
alternate to
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the basic clause requires contractors to submit a written proposed plan
to provide and maintain work environments and procedures that will
safeguard the public and Government personnel, property, materials,
supplies, and equipment exposed to contractor operations and
activities; avoid interruptions of Government operations and delays in
project completion dates; and control costs in the performance of this
contract. The plan must include an analysis of the significant hazards
to life, limb, and property inherent in contract work performance and a
plan for controlling these hazards. The contracting officer and
technical representatives analyze the Accident Prevention Plan to
determine if the proposed plan will satisfy the safety requirements
identified in the contract, to include certain provisions of the
Occupational Safety and Health Act (per FAR 36.513(c)) and applicable
standards issued by the Secretary of Labor at 29 CFR part 1926 and 29
CFR part 1910.
<bullet> FAR 52.236-15, Schedules for Construction Contracts. This
clause requires contractors to prepare and submit to the contracting
officer for approval three copies of a practicable schedule showing the
order in which the contractor proposes to perform the work, and the
dates on which the contractor contemplates starting and completing the
several salient features of the work (including acquiring materials,
plant, and equipment). The contracting officer uses this information to
monitor progress under a Federal construction contract when other
management approaches for ensuring adequate progress are not used.
<bullet> FAR 52.236-19, Organization and Direction of the Work.
This clause requires contractors, under cost-reimbursement construction
contracts, to submit to the contracting officer a chart showing the
general executive and administrative organization, the personnel to be
employed in connection with the work under the contract, and their
respective duties. The contractor must keep the data furnished current
by supplementing it as additional information becomes available. The
contracting officer uses this information to ensure the work is
performed by qualified personnel at a reasonable cost to the
Government.
C. Annual Burden
Respondents: 3,771.
Total Annual Responses: 13,267.
Total Burden Hours: 21,338.
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#b5f2e6f4e7d0d2e6d0d6f5d2c6d49bd2dac3"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="d691859784b3b185b3b596b1a5b7f8b1b9a0">[email protected]</span></a>. Please cite OMB
Control No. 9000-0064, Certain Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 36
Construction Contract Requirements.
Janet Fry,
Director, Federal Acquisition Policy Division, Office of Governmentwide
Acquisition Policy, Office of Acquisition Policy, Office of
Governmentwide Policy.
[FR Doc. 2024-00056 Filed 1-4-24; 8:45 am]
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