Notice2025-05573
Information Collection; Indirect Cost Rate Proposals, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors, and Bankruptcy Notifications
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Published
April 2, 2025
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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 an extension concerning indirect cost rate proposals, payments to small business subcontractors, and bankruptcy notifications. 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 July 31, 2025. 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 90, Number 62 (Wednesday, April 2, 2025)]
[Notices]
[Pages 14447-14448]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2025-05573]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
[OMB Control No. 9000-0069; Docket No. 2025-0053; Sequence No. 13]
Information Collection; Indirect Cost Rate Proposals, Payments to
Small Business Subcontractors, and Bankruptcy Notifications
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 indirect
cost rate proposals, payments to small business subcontractors, and
bankruptcy notifications. 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 July 31, 2025.
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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DATES: DoD, GSA, and NASA will consider all comments received by June
2, 2025.
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#fdbaaebcaf989aae989ebd9a8e9cd39a928b"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="561105170433310533351631253778313920">[email protected]</span></a>.
Instructions: All items submitted must cite OMB Control No. 9000-
0069, Indirect Cost Rate Proposals, Payments to Small Business
Subcontractors, and Bankruptcy Notifications. 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: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#a7e1e6f5f7c8cbcec4dee7c0d4c689c0c8d1"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="a8eee9faf8c7c4c1cbd1e8cfdbc986cfc7de">[email protected]</span></a> or call 202-969-
4075.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
A. OMB Control Number, Title, and Any Associated Form(s)
9000-0069, Indirect Cost Rate Proposals, Payments to Small Business
Subcontractors, and Bankruptcy Notifications
B. Need and Uses
This clearance covers the information that contractors must submit
to comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
requirements:
FAR 52.216-7, Allowable Cost and Payment. This clause requires the
contractor to submit an adequate final indirect cost rate proposal to
the contracting officer and the auditor within the 6-month period
following the expiration of each of its fiscal years. The proposed
rates shall be based on the contractor's actual cost experience for
that period. Paragraphs (d)(2)(iii) and (iv) of this clause provide a
list of the data required to be submitted. The data is customary
business financial information that the contractor can access from its
automated business systems.
FAR 52.216-15, Predetermined Indirect Cost Rates. This clause
repeats the requirement in the clause at FAR 52.216-7, paragraph (d),
for the contractor to submit an adequate final indirect cost rate
proposal, however it does not impose any additional reporting
requirements.
FAR 52.242-4, Certification of Final Indirect Costs. This clause
requires the contractor's final indirect cost rate proposal to be
certified to establish or modify the rates used to reimburse the
contractor for the costs of performing under the contract. The
supporting cost data are the cost accounting information normally
prepared by organizations under sound management and accounting
practices. This clause is incorporated into all solicitations and
contracts that provide for establishment of final indirect cost rates,
but the Department of Energy may provide an alternate clause for its
Management and Operating contracts.
The contracting officer and auditor use the proposal and supporting
data provided under the clauses at FAR 52.216-7, 52.216-15, and 52.242-
4 to verify and analyze the indirect costs and to determine the final
indirect cost rates or to prepare the Government negotiating position
if negotiation of the rates is required under the contract terms.
FAR 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors. This
clause requires the prime contractor to self-report to the contracting
officer when the prime contractor makes late or reduced payments to
small business subcontractors. The notice shall include the reason(s)
for making the reduced or untimely payment. The contracting officer
uses the information to record the identity of contractors with a
history of late or reduced payments to small business subcontractors in
the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System. The
contracting officer considers and evaluates the contractor's written
explanation for a reduced or an untimely payment to determine whether
the reduced or untimely payment is justified.
FAR 52.242-13, Bankruptcy. This clause requires contractors to
notify the contracting officer within five days after initiating the
proceedings relating to bankruptcy filing. The contracting officer uses
the notification to ensure the contractor's ability to perform its
government contract.
C. Annual Burden
Respondents: 6,265.
Total Annual Responses: 6,265.
Total Burden Hours: 1,504,083.
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#88cfdbc9daedefdbedebc8effbe9a6efe7fe"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="e4a3b7a5b68183b78187a4839785ca838b92">[email protected]</span></a>. Please cite OMB
Control No. 9000-0069, Indirect Cost Rate Proposals, Payments to Small
Business Subcontractors, and Bankruptcy Notifications.
Janet Fry,
Director, Federal Acquisition Policy Division, Office of Governmentwide
Acquisition Policy, Office of Acquisition Policy, Office of
Governmentwide Policy.
[FR Doc. 2025-05573 Filed 4-1-25; 8:45 am]
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