Notice2026-09525

Information Collection; Contract Financing

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Published
May 13, 2026

Issuing agencies

Management and Budget OfficeFederal Procurement Policy OfficeDefense DepartmentGeneral Services AdministrationNational Aeronautics and Space Administration

Abstract

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and OMB regulations, OFPP, DoD, GSA, and NASA invite the public to comment on an extension concerning contract financing. OFPP, 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 October 31, 2026. OFPP, 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 91, Number 92 (Wednesday, May 13, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 27050-27051]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-09525]


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OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET

Office of Federal Procurement Policy

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

[OMB Control No. 9000-0138; Docket No. 2026-0100; Sequence No. 1]


Information Collection; Contract Financing

AGENCY: Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP), Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB); 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 OMB 
regulations, OFPP, DoD, GSA, and NASA invite the public to comment on 
an extension concerning contract financing. OFPP, 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 October 31, 2026. OFPP, DoD, GSA, and NASA propose that OMB 
extend its approval for use for three additional years beyond the 
current expiration date.

DATES: OFPP, DoD, GSA, and NASA will consider all comments received by 
July 13, 2026.

ADDRESSES: OFPP, 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#c186928093a4a692a4a281a6b2a0efa6aeb7"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="25627664774042764046654256440b424a53">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>.
    Instructions: All items submitted must cite OMB Control No. 9000-
0138, Contract Financing. 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#a1e7e0f3f1cecdc8c2d8e1c6d2c08fc6ced7"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="6a2c2b383a05060309132a0d190b440d051c">[email&#160;protected]</span></a> or call 202-969-
4075.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

A. OMB Control Number, Title, and Any Associated Form(s)

    9000-0138, Contract Financing.

B. Need and Uses

    This clearance covers the information that offerors and contractors 
must submit to comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation 
(FAR) requirements:
    <bullet> FAR 52.232-28, Invitation to Propose Performance-Based 
Payments.
    This provision requires an offeror, when invited to propose terms 
under which the Government will make performance-based contract 
financing payments during contract performance, to include the 
following: the proposed contractual language describing the 
performance-based payments; information addressing the contractor's 
investment in the contract and a listing of--
    (i) The projected performance-based payment dates and the projected 
payment amounts; and
    (ii) The projected delivery date and the projected payment amount.
    <bullet> FAR 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of 
Commercial Products and Commercial Services.
    <bullet> FAR 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial 
Products and Commercial Services.
    These clauses require contractors, under commercial purchases 
pursuant to FAR part 12, to include with their payment requests an 
appropriately itemized statement of the financing payments requested 
and other supporting information, prepared in concert with the 
contracting officer.
    <bullet> FAR 52.232-31, Invitation to Propose Financing Terms.
    This provision requires an offeror, when invited to propose terms 
under which the Government will make contract financing payments during 
contract performance under commercial purchases pursuant to FAR part 
12, to include the following: the proposed contractual language 
describing the contract financing; and a listing of the earliest date 
and greatest amount at which each contract financing payment may be 
payable and the amount of each delivery payment.
    <bullet> FAR 52.232-32, Performance-Based Payments.
    This clause requires the contractor's request for performance-based 
payment to include any information and documentation as required by the 
contract's description of the basis for payment; and a certification by 
a contractor official authorized to bind the contractor.
    The contracting officer uses the collected information to review 
and approve contract financing requests, and establish and administer 
contract financing terms.

C. Common Form

    The General Services Administration is the sponsor agency of this 
common form. All executive agencies covered by the FAR will use this 
common form. Each executive agency will report their agency burden 
separately, and the reported information will be available at 
<a href="http://Reginfo.gov">Reginfo.gov</a>.

D. Annual Burden

General Services Administration

    Respondents: 47.
    Total Annual Responses: 340.
    Total Burden Hours: 680.
    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#8ccbdfcddee9ebdfe9efccebffeda2ebe3fa"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="387f6b796a5d5f6b5d5b785f4b59165f574e">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>. Please cite OMB

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Control No. 9000-0138, Contract Financing.

Janet Fry,
Director, Federal Acquisition Policy Division, Office of Governmentwide 
Acquisition Policy, Office of Acquisition Policy, Office of 
Governmentwide Policy.
[FR Doc. 2026-09525 Filed 5-12-26; 8:45 am]
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