Information Collection Requirement; Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Part 247, Transportation and Related Clauses

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In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, DoD announces the proposed revision and 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 DoD's 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 through January 31, 2027. 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 91, Number 189 (Thursday, October 1, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 62505-62506]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-20172]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Defense Acquisition Regulations System

[Docket DARS-2026-0463; 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 revision and 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 DoD's 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 through January 31, 2027. 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 November 30, 2026.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by OMB Control Number 
0704-0245, using either of the following methods:
    <bullet> Federal eRulemaking Portal: <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a>. 
Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
    <bullet> Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#c4abb7a0eaa0a2a5b6b784a9a5ada8eaa9ada8"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="caa5b9aee4aeacabb8b98aa7aba3a6e4a7a3a6">[email&#160;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: David Johnson, 202-913-5764.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title and OMB Number: Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation 
Supplement (DFARS) Part 247, Transportation and Related Clauses at 
252.247; OMB Control Number 0704-0245.
    Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profit and not-for profit 
institutions.
    Respondent's Obligation: Required to obtain or retain benefits.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Number of Respondents: 2,348.
    Responses per Respondent: 6.98, approximately.
    Annual Responses: 16,379.
    Annual Burden per Response: 1.06 hours, approximately.
    Annual Burden Hours: 17,288.
    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.
    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 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 (b) of the clause requires the contractor to notify 
the Government of its intent to transport supplies by sea in the 
performance of the contract. Paragraph (e) 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 (f) of the 
clause requires the contractor to submit one copy of the rated on board 
vessel operating carrier's ocean bill of landing. Paragraph (g) 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 (g) stated 
above. Paragraph (i) 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 did not 
anticipate transporting any supplies by sea at the time of contract 
award.
    The provision 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) for use in solicitations that require a 
covered vessel for carriage of cargo for DoD. Paragraph (c) of the 
provision requires the offeror to provide information with

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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).

Kimberly R. Ziegler,
Editor/Publisher, Defense Acquisition Regulations System.
[FR Doc. 2026-20172 Filed 9-30-26; 8:45 am]
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