Information Collection Requirement; Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Part 219, Small Business Programs

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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 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 under Control Number 0704-0386 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]
[Page 62506]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-20175]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Defense Acquisition Regulations System

[Docket Number DARS-2026-0398; OMB Control Number 0704-0386


Information Collection Requirement; Defense Federal Acquisition 
Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Part 219, Small Business Programs

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 
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 under Control Number 0704-0386 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 by November 30, 2026.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by OMB Control Number 
0704-0386, 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#06697562286260677475466b676f6a286b6f6a"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="8de2fee9a3e9ebecfffecde0ece4e1a3e0e4e1">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>. Include OMB Control Number 
0704-0386 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: Joy Dishaw, at 703-509-3255.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title and OMB Number: Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation 
Supplement (DFARS) Part 219, Small Business and Associated Clauses in 
Part 252; OMB Control Number 0704-0386.
    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: 41.
    Responses per Respondent: 1.
    Annual Responses: 41.
    Average Burden per Response: 1 hour.
    Annual Burden Hours: 41.
    Needs and Uses: DoD uses this information to improve administration 
under the small business subcontracting program and to evaluate a 
contractor's past performance and compliance with its subcontracting 
plan. The clause at DFARS 252.219-7003, Small Business Subcontracting 
Plan (DoD Contracts), is prescribed for use in solicitations and 
contracts that include the clause at FAR 52.219-9, Small Business 
Subcontracting Plan. Paragraph (e) of the clause at DFARS 252.219-7003 
includes a written notification requirement for contractors who have 
identified specific small business concerns in their approved small 
business subcontracting plans. Paragraph (e) requires the contractor to 
notify the contracting officer, in writing, of any substitutions of a 
specifically identified small business concern with a firm that is not 
a small business.

Kimberly R. Ziegler,
Editor/Publisher, Defense Acquisition Regulations System.
[FR Doc. 2026-20175 Filed 9-30-26; 8:45 am]
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