Information Collection; Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 11 Requirements

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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 certain Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) part 11 requirements. 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 January 31, 2027. 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 190 (Friday, October 2, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 62733-62734]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-20271]


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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. 9000-0153; Docket No. 2026-0332; Sequence No. 1]


Information Collection; Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 11 
Requirements

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 certain Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 
part 11 requirements. 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 January 31, 2027. 
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 
December 1, 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#fabda9bba89f9da99f99ba9d899bd49d958c"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="9addc9dbc8fffdc9fff9dafde9fbb4fdf5ec">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>.
    Instructions: All items submitted must cite OMB Control No. 9000-
0153, Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 11 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: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#e5a3a4b7b58a898c869ca5829684cb828a93"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="6d2b2c3f3d0201040e142d0a1e0c430a021b">[email&#160;protected]</span></a> or call 202-969-
4075.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

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

    OMB Control No. 9000-0153, Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 11 
Requirements

B. Need and Uses

    This clearance covers the information that offerors or contractors 
must submit to comply with the following FAR requirements:
    <bullet> FAR 52.211-7, Alternatives to Government-Unique Standards. 
This solicitation provision permits offerors to propose alternatives to 
Government-unique standards in response to Government solicitations. 
When an offeror proposes a voluntary consensus standard as an 
alternative to a Government-unique standard included in a solicitation, 
the offeror must furnish data and/or information regarding the 
alternative in sufficient detail for the Government to determine if it 
meets the Government's requirements. This provision is prescribed in 
FAR 11.107 for use when a solicitation uses Government-unique standards 
and the agency uses the transaction-based reporting method to report 
its use of voluntary consensus standards to the National Institutes of 
Standards and Technology (NIST). This provision is optional for use if 
an agency uses the categorical method to report to NIST. In accordance 
with OMB Circular A-119, Federal Participation in the Development and 
Use of Voluntary Consensus Standards and in Conformity Assessment 
Activities, and section 12(d) of the National Technology Transfer and 
Advancement Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-113, 15 U.S.C. 272 note), agencies 
must use voluntary consensus standards, when they exist, in lieu of 
Government-unique standards, except where inconsistent with law or 
otherwise impractical. The information collected from offerors will be 
used by Federal agencies to determine if voluntary consensus standards 
will satisfy the Government's needs for a particular solicitation.
    <bullet> FAR 52.211-8, Time of Delivery; and 52.211-9, Desired and 
Required Time of Delivery. These time of delivery clauses may be used 
by contracting officers to set forth a required delivery schedule and 
to allow offerors to propose an alternative delivery schedule. 
Contracting officers use the collected information to ensure supplies 
or services are obtained in a timely manner.

C. Annual Burden

    Respondents: 1,377.
    Total Annual Responses: 1,377.
    Total Burden Hours: 739.
    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

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<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#70372331221517231513301703115e171f06"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="e3a4b0a2b18684b08680a3849082cd848c95">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>. Please cite OMB Control No. 9000-0153, Federal 
Acquisition Regulation Part 11 Requirements.

Janet Fry,
Director, Federal Acquisition Policy Division, Office of Governmentwide 
Acquisition Policy, Office of Acquisition Policy, Office of 
Governmentwide Policy.
[FR Doc. 2026-20271 Filed 10-1-26; 8:45 am]
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