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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.
Type of Collection: Revision of a
currently approved collection.
Obligation To Respond: Required to
obtain or retain benefits.
Affected Public: Businesses or other
for-profit and not-for-profit institutions.
Frequency: On occasion.
Number of Respondents: 33,372.
Responses per Respondent: 12.57,
approximately.
Annual Responses: 419,537.
Average Hours per Response: .4,
approximately.
Annual Burden Hours: 168,496.
Summary of Information Collection
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 252.247–7001,
Price Adjustment, is prescribed at
DFARS 247.270–4(b) for use in
solicitations and contracts when using
sealed bidding to acquire stevedoring
services. Paragraphs (b) and (c) of the
clause require the contractor to notify
the contracting officer of certain changes
in the wage rates or benefits that apply
to its direct labor employees. Paragraph
(g) of the clause requires the contractor
to include with its final invoice a
statement that the contractor has
experienced no decreases in rates of pay
for labor or has notified the contracting
officer of all such decreases.
The clause at DFARS 252.247–7002,
Revision of Prices, is prescribed at
DFARS 247.270–4(c) 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
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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(g) 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 provision at DFARS 252.247–
7022, Representation of Extent of
Transportation by Sea, is prescribed at
DFARS 247.574(a) for use in all
solicitations except those for direct
purchase of ocean transportation
services or those with an anticipated
value at or below the simplified
acquisition threshold. Paragraph (b) of
the provision requires the offeror to
represent whether or not it anticipates
that supplies will be transported by sea
in the performance of any contract or
subcontract resulting from the
solicitation.
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 (d) 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 (e) of the
clause requires the contractor to submit
one copy of the rated on board vessel
operating carrier’s ocean bill of landing.
Paragraph (f) 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 (f) stated
above.
The clause at DFARS 252.247–7024,
Notification of Transportation of
Supplies by Sea, is prescribed at DFARS
247.574(c) for use in all contracts, for
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which the offeror represented, by
completion of the provision at DFARS
252.247–7022, that it did not anticipate
transporting any supplies by sea in
performance of the contract. Paragraph
(a) of the clause requires the contractor
to notify the contracting officer if the
contractor learns, after award of the
contract, that supplies will be
transported by sea.
The clause 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(e) in solicitations that
require a covered vessel for carriage of
cargo for DoD. Paragraph (c) of the
clause requires the offeror to provide
information with 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 items,
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).
Jennifer L. Hawes,
Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations
System.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Defense Acquisition Regulations
System
[Docket DARS–2017–0008; OMB Control
Number 0704–0497]
Information Collection Requirement;
Defense Federal Acquisition
Regulation Supplement; Part 15
Negotiation
Defense Acquisition
Regulations System, Department of
Defense (DoD).
AGENCY:
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allow 30 days for posting of comments
submitted by mail).
Notice and request for
comments regarding a proposed
extension of an approved information
collection requirement.
ACTION:
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Mr.
Mark Gomersall, 571–372–6099.
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 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.
The Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) has approved this information
collection requirement for use through
November 30, 2017. DoD proposes that
OMB extend its approval for use for
three additional years beyond the
current expiration date.
DATES: DoD will consider all comments
received by October 23, 2017.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments,
identified by OMB Control Number
0704–0497, using any of the following
methods:
Æ Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://
www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
Æ Email: osd.dfars@mail.mil. Include
OMB Control Number 0704–0245 in the
subject line of the message.
Æ Fax: 571–372–6094.
Æ Mail: Defense Acquisition
Regulations System, Attn: Mr. Mark
Gomersall, OUSD(AT&L)DPAP/DARS,
Room 3B941, 3060 Defense Pentagon,
Washington, DC 20301–3060.
Comments received generally will be
posted without change to https://
www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information provided.
Instructions: Search for ‘‘Docket
Number: DARS–2017–0008.’’ Select
‘‘Comment Now’’ and follow the
instructions provided to submit a
comment. All submissions received
must include the agency name and
docket number for this notice.
Comments received generally will be
posted without change to https://
www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information provided. To
confirm receipt of your comment(s),
please check www.regulations.gov,
approximately two to three days after
submission to verify posting (except
SUMMARY:
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Title and OMB Number: Defense
Federal Acquisition Regulation
Supplement (DFARS) Part 15
Negotiation; OMB Control Number
0704–0497.
Needs and Uses: Defense Federal
Acquisition Regulation Supplement
(DFARS) 215.403–5 provides
contractors with guidance for the
submittal of forward pricing rate
proposals, and includes a checklist for
contractors to use in preparing their
proposals. The checklist is submitted to
DoD with the forward pricing rate
proposal.
Type of Collection: Revision of a
currently approved collection.
Obligation to Respond: Required to
obtain or retain benefits.
Affected Public: Businesses or other
for-profit and not-for-profit institutions.
Number of Respondents: 277
Responses per Respondent: 1
Annual Responses: 277
Average Burden per Response: 4
hours
Annual Burden Hours: 1,108
Frequency: On Occasion.
Summary of Information Collection
The purpose of this information
collection is to improve the efficiency of
the negotiations process by ensuring the
submission of thorough, accurate, and
complete forward pricing rate proposals.
If the contracting officer determines that
a forward pricing rate proposal should
be obtained pursuant to FAR 42.1701,
then contractors following the
commercial contract cost principles in
FAR subpart 31.2 will be required to
submit a forward pricing rate proposal
that complies with FAR 15.408, Table
15–2, and DFARS 215.403–5 and
215.407–5–70. The forward pricing rate
proposal adequacy checklist at Table
215.403–5(b)(3) is used by the
contracting officer and the contractor to
ensure the proposal is complete. The
completed forward pricing rate proposal
adequacy checklist will be submitted to
DoD with the forward pricing rate
proposal.
Jennifer L. Hawes,
Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations
System.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Defense Acquisition Regulations System
[Docket DARS-2017-0008; OMB Control Number 0704-0497]
Information Collection Requirement; Defense Federal Acquisition
Regulation Supplement; Part 15 Negotiation
AGENCY: Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Department of Defense
(DoD).
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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
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. The Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) has approved this information collection
requirement for use through November 30, 2017. DoD proposes that OMB
extend its approval for use for three additional years beyond the
current expiration date.
DATES: DoD will consider all comments received by October 23, 2017.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by OMB Control Number
0704-0497, using any of the following methods:
[cir] Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov.
Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
[cir] Email: osd.dfars@mail.mil. Include OMB Control Number 0704-
0245 in the subject line of the message.
[cir] Fax: 571-372-6094.
[cir] Mail: Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Attn: Mr. Mark
Gomersall, OUSD(AT&L)DPAP/DARS, Room 3B941, 3060 Defense Pentagon,
Washington, DC 20301-3060.
Comments received generally will be posted without change to https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided.
Instructions: Search for ``Docket Number: DARS-2017-0008.'' Select
``Comment Now'' and follow the instructions provided to submit a
comment. All submissions received must include the agency name and
docket number for this notice. Comments received generally will be
posted without change to https://www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information provided. To confirm receipt of your comment(s),
please check www.regulations.gov, approximately two to three days after
submission to verify posting (except allow 30 days for posting of
comments submitted by mail).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Mark Gomersall, 571-372-6099.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title and OMB Number: Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation
Supplement (DFARS) Part 15 Negotiation; OMB Control Number 0704-0497.
Needs and Uses: Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement
(DFARS) 215.403-5 provides contractors with guidance for the submittal
of forward pricing rate proposals, and includes a checklist for
contractors to use in preparing their proposals. The checklist is
submitted to DoD with the forward pricing rate proposal.
Type of Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection.
Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits.
Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profit and not-for-profit
institutions.
Number of Respondents: 277
Responses per Respondent: 1
Annual Responses: 277
Average Burden per Response: 4 hours
Annual Burden Hours: 1,108
Frequency: On Occasion.
Summary of Information Collection
The purpose of this information collection is to improve the
efficiency of the negotiations process by ensuring the submission of
thorough, accurate, and complete forward pricing rate proposals. If the
contracting officer determines that a forward pricing rate proposal
should be obtained pursuant to FAR 42.1701, then contractors following
the commercial contract cost principles in FAR subpart 31.2 will be
required to submit a forward pricing rate proposal that complies with
FAR 15.408, Table 15-2, and DFARS 215.403-5 and 215.407-5-70. The
forward pricing rate proposal adequacy checklist at Table 215.403-
5(b)(3) is used by the contracting officer and the contractor to ensure
the proposal is complete. The completed forward pricing rate proposal
adequacy checklist will be submitted to DoD with the forward pricing
rate proposal.
Jennifer L. Hawes,
Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations System.
[FR Doc. 2017-17956 Filed 8-23-17; 8:45 am]
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