Agency Information Collection Activities: Homeland Security Acquisition; Regulation (HSAR) Regulation on Agency Protests, 19003-19004 [2021-07371]

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[FR Doc. 2021–07463 Filed 4–9–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–12–P Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/ PRAMain. Find this particular information collection by selecting ‘‘Currently under 30-day Review—Open for Public Comments’’ or by using the search function. ADDRESSES: DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY [Docket Number DHS–2020–0046] Agency Information Collection Activities: Homeland Security Acquisition; Regulation (HSAR) Regulation on Agency Protests Department of Homeland Security (DHS). ACTION: 30-Day notice and request for comments; extension without change of a currently approved collection, 1600– 0004. AGENCY: The Department of Homeland Security, will submit the following Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. DHS previously published this information collection request (ICR) in the Federal Register on Monday, November 16, 2020 for a 60day public comment period. No comment was received by DHS. The purpose of this notice is to allow additional 30-days for public comments. DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until May 12, 2021. khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 21:37 Apr 09, 2021 Jkt 253001 The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and 48 CFR Chapter 1 provide general procedures on handling protests submitted by contractors to Federal agencies. FAR Part 33.103, Protests, Disputes and Appeals, prescribes policies and procedures for filing protests and for processing contract disputes and appeals. While the FAR prescribes the procedures to be followed for protests to the agency, it allows agencies to determine the method of receipt. DHS will utilize electronic mediums (email or facsimile) for collection of information and will not prescribe a format or require more information than what is already required in the FAR. If DHS determines there is a need to collect additional information outside of what is required in the FAR, DHS will submit a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00068 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 The prior information collection request for OMB No. 1600–0004 was approved through November 30, 2021 by OMB in a Notice of OMB Action. This justification supports a request for an extension of the approval. The information being collected will be obtained from contractors as part of their submissions whenever they file a bid protest with DHS. The information will be used by DHS officials in deciding how the protest should be resolved. Failure to collect this information would result in delayed resolution of protests. Agency protest information is contained in each individual solicitation document, and provides the specified contracting officer’s name, email, and mailing address that the contractors would use to submit its response. The FAR does not specify the format in which the contractor should submit protest information. However, most contractors use computers to prepare protest materials and submit time sensitive responses electronically (email or facsimile) to the specified Government point of contact. Since the responses must meet specific timeframes, a centralized mailbox or website would not be a practical method of submission. Submission of protest information through contracting officers’ email or through facsimile are the best methods to use to document receipt of protest information, and are E:\FR\FM\12APN1.SGM 12APN1 khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES 19004 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 68 / Monday, April 12, 2021 / Notices the methods most commonly used in the Government protest process. This information collection may involve small business contractors, depending on the particular transaction. The burden applied to small businesses is minimal and consistent with the goals of achieving timely resolution of agency protests. This information is collected only when contractors choose to file a protest. The information is requested from contractors so that the Government will be able to evaluate protests effectively and provide prompt resolution of issues in dispute when contractors file agency level claims. DHS/ALL/PIA–006 General Contact Lists covers the basic contact information that must be collected for DHS to address these protests. The other information collected will typically pertain to the contract itself, and not individuals. However, all information for this information collection is submitted voluntarily. Technically, because this information is not retrieved by personal identifier, no SORN is required. However, DHS/ALL–021 DHS Contractors and Consultants provides coverage for the collection of records on DHS contractors and consultants, to include resume and qualifying employment information. There is no assurance of confidentiality provided to the respondents. The burden estimates provided are based upon reports of protest activities submitted to the GAO or the Court of Federal Claims in Fiscal Year 2019. No program changes have occurred or changes to the information being collected, however, the burden was adjusted to reflect an agency adjustment decrease of 6 respondents within DHS for Fiscal Year 2019, as well as an increase in the average hourly wage rate. The Office of Management and Budget is particularly interested in comments which: 1. Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; 2. Evaluate the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; 3. Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and 4. Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or VerDate Sep<11>2014 21:37 Apr 09, 2021 Jkt 253001 other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submissions of responses. Analysis Agency: Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Title: Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation (HSAR) Regulation on Agency Protests. OMB Number: 1600–0004. Frequency: On occasion. Affected Public: Private Sector. Number of Respondents: 93. Estimated Time per Respondent: 2 hours. Total Burden Hours: 186. Robert Dorr, Acting Executive Director, Business Management Directorate. [FR Doc. 2021–07371 Filed 4–9–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9112–FL–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY [Docket Number DHS–2020–0045] Agency Information Collection Activities: Homeland Security Acquisition; Regulation (HSAR) Various Homeland Security Acquisitions Regulations, DHS Form 700–1, DHS Form 700–2, DHS Form 700–3, DHS Form 700–4 Department of Homeland Security, (DHS). ACTION: 30-Day notice and request for comments; extension without change of a currently approved Collection, 1600– 0002. AGENCY: The Department of Homeland Security, will submit the following Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. DHS previously published this information collection request (ICR) in the Federal Register on Monday, November 16, 2020 for a 60day public comment period. No comment was received by DHS. The purpose of this notice is to allow additional 30-days for public comments. DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until May 12, 2021. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.1 ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/ PRAMain. Find this particular information collection by selecting SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00069 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 ‘‘Currently under 30-day Review—Open for Public Comments’’ or by using the search function. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This information collection is associated with the forms listed below and is necessary to implement applicable parts of the HSAR (48 CFR Chapter 30). There are four forms under this collection of information request that are used by offerors, contractors, and the general public to comply with requirements in contracts awarded by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The information collected is used by contracting officers to ensure compliance with terms and conditions of DHS contracts. The forms are as follows: (1) DHS Form 700–1, Cumulative Claim and Reconciliation Statement (see (HSAR) 48 CFR 3004.804–507(a)(3) (2) DHS Form 700–2, Contractor’s Assignment of Refund, Rebates, Credits and Other Amounts (see (HSAR) 48 CFR 3004.804–570(a)(2) (3) DHS Form 700–3, Contractor’s Release (see (HSAR) 48 CFR 3004.804–570(a)(1) (4) DHS Form 700–4, Employee Claim for Wage Restitution (see (HSAR) 48 CFR 3022.406–9 These forms will be prepared by individuals, contractors or contract employees during contract administration. The information collected includes the following: • DHS Forms 700–1, 700–2 and 700– 3: Prepared by individuals, contractors or contractor employees prior to contract closure to determine whether there are excess funds that are available for deobligation versus remaining (payable) funds on contracts; assignment or transfer of rights, title, and interest to the Government; and release from liability. The contracting officer obtains the forms from the contractor for closeout, as applicable. Forms 700–1 and 02 are mainly used for calculating costs related to the closeout of cost-reimbursement, time-andmaterials, and labor-hour contracts; and, Form 700–3 is mainly used for calculating costs related to the closeout of cost-reimbursement, time-andmaterials, and labor-hour contracts but can be used for all contract types. • DHS Form 700–4 is prepared by contractor employees making claims for unpaid wages. Contracting officers must obtain this form from employees seeking restitution under contracts to provide to the Comptroller General. This form is applicable to all contract types, both opened and closed. The prior information collection request for OMB No. 1600–0002 was E:\FR\FM\12APN1.SGM 12APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 68 (Monday, April 12, 2021)]
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[FR Doc No: 2021-07371]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

[Docket Number DHS-2020-0046]


Agency Information Collection Activities: Homeland Security 
Acquisition; Regulation (HSAR) Regulation on Agency Protests

AGENCY: Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

ACTION: 30-Day notice and request for comments; extension without 
change of a currently approved collection, 1600-0004.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Homeland Security, will submit the following 
Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and 
Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork 
Reduction Act of 1995. DHS previously published this information 
collection request (ICR) in the Federal Register on Monday, November 
16, 2020 for a 60-day public comment period. No comment was received by 
DHS. The purpose of this notice is to allow additional 30-days for 
public comments.

DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until May 12, 2021. 
This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.1.

ADDRESSES:  Written comments and recommendations for the proposed 
information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of 
this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find this particular 
information collection by selecting ``Currently under 30-day Review--
Open for Public Comments'' or by using the search function.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and 
48 CFR Chapter 1 provide general procedures on handling protests 
submitted by contractors to Federal agencies. FAR Part 33.103, 
Protests, Disputes and Appeals, prescribes policies and procedures for 
filing protests and for processing contract disputes and appeals. While 
the FAR prescribes the procedures to be followed for protests to the 
agency, it allows agencies to determine the method of receipt. DHS will 
utilize electronic mediums (email or facsimile) for collection of 
information and will not prescribe a format or require more information 
than what is already required in the FAR. If DHS determines there is a 
need to collect additional information outside of what is required in 
the FAR, DHS will submit a request to the Office of Management and 
Budget (OMB) for approval.
    The prior information collection request for OMB No. 1600-0004 was 
approved through November 30, 2021 by OMB in a Notice of OMB Action. 
This justification supports a request for an extension of the approval.
    The information being collected will be obtained from contractors 
as part of their submissions whenever they file a bid protest with DHS. 
The information will be used by DHS officials in deciding how the 
protest should be resolved. Failure to collect this information would 
result in delayed resolution of protests.
    Agency protest information is contained in each individual 
solicitation document, and provides the specified contracting officer's 
name, email, and mailing address that the contractors would use to 
submit its response. The FAR does not specify the format in which the 
contractor should submit protest information. However, most contractors 
use computers to prepare protest materials and submit time sensitive 
responses electronically (email or facsimile) to the specified 
Government point of contact. Since the responses must meet specific 
timeframes, a centralized mailbox or website would not be a practical 
method of submission. Submission of protest information through 
contracting officers' email or through facsimile are the best methods 
to use to document receipt of protest information, and are

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the methods most commonly used in the Government protest process.
    This information collection may involve small business contractors, 
depending on the particular transaction. The burden applied to small 
businesses is minimal and consistent with the goals of achieving timely 
resolution of agency protests. This information is collected only when 
contractors choose to file a protest. The information is requested from 
contractors so that the Government will be able to evaluate protests 
effectively and provide prompt resolution of issues in dispute when 
contractors file agency level claims.
    DHS/ALL/PIA-006 General Contact Lists covers the basic contact 
information that must be collected for DHS to address these protests. 
The other information collected will typically pertain to the contract 
itself, and not individuals. However, all information for this 
information collection is submitted voluntarily. Technically, because 
this information is not retrieved by personal identifier, no SORN is 
required. However, DHS/ALL-021 DHS Contractors and Consultants provides 
coverage for the collection of records on DHS contractors and 
consultants, to include resume and qualifying employment information. 
There is no assurance of confidentiality provided to the respondents.
    The burden estimates provided are based upon reports of protest 
activities submitted to the GAO or the Court of Federal Claims in 
Fiscal Year 2019. No program changes have occurred or changes to the 
information being collected, however, the burden was adjusted to 
reflect an agency adjustment decrease of 6 respondents within DHS for 
Fiscal Year 2019, as well as an increase in the average hourly wage 
rate.
    The Office of Management and Budget is particularly interested in 
comments which:
    1. Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is 
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, 
including whether the information will have practical utility;
    2. Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of 
the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the 
methodology and assumptions used;
    3. Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to 
be collected; and
    4. Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those 
who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, 
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or 
other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic 
submissions of responses.

Analysis

    Agency: Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
    Title: Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation (HSAR) Regulation 
on Agency Protests.
    OMB Number: 1600-0004.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Affected Public: Private Sector.
    Number of Respondents: 93.
    Estimated Time per Respondent: 2 hours.
    Total Burden Hours: 186.

Robert Dorr,
Acting Executive Director, Business Management Directorate.
[FR Doc. 2021-07371 Filed 4-9-21; 8:45 am]
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