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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
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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.
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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:
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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