Information Collection; Government Property, 9353-9354 [2022-03562]

Agencies

• DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
• General Services Administration
• National Aeronautics and Space Administration

[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 34 (Friday, February 18, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 9353-9354]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-03562]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

[OMB Control No. 9000-0075; Docket No. 2022-0053; Sequence No. 7]


Information Collection; Government Property

AGENCY: 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 
the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regulations, DoD, GSA, and 
NASA invite the public to comment on an extension concerning government 
property. 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 April 30, 2022. DoD, GSA, and 
NASA propose that OMB extend its approval for use for three additional 
years beyond the current expiration date.

DATES: DoD, GSA, and NASA will consider all comments received by April 
19, 2022.

ADDRESSES: DoD, GSA, and NASA invite interested persons to submit 
comments on this collection through https://www.regulations.gov 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 
[email protected].
    Instructions: All items submitted must cite OMB Control No. 9000-
0075, Government Property. Comments received generally will be posted 
without change to https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal 
and/or business confidential information provided. To confirm receipt 
of your comment(s), please check www.regulations.gov, approximately 
two-to-three days after submission to verify posting.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Zenaida Delgado, Procurement Analyst, 
at telephone 202-969-7207, or [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

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

    9000-0075, Government Property, and Standard Forms 1428, and 1429.

B. Need and Uses

    This clearance covers the information that contractors must submit 
to comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 
requirements:
    1. FAR clause 52.245-1, Government Property.
    a. Paragraph (f)(1)(ii) requires contractors to document the 
receipt of Government property.
    b. Paragraph (f)(1)(ii)(A) requires contractors to submit a written 
statement to the Property Administrator containing all relevant facts, 
such as cause or condition and a recommended course(s) of action, if 
overages, shortages, or damages and/or other discrepancies are 
discovered upon receipt of Government-furnished property.
    c. Paragraph (f)(1)(iii) requires contractors to create and 
maintain records of all Government property accountable to the 
contract, including Government-furnished and Contractor-acquired 
property. Property records shall, unless otherwise approved by the 
Property Administrator, contain the following:
    i. The name, part number and description, National Stock Number (if 
needed for additional item identification tracking and/or disposition), 
and other data elements as necessary and required in accordance with 
the terms and conditions of the contract.
    ii. Quantity received (or fabricated), issued, and balance-on-hand.
    iii. Unit acquisition cost.
    iv. Unique-item identifier or equivalent (if available and 
necessary for individual item tracking).
    v. Unit of measure.
    vi. Accountable contract number or equivalent code designation.
    vii. Location.
    viii. Disposition.
    ix. Posting reference and date of transaction.

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    x. Date placed in service (if required in accordance with the terms 
and conditions of the contract).
    When approved by the Property Administrator, contractors may 
maintain, in lieu of formal property records, a file of appropriately 
cross-referenced documents evidencing receipt, issue, and use of 
material that is issued for immediate consumption.
    d. Paragraph (f)(1)(iv) requires contractors to periodically 
perform, record, and disclose physical inventory results during 
contract performance, including upon completion or termination of the 
contract.
    e. Paragraph (f)(1)(vii)(B) requires contractors, unless otherwise 
directed by the Property Administrator, to investigate and report all 
incidents of Government property loss as soon as the facts become 
known. Such reports shall, at a minimum, contain the following 
information:
    i. Date of incident (if known).
    ii. The data elements required under paragraph (f)(1)(iii)(A) of 
FAR 52.245-1.
    iii. Quantity.
    iv. Accountable contract number.
    v. A statement indicating current or future need.
    vi. Unit acquisition cost, or if applicable, estimated sales 
proceeds, estimated repair or replacement costs.
    vii. All known interests in commingled material of which includes 
Government material.
    viii. Cause and corrective action taken or to be taken to prevent 
recurrence.
    ix. A statement that the Government will receive compensation 
covering the loss of Government property, in the event the Contractor 
was or will be reimbursed or compensated.
    x. Copies of all supporting documentation.
    xi. Last known location.
    xii. A statement that the property did or did not contain 
sensitive, export controlled, hazardous, or toxic material, and that 
the appropriate agencies and authorities were notified.
    f. Paragraph (f)(1)(viii) requires contractors to promptly disclose 
and report Government property in its possession that is excess to 
contract performance.
    g. Paragraph (f)(1)(ix) requires contractors to disclose and report 
to the Property Administrator the need for replacement and/or capital 
rehabilitation.
    h. Paragraph (f)(1)(x) requires contractors to perform and report 
to the Property Administrator contract property closeout.
    i. Paragraph (f)(2) requires contractors to establish and maintain 
Government accounting source data, particularly in the areas of 
recognition of acquisitions, loss of Government property, and 
disposition of material and equipment.
    j. Paragraphs (j)(2) and (3) require contractors to submit 
inventory disposal schedules to the Plant Clearance Officer using the 
Standard Form (SF) 1428, Inventory Disposal Schedule and if needed the 
SF 1429, Inventory Disposal Schedule--Continuation Sheet. Paragraph 
(j)(2)(iv) requires contractors to provide the following information:
    i. Any additional information that may facilitate understanding of 
the property's intended use.
    ii. For work-in-progress, the estimated percentage of completion.
    iii. For precious metals in raw or bulk form, the type of metal and 
estimated weight.
    iv. For hazardous material or property contaminated with hazardous 
material, the type of hazardous material.
    v. For metals in mill product form, the form, shape, treatment, 
hardness, temper, specification (commercial or Government) and 
dimensions (thickness, width, and length).
    2. FAR 52.245-9, Use and Charges. Paragraph (d)(1) of this clause 
requires contractors submitting a government property rental request 
to: (1) Identify the property for which rental is requested, (2) 
propose a rental period, and (3) compute an estimated rental charge by 
using the Contractor's best estimate of rental time in the formulae 
described in paragraph (e) of the clause at FAR 52.245-9.
    This information is used to facilitate the management of Government 
property in the possession of the contractor.

C. Annual Burden

    Respondents and Recordkeepers: 13,607.
    Total Annual Responses and Records: 8,990,168.
    Total Burden Hours: 4,442,877. (2,291,997 reporting hours + 
2,150,880 recordkeeping hours)
    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 [email protected]. Please cite OMB 
Control No. 9000-0075, Government Property.

Janet Fry,
Director, Federal Acquisition Policy Division, Office of Governmentwide 
Acquisition Policy, Office of Acquisition Policy, Office of 
Governmentwide Policy.
[FR Doc. 2022-03562 Filed 2-17-22; 8:45 am]
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