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0704–0497 through January 31, 2024.
DoD proposes that OMB approve an
extension of the information collection
requirement, to expire three years after
the approval date.
DATES: DoD will consider all comments
received by November 27, 2023.
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.
Comments received generally will be
posted without change to https://
www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information provided.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr.
Jon Snyder, 703–945–5341.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title and OMB Number: Defense
Federal Acquisition Regulation
Supplement (DFARS) Part 215
Negotiation; OMB Control Number
0704–0497.
Respondent’s Obligation: Required to
obtain or retain benefits.
Affected Public: Businesses or other
for-profit and not-for-profit institutions.
Number of Respondents: 157.
Responses per Respondent: 1.
Annual Responses: 157.
Average Burden per Response: 4
hours.
Annual Burden Hours: 628.
Frequency: On Occasion.
Needs and Uses: DFARS 215.403–5
provides contractors with guidance for
the submittal of forward pricing rate
proposals, including a checklist for
contractors to use in preparing their
proposals. The checklist is submitted to
DoD with the forward pricing rate
proposal. 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
Federal Acquisition Regulation 42.1701,
then contractors following the contract
cost principles for commercial
organizations in FAR subpart 31.2 will
be required to submit a forward pricing
rate proposal that complies with Federal
Acquisition Regulation 15.408, Table
15–2, and DFARS 215.403–5 and
215.407–5–70. The forward pricing rate
proposal adequacy checklist at Table
215.403–1 is used by the contracting
officer and the contractor to ensure the
proposal is complete. The completed
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forward pricing rate proposal adequacy
checklist will be submitted to DoD with
the forward pricing rate proposal.
Jennifer D. Johnson,
Editor/Publisher, Defense Acquisition
Regulations System.
[FR Doc. 2023–21232 Filed 9–27–23; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 5001–06–P
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Defense Acquisition Regulations
System
[Docket DARS–2023–0031; OMB Control
Number 0704–0245]
Information Collection Requirement;
Defense Federal Acquisition
Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Part
247, Transportation and Related
Clauses
Defense Acquisition
Regulations System, Department of
Defense (DoD).
ACTION: Notice and request for
comments regarding a proposed
extension of an approved information
collection requirement.
AGENCY:
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 through the use
of automated collection techniques or
other forms of information technology.
The Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) has approved this information
collection for use under Control Number
0704–0245 through January 31, 2024.
DoD proposes that OMB approve an
extension of the information collection
requirement, to expire three years after
the approval date.
DATES: DoD will consider all comments
received by November 27, 2023.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments,
identified by OMB Control Number
0704–0245, using any of the following
methods:
Æ Federal eRulemaking Portal:
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
SUMMARY:
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Æ Email: osd.dfars@mail.mil. Include
OMB Control Number 0704–0245 in the
subject line of the message.
Comments received generally will be
posted without change to https://
www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information provided.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr.
Jon Snyder, 703–945–5341.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title and
OMB Number: Defense Federal
Acquisition Regulation Supplement
(DFARS) Part 247, Transportation, and
related clauses, OMB Control Number
0704–0245.
Type of Request: Extension.
Affected Public: Businesses or other
for-profit and not-for profit institutions.
Respondent’s Obligation: Required to
obtain or retain benefits.
Respondents: 18,298.
Responses per Respondent: 6.47.
Annual Responses: 118,326.
Hours per response: 0.57.
Estimated Hours: 67,101
Reporting Frequency: On occasion.
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.
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 252.247–7002,
Revision of Prices, is prescribed at
DFARS 247.270–4(b) 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
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.
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The clause at DFARS 252.247–7007,
Liability and Insurance, is prescribed at
DFARS 247.270–4(c) 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. Paragraph (h) of the clause,
requires the contractor, after award, to
notify the contracting officer if the
contractor learns that supplies will be
transported by sea and the contractor
indicated, in the solicitation, that the
contractor did not anticipate
transporting any supplies by sea.
The clause at DFARS 252.247–7026,
Evaluation Preference for Use of
Domestic Shipyards—Applicable to
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Acquisition of Carriage by Vessel for
DoD Cargo in the Coastwise or
Noncontiguous Trade, is prescribed at
DFARS 247.574(d) 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
products and commercial services,
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 D. Johnson,
Editor/Publisher, Defense Acquisition
Regulations System.
[FR Doc. 2023–21227 Filed 9–27–23; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Docket ID: DoD–2023–OS–0090]
Privacy Act of 1974; System of
Records
Office of the Secretary of
Defense, Department of Defense (DoD).
ACTION: Notice of a new system of
records.
AGENCY:
In accordance with the
Privacy Act of 1974, the DoD is issuing
a new system of records titled,
‘‘National Guard Youth Challenge
Program (NGYCP) Records,’’ DPR 32.
This system of records is being
established by the Office of the Under
Secretary of Defense for Personnel and
Readiness to collect and maintain
records on youth ages 151⁄2 to 18 who
utilize services provided by the National
Guard Youth Challenge Academies in
their respective states. The data will
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also be used for longitudinal tracking for
higher learning placement, employment
placement, justice recidivism, and
analysis of program effectiveness.
DATES: This system of records is
effective upon publication; however,
comments on the Routine Uses will be
accepted on or before October 30, 2023.
The Routine Uses are effective at the
close of the comment period.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments,
identified by docket number and title,
by either of the following methods:
* Federal Rulemaking Portal: https://
www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
* Mail: Department of Defense, Office
of the Assistant to the Secretary of
Defense for Privacy, Civil Liberties, and
Transparency, Regulatory Directorate,
4800 Mark Center Drive, Attn: Mailbox
24, Suite 08D09, Alexandria, VA 22350–
1700.
Instructions: All submissions received
must include the agency name and
docket number for this Federal Register
document. The general policy for
comments and other submissions from
members of the public is to make these
submissions available for public
viewing on the internet at https://
www.regulations.gov as they are
received without change, including any
personal identifiers or contact
information.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Jessica Levin, Privacy and Civil
Liberties Officer, Office of the Under
Secretary of Defense for Personnel and
Readiness, 4000 Defense Pentagon,
Washington, DC 20301–4000, (202) 815–
1083.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
The National Guard Youth Challenge
Program is a preventive at-risk youth
program that targets voluntary
participants, primarily 151⁄2 to 18 years
of age, who have dropped out of school,
ceased to continually attend secondary
education institutions, or are not
satisfactorily progressing, and are
willing to become drug-free, and are
crime-free. The Youth Challenge
Program was established in Section
1076 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1998
(32 U.S.C. 509) to address the school
dropout crisis by improving education,
life skills, and employment potential of
participants. This is accomplished by
providing military-based training,
supervised work experience, and by
advancing the program’s core
components. These core components
include life coping skills, leadership,
followership, service to community, job
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[FR Doc No: 2023-21227]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Defense Acquisition Regulations System
[Docket DARS-2023-0031; OMB Control Number 0704-0245]
Information Collection Requirement; Defense Federal Acquisition
Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Part 247, Transportation and Related
Clauses
AGENCY: Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Department of Defense
(DoD).
ACTION: Notice and request for comments regarding a proposed extension
of an approved information collection requirement.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
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 through the use of automated
collection techniques or other forms of information technology. The
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved this information
collection for use under Control Number 0704-0245 through January 31,
2024. DoD proposes that OMB approve an extension of the information
collection requirement, to expire three years after the approval date.
DATES: DoD will consider all comments received by November 27, 2023.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by OMB Control Number
0704-0245, using any of the following methods:
[cir] Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov.
Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
[cir] Email: [email protected]. Include OMB Control Number 0704-
0245 in the subject line of the message.
Comments received generally will be posted without change to
https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information
provided.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Jon Snyder, 703-945-5341.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title and OMB Number: Defense Federal
Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Part 247, Transportation, and
related clauses, OMB Control Number 0704-0245.
Type of Request: Extension.
Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profit and not-for profit
institutions.
Respondent's Obligation: Required to obtain or retain benefits.
Respondents: 18,298.
Responses per Respondent: 6.47.
Annual Responses: 118,326.
Hours per response: 0.57.
Estimated Hours: 67,101
Reporting Frequency: On occasion.
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.
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 252.247-7002, Revision of Prices, is prescribed
at DFARS 247.270-4(b) 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 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.
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The clause at DFARS 252.247-7007, Liability and Insurance, is
prescribed at DFARS 247.270-4(c) 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. Paragraph (h) of the
clause, requires the contractor, after award, to notify the contracting
officer if the contractor learns that supplies will be transported by
sea and the contractor indicated, in the solicitation, that the
contractor did not anticipate transporting any supplies 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(d) 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 products and commercial services, 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 D. Johnson,
Editor/Publisher, Defense Acquisition Regulations System.
[FR Doc. 2023-21227 Filed 9-27-23; 8:45 am]
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