Submission for OMB Review; Small Business Size Rerepresentation, 25269-25270 [2024-07534]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 70 / Wednesday, April 10, 2024 / Notices supply chain risks, foreign-based risks, emerging technology risks). The intent is to structure FAR part 40 based on the objectives of the regulatory requirement (similar to how environmental objectives are covered in FAR part 23, and labor objectives are addressed in FAR part 22). Security-related requirements that include and go beyond information and communications technology (ICT) will be covered under FAR part 40. An example of products and services that include and go beyond ICT are cybersecurity supply chain risk management requirements such as requirements related to section 889 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115–232). Security-related requirements that only apply to ICT acquisitions will continue to be covered in FAR part 39. The test for whether existing regulations would be in FAR part 40 would be based on the following questions: • Question 1: Is the regulation or FAR case addressing security objectives? Æ If yes, move to question 2 Æ If no, the regulation would be located in another part of the FAR. • Question 2: Is the scope of the requirements limited to ICT? Æ If yes, the regulation would be located in FAR part 39 Æ If no, the regulation would be located FAR part 40. The following are examples of the FAR subparts and regulations that are under consideration and could potentially be located in, or relocated to, FAR part 40: ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Part 40—Information Security and Supply Chain Security 40.000 Scope of part. Æ General Policy Statements Æ Cross reference to updated FAR part 39 scoped to ICT Subpart 40.1—Processing Supply Chain Risk Information Æ FAR 4.2302, sharing supply chain risk information Æ Cross reference to counterfeit and nonconforming parts (FAR 46.317) Æ Cross reference to cyber threat and incident reporting and information sharing (FAR case 2021–017) Subpart 40.2—Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Æ FAR subpart 4.20, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab Æ FAR subpart 4.21, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:10 Apr 09, 2024 Jkt 262001 Æ FAR subpart 4.22, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application, which covers the TikTok application, from FAR case 2023– 010 Æ Prohibition on Certain Semiconductor Products and Services (FAR case 2023–008) Æ FAR subpart 4.23, Federal Acquisition Security Council, except section 4.2302 Æ Covered Procurement Action/ agency specific exclusion orders (FAR case 2019–018) Æ FAR subpart 25.7, Prohibited Sources Æ Prohibition on Operation of Covered Unmanned Aircraft Systems from Covered Foreign Entities (FAR case 2024–002) Subpart 40.3—Safeguarding Information Æ FAR subpart 4.4, Safeguarding Classified Information Within Industry Æ Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) (FAR case 2017– 016) Æ FAR subpart 4.19, Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems In this notice, DoD, GSA, and NASA are providing an opportunity for members of the public to provide comments on the proposed scope of FAR part 40. Feedback provided should support the goal of providing a single location to cover broad security requirements that apply across acquisitions. Providing the acquisition team with a single, consolidated location in the FAR that addresses their role in implementing requirements related to managing information security and supply chain security when acquiring products and services will enable the acquisition workforce to understand and implement applicable requirements more easily. DoD, GSA, and NASA seek responses to any or all the questions that follow this paragraph. Where possible, include specific examples of how your organization is or would be impacted negatively or positively by the recommended scope and subparts; if applicable, provide rationale supporting your position. If you believe the proposed scope and subparts should be revised, suggest an alternative (which may include not providing guidance at all) and include an explanation, analysis, or both, of how the alternative might meet the same objective or be more effective. Comments on the economic effects including quantitative and qualitative data are especially helpful. In addition to the FAR parts and subparts proposed for relocation to FAR part 40, let us know: PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 25269 1. What specific section(s) of the FAR would benefit from inclusion in FAR part 40? 2. What specific suggestions do you have for otherwise improving the proposed scope or subparts of FAR part 40? William F. Clark, Director, Office of Government-wide Acquisition Policy, Office of Acquisition Policy, Office of Government-wide Policy. [FR Doc. 2024–07535 Filed 4–9–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6820–EP–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION [OMB Control No. 9000–0163; Docket No. 2024–0053; Sequence No. 3] Submission for OMB Review; Small Business Size Rerepresentation Department of Defense (DOD), General Services Administration (GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, the Regulatory Secretariat Division has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request to review and approve an extension of a previously approved information collection requirement regarding small business size rerepresentation. DATES: Submit comments on or before May 10, 2024. ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for this 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 Review—Open for Public Comments’’ or by using the search function. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Zenaida Delgado, Procurement Analyst, at telephone 202–969–7207, or zenaida.delgado@gsa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: A. OMB Control Number, Title, and Any Associated Form(s) OMB Control No. 9000–0163, Small Business Size Rerepresentation. B. Need and Uses This clearance covers the information that contractors must submit to comply E:\FR\FM\10APN1.SGM 10APN1 25270 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 70 / Wednesday, April 10, 2024 / Notices with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requirements: • FAR 52.219–28, Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation. This clause requires contractors that originally represented themselves as a small business for a contract award to rerepresent their size and socioeconomic status at the prime contract level by updating their representations in the Representations and Certifications section of the System for Award Management (SAM). Contractors are also required to notify the contracting officer by email, or otherwise in writing, that the rerepresentations have been made, and provide the date on which they were made. Small business contractors are required to rerepresent their size and socioeconomic status upon occurrence of any of the following: (a) For the NAICS code(s) in the contract— (1) Within 30 days after execution of a novation agreement or within 30 days after modification of the contract to include FAR clause 52.219–28 if the novation agreement was executed prior to inclusion of this clause in the contract. (2) Within 30 days after a merger or acquisition of the contractor that does not require novation or within 30 days after modification of the contract to include the clause at 52.219–28 if the merger or acquisition occurred prior to inclusion of this clause in the contract; (3) For long-term contracts— (i) Within 60 to 120 days prior to the end of the fifth year of the contract; and (ii) Within 60 to 120 days prior to the date specified in the contract for exercising any option thereafter. (b) When contracting officers explicitly require it for an order issued under a multiple-award contract. The collected information is used by the Small Business Administration, Congress, Federal agencies and the general public for various reasons, such as determining if agencies are meeting statutory goals, set-aside determinations, and market research. C. Annual Burden ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Respondents: 3,482. Total Annual Responses: 5,098. Total Burden Hours: 2,549. A 60-day notice was published in the Federal Register at 89 FR 6523, on February 1, 2024. A comment was received; however, it did not change the estimate of the burden. Comment: The respondent expressed concerns about proposed changes that 18:10 Apr 09, 2024 Jkt 262001 William Clark, Director, Office of Governmentwide Acquisition Policy, Office of Acquisition Policy, Office of Governmentwide Policy. [FR Doc. 2024–07534 Filed 4–9–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6820–EP–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Administration for Children and Families Proposed Information Collection Activity; Supporting Youth To Be Successful in Life (SYSIL) Study— Extension With Proposed Revisions (Office of Management and Budget #: 0970–0574) Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation, Administration for Children and Families, Department of Health and Human Services. ACTION: Request for public comments. AGENCY: The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is requesting approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for an extension with proposed revisions of a currently approved information collection activity as part of the Supporting Youth to be Successful in Life (SYSIL) study (OMB #: 0970–0574; expiration date: 07/31/2024). SUMMARY: D. Public Comment VerDate Sep<11>2014 could result in small businesses missing contracting opportunities because their small business size standard changes while waiting for the Government to evaluate proposals and make awards. The respondent stated that a gap of multiple years is not uncommon for the Government’s process. The respondent indicated that the proposed changes are not needed. Response: The comment is not relevant to the request for comments. The respondent’s comment appears to express views regarding the proposed rule for FAR Case 2020–016, Rerepresentation of Size and Socioeconomic Status, published on September 29, 2023 (88 FR 67189). The respondent supports the current FAR policy and did not express opposition to its associated information collection as described on the 60-day notice published in the Federal Register for the extension of the collection. 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 GSARegSec@gsa.gov. Please cite OMB Control No. 9000–0163, Small Business Size Rerepresentation. PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Comments due within 60 days of publication. In compliance with the requirements of section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, ACF is soliciting public comment on the specific aspects of the information collection described above. ADDRESSES: Copies of the proposed collection of information can be obtained and comments may be forwarded by emailing OPREinfocollection@acf.hhs.gov. Alternatively, copies can also be obtained by writing to the Administration for Children and Families, Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation, 330 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20201, Attn: OPRE Reports Clearance Officer. All requests, emailed or written, should be identified by the title of the information collection. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Description: SYSIL builds evidence on how to decrease the risk of homelessness among youth and young adults with experience in the child welfare system by continuing work with an organization who conducted foundational work as part of the Youth At-Risk of Homelessness project (OMB Control Number: 0970–0445). SYSIL will provide important information to the field by designing and conducting a federally led evaluation of a comprehensive service model for youth at risk of homelessness. The SYSIL evaluation includes an implementation study and an impact study, which will use a rigorous quasiexperimental design that includes a comparison group. This information collection request includes the baseline and follow-up survey instruments for the impact study (a single instrument administered three times), and discussion guides for interviews and focus groups for the implementation study. The data collected from the baseline and follow-up surveys will be used to describe the characteristics of the study sample of youth, develop models for estimating program impacts, and determine program effectiveness by comparing outcomes between youth in the treatment (youth receiving the Pathways program) and control groups. The study also collects updated contact information from youth at two points in time to assist in reaching youth to complete follow-up surveys. Data from the interviews and focus groups will provide a detailed understanding of program implementation. We are also conducting brief check-ins with program directors using a subset of questions from the interview guides to collect information on services provided at two additional points in time. The DATES: E:\FR\FM\10APN1.SGM 10APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 70 (Wednesday, April 10, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 25269-25270]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-07534]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

[OMB Control No. 9000-0163; Docket No. 2024-0053; Sequence No. 3]


Submission for OMB Review; Small Business Size Rerepresentation

AGENCY: Department of Defense (DOD), General Services Administration 
(GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, the 
Regulatory Secretariat Division has submitted to the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) a request to review and approve an 
extension of a previously approved information collection requirement 
regarding small business size rerepresentation.

DATES: Submit comments on or before May 10, 2024.

ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for this 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 Review--Open for Public 
Comments'' or by using the search function.

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)

    OMB Control No. 9000-0163, Small Business Size Rerepresentation.

B. Need and Uses

    This clearance covers the information that contractors must submit 
to comply

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with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requirements:
     FAR 52.219-28, Post-Award Small Business Program 
Rerepresentation. This clause requires contractors that originally 
represented themselves as a small business for a contract award to 
rerepresent their size and socioeconomic status at the prime contract 
level by updating their representations in the Representations and 
Certifications section of the System for Award Management (SAM). 
Contractors are also required to notify the contracting officer by 
email, or otherwise in writing, that the rerepresentations have been 
made, and provide the date on which they were made.
    Small business contractors are required to rerepresent their size 
and socioeconomic status upon occurrence of any of the following:
    (a) For the NAICS code(s) in the contract--
    (1) Within 30 days after execution of a novation agreement or 
within 30 days after modification of the contract to include FAR clause 
52.219-28 if the novation agreement was executed prior to inclusion of 
this clause in the contract.
    (2) Within 30 days after a merger or acquisition of the contractor 
that does not require novation or within 30 days after modification of 
the contract to include the clause at 52.219-28 if the merger or 
acquisition occurred prior to inclusion of this clause in the contract;
    (3) For long-term contracts--
    (i) Within 60 to 120 days prior to the end of the fifth year of the 
contract; and
    (ii) Within 60 to 120 days prior to the date specified in the 
contract for exercising any option thereafter.
    (b) When contracting officers explicitly require it for an order 
issued under a multiple-award contract.
    The collected information is used by the Small Business 
Administration, Congress, Federal agencies and the general public for 
various reasons, such as determining if agencies are meeting statutory 
goals, set-aside determinations, and market research.

C. Annual Burden

    Respondents: 3,482.
    Total Annual Responses: 5,098.
    Total Burden Hours: 2,549.

D. Public Comment

    A 60-day notice was published in the Federal Register at 89 FR 
6523, on February 1, 2024. A comment was received; however, it did not 
change the estimate of the burden.
    Comment: The respondent expressed concerns about proposed changes 
that could result in small businesses missing contracting opportunities 
because their small business size standard changes while waiting for 
the Government to evaluate proposals and make awards. The respondent 
stated that a gap of multiple years is not uncommon for the 
Government's process. The respondent indicated that the proposed 
changes are not needed.
    Response: The comment is not relevant to the request for comments. 
The respondent's comment appears to express views regarding the 
proposed rule for FAR Case 2020-016, Rerepresentation of Size and 
Socioeconomic Status, published on September 29, 2023 (88 FR 67189). 
The respondent supports the current FAR policy and did not express 
opposition to its associated information collection as described on the 
60-day notice published in the Federal Register for the extension of 
the collection.
    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. 9000-0163, Small Business Size Rerepresentation.

William Clark,
Director, Office of Governmentwide Acquisition Policy, Office of 
Acquisition Policy, Office of Governmentwide Policy.
[FR Doc. 2024-07534 Filed 4-9-24; 8:45 am]
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