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This clause requires the contractor to
submit, in writing, for the contracting
officer’s advance approval a notification
and justification of any proposed change
in the make-or-buy program
incorporated in the contract.
Contracting officers use the
information collected regarding makeor-buy programs at FAR 15.407–2(e) and
52.215–9 to ensure negotiation of
reasonable contract prices, satisfactory
performance, or implementation of
socioeconomic policies.
4. FAR 52.215–14—Integrity of Unit
Prices. This clause requires offerors and
contractors under negotiated
solicitations and contracts to identify
those supplies which they will not
manufacture or to which they will not
contribute significant value, if requested
by the contracting officer or when
contracting without adequate price
competition.
When a contract action is priced on
the basis of a cost estimate, contracting
officers use this information to
determine whether the intrinsic value of
an item has been distorted through
allocation of overhead costs and
whether such items should be
considered for breakout.
5. FAR 52.215–19—Notification of
Ownership Changes. This clause
requires contractors to notify the
administrative contracting officer when
the contractor becomes aware that a
change in its ownership has occurred, or
is certain to occur, that could result in
changes in the valuation of its
capitalized assets in the accounting
records.
The notification of ownership change
enables the Government to adequately
administer the cost principle at FAR
31.205–52, Asset valuations resulting
from business combinations, which
addresses the allowability of certain
costs resulting from asset valuations
following business combinations.
6. FAR 52.215–22, Limitations on
Pass-Through Charges—Identification of
Subcontract Effort. This provision
requires offerors submitting a proposal
for a contract, task order, or delivery
order to provide the following
information with their proposal:
(a) The total cost of the work to be
performed by the offeror, and the total
cost of the work to be performed by each
subcontractor;
(b) If the offeror intends to
subcontract more than 70 percent of the
total cost of work to be performed, the
amount of the offeror’s indirect costs
and profit/fee applicable to the work to
be performed by the subcontractor(s),
and a description of the value added by
the offeror as related to the work to be
performed by the subcontractor(s); and
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(c) If any subcontractor proposed
intends to subcontract to a lower-tier
subcontractor more than 70 percent of
the total cost of work to be performed,
the amount of the subcontractor’s
indirect costs and profit/fee applicable
to the work to be performed by the
lower-tier subcontractor(s) and a
description of the added value provided
by the subcontractor as related to the
work to be performed by the lower-tier
subcontractor(s).
7. FAR 52.215–23, Limitations on
Pass-Through Charges. This clause
requires contractors to provide a
description of the value added by the
contractor or subcontractor, as
applicable, as related to the subcontract
effort if the effort changes from the
amount identified in the proposal such
that it exceeds 70 percent of the total
cost of work to be performed.
Contracting officers use the
information collected at FAR 52.215–22
and 52.215–23 to assess the value added
by a contractor or subcontractor in
relation to proposed, billed, or claimed
indirect costs or profit/fee on work
performed by a subcontractor. This
information is required to ensure that
pass-through charges under contracts
and subcontracts are not excessive.
C. Annual Burden
Respondents: 122,097.
Total Annual Responses: 139,074.
Total Burden Hours: 43,027 (43,022
reporting hours + 5 recordkeeping
hours).
D. Public Comment
A 60-day notice was published in the
Federal Register at 89 FR 92127, on
November 21, 2024. No comments were
received.
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. 9000–0048, Certain Federal
Acquisition Regulation Part 15
Requirements.
Janet Fry,
Director, Federal Acquisition Policy Division,
Office of Governmentwide Acquisition Policy,
Office of Acquisition Policy, Office of
Governmentwide Policy.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
GENERAL SERVICES
ADMINISTRATION
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND
SPACE ADMINISTRATION
[OMB Control No. 9000–0079; Docket No.
2025–0053; Sequence No. 4]
Information Collection; Travel Costs
Department of Defense (DOD),
General Services Administration (GSA),
and National Aeronautics and Space
Administration (NASA).
ACTION: Notice and request for
comments.
AGENCY:
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 travel costs.
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
June 30, 2025. 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 May
12, 2025.
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 GSARegSec@gsa.gov.
Instructions: All items submitted
must cite OMB Control No. 9000–0079,
Travel Costs. 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),
SUMMARY:
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The contracting officer will use the
information to ensure that the
Government does not reimburse
contractors for excessive travel costs.
Also, the information is used by
Government auditors to identify
allowable and unallowable costs under
Government contracts.
please check www.regulations.gov,
approximately two to three days after
submission to verify posting.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
FARPolicy@gsa.gov or call 202–969–
4075.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
A. OMB Control Number, Title, and
Any Associated Form(s)
C. Annual Burden
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B. Need and Uses
This clearance covers the information
that contractors must submit to comply
with the following FAR requirements:
1. FAR 31.205–46(a)(3)—In special or
unusual situations, costs incurred by a
contractor for lodging, meals, and
incidental expenses, may exceed the per
diem rates in effect as set forth in the
Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) for
travel in the contiguous 48 United
States. The actual costs may be allowed
only if the contractor provides the
following:
a. FAR 31.205–46(a)(3)(ii)—A written
justification for use of the higher
amounts approved by an officer of the
contractor’s organization or designee to
ensure that the authority is properly
administered and controlled to prevent
abuse.
b. FAR 31.205–46(a)(3)(iii)—Advance
approval from the contracting officer if
it becomes necessary to exercise the
authority to use the higher actual
expense method repetitively or on a
continuing basis in a particular area.
c. FAR 31.205–46(a)(3)(iv)—
Documentation to support actual costs
incurred including a receipt for each
expenditure of $75.00 or more.
2. FAR 31.205–46(c) requires firms to
maintain and make available manifest/
logs for all flights on company aircraft.
As a minimum, the manifest/log must
indicate:
a. Date, time, and points of departure;
b. Destination, date, and time of
arrival;
c. Name of each passenger and
relationship to the contractor
d. Authorization for trip; and
e. Purpose of trip.
The information required by (1) and
(2) and the name of each passenger
(required by (3)) are recordkeeping
requirements already established by
Federal Aviation Administration
regulations. This information, plus the
additional required information, is
needed to ensure that costs of owned,
chartered, or leased aircraft are properly
charged against Government contracts
and that directly associated costs of
unallowable activities are not charged to
Government contracts.
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Respondents/Recordkeepers: 1,854.
Total Annual Responses: 12,680.
Total Burden Hours: 6,686 (3,170
reporting hours + 3,516 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
GSARegSec@gsa.gov. Please cite OMB
Control No. 9000–0079, Travel Costs.
Janet Fry,
Director, Federal Acquisition Policy Division,
Office of Governmentwide Acquisition Policy,
Office of Acquisition Policy, Office of
Governmentwide Policy.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
GENERAL SERVICES
ADMINISTRATION
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND
SPACE ADMINISTRATION
[OMB Control No. 9000–0149; Docket No.
2024–0053; Sequence No. 17]
Submission for OMB Review;
Subcontract Consent and Contractors’
Purchasing System Review
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
subcontract consent and contractors’
purchasing system review.
DATES: Submit comments on or before
April 14, 2025.
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.
SUMMARY:
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Find this particular information
collection by selecting ‘‘Currently under
Review—Open for Public Comments’’ or
by using the search function.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
FARPolicy@gsa.gov or call 202–969–
4075.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
A. OMB Control Number, Title, and
Any Associated Form(s)
9000–0149, Subcontract Consent and
Contractors’ Purchasing System Review.
B. Need and Uses
This clearance covers the information
that contractors must submit to comply
with the requirements in the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause at
52.244–2, Subcontracts, regarding
consent to subcontract, advance
notification, and contractors’ purchasing
system review as follows:
1. Consent to subcontract. This is the
contracting officer’s written consent for
the prime contractor to enter into a
particular subcontract. In order for the
contracting officer responsible for
consent to make an informed decision,
the prime contractor must submit
adequate information to ensure that the
proposed subcontract is appropriate for
the risks involved and consistent with
current policy and sound business
judgment. Paragraph (e)(1) of the FAR
clause at 52.244–2, requires prime
contractors to submit the following
information:
(i) A description of the supplies or
services to be subcontracted.
(ii) Identification of the type of
subcontract to be used.
(iii) Identification of the proposed
subcontractor.
(iv) The proposed subcontract price.
(v) The subcontractor’s current,
complete, and accurate certified cost or
pricing data and Certificate of Current
Cost or Pricing Data, if required by other
contract provisions.
(vi) The subcontractor’s Disclosure
Statement or Certificate relating to Cost
Accounting Standards when such data
are required by other provisions of the
contract.
(vii) A negotiation memorandum
reflecting—
(A) The principal elements of the
subcontract price negotiations;
(B) The most significant
considerations controlling
establishment of initial or revised
prices;
(C) The reason certified cost or pricing
data were or were not required;
(D) The extent, if any, to which the
Contractor did not rely on the
subcontractor’s certified cost or pricing
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[FR Doc No: 2025-04001]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
[OMB Control No. 9000-0079; Docket No. 2025-0053; Sequence No. 4]
Information Collection; Travel Costs
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 travel
costs. 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 June 30, 2025. 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 May
12, 2025.
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-
0079, Travel Costs. 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),
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please check www.regulations.gov, approximately two to three days after
submission to verify posting.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: [email protected] or call 202-969-
4075.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
A. OMB Control Number, Title, and Any Associated Form(s)
9000-0079, Travel Costs.
B. Need and Uses
This clearance covers the information that contractors must submit
to comply with the following FAR requirements:
1. FAR 31.205-46(a)(3)--In special or unusual situations, costs
incurred by a contractor for lodging, meals, and incidental expenses,
may exceed the per diem rates in effect as set forth in the Federal
Travel Regulation (FTR) for travel in the contiguous 48 United States.
The actual costs may be allowed only if the contractor provides the
following:
a. FAR 31.205-46(a)(3)(ii)--A written justification for use of the
higher amounts approved by an officer of the contractor's organization
or designee to ensure that the authority is properly administered and
controlled to prevent abuse.
b. FAR 31.205-46(a)(3)(iii)--Advance approval from the contracting
officer if it becomes necessary to exercise the authority to use the
higher actual expense method repetitively or on a continuing basis in a
particular area.
c. FAR 31.205-46(a)(3)(iv)--Documentation to support actual costs
incurred including a receipt for each expenditure of $75.00 or more.
2. FAR 31.205-46(c) requires firms to maintain and make available
manifest/logs for all flights on company aircraft. As a minimum, the
manifest/log must indicate:
a. Date, time, and points of departure;
b. Destination, date, and time of arrival;
c. Name of each passenger and relationship to the contractor
d. Authorization for trip; and
e. Purpose of trip.
The information required by (1) and (2) and the name of each
passenger (required by (3)) are recordkeeping requirements already
established by Federal Aviation Administration regulations. This
information, plus the additional required information, is needed to
ensure that costs of owned, chartered, or leased aircraft are properly
charged against Government contracts and that directly associated costs
of unallowable activities are not charged to Government contracts.
The contracting officer will use the information to ensure that the
Government does not reimburse contractors for excessive travel costs.
Also, the information is used by Government auditors to identify
allowable and unallowable costs under Government contracts.
C. Annual Burden
Respondents/Recordkeepers: 1,854.
Total Annual Responses: 12,680.
Total Burden Hours: 6,686 (3,170 reporting hours + 3,516
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. 9000-0079, Travel Costs.
Janet Fry,
Director, Federal Acquisition Policy Division, Office of Governmentwide
Acquisition Policy, Office of Acquisition Policy, Office of
Governmentwide Policy.
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