75 FR 27 pg. 6669 - Federal Acquisition Regulation; Submission for OMB Review; Contractors' Purchasing Systems Reviews
Type: NOTICEVolume: 75Number: 27Page: 6669
Docket number: [OMB Control No. 9000-0132]
FR document: [FR Doc. 2010-2899 Filed 2-9-10; 8:45 am]
Agency: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Official PDF Version: PDF Version
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
[OMB Control No. 9000-0132]
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Submission for OMB Review; Contractors' Purchasing Systems Reviews
AGENCIES:
Department of Defense (DOD), General Services Administration (GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
ACTION:
Notice of request for public comments regarding an extension to an existing OMB clearance.
SUMMARY:
Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), the Regulatory Secretariat will be submitting to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request to review and approve an extension of a previously approved information collection requirement concerning contractors' purchasing systems reviews. A request for public comments was published in the Federal Register at 74 FR 61354 on November 24, 2004. No comments were received.
Public comments are particularly invited on: Whether this collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of functions of the FAR, and whether it will have practical utility; whether our estimate of the public burden of this collection of information is accurate, and based on valid assumptions and methodology; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways in which we can minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, through the use of appropriate technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
DATES:
Submit comments on or before March 12, 2010.
ADDRESSES:
Submit comments, including suggestions for reducing this burden to: FAR Desk Officer, OMB, Room 10102, NEOB, Washington, DC 20503, and a copy to the General Services Administration, Regulatory Secretariat (MVPR), 1800 F Street, NW., Room 4041, Washington, DC 20405. Please cite OMB Control No. 9000-0132, Contractors' Purchasing Systems Review, in all correspondence.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Ms. Rhonda Cundiff, Contract Policy Branch, GSA, (202) 501-0044 or e-mail at Rhonda.cundiff@gsa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
A. Purpose
The objective of a contractor purchasing system review (CPSR), as discussed in Part 44 of the FAR, is to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness with which the contractor spends Government funds and complies with Government policy when subcontracting. The review provides the administrative contracting officer a basis for granting, withholding, or withdrawing approval of the contractor's purchasing system.
B. Annual Reporting Burden
Number of Respondents: 1,580.
Responses per Respondent: 1.
Total Responses: 1,580.
Average Burden per Response: 17.
Total Burden Hours: 26,860.
Obtaining Copies of Proposals: Requesters may obtain a copy of the information collection documents from the General Services Administration, Regulatory Secretariat (MVPR), 1800 F Street, NW., Room 4041, Washington, DC 20405, telephone (202) 501-4755. Please cite OMB Control No. 9000-0132, Contractors' Purchasing Systems Reviews, in all correspondence.
Dated: February 4, 2010.
Al Matera,
Director, Acquisition Policy Division.
[FR Doc. 2010-2899 Filed 2-9-10; 8:45 am]
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