Federal Register #2026-05793

This notice concerns the Department of State's request for public comment on the Passport Demand Forecasting Survey information collection. - Government Buyer: - Department of State - Bureau of Consular Affairs - Office of Passport Services - Purpose: - Seeking OMB approval to extend an existing information collection for the Passport Demand Forecasting Survey - Survey targets a nationally representative sample of U.S. citizens and nationals - Collects data on passport demand, anticipated travel, and demographic profiles - Survey Details: - Conducted monthly - Estimated 24,000 respondents annually - Data used for staffing, resource allocation, and budget planning for passport services - Procurement Status: - This is not a procurement or award notice - No products or services are being solicited - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned

The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for the Passport Demand Forecasting Survey information collection. This voluntary survey collects data from a nationally representative sample of U.S. citizens and nationals to forecast demand for U.S. passports, aiding in staffing, resource allocation, and budget planning. The survey is conducted monthly using various methods including mail, internet, and telephone. Public comments are invited for 60 days prior to submission to OMB.